Were were ucky with our captain guide Charly. He explained a lot on the way out. Took us first to 3 sisters before others got there, so we had it all for ourselves with perfect visibility. Because it was "off season" for the manatees, they were low in number and thus hard to find. But Charley new how and where... More

Simply put, this is the absolute best place to begin any aquatic adventure in Crystal River. Located directly on the water only a few hundred feet from the principle spring, the shop is by far the most convenient (not to mention the loveliest) place in town to start your snorkeling/diving adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a rookie, the... More

I had a great time on my guided manatee snorkeling tour. I thought we would see maybe 4 or 5 manatees, but in fact we easily saw more like 30-40! They were eager to swim by us and were of all different sizes. Definitely worth the trip!

A phone call today to this business revealed that despite being called a "dive shop" and advertising "guided dive tours" on their web site, they don't offer any scuba related activities. Maybe the web site is just outdated but they really should be accurate about such things. A web site is the first-line representation of the business, and if they... More

Never done a manatee dive before! It was a fantastic experience and those at the dive shop were fantastic! Very knowledgeable and the shop had plenty of resources available. I would highly recommend it. Restaurant and bar next door was icing on the cake after being out in the sun all day. I would highly recommend the activities the shop... More

Went on a boat tour with family even though the waters had gotten choppy due to an upcoming storm. Broderick was a great tour guide! He had many stories and kept us entertained the entire time. The Dive Shop at the Port Hotel is a wonderful location right on the water. The entire experience couldn't have gotten any better!

We went on a trip recently which took us to the PORT MARINA HOTEL AND ITS DIVE CENTER. There is a great bar and restaurant right near by so you can plan your trip accordingly. Bring your swimsuit or have it on because after you see the video, you will want to snorkel with these creatures. I did not plan... More

Swimming with the manatees is an experience I will never forget! I had such an amazing time swimming with these animals in the wild I am so glad I went with the Dive Center at The Port Hotel! The Port had amazing service and made it easy to get suited up and out to the manatees. The location of the... More

Went to go swim with the manatees with some of my classmates. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and hilarious! The water was crystal clear and we must have been surrounded by at least 50 manatees. It was an amazing experience and I would recommend these guys one hundred times over.