Snorkel Or Dive The Amazing Rainbow River Florida
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Snorkel Or Dive The Amazing Rainbow River Florida
By American Pro Diving Center
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from $47.95 per adult
$45.20
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 1-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 3h 30m
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German, Japanese, English, French, Danish, Dutch, Spanish
- Equipment available for rent.
- US Coast Guard certified captain.
- Available for snorkelers,divers and riders.
What's not included- Gratuities
- County charges fifteen dollars per person for parking and use of facilities.
- Towel and swimsuit.
- Equipment available for rent.
- Vehicle transportation.
- Departure details
- 821 SE US Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34429, USA
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 107016P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Scuba Divers must present open water certification or higher
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Equipment available for rent at time of check-in.
- Please arrive at our center 30 minutes before your reserved tour time
- Please have your swimsuit on underneath your clothes for a quicker check-in
- Don’t forget your towel and a smile
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- How much is Snorkel Or Dive The Amazing Rainbow River Florida?
- Snorkel Or Dive The Amazing Rainbow River Florida price starts from $47.95. Discover and book Snorkel Or Dive The Amazing Rainbow River Florida on Tripadvisor
- What is the Snorkel Or Dive The Amazing Rainbow River Florida cancellation policy?
- Snorkel Or Dive The Amazing Rainbow River Florida cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Snorkel Or Dive The Amazing Rainbow River Florida on Tripadvisor
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- On average, this experience will take approximately 3h 30m. Discover and book Snorkel Or Dive The Amazing Rainbow River Florida on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 107016P4
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American Pro Diving Center
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Crystal River, Florida
Joined in November 2007
#25 of 104 Outdoor Activities in Crystal River
- victorf85100Great day to dive.Was actually a "Refresher" SCUBA dive for an old diver. Rodney and his mentor, John, did a great job of making sure I remembered all the important things to SCUBA dive next week in the Atlantic with my sons. All the store staff were very friendly. Excellent operation all around.
- 836sarahm00If you want to see manatees, use these folks!Super fun experience!! Captain John and Captain Bruce were super friendly and knowledgeable. Captain John was very emphatic about safety and was especially concerned with the manatees’ safety which I greatly appreciated! When I called to make a reservation, it was a very easy process and the gentleman on the phone told me about their summer discount! They were very well organized and efficient. I cannot recommend them enough!
- laetitiaramalingom00Great momentwe had a great time. the team américan pro diving is very friendly. the young man at the reception was so nice and patient with our English.thanks you so much. the experience was nice and swim with manatees IS a good expérience.
- 102alvara001000% worth it.We drove over two hours, we were not disappointed. It is a family run business and the prices are reasonable.
- TravelMommaofMO00Exceptional experience!The tour guides were exceptional!! Guaranteed to have a great time and see some amazing wildlife along with interacting manatees. This experience was by far our favorite part of vacation. Many fun memories made!
- Joseymh00Amazing, knowledgeable, professionalMy family and I visited Crystal River for 3 nights from the UK and were recommended this company by our hotel receptionist (always trust the locals!) So glad we used these guys. We did a drift snorkel of the Rainbow River which was just amazing! So relaxing and beautiful. Thanks to Vinnie and John for being great! The following day my 10 year old did a discovery shore dive from Hunter Springs. She had a few nerves but John, her instructor was amazing and made sure she had fun and wants to try again. Thanks John for being super patient! The following morning we went on a manatee tour, because we were off season, we weren’t sure we’d get to see one but Ryan and Rodney persevered and we ended up snorkelling with 3 or 4 which was just an incredible experience. To be honest, this company made our trip to Crystal River and not only do I recommend them, I would absolutely return. Thank you guys, and also to Mike who was super friendly and helpful every day we were there and full of great info. Thanks guys
- mcharette0300Diving the Rainbow RiverGreat diving experience --beautiful spring features, and wonderful visibility. John (boat captain) is very.knowledgeable and experienced, and conducted a safe tour. He is friendly nd personable as well.
- leaveit2me200000Amazing day with the manateesAustin and Bruce were great tour guides! Very pleasant with everyone along for the journey. They let everyone know where the manatee was and took a great video of the adventure
- briankeiss8200Wet nice experienceLove the people. Very helpful and friendly. Really enjoyed our time with them. They were very professional but also down to earth and family oriented. The guide was great. Very knowledgeable and also threw in quite a bit of humor. Overall we really enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend them.
- ceciliavT9828SF00We didn’t see manatees, yet no refund!If I could leave 0 stars , I would. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY AND TIME ON THESE SCAMMERS!! Absolute disappointment!!. We were told we would be getting 2 hours of snorkeling with Manatees and instead we got there and the first hour was a long documentary about regulations and waiting around for everyone to get dressed in gear. Then we had to drive ourselves to a parking lot where we had to pay extra money for parking, another 35 minutes gone with everyone organizing themselves, getting onto the boat. We then got to a RESIDENTIAL bay where we had to wait in line 20 minutes for one sleeping manatee in the corner- after all the other boats left we finally got into the water and were provided another 15 minutes of training on how to swim ??! After that we swam to the manatee and because we were 20 of us , everyone was huddling close to that one poor manatee. I COULD NOT SEE THE MANATEE as there were way too many people! 5 minutes later we were told to go back to the boat as we are going home! We traveled from Europe to see the manatees and wasted money and a whole day to get nothing in return. Of course this scam of a company won’t return our money- but I guarantee you, they know very well how terrible of a service they have provided- deliberately passing time with unnecessary talking and wasting time! STAY AWAY FROM THEM !
- Katie O00Even Impressed My Teenager!!I took my 15 year old nephew, who is not easily impressed these days. He really enjoyed getting up close with the resident manatee "Triangle". Our guides/captains were knowledgeable of the area and the wildlife. You can't beat the price for everything that is included. American Pro is highly recommended by our family :)
- Scenic78055700Found manatees in July!Very friendly staff. We decided to go with a tour instead of just renting a kayak because it's off season and we knew manatees would be scarce. APDC networked with the staff of other groups to take us straight to a mother and calf. Everyone had a great time. We changed into dry clothes at their shop afterward and looked through lots of nice merchandise. Would highly recommend for a stress free family adventure.
- kellybettcher00Murky water & 1 Manatee. 🥺This was my bucket list trip. I have always dreamt of swimming with manatees. I have been looking forward to this trip for a many years. I finally got here to live out this dream and I am soooooo incredibly disappointed!!! The first big let down was that the water was very murky. The brochures & advertisements almost boast about how crystal clear the water is here at Crystal River. The next let down was when we got to the area to actually swim with the manatees, the area was small & our boat was 1 of 4 boats. When it was finally our turn to get in the water, there was 15+ people fighting to see 1 manatee. We spent about maybe 30 minutes in the water, then it was over. I tried to talk to one crew member about how disappointed I was and he seemed like he didn't even care. In fact, he kind of smirked. I am so broken hearted. I feel that I was very mislead.
- 651kellyh00Great experience!Bruce and Austin did a fantastic job! They were pleasant and knowledgeable and really made our trip more enjoyable. Would definitely recommend them to anyone coming to see the manatees!!
- debralJ6740FJ00Getting up close with TriangleCaptain John and Captain Ryon were amazing. We got to see Triangle the local manatee. They both took the time to expanding everything to us . Answered all our questions, I am planning another trip back and will ask for both of these men . What a wonderful experience for my granddaughter and myself.
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Rebecca H
2 contributions
Jun 2020
Beware about cancellation policy charges. They do not disclose this when you book over the phone. I scheduled a rainbow river drift dive on Thursday to dive Saturday. Found out today (Friday) we could not get pet sitter coverage during our dive since we are from out of town. I called to cancel or reschedule to next weekend and he now informed me that if you cancel within 7 days of a tour, you get charged $20/per person on the credit card you booked with. They would not make an exception even with a reschedule. Cannot recommend this company at all.
Written June 26, 2020
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American_Pro_Diving
Hi Rebecca,
We understand you are upset regarding the cancellation policy and we did save your family the seats on the boat. The cancellation amount is not the full amount of the trip and only a seat charge for each seat you reserved. In making every effort to inform the customer of the cancellation notice at booking we hope to see you next year. Thank you for understanding and please feel free to call us anytime to reschedule your Rainbow River experience.
Thank you
American Pro Diving Center
Written June 27, 2020
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KK
2 contributions
Feb 2023
I rarely leave a review but I would like to educate people looking to book with this dive center. I have been diving for over 20 years and have been everywhere around the world from Asia, Europe, Caribbean, Egypt, South America, etc on dive trips. I booked the rainbow river dive online and then wanted to add the manatee crystal river snorkel for the same day am, so I called them to add that. We arrived at 8 am for the snorkel as told. The last member of the group arrived 40 min late, meaning that by the time we got out to the manatees, they had closed the sanctuaries and we saw 3 or 4 random manatees in some very turbid 4 feet of water. Also it was about a 5 minute boat ride after everyone had to take their own cars and pay for parking at the marina.
I was told that because I booked the first dive online for 450$/3 divers 1 snorkler, if both tours were booked together on the phone, it would have been 480$ total. Instead of only charging me 30$ extra even though I called to get added to the snorkel, I was charged another 260$!!! When I asked why, the girl who was ringing me up said that they always charge more for online booking. I have NEVER heard of that in my life.
The rainbow river dive, we had 12 divers, one snorkler (my 13 year old daughter). The boat captain was also the driver and essentially the 12 divers were on a unsupervised dive. We all had to drive our own cars 30 minutes from the dive shop to rainbow river and pay another 20$/person to make the rainbow river dive. The boat captain expected my 13 year old daughter to be the 'dive master' and usher the group of 12 divers underwater to the appropriate places as deemed by him during the drift dive. At one point a couple of motorized boats went a few feet over top of some of our divers and the captain made all divers surface to yell at us for not being in the correct place. Meanwhile the dive was only marked by a flag on the boat and no float in the water. Then at the end, each diver was made to drive out of their way the 30 minutes back to the dive shop to return the dive equipment as the boat didn't have enough weight allowance to take any back. Overall, the rainbow river was amazing but I would highly recommend going with another operation. Extremely disappointed.
I was told that because I booked the first dive online for 450$/3 divers 1 snorkler, if both tours were booked together on the phone, it would have been 480$ total. Instead of only charging me 30$ extra even though I called to get added to the snorkel, I was charged another 260$!!! When I asked why, the girl who was ringing me up said that they always charge more for online booking. I have NEVER heard of that in my life.
The rainbow river dive, we had 12 divers, one snorkler (my 13 year old daughter). The boat captain was also the driver and essentially the 12 divers were on a unsupervised dive. We all had to drive our own cars 30 minutes from the dive shop to rainbow river and pay another 20$/person to make the rainbow river dive. The boat captain expected my 13 year old daughter to be the 'dive master' and usher the group of 12 divers underwater to the appropriate places as deemed by him during the drift dive. At one point a couple of motorized boats went a few feet over top of some of our divers and the captain made all divers surface to yell at us for not being in the correct place. Meanwhile the dive was only marked by a flag on the boat and no float in the water. Then at the end, each diver was made to drive out of their way the 30 minutes back to the dive shop to return the dive equipment as the boat didn't have enough weight allowance to take any back. Overall, the rainbow river was amazing but I would highly recommend going with another operation. Extremely disappointed.
Written February 6, 2023
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Katherine M
1 contribution
Jun 2020
This shop was the best of the best in terms of customer service. Stephanie at the front desk is as helpful and professional as could be. Our dive master, John, made the devil's den and blue grotto dives so much more enjoyable than if we'd gone alone. Everything was so well-organized and efficient. Don't bother with any other dive shop.
Written June 24, 2020
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pbl4291
Carlsbad, CA9 contributions
May 2023
The ride up the river to our get off point was very educational, and scenic. if we were just enjoying a boat ride, I would have given this trip a much higher rating. My issue was that I was told through multiple sources that scuba diving this spot was very worth while, so we drive 3.5 hours to get tho this site. After completing the dive, the 3 of us thought that we would not dive this river again. The dive was boring, and the water depth was very shallow. We had a dive float, but we did not feel at all safe because of all the boats buzzing by us. The boat ride was $50 dollars, which was ok, except for the fact that we had to pay $20 each to get into the park. If one want to fresh water dive, I would recommend Devil's Den or the Blue Grotto.
Written May 3, 2023
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Mike J
2 contributions
Feb 2022 • Solo
Diving the crystal clear water for a full hour was great. Made better by Todd’s assistance and knowledge of the conditions. Very personable. He helped and watched over a diver returning to this activity. I’ve been with American Pro Divers on this and other dive experiences, and they are professional and resourceful every time.
Written February 12, 2022
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ktrap
Fort Myers, FL218 contributions
Mar 2022
Tom was our guide. We did the morning manatee swim which was terrific. Great experience for us. Got up close and personal. Did the afternoon rainbow river drift snorkel also with Tom. It was amazing. Will bring the grand kiddos next time. Got to see lots of fish and turtles. Effortless. The boat kept a close eye on the snorkels and the two divers in our boat.
This company had professional grade equipment and supplied everything we needed. We felt safe. A great value for both trips.
This company had professional grade equipment and supplied everything we needed. We felt safe. A great value for both trips.
Written March 8, 2022
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John D
26 contributions
The shop is very clean. The staff was okay. The ladies working there helped my daughter when purchasing a mask. Helpful suggestions. Ultimately my daughter found a good mask and snorkel.
The staff then scrubbed it for me. That was awesome. The “drop” was not putting together the mask and snorkel.
The prices were fair. We had one diver and 2 snorkeling. My daughter opted to stay on the boat. John, boat captain, was okay. I will stay positive and say, he knows the river well.
There was a few issues and they are internal. I would say the processes could use some review. It is a them issue, not a tourist issue.
The issues were then and that is my reason for giving them a bit lower stars. I may go back, but the shop could use some secret shoppers to help them out.
Overall the experience was full of good and a few bumps. It was pleasant. I might go back, especially now I know what to expect. The boat was too crowded and I may look for a more personal experience. I know diving is not cheap, so I was looking for “best value.” I think they could do a bit better. Not my call.
The staff then scrubbed it for me. That was awesome. The “drop” was not putting together the mask and snorkel.
The prices were fair. We had one diver and 2 snorkeling. My daughter opted to stay on the boat. John, boat captain, was okay. I will stay positive and say, he knows the river well.
There was a few issues and they are internal. I would say the processes could use some review. It is a them issue, not a tourist issue.
The issues were then and that is my reason for giving them a bit lower stars. I may go back, but the shop could use some secret shoppers to help them out.
Overall the experience was full of good and a few bumps. It was pleasant. I might go back, especially now I know what to expect. The boat was too crowded and I may look for a more personal experience. I know diving is not cheap, so I was looking for “best value.” I think they could do a bit better. Not my call.
Written August 2, 2021
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Melinda T
1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Family
I recently got my 10 yo daughter scuba certified thru American Pro. Colby was an amazing instructor & was extremely knowledgeable & passionate about his profession! I would highly recommend doing your PADI Certification thru American Pro. I took the course with her since she is only 10, & it had been 30 years since I got my cert. We learned so much & Cody made the Open Water at Rainbow River & the whole class an incredible experience due to extensive knowledge & his love of diving…I would highly recommend any of their tours & if you are planning to get certified, request Cody Smith! Thank you all for everything!
Written August 22, 2021
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Andrea Joy
2 contributions
Mar 2020
A friend and I had traveled down to FL to complete our open water referral portion of our scuba certification that we started in NJ. We had an absolute blast. The crew is so well trained and made sure we were comfortable in the water at all times. I highly recommend getting certified by John and Captin Andrew was great, too. For anyone looking to either get certified while on vacation or complete your referral open water dive portion, go see these guys. They rocked and you won't forget it. Oh, and we saw a manatee like 10 feet from us on our first dive, which was so awesome.
Written March 20, 2020
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megan k
1 contribution
Dec 2021 • Friends
We did the Americana package. On all of our dives and snorkeling adventures we had an amazing time! All the staff was amazing, the captains, dive masters, and even the shop monkeys. Such a great and knowledgeable group who all went above and beyond to make sure we had the best time. Big shout out to Tom who we loved as a dive master and actually knew where the good food was at. Who would of thought the smallest guy we were with would know the best food... So our recommendation is 100% go through american pro for all your dive abs snorkeling needs in crystal river!
Written January 2, 2022
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