Tours and Tickets by Explorida
Swim with the Manatees Includes In-Water Guide and Photographer
Swimming with manatees in Crystal River provides a peak experience with these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Benefit from a half-day tour that provides everything you need, including boat transportation, snorkel gear, and wetsuit. Your guide shares detailed commentary about Florida’s ecosystem, and snaps underwater photos for your group. You’ll also have access to a climate-controlled building with indoor changing rooms before and after your tour.
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Private Manatee Tour
Want to swim with the manatees but looking for a more private experience? Book a private tour for just your group to have the boat all to yourself. On this tour, you can bring up to 10 guests for the same price. Call for larger groups. We are committed to transparency, so all gear is included and there are no additional charges for anything!!
Our boats are US Coast Guard Certified meaning they can safely accommodate more than 6 passengers, have all necessary safety equipment, and are in tip top shape. Dont fall for the "small tours" of "only 6" and get stuck on a clunker! Book with Explorida!!
Swimming with the manatees is a once in a lifetime experience so do it right! Dont cram into a small dive shop. Spread out and enjoy plenty of space at Explorida! The Explorida Adventure Center offers a large, top notch facility that is climate controlled with indoor changing rooms for your privacy. We are dedicated to the customer experience and will not disappoint! Let us prove it!
Our boats are US Coast Guard Certified meaning they can safely accommodate more than 6 passengers, have all necessary safety equipment, and are in tip top shape. Dont fall for the "small tours" of "only 6" and get stuck on a clunker! Book with Explorida!!
Swimming with the manatees is a once in a lifetime experience so do it right! Dont cram into a small dive shop. Spread out and enjoy plenty of space at Explorida! The Explorida Adventure Center offers a large, top notch facility that is climate controlled with indoor changing rooms for your privacy. We are dedicated to the customer experience and will not disappoint! Let us prove it!
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Review of: Private Manatee Tour
We had a great experience with Lindsay and Capt. Frizzle! We swam with several manatees up close (they approached us). Lindsay was great with the kids in our party and making sure we were all safe. Highlight of our Thanksgiving!
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Date of experience: November 2020
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At the end of November although it's still warm and less manatees are out, we had a great experience! We saw 3 manatees and spent lots of time with them. Our guides were super friendly and helpful in making our experience great. Would definitely use this company if we went again!
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Date of experience: November 2020
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An unbelievable experience!!! The captain and crew are focused on the well being of the manatees and making sure everyone has a great welcoming experience! At sunset we were able to get nose to snout with a lovely mama manatee. It was absolutely amazing!!! Lindsey and captain “frizzle” are friendly and knowledgeable and the boat is clean with all the gear you need!! Highly highly recommend this tour!!!!!…
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Date of experience: November 2020
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Went out with Ashley and Captain Mark (aka Captain Wise, aka Marky Mark). They took us to some great spots. Ashley made sure we knew where the manatees were while in the water. Had a great time observing the manatees as well as seeing a curious baby come check us out. Ashley took some incredible photos of us while in the water. Would highly recommend Explorida for your manatee tour.…
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Date of experience: November 2020
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Review of: Private Manatee Tour
First off, the office is neat and clean and well organized and run. The boat was clean and also in top shape. The best though was our guide Lindsey- she has a degree in marine biology, and answered every question we had- Found manatees within minutes, understood our group. Took great photos. Nothing but good things to say about the day! …
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