Tours and Tickets by River Ventures
Crystal River Manatee Swim in Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Get in the water with Florida's endangered manatees on this snorkeling tour to the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, with several time options to suit your schedule. With your guide's careful supervision, you'll safely swim and snorkel around these slow-moving giants and learn about their biology and behavior, as well as the conservation efforts that protect them. Pack light, as your wet suit, snorkel gear, and mask are provided.
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3 hours
Small Group VIP Manatee Pontoon Tour
On this quintessential Florida adventure, you'll observe the endangered West Indian Manatee in Florida’s Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Cruise the Crystal River in a luxury pontoon boat that is fully enclosed and heated during winter (the best time to see the manatees). This small-group experience is designed to view the animals without disturbing them. Plus, if manatees are spotted, you'll slip on your fins and snorkel and swim alongside them.
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3 hours
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Came to Crystal the second time and wanted to scallop, first find was 574.00 second was 400.00 then found River ventures for 95.00, Home run and had an awesome time, we found over 2 dozen scallops and the captain and guide Marrisa were excellent, sorry I can’t remember the captains name, but hey I am getting older! Highly recommend this tour company!!…
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Date of experience: August 2022
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Such a great day! Ryan and Troy were great! They were knowledgeable and easy going, but most of all safe. Scalloping was so much fun and on top of that we saw a pod of dolphins and a Loggerhead turtle. The boat we were on is well kept and the equipment was well maintained. Unexpected snacks and beverages provided. Will definitely come back!…
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Date of experience: August 2022
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Such a great experience! Trish and Wade were wonderful! 5 stars!!! They were patient and so knowledgeable
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Date of experience: August 2022
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Review of: Private Manatee Tour
Experience of a lifetime! Captain Wade and guide and photographer, Trish, were absolutely the best! I definitely want to come back and bring my two adult daughters to be able to experience this very soon. THANK YOU for the fabulous memories.
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Date of experience: July 2022
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Amazing adventure and well worth the money! Trish and Wade were excellent guides, fun and obviously love what they do. Highly recommend this trip!
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Date of experience: August 2022
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