Crystal River Manatee Swim in Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Overview
Inclusions
- Use of equipment (mask, snorkel gear and wet suit)
- Beverages (bottled water, coffee and hot chocolate)
- Professional guide
- Introductory/instructional video offered in English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish
What to expect
Called Crystal River for a reason, you will have the chance to swim and snorkel in the warm spring fed waters where many West Indian Manatees call home. Located just 1.5 hours West of Orlando, you'll meet your guide who will take you into the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge which is known as the best locations for viewing and snorkeling with these friendly, curious and slow moving and gentle giants.
Stop At:
• Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, 1502 SE Kings Bay Dr, Crystal River, FL 34429-4661
• River Ventures, 498 SE Kings Bay Dr, Crystal River, FL 34429-4718
• River Ventures - Homosassa, 10823 W Yulee Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448-3817
Meeting point
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wetsuits are available in all sizes from toddlers (2 years old and up) to adults up to 5X
- It is advised that you have your swimsuit on underneath your clothes for a quicker check-in
- Please bring a towel and a plastic bag to hold your belongings
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children under 3 years old are not allowed on this tour. Please call for other options.
- Most travelers can participate
- Post COVID-19 Policy- We are mindful to thoroughly clean water vehicles between visitors.
- 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 10 travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Food and beverages (unless otherwise specified)
- Photo DVD (available to purchase)
- Towel and swimsuit
Ticket delivery
Cancellation
Great crew, Guide Shanna and Captain Liz were awesome, we had a wonderful time!! We will come back again. Mark and Sherry
Great crew, Guide Shanna and Captain Liz were awesome, we had a wonderful time!! We will come back again. Mark and SherryShelly and Sara were very wonderful and knowledgeable tour guides. They kept things interesting with random facts about the springs and local wildlife
Shelly and Sara were very wonderful and knowledgeable tour guides. They kept things interesting with random facts about the springs and local wildlifeWe went out with Marissa and Shellie and had Ana amazing experience. They were incredibly nice and knowledge the entire time. Our pictures were amazing and totally worth the extra money. I would totally do this trip again!
We went out with Marissa and Shellie and had Ana amazing experience. They were incredibly nice and knowledge the entire time. Our pictures were amazing and totally worth the extra money. I would totally do this trip again!We had a great tour led by Captain Mike and guided by Ryan. We swam in a spot where the manatees were active and followed a mother and her baby around the area. Mike and Ryan found fishing Dolphins and it was spectacular to see. Afterwards they took us to one of the big springs that feeds the b...
We had a great tour led by Captain Mike and guided by Ryan. We swam in a spot where the manatees were active and followed a mother and her baby around the area. Mike and Ryan found fishing Dolphins and it was spectacular to see. Afterwards they took us to one of the big springs that feeds the bay with fresh water. Their knowledge and friendliness made it a perfect tour and a life time experience. Thanks Mike and Ryan.Captain Kelly and our Guide, Shana Banana were amazing and a great team! If you're looking for a good experience and not just a couple of nice pictures, I would recommend specifically requesting them. They got us so close to the manatees, but made sure we knew how to interact with them respectful...
Captain Kelly and our Guide, Shana Banana were amazing and a great team! If you're looking for a good experience and not just a couple of nice pictures, I would recommend specifically requesting them. They got us so close to the manatees, but made sure we knew how to interact with them respectfully. They were very personable and knowledgeable, answering all of our questions. I really liked their ethos and obvious sense of personal responsibility toward the manatees. They were not afraid to advocate for the animals, which, if you are an animal person like me, is a major plus. Winter will obviously be the best time to see the sea cows, but they were determined and still found a momma and calf for us to hang out with in late April. Great tour for families, individuals, and everyone else.Guide Ryan and our captain have done a great job to find the Manatees and we had an awesome time snorkling with them. Max 8 people on one boat is perfect so that everyone has plenty of time. Be advised to book with River Ventures, they do great!
Guide Ryan and our captain have done a great job to find the Manatees and we had an awesome time snorkling with them. Max 8 people on one boat is perfect so that everyone has plenty of time. Be advised to book with River Ventures, they do great!