Swim with Manatees: Eco-Educational Tour in Crystal River
Overview
Join us in the only place where swimming with wild manatees is legally permitted—and do it the right way. Crystal River Watersports offers a guided, eco-conscious experience that emphasizes education, sustainability, and wildlife respect. We limit group sizes and operate with certified in-water guides trained in manatee manners, ensuring a meaningful and ethical encounter.
Guided swim with wild manatees in the Kings Bay, Guides act as phographer and Onboard naturalist briefing on manatee behavior, conservation, and local ecology
Use of wetsuits and snorkel gear incl
Professional in-water guide to ensure respectful interactions and safety with current CPR and SCUBA agency trained professionals.
Eco-Ethical Focus: We are members of the Save the Manatee Club Guardian Guide program and voluntarily adhere to the highest standards of responsible wildlife tourism.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Tour escort/host
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Live commentary on board
- Local taxes
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting Location
3940 North Tallahassee Road
Crystal River, FL 34428, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive 30 minutes prior to tour!
- Wear bathing suits for your arrival
- Bring Towels & Sunscreen.
- Bring clothes to put on once done swimming that may get wet, but will keep you comfortable for the return boat ride.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Swim with Manatees: Eco-Educational Tour in Crystal River?
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Activity code: C-43175P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Bottled water.
- Tour escort/host.
- Use of Snorkelling equipment.
- Live commentary on board.
- Local taxes.
- Driver/guide.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Swim with Manatees: Eco-Educational Tour in Crystal River is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Swim with Manatees: Eco-Educational Tour in Crystal River will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Tour escort/host
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Live commentary on board
- Local taxes
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive 30 minutes prior to tour!
- Wear bathing suits for your arrival
- Bring Towels & Sunscreen.
- Bring clothes to put on once done swimming that may get wet, but will keep you comfortable for the return boat ride.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
