Snorkel with Manatee Tour w/ In-water Guide
Overview
The OG tour at River Ventures is designed for guests who want an authentic, classic swim-with-manatee experience without sacrificing quality. With a maximum of 10 guests per boat, it offers a balanced group size that keeps the tour social while still allowing for personalized guidance from a USCG Captain and in-water guide. The experience focuses on respectful wildlife encounters, local knowledge, and exploring the natural beauty of the springs. Guests receive a full manatee education briefing, professional guidance in the water, and a tour built around finding the best conditions and manatee activity each day.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Use of Wetsuit
- Gratuities
- Photo Package
Meeting Location
498 Southeast Kings Bay Drive
Crystal River, FL 34429, 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
Swim with manatees in Crystal River, Florida, on River Ventures' "The OG" Manatee Swim & Snorkel Tour. Meet wild Florida manatees in their natural habitat with a certified in-water guide and photographer and a USCG Master Captain. Enjoy a personal adventure with guidance before you board and support in the water.
Start at our full-service tour center, where you'll be fitted with a wetsuit and learn proper manatee manners for a respectful wildlife encounter. Then board a covered pontoon boat to explore Crystal River's spring-fed waters. Your captain and guide share insights into manatee behavior, habitat, and conservation.
What makes River Ventures different? Your guide joins you in the water, helping you feel comfortable as you snorkel and capturing photos of your experience. From preparing at our tour center to exploring with our crew, every step helps you make the most of your manatee encounter.
Keep watch for birds, fish, turtles, and dolphins along the way as you discover Crystal River's wildlife and natural beauty.
Visits to Three Sisters Springs depend on conditions and are not guaranteed. Please call for current conditions.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (14)
Q: Do you take pregnant customers snorkeling?
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Activity code: C-7336P18
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