Crystal River Manatee Swim
Crystal River, FLBook on Viator
About Crystal River Manatee Swim
Crystal River is where you can swim with wild manatees, and this small-group tour takes you into Kings Bay with a local guide.
Groups are capped at six, wetsuits and snorkel gear are included, and you get a free photo and video package. It's about 1.5 to 2 hours from Orlando.
Best for: Bucket-list trips, nature lovers, good swimmers.
Highlights
- Swim with wild manatees
- Small group, up to 6 people
- Wetsuit and snorkel gear included
- Free photo and video package
Know before you go
- Manatee season is roughly mid-November through March, and cold mornings bring the most manatees.
- Look, don't touch. Manatees are protected, and guides follow passive observation rules.
- Parking at Pete's Pier costs about $10. Bring a towel.
- The guide contacts you the day before with meeting details.
What's included
- Bottled water
- wetsuits
- defog
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- photo and video package.
- Gratuities
- Parking (Pete's pier charges a 10 dollar parking fee)
- towels
Tickets and cancellation
Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility and good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No professional cameras or photographers with out prior consent from operator.
- Not recommended for travelers who are not comfortable at least floating in the water
Location
Pete's Pier Marina, Crystal River, FL 34429
Questions
Can you really swim with manatees in Crystal River?
Yes. Crystal River is the best-known place in Florida to swim with wild manatees, on guided tours that follow strict no-touch rules.
When is the best time to swim with manatees?
Manatee season, roughly mid-November through March, on cold mornings.
How far is Crystal River from Orlando?
About 1.5 to 2 hours by car.
Who handles my booking?
Viator, a Tripadvisor company. You pay on Viator and get your confirmation and tickets from them. Changes and refunds go through Viator.
Is the price the same as booking direct?
Prices on Viator are set by Viator and the attraction and can differ from the attraction's own website. Compare before you book; we show the current Viator price here.
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