SWIM WITH MANATEES

352-257-8687

Crystal River Refuge and Homosassa Springs Florida.

Enjoy the Fresh Air and Sun Drops of Florida!

Add a Private Charter Cruises  and or a Dolphin Vacation and spend some time with us on the nature coast. 


Have a personal tour with less people. $75 pp 6 people max per boat!

Read the "ABOUT US" page to discover the "Manatee Magic"

150K + HAPPY SNORKELERS !!!


MARVELOUS MANATEE TOUR $75 PP

"Our Most Popular Manatee Tour" 3.0 hours in Length| Low-Risk |Shared Boats

2 Person min - Small Groups

6:00 am, 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm daily

Swim With a Baby Manatee

The Florida Manatee is the most enduring Animal in the state of Florida


  • Children ages 2 and up recommended
  • 17 and under must be with a guardian
  • Wet suits
  • Mask and Snorkel
  • Face it, after 35 you can not get out of your pool float with dignity, so we will provide you a water noodle.
  • Captain/Manatee Instructor included
  • 3.0 Hour Tour/Start to Finish
  • Pictures? Yes, request an IN-WATER-GUIDE for a photo opportunity to purchase after charter.
  •  6 max passengers/souls per Boat, multiple Boats Available upon request
  • Hot Chocolate/Coffee during the cooler months/days, when available
  • Ice Water during warmer months/days, when available

This is our most popular Manatee Tour. It's great for ages 2-up ,three hours from start to finish. Swim With Manatees, $75 per person, Small Groups, On line reservations or Call 352-257-8687  We include a 3mm Wet suit, Mask, and Snorkel. We have two locations: the Crystal River Refuge and the Old Homosassa Springs River. Our success rate is above industry standards, almost 100% of Manatee Sightings every day.

We'll take you to the best location based on the previous day's Manatee Adventures. Add an Air Boat Adventure to your day of Manatee Magic! We recommend this tour because there are fewer people and boats, which means less stressed manatees. We have 9 boats, and each boat does its own thing. If you have more than 6 people in your group, no worries. We have multiple boats available for the larger families. Why wait? Give us a call at 352-257-8687.


MOST COMMON

Snorkeler With Manatees

Marvelous Manatee Tour

$75.00 pp 8, 10, 12 noon and 2 PM

This is just example of how much fun a 3.0 hour Manatee Tour can be. Shared boats with up to 6 passengers and all equipment provided. 3 Hours in length from start to finish. All Equipment is provided. Tour times are 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 Noon and 2 PM Daily with Reservations. Multiple Boats Available for our larger Families

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TOP SELLER

Personal Manatee Swim

Magnificent Manatee Tour

$420.00 per Boat 8, 10, 12 noon and 2 PM

This is the perfect Private Manatee Tour with just your family and your Guides. 3 Hours in length from start to finish. All Equipment is provided. Tour times are 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 Noon and 2 PM Daily with Reservations. Multiple Boats Available for our larger Families

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EXTRA MANATEE TIME

Teen with a Teenage Manatee

MANATEE MANIA

$480.00 per Boat 8 Am and 12 Noon

The Mania Tour is a Manatee Lovers Dream, with an addition hour of possible water time and a Private Boat all to yourselves. 4 Hours in length from start to finish. All Equipment is provided. Tour times are 8 AM and 12 Noon . Daily with Reservations. Multiple Boats Available for our larger Families

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SWIM AND SNORKEL WITH MANATEES

LIVE WITH THE MANATEE FOR A FEW HOURS


Citrus County, Crystal River Refuge and Homosassa River has the highest concentration of resident and migrating manatees in recorded history. This is the perfect opportunity to Swim With the Manatees.


Snorkeling with Manatees and Swim with Manatees  is proudly located in the Crystal River Refuge and Homosassa River of Citrus County Florida. This is your chance to experience either body of water in an entirely new light. Not only will you see Manatees and amazing local Wildlife, you'll feel the unique energy and vibe of each location as you embark on the most amazing wildlife encounter; To go Snorkeling with the Manatees. Choose your destination and let us do the rest  

- CAPTAIN PARKER


 Hi, my name is Master Captain - Parker, lead Captain of Snorkeling With The Manatees. Thanks for viewing our website. Before and during this crazy time of the world, we have always provided a LOW-RISK environment for you and your family. Our captains and I have been conducting Manatee Snorkel and Swim Tours in the Crystal River Refuge and Homosassa River Florida every day for over 24 years. We enjoy the manatees as much as you will. With many years of experience, we have learned that less is more. We have a business that focuses on fewer people at one time rather than many people at once.   

 

Our most popular manatee tour is three to three and a half hours long, from start to finish except for our All-Day Private Tours. We try to keep you in the water upwards to an hour and a half, although we or anybody else cannot guarantee how long you're with the manatees for they are free roaming, but we do our best. The "Swim with Manatee Tours"  are conducted in a educational and instructional manor, to ensure the best encounter for the manatees and your family. We are also permitted by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (permit # 09038) to conduct the manatee tours in Crystal River and Homosassa River daily. We take the time needed for our customers, the waters are shallow, the swims are easy, and you will never be rushed.


The tour times are set for the best interactions and avoiding the crowds. On your swim with the manatees tour, you will find the clear waters to be refreshing and breath taking. Scroll down the page to see your next adventure You can make a Manatee Tour reservation by email or over the phone 352-257-8687 and talk with one of our Captains or Crew. Sign up now for tickets are limited. Please call or email if you have questions or comments.


Also, there is no age restrictions, young or older can enjoy this amazing way of life. You will want to add this site to your favorites, as you will enjoy our site almost as much as the Swim with Manatee tours.   Thank you and see you soon.  

Quick and easy On-Line booking

Start times do not reflect actual length of tours. Pick your time and select your dates.  If on-line booking is sold out call 352-257-8687 for availability. Capt may assigned location for better experience 

ALL DAY MANATEES

Several Manatees Enteracting with a Snorkeler

MANATEE MADNESS

$999.00 per Boat

A true Manatee Day of Adventure. 6 Hours in total length from start to finish with "Dockside Lunch" with your Captain and Crew. All Equipment and Lunches Provided and if the conditions are right, maybe a trip to the gulf to see our Homosassa Dolphins. 6 Persons Max per Boat. 8 AM Daily with Reservations.

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HOMOSASSA DOLPHINS

Dolphins Catching Mullet only to be found in our area

DANCING DOLPHINS

$55.00 per Person

Come along as we set sail on a true live expedition to see our River Dolphins preforming the very rare "Mud Ringing" This unusual way of feeding that only happens on our side ( West Coast) of Florida. 2.0 Hours in Length with Guaranteed Window Seats. 4 PM Daily with Reservations.

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Loved this tour. Very easy and fun for my whole family, even my momma. 

- Amanda Reinhart

"What an amazing day, we swam with several Manatees and seen Dolphins. Would highly recomend the Marvelous Manatee tour for 3 hours. Kids Loved It"

- Butch Carson

"My family enjoyed the All Day Manatee Madness Tour. Captain and Guides were beyond the best." Manatees are HUGE!!! 

-Jean Heights