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Private Charter
$ 439.99
Reconnect With Nature by Snorkeling with Manatees for 3HRS!
About
The “Magnificent Manatee Tour” is our most popular Private Manatee Encounter, less people. We host two Manatee areas (Crystal River and Homosassa River) to give you the best possible encounter.
The 3-Hour Manatee Tour – Private Boat Experience
Experience Florida’s most exclusive manatee adventure aboard your own private boat. Designed for families, couples, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts, this tour allows you to enjoy the beauty of Crystal River and Homosassa without sharing your experience with strangers.
Operating from both Crystal River and Homosassa Springs, our captains have the flexibility to choose the best available location based on recent manatee activity, water clarity, weather conditions, and overall guest experience.
Located in beautiful Citrus County, Florida—just over an hour from Tampa and less than two hours from Orlando—you’ll discover why this area is known worldwide as the “Manatee Capital of the World.”
Flexible Departure Times
Choose from multiple daily departure times, ” See Calendar for Daily Departures”
All departure times can provide excellent manatee encounters. Our captains monitor conditions daily and will guide your group to the best available location to maximize your experience.
Each private tour lasts approximately 3 hours, giving you plenty of time to explore, snorkel, and create unforgettable memories with Florida’s gentle giants.
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More About This Private Tour
✅ Private Boat Reserved Exclusively for Your Group
✅ Crystal River & Homosassa Locations
✅ Wetsuits, Mask, Snorkel & Water Noodles Included
✅ Experienced Captain & Manatee Guide
✅ Multiple Daily Departure Times
✅ Year-Round Manatee Encounters
✅ Captains Select the Best Location Daily
👨👩👧👦 Children Ages 2+ Recommended
🛟 Guests Under 18 Must Be Accompanied by a Parent or Guardian
☕ Hot Cocoa & Coffee (Cooler Months)
🧊 Ice Water (Warmer Months)
🚤 Traveling with more than 6 guests? No problem! We operate multiple boats and can accommodate larger groups. Call 352-257-8687 for group arrangements.
⭐ Trusted by 50,000+ Guests
🐋 26 Years of Leading Manatee Tours
🏝 Private Boats • Personal Service • Real Wildlife Encounters
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Our private photo package is where our event photographer will capture your day with the manatees from the moment we say hello to the very end, the photo packages include the Photographer in and out of the water plus all photos sent electronically at no extra charge. It’s a great way to enjoy the moment and let our photographer do all the work!
Price
- Shared Boat Tours: 124.99 per booking