



Tour FL-D02
Swim with Manatees in Crystal River
Gentle giants in crystal-clear springs.
Private experienceTailor-made · Pricing on request
Guided manatee swim or viewing tour with a licensed operator
Crystal-clear springs of Kings Bay
Three Sisters Springs boardwalk (seasonal)
Private transportation from Tampa or Orlando
Your day at a glance
Crystal River is the only place in North America where you can legally swim with wild West Indian manatees. Join a licensed guide on Kings Bay, slip into the clear spring water for a respectful, passive encounter, then visit Three Sisters Springs before the drive back. Best from November to March, when hundreds of manatees gather in the warm springs.
- 1
Drive to Crystal River — 90–120 min
Early pick-up in Tampa or Orlando to reach Kings Bay while the water is calm and the manatees are resting.
- 2
Manatee tour — 3 hours
Join a small-group guided tour with a licensed local operator; swim or float quietly near wild manatees in the clear spring water, wetsuit and snorkel provided.
- 3
Lunch — 60 min
Warm up and relax over lunch at a local waterfront restaurant (own expense).
- 4
Three Sisters Springs — 60 min
Walk the boardwalk above the turquoise springs, one of the best places to watch manatees from land in the cooler months.
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Return — 90–120 min
Drive back to your hotel in Tampa or Orlando.
Proposed itinerary. Total duration is approximately 9–10 hours. Manatee season is November to March; in-water rules are set by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Non-swimmers can join by boat.
Included
- Private air-conditioned transportation with driver
- Guided manatee tour with wetsuit and snorkel gear, as specified in your quote
- Bottled water
Not included
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Underwater photos and videos
- Travel insurance
- Taxes, fees and surcharges unless expressly included in the quote
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