Swim with Manatees in Crystal River

Swim with Manatees in Crystal River – AHL Tours & Travel

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Swim with Manatees in Crystal River

Gentle giants in crystal-clear springs.

1 dayApprox. 10 hoursCrystal River, Florida

Private experienceTailor-made · Pricing on request

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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. 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. 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. 3

    Lunch — 60 min

    Warm up and relax over lunch at a local waterfront restaurant (own expense).

  4. 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.

  5. 5

    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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