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Crystal River Manatee Swim in Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge
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Crystal River Manatee Swim in Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge
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Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
- 24 hours prior100% refund
- Within 24 hoursNo refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations
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What you can expect during your visit
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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(888) 651-9785
3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Get to know central Florida’s endangered manatees on this boat tour. Swim and snorkel with these gentle giants at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, located in King’s Bay in the town of Crystal River — well known as the home of the manatee. Photos above and below the water will be taken throughout the tour and can be purchased afterward, if desired. Use of a mask, snorkel gear and wet suit, plus fees and beverages are included.
- See Florida wildlife in their natural environment
- Take a cruise along the Crystal River, home of the manatee
- Swim and snorkel with gentle manatees in their natural environment
- Fun for the entire family
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What's Included
Use of equipment (mask, snorkel gear and wet suit)
Beverages (bottled water, coffee and hot chocolate)
Professional guide
Introductory/instructional video offered in English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish
Gratuities
Food and beverages (unless otherwise specified)
Photo DVD (available to purchase)
Towel and swimsuit
Departure & Return
498 SE Kings Bay Dr , 498 SE Kings Bay Dr, Crystal River, FL 34429, USA
This activity will end right where it started.River Ventures Manatee Tour and Education Center. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour time.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wetsuits are available in all sizes from toddlers (2 years old and up) to adults up to 5X
- It is advised that you have your swimsuit on underneath your clothes for a quicker check-in
- Please bring a towel and a plastic bag to hold your belongings
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children under 3 years old are not allowed on this tour. Please call for other options.
- Most travelers can participate
- Post COVID-19 Policy- We are mindful to thoroughly clean water vehicles between visitors.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- OPERATED BY River Ventures
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Crystal River Manatee Swim in Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Crystal River Manatee Swim in Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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George_W
, May 2022
Great trip
Lindsay_M
, May 2022
We loved this experience. We went in May and is was risky as we knew the manatees normally go out to sea in the summer. Our guide and captain were great and knew there were some manatees that had stayed back. We swam with 4 manatees for approx 90 minutes. If I ever get to do this trip again I would definitely go in the winter months when there are more manatees. Wet suits were provided which were needed.
Worth the money!
Joseph_Z
, May 2022
I am in AWE
Nicole_B
, May 2022
Excellent!
Cecelia_W
, May 2022
A Fantastic Experience
Lawrence_H
, Apr 2022
We had a great tour led by Captain Mike and guided by Ryan. We swam in a spot where the manatees were active and followed a mother and her baby around the area. Mike and Ryan found fishing Dolphins and it was spectacular to see. Afterwards they took us to one of the big springs that feeds the bay with fresh water. Their knowledge and friendliness made it a perfect tour and a life time experience. Thanks Mike and Ryan.
AMAZING
kami_k
, Apr 2022
Amazing
Sabrina_N
, Apr 2022
Amazing, quiet, preaceful
Margot_D
, Apr 2022
Our great rainy day swimming with Manatees!
margie_T
, Apr 2022
Awesome adventure!
Julie_D
, Apr 2022
Swimming with Manatees was so cool! Captain Mike and our guide Shanna were great! Every step of this adventure was explained to us. They spotted manatees and helped us into the water right away. It is truly a memorable event! We could not believe how huge some of these gentle giants were. We did the 8am tour on April 13 and would do it again. We saw many manatees and quite a few had babies. So cute!! If you are thinking about doing this.....Do It!!! You will be happy u did. :)
Fun times!
Nichole_B
, Apr 2022
Awesomeness
Heidi_E
, Apr 2022
Swimming with the manatee
Anthony_S
, Mar 2022
We loved seeing them and...
Eileen_M
, Mar 2022
First time goers
Brandon_P
, Mar 2022
Great family experience
Maggie_G
, Mar 2022
It was a wonderful...
Gina_G
, Mar 2022
Absolutely amazing
Alaina_F
, Mar 2022
Absolutely an amazing experience. We had Marissa as a tour guide and she was fabulous! Some people in the group were… “difficult” people, but she handled them wonderfully and made sure whatever we did was something the whole group wanted to do instead of what just that one person wanted. Her and captain Emmerson found us a manatee and got super close to him! He was absolutely adorable and I would for sure come back to see them again! We also saw stingrays, underwater birds swallowing fish whole, turtles, tons of fish, and saw several springs that Marissa took us to and let us just hang out and swim. It was An amazing experience!!!
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