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Crystal River Manatee Snorkel Tour 4 hr

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

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  • Crystal River
  • 4 hrs
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Snorkel with manatees in Crystal River’s protected Kings Bay refuge on a guided, small-group tour with wetsuits and gear provided.

About this tour

Swim and snorkel alongside manatees in the protected waters of Kings Bay Animal Refuge on this four-hour Crystal River Manatee Snorkel Tour. With a small group capped at six guests, you can enjoy a more personal outing while a local guide shares insights about the manatees and the wildlife that lives here.

Meet at the dive center for a snorkel briefing and wetsuit fitting, then travel to the dock and head out by boat onto Kings Bay. Once in the water, watch for manatees in their natural habitat and keep an eye out for fish, osprey, turtles, and dolphins. Snorkeling equipment is provided, and tour photos and video help you remember the experience. Afterward, return to the dive center to rinse off and enjoy a hot drink before heading back to your hotel.

Choose the Crystal River Manatee Snorkel Tour for a guided, small-group way to experience this remarkable refuge. Bring swimwear, a towel, and a change of clothes, and get ready to explore Kings Bay.

Highlights

  • Snorkel with manatees in their natural habitat
  • Explore the protected waters of Kings Bay Animal Refuge
  • Learn about manatees and local wildlife from your guide
  • Look for fish, osprey, turtles, and dolphins
  • Enjoy a small-group outing with no more than 6 people

What's included

Included

  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Coffee and tea
  • Wetsuit
  • Showers to rinse off after the tour
  • Tour photos and video
  • Transportation to the dock

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Important information

  • Meet at 308 SE US Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34429, in Kings Bay Plaza next to the SeaFood Seller restaurant
  • Bring swimwear, a change of clothes, a towel, snacks, water, and a waterproof camera
  • Biodegradable sunscreen is recommended
  • Non-swimmers are listed in the provider information

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 4 hours.

How many people are in each group?

Groups are limited to a maximum of 6 people.

What wildlife might I see?

You may see manatees, fish, osprey, turtles, and dolphins.

What should I bring?

Bring swimwear, a change of clothes, a towel, snacks, water, and a waterproof camera. Biodegradable sunscreen is recommended.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet at 308 SE US Hwy 19 in Kings Bay Plaza, next to the SeaFood Seller restaurant.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 5.00 from 1 review. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1.

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