TourTruth score 9.8 out of 10
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Crystal River Private Manatee Swim 3 hr
TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10
GoodTop 39% in Crystal River
15 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Crystal River
- 3 hrs
- Updated October 31, 2026
Swim alongside manatees in Kings Bay with a knowledgeable guide, full 5mm wetsuits, snorkeling gear, and warm drinks included.
About this tour
Meet the gentle giants of Florida on a private swim in Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This 180-minute Crystal River private manatee swim pairs time in the water with insight from a knowledgeable captain and in-water guide.
Your guide shares facts about manatees and their behavior, while the captain brings local knowledge of Crystal River and its resident wildlife. Full 5mm wetsuits and snorkeling equipment are provided, and coffee, hot chocolate, and tea are served on every tour. Tours depart from private docks at the meeting location, where heated changing facilities and hot showers are available.
Come prepared for a moderate level of physical activity, then enjoy a memorable encounter with Florida’s iconic wildlife. Book your Crystal River private manatee swim and experience Kings Bay from the water.
Highlights
- Swim alongside manatees in Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge
- Learn about manatee behavior from your captain and in-water guide
- Warm up with coffee, hot chocolate, or tea after time on the water
What's included
Included
- Coffee, hot chocolate, and tea
- Snorkeling equipment
- Full 5mm wetsuits
Ratings on each provider
The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.
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View on ViatorViator
5.00 / 5 · 15 reviews
Important information
- Meet at the gift shop on the water behind the Port Hotel
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Service animals allowed
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- Specialized infant seats available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 15 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Crystal River
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- 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 7.8. Top 39% in Crystal River means it ranks in the top 39% of tours in Crystal River by this score.
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