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Manatee Swim 3 hr

TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10

Very goodTop 28% in Crystal River

45 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Crystal River
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Swim and snorkel with manatees on a guided 180-minute tour, with a 5mm wetsuit, heated boat, and warm drinks provided.

About this tour

Meet the manatees on a guided swim and snorkel tour led by a USCG captain and a licensed, insured dive professional. Trained guides help you experience the water responsibly while keeping manatee manners in mind.

The 180-minute outing includes SCUBA equipment and a full 5mm wetsuit, plus a heated boat for comfort between time in the water. Coffee, hot chocolate, and tea are served on every tour. Your captain and in-water professionals have training in first aid, CPR, AED administration, and in-water rescue, as well as manatee-focused guidance through the Manatee Eco Tourism Association in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Come prepared for a moderate level of physical activity, then enjoy a memorable encounter with these gentle marine animals. Book your manatee swim and discover a thoughtful way to experience them in their natural environment.

Highlights

  • Swim and snorkel alongside manatees with trained in-water professionals
  • Stay warm in a full 5mm wetsuit aboard a heated boat
  • Enjoy coffee, hot chocolate, and tea during the tour

What's included

Included

  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Full 5mm wetsuit
  • Heated boat
  • Coffee, hot chocolate, and tea

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers are permitted for infants and small children
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Meet at the blue house on the corner

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.98 from 45 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 8.4. Top 28% in Crystal River means it ranks in the top 28% of tours in Crystal River by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Crystal River

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