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Crystal River Manatee Swim Tour 3 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10

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2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Crystal River
  • 3 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Swim alongside gentle manatees in Kings Bay, with an in-water guide, wetsuit, snorkel gear, and insights into Florida’s wildlife.

About this tour

Set out from Crystal River for a close-up encounter with the gentle manatees of Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge. On this 210-minute Crystal River Manatee Swim Tour, a knowledgeable captain and professional in-water guide help you learn about manatee behavior and how to interact with these remarkable animals.

Your crew shares insights about Florida’s manatees and the Crystal River as you search for an opportunity to swim alongside them. Mask, fins, snorkel gear, and a wetsuit are provided, along with beverages; hot chocolate is served in winter. The tour meets at a dive shop on U.S. Highway 19 next to KFC, with shuttle service to the boat available. Wear your swimsuit beneath your clothes to make check-in quicker, and bring a towel.

Discover the waters and wildlife of Crystal River with an experienced crew. Book your Crystal River Manatee Swim Tour and get ready for a memorable day on the water.

Highlights

  • Swim alongside gentle manatees in Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge
  • Learn about manatee behavior from an in-water guide
  • Explore Crystal River with a knowledgeable captain

What's included

Included

  • Mask, fins, snorkel gear, and wetsuit
  • Beverages, including hot chocolate in winter
  • Professional in-water guide
  • U.S. Coast Guard-certified captain

Not included

  • $5 marina parking fee
  • Flash drive, available to purchase
  • Towel and swimsuit
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals are allowed
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  • Wheelchair accessible; public transportation is available nearby
  • Strollers are permitted, and the tour is suitable for all fitness levels
  • Wear your swimsuit under your clothes for quicker check-in
  • Wetsuits are available from toddler size 2 years and up through adult size 5X
  • Meet at the dive shop on U.S. Highway 19 next to KFC; shuttle service to the boat is available

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.50 from 2 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 7.0.

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