



by Go Local Manatee Tours
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$160This 3-hour small-group tour in Crystal River, Florida, offers a swim with manatees in a semi-private boat limited to six passengers. The tour includes all necessary snorkeling equipment, wetsuits, defog solution for masks, and bottled water. Participants will spend time in the water observing and swimming near the manatees under the guidance of local operators raised in the area who focus on responsible interaction with the animals and their environment. A complimentary photo and video package is provided to document the experience. Gratuities, parking fees at Pete's Pier, and towels are not included. Guests should be comfortable at least floating in water. Use of professional cameras or photographers requires prior approval from the operator.
On our 3-hour semi-private swim with the manatees tour, we take a maximum of 6 guests to ensure an intimate and educational experience. We depart from Pete’s Pier Marina in the heart of Kings Bay, where manatees can be found throughout the 600-acre bay. Once located, guests enter the water to snorkel alongside them while our experienced guides remain in the water the entire time, leading the group and capturing photos and short videos. All photos and small video clips from your trip are included at no additional cost. Please note: This is a true wildlife experience, and conditions are never guaranteed. Large winter aggregations are driven by strong cold fronts, when manatees gather near the springs where water is typically clearer. During warmer stretches (highs in the 70s for several days), manatees often feed on the grass flats where visibility may range from 1–6 feet. A resident population lives here year-round, so sightings are still possible outside peak winter conditions. Cold fronts, not the calendar, bring large numbers into the springs. Clear water photos online are not daily conditions. We provide an authentic, respectful wildlife experience based on nature.
180 min
When you arrive at Pete's Pier Marina, we'll meet you at the gift shop located in the parking lot of the pier. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions. We'll also be contacting you the day before your departure with meeting instructions. We can't wait for your awesome manatee tour!
End point
When you arrive at Pete's Pier Marina, we'll meet you at the gift shop located in the parking lot of the pier. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions. We'll also be contacting you the day before your departure with meeting instructions. We can't wait for your awesome manatee tour!