Private Manatee Snorkeling Tour in Crystal River
Snorkel with wild manatees on a private 3-hour King’s Bay tour with free photos
Duration
3 Hours
Ideal For
Up to 12 people
Includes
Snorkel gear, guide, photos
Highlights
Explore King’s Bay on your own private vessel and snorkel with wild manatees alongside an in-water guide. Your crew shares local ecology insights, and you’ll take home complimentary photos from the tour.
- Board a private boat for a guided snorkel in King’s Bay
- Swim with wild manatees with an in-water guide and crew
- Cruise through the bay with narration on ecology and wildlife
- Get complimentary in-water photos taken during your tour
- Bring kids ages 3+ for a family-friendly private outing
What's Included
- Snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, wetsuit)
- In-water guide
- United States Coast Guard (USCG)-certified Master Captain
- Safety briefing
- Complimentary photo package
- Bottled water
- Hot chocolate on cool days
- Parking
- Admission to Pete's Pier
- Fully covered boat
Things to know
United States Fish and Wildlife requires all guests to view the Manatee Manners video before recreating with the wildlife. Guests must be age 3 or older.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 72 hours advance cancellation notice. Rescheduling within 72 hours is subject to a 15% rebooking fee.
Product ID: 5K5KM4
FAQs
Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time so you have time to get settled in and put on your wetsuit. If you arrive after your scheduled start time, it will cut into your tour time.
Watch the Manatee Manners video before your Private Manatee Snorkeling Tour. United States Fish and Wildlife requires all guests to view it before recreating with the wildlife.
Wear your swimwear to check-in. Bring towels, a change of clothes, and sunglasses. Bring sunscreen if desired. On cold days, bring a sweater or jacket. You can also bring any food or drinks you want.
Meeting details
32 SE HWY 19 Crystal River FL 34429
Related locations
Pete's Pier Marina
Admission includedAt Pete's Pier Marina, the smell of salt air and sunscreen greets you before you even reach the dock. Crystal River's calm, spring-fed waters stretch out ahead, and the steady hum of boat engines signals that another day on the water is already underway. Whether you're stepping aboard a kayak or heading out on a charter, Pete's Pier Marina puts you right at the edge of one of Florida's most ecologically rich waterways, where manatees drift beneath the surface and ospreys circle overhead.
