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    Swim With Manatees Group Tour In Crystal River

    3-hour small-group swim with manatees in Kings Bay Animal Refuge

    4.7 stars• 957 reviews
    From$88/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3 Hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 19 people

    Highlights

    Swim with manatees on a limited-seating group tour in Crystal River. Your captain leads the trip in Kings Bay Animal Refuge and provides a safety briefing onboard.

    • Swim in Kings Bay Animal Refuge on a shared group tour
    • Follow an onboard safety briefing led by an experienced captain
    • Reserve an in-water guide package in advance to guarantee in-water assistance
    • Get complimentary photos when you book the in-water guide package
    • Plan for about 3 hours total and allow up to 3.5 hours

    Things to know

    You must know how to swim and wear a wetsuit to enter the water. This tour is for ages 14+; minors (17 and under) must stay with an adult and cannot be on separate reservations. Showers, towels, snacks, aquarium admission, and gratuities are not included.

    Cancellation Policy

    Tickets are non-refundable. Cancel up to 5 days before for a return voucher. Within 4 days: no refund. Reschedule fee: $75 (for 1–6 guests). Late arrivals/no-shows: no refund. Weather cancellations: return voucher.

    FAQs

    Join if you can swim and you’re at least 14 years old. This tour is not for non-swimmers or beginner snorkelers. Minors (17 and under) must stay with an adult at all times and cannot be on separate reservations.

    Wear a wetsuit to enter the water; it’s required on all manatee swim tours.

    Bring towels, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, a bathing suit, flip flops or water shoes, dry clothes, and a bag for wet items. Anything you bring may get wet. You can bring snacks or drinks, and you’re asked to bring a small bag to take your trash off the boat.

    Meeting details

    Seadaddys Aquarium 308 SE Hwy 19 Crystal River Fl 34429 Inside King's Bay Plaza, Near Save A Lot Store

    Experience provided by Seadaddys Adventures
    Experience provided by Seadaddys Adventures

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    Review summary

    4.7
    Excellent
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    Swimming with manatees in Crystal River is the headline here, and guides like Aubrey, Emmitt, Ken, Hannah, Jeff, and Captain Carlos come up again and again as the reason people leave happy. They're described as knowledgeable, fun, and genuinely passionate about the manatees and the local ecosystem. All snorkel gear and wetsuits are included, which makes showing up easy. A couple of reviewers noted that water visibility can be a real wildcard, particularly on warmer days when the water gets murky. One reviewer actually came back a second time on a cooler day and saw close to 100 manatees, so timing your visit during cooler months seems to make a noticeable difference in the experience. With a strong rating across nearly a thousand reviews and a solid crew of guides earning repeat praise, this outfit clearly delivers for most people. If you're flexible about when you go and set realistic expectations around visibility conditions, the odds of having a memorable, worthwhile trip are pretty high.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    My family and I had such a great experience while visiting home from out of state. Viewing them from a distance was amazing, especially for our kids.

    Photo of Chris Force

    Chris Force

    July 3, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    My family and I had such a great experience while visiting home from out of state. Viewing them from a distance was amazing, especially for our kids.

    Photo of Chris Force

    Chris Force

    July 3, 2026

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