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    Swim With Manatees Private Tour In Homosassa

    Cruise the Homosassa River and snorkel with manatees, with dockside breakfast and lunch

    4.8 stars• 738 reviews

    Duration

    6 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Wetsuit, snorkel gear, meals

    Highlights

    Spend 6 hours on a private charter designed for water lovers, cruising the Homosassa River and heading to the springs for a passive in-water manatee experience. Your crew suits you up, shares snorkel or float tips, and includes dockside meals with your captain.

    • Start your day with a manatee-focused in-water experience using passive observation
    • Cruise the Homosassa River with your captain and crew on a 6-hour private tour
    • Learn how to snorkel or float with tips and rules explained before entering the water
    • Spot local wildlife like monkeys, birds, fish, and possibly dolphins
    • Meet at Florida Cracker Riverside Resort for boarding and gear fitting

    What's Included

    • Wetsuits
    • Masks
    • Snorkels
    • Hot cocoa (cooler months)
    • Breakfast dockside with your captain
    • Lunch dockside with your captain

    Things to know

    The meeting location is listed as Florida Cracker Riverside Resort in the tour description and Monkey Island Riverside Resort marina picnic tables in the booking notes; confirm the exact meeting point with Greetwell before booking.

    Cancellation Policy

    With Trip Protection: cancel/reschedule up to 72 hours prior for a full refund minus trip protection cost and associated fees. Same-day cancellations forfeit reservation. No-shows not eligible. If operator cancels due to weather safety or other conditions, you get full credit/gift card or reschedule (no refunds stated).

    Product ID: TRKTZ5

    FAQs

    Arrive 15–20 minutes before your reservation time so you can check in, do prep work, get a safety briefing, and try on your gear.

    Bring your bathing suit and towel, sunscreen and a hat, and a camera. The operator also suggests bringing a small cooler with snacks (and in winter, warm clothes like hoodies, a warm hat, and socks for after the swim and the boat ride back).

    No. The tour includes wetsuits, masks, and snorkels. Hot cocoa is included in cooler months.

    Meeting details

    Homosassa Florida

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    Private Charter

    $1,155.67

    Up to 6 People

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    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
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    Guides like Captain Cephas, Captain Yves, and Charissa are a big reason this experience earns such glowing reviews. Knowledgeable, personable, and clearly passionate about manatees, they put real effort into finding the animals and making sure everyone in the group gets quality time in the water. Families with young kids, travelers with physical limitations, and even guests visiting late in the season have all walked away with memorable encounters. The manatees themselves do most of the heavy lifting, of course. Reviewers describe close-up, face-to-face moments with these curious, gentle creatures, sometimes lasting close to an hour. Underwater photos taken by the crew are a standout bonus, giving guests something to take home beyond just the memory. One thing worth noting is that sightings are more reliable in winter when manatees congregate in the warm spring waters. Late spring and summer visits can still be rewarding, but manage your expectations accordingly. Overall, this tour consistently delivers a genuine, well-run wildlife experience that feels far from touristy.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    It was such a wonderful experience. Even though it was the off-season in August, our guide went above and beyond, and we were able to swim with a manatee for a very long time. We were also the only ones on the boat, so we had a private tour, which was incredible. Our guide was incredibly kind! I would do it again in a heartbeat!

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    Nadine

    August 12, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    It was such a wonderful experience. Even though it was the off-season in August, our guide went above and beyond, and we were able to swim with a manatee for a very long time. We were also the only ones on the boat, so we had a private tour, which was incredible. Our guide was incredibly kind! I would do it again in a heartbeat!

    Photo of Nadine

    Nadine

    August 12, 2026

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