The 'OG' Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer

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About this activity

Join River Venture’s 5-star crew and dive into the ‘OG’ swim with manatee experience with our HD photographer. Our full service, one-stop shop can guarantee manatees and more!

The ‘OG’ of Swim with Manatee:

Dive into the world of manatees with the largest and most experienced center in Crystal River and Homosassa – since 2004!

Manatee Guarantee Optional Upgrade($):

No manatees? No worries, we’ll refund you.

Tour options for any budget:

Save money or splurge, we have a tour for you.

Manatees, Dolphins & Airboats:

Combo-Tours, book for the manatee and stay with the dolphins

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Your A-Team:

Expert guides, pirate captains, underwater photographers and booking wizards

Eco-Edutainment: In-classroom presentation. Learn from our passionate guides.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: River Ventures

Ages: Adults (3–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: In-water Guide & Photographer
Included: Tea and coffee: Hot Cocoa
Included: USCG Master Captain
Included: Mask, Snorkel & Full-length Wetsuit
Included: Introductory/instructional video offered in English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Photo Package
Not included: Towel and swimsuit

Itinerary

Dive into the 'OG’ swim with manatee tour at River Ventures’ full-service, one-stop adventure shop. Join our 5-star crew load up on manatee facts while our photographer captures your adventure in HD. Meet and greet the most experienced Crew in town at River Ventures Tour Center. Learn about USFWS Manatee Encounter Rules and get fitted for a wetsuit in a classroom setting. Board coast guard boat with full isinglass enclosure during winter. Cruise Kings Bay, Three Sisters Springs and more while searching for manatees. Swim with Manatee while Guide captures your experience with top-of-the-line HD action camera. Return to Tour Center, sip on coffee and hot cocoa while shopping for souvenirs /photos. Expectations & Conditions We prioritize both the satisfaction of our customers and the safety of the Crystal River manatees. It is crucial to maintain realistic expectations when engaging in encounters with wild manatees since we cannot control their behavior or migration patterns. Each trip is distinct, offering a unique experience for every individual. For detailed information on current conditions, we encourage you to contact us directly.

Stop 1
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
River Ventures

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

River Ventures Manatee Tour and Education Center. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour time.

End point

River Ventures Manatee Tour and Education Center. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour time.

Using your ticket

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wetsuits are available in all sizes from toddlers (2 years old and up) to adults up to 5X
It is advised that you have your swimsuit on underneath your clothes for a quicker check-in
Please bring a towel and a plastic bag to hold your belongings

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Adult pricing applies to all travelers
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wetsuits are available in all sizes from toddlers (2 years old and up) to adults up to 5X
It is advised that you have your swimsuit on underneath your clothes for a quicker check-in
Please bring a towel and warm clothes to change into after your tour.
Children under 3 years old are not allowed on this tour. Please call for other options.

Options

Guaranteed Manatee Swim Tour

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Manatee Swim Tour

3 hour Group tour: Dive into the 'OG’ swim with manatee tour at River Ventures’ full-service, one-stop adventure shop.