3-Hour Shared Manatee Snorkel Tour

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Special Use Permit -Swimming with Manatees

Duration

3 hours

About

Crystal River Snorkeling with Manatees!

• Beginner to advanced snorkelers.
• Water, coffee, tea, and snacks provided for this tour
• Includes wetsuits, snorkel and mask at no additional charge

-Up to 6 guests per boat

-Includes-Parking, Marina Entry, Snorkel Mask,Snorkel, Wetsuit, Manatee Education Program, to be offered while your vessel is on it's way to dock, enjoy hot chocolate (cooler days), with a personal snack, Upon return to the Nature Center Center complete your manatee tour with a warm shower and towel, Aquarium Entry.

Our guests love the small group size on this tour with less guests per boat. Our tours take place in Kings Bay Animal Refuge, a 588 acre wildlife management area that is our manatees natural habitat. From start to finish the tour lasts about 3 hours. Once on the boat you are already in the refuge and you may see manatees at any time. Don't miss out on this one and a lifetime experience, seats can book up fast due to the small boat sizes. 📸You have the option to add an in water guide at booking to take home photos from your trip.

Additional Info:

😍Three Sisters Spring is just one of the Local Springs in the Animal Refuge.

🤿Be prepared to be with us for up to 3.5 hours. Manatees are wild animals making every experience different. Any attention you may receive during your experience is the choice of the manatee, if you receive extreme attention then please feel special because you are!

Seasonal on cooler months.Hot Chocolate and Tea is provided on the manatee boat tour,

❄️Colder Days: On colder days we reccomend that guests bring towels/jackets for when you get out of the water. We have hot showers for your return! As well, on colder days hot chocolate may be substituted for cold water.

📷An In water Guide is not guaranteed unless the Guide Package option is reserved in advance.

swim with manatees

Thank you for booking with SeaDaddy’s Adventures! We look forward to welcoming you.

Before you arrive

• **Check in 15 minutes before your scheduled start time** at the Crystal River Marine Aquarium. Free parking is available. Allow extra travel time; late arrivals and no-shows are nonrefundable.
• **Complete your waiver using the link above.** Each adult must complete their own waiver. A parent or legal guardian must complete the waiver for minors. Guests who decline the required waiver cannot participate and are not eligible for a refund.
• **Include everyone in your reservation**, including children of all ages and guests who will stay on the boat. Capacity is limited; unbooked passengers may not be accommodated.

What to bring

Wear a swimsuit and bring a towel, dry clothes, sun protection, and footwear for before and after the tour. Bring a warm layer on cooler days. Personal belongings may get wet; leave valuables securely stored.

Your tour

Your tour includes the required manatee education, safety briefing, and gear fitting. These preparations are part of the scheduled tour time. Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, and an in-water guide are included. Locker use is included at no additional charge. Free general admission to the Crystal River Marine Aquarium is included during regular operating hours.

Safety and tour conditions

• Minors must stay with an accompanying adult at the facility, on the boat, and in the water. Children age 6 and younger must wear a USCG-approved life jacket.
• Wetsuits are required for guests entering the water. Follow all captain, guide, and wildlife-protection instructions.
• Manatee sightings and interactions, water clarity, and routes cannot be guaranteed.
• Tours may operate in rain or cooler weather when conditions are safe. If SeaDaddy’s cancels because of unsafe weather or a mechanical issue, you may reschedule or receive a refund.

Questions or changes?

Call **(352) 794-3452**. Please review the cancellation policy below. Exceptions apply only as stated in that policy.