Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour With In-Water Photographer - Crystal River
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Instant Confirmation
- Lowest Price Guaranteed
- Duration: 3 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
6am, 10am, 1:30pm
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Return Details :
Remember, if you're coming in the winter time, that we will be on the water, and temperatures, especially in the morning could be quite cold. Please bring towels and appropriate warm clothing to chang.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Enjoy a close, personal encounter with the West Indian Manatee as you snorkel with them under the guidance of a U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain. Our small group (no more than six guests) tours are conducted daily in the beautiful Crystal river National Wildlife Refuge.Get up close and personal with these amazing mammals and learn about the ecosystem and their habitat.
Unlike many tours, these Captains will actually swim with you and your group to ensure that you have a memorable experience. While in the water, yourcaptain/tour guide will take high-definition photos and videos of you and your group which you will be able to view and purchase at the end of your trip.
Your price includes all snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, wetsuit) and complimentary coffee or hot cocoa.
Itinerary:
Upon arrival at the dive shop, guests will be fitted for wetsuits (included in price) and asked to watch a brief video from US Fish and Wildlife outlining their encounter with the manatees. The captain and guide will then take the group to the boat and embark all passengers and give a short safety brief. Once underway, the guide will further explain how to interact with the manatees once in the water and fit the guests with their masks and snorkels. While transiting to the swim areas, the captain and guide will present information about the area wildlife and what guests can expect to see during your tour. They will also answer questions and take pictures along the way. Once the vessel sights manatees, the captain will anchor the vessel and the group and guide will proceed into the water for your encounter. The guide will stay with the group the entire time, ensuring that the guests get the most out of their experience, all while taking photos and videos of your adventure!
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Wetsuits
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Coffee and hot cocoa
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Guests with limited mobility are welcome, but must call us to make prior arrangements
Single travelers may be required to change time or date of tour depending upon availability
Use of a ladder is required to get into/out of the water. Please give us a call if you have any health related questions.
Traveler Reviews
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Captain Ron and Lauren were just lovely! What an amazing experience we all had. One of our group struggled with a bad back and Lauren went above and beyond to make sure she also got up close and personal with these wonderful creatures. We were lucky enough to see a mum and baby nursing. Once in a lifetime experience not to be missed.
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Captain Ron and the team made sure we had an amazing experience, my children have extra needs and Lauren took amazing care of them. Making sure they got the most out of their trip, that they saw plenty of manatees and that they had loads of fun. For us adults this meant we could follow the manatees at our own speed taking in the sheer size and beauty. A brilliant day, highly recommended
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Captain Ron and the team gave us a brilliant trip out, picking the best time to see the manatees, and the best spots to get into the water with them. We were lucky enough to meet a mum ( maybe the dad ) and baby. My children both have extra needs and the care Lauren have to my daughter made the whole trip truly special for her. She hasn’t stopped smiling yet. None of us have ! Despite the water clarity not being the best, the manatees know where to hide, the team picked them out and made our day even more memorable with some fantastic photos. Thank you so much !
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One of the most amazing tours I have done. The guides Lauren and Casey were amazing and swimming with a manatee that close was a once in a life time experience. The kids loved every minute of it and the photos are amazing.
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Brilliant experience with knowledgeable guides. We saw Manatees and were extremely close to one in the water. BRILLIANT experience for our whole family.
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We had a fantastic time with our skipper and photographer this weekend. Went out of their way to make us feel welcome and found us a couple of manatees to swim withZ amazing experience would recommend 5*
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BEST EXPERIENCE EVER! You cannot go wrong with booking a tour with Gulf Coast Expeditions! With their small group guided tours, we got a private and personal experience unlike the other competitors with much larger groups. We had PLENTY of one on one time with Manatees and tons of great photos to last a lifetime! Thanks Ron and Lauren for such an amazing time we will never forget!
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We had a wonderful experience with Triangle and all of his shenanigans! Everything was great! The Sanders
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What a great experience! Everything was on time and professionally led. Our expectations about the numbers of Manatee we might see were set before we departed. Photos of the whole experience were well done. I highly recommend.
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The staff were incredible! Of course getting to swim with a manatee was fantastic! Highly recommend.