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SWIM WITH WILD MANATEES • CRYSTAL RIVER, FL

Still water.

Gentle giants.

CRYSTAL RIVER

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The Manatee Capital of the World.

Explore Kings Bay with Majestic Manatee Tours. Our Crystal River manatee tours include three-hour shared and private swims or a 90-minute dry boat tour, with up to six guests per boat. Swim tours include an in-water guide and snorkel gear, plus free parking and Aquarium admission.

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On the manatee's terms

Every winter, they come home to the springs.

When the rivers turn cold, the manatees drift back to Crystal River, where the water never does. We take small groups out to meet them the way they should be met. Quietly, on their terms.

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3 hours · Max 6 · Snorkel

Manatee Swim

Join Majestic for a three-hour manatee swim with up to six guests per boat. An in-water guide, wetsuit and snorkel gear, free parking, Aquarium admission, hot showers and lockers are included.

Small group

Free parking + aquarium

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90 min · Up to 6 · Boat only

Dry Boat Tour

Rather watch from the deck? Your local captain reads the river and finds the manatees, the birds, and everything else moving through the refuge. No wetsuit required.

Stay dry

Free parking + aquarium

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3 hours · 1 to 6 · Private

Private Manatee Tour

A three-hour private swim for up to six guests. Your captain, in-water guide, wetsuits and snorkel gear, free parking, Aquarium admission, hot showers and lockers are included. The whole boat is yours.

$499

Per boat · up to 6

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Summer · Active · Gulf

Scallop Trip

When the season opens, we head to the Gulf to dive for bay scallops. A hands-in-the-water, sun-on-your-back kind of day for groups who like to keep moving.

Summer only

Ask about dates

You do not chase a manatee. You get still, and if you are lucky, one drifts over to decide whether you are interesting.

PERMITTED

Fully permitted through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, following every wildlife guideline.

EDUCATED

A real briefing before you swim. How to move, how to watch, how to keep your distance.

SMALL

Six guests to a boat, never more. More wildlife, less waiting, a calmer river.

HOW THE DAY WORKS

Arrive fifteen minutes early for check-in & the safety film.

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Parking & aquarium entry are free & already included.

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Wetsuits, masks, & snorkels are provided at no charge.

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Small groups mean more time with wildlife, less waiting.

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NO SURPRISES

Everything is already handled

Check in at the Crystal River Marine Aquarium with free parking. Enjoy included Aquarium admission before or after your tour during regular hours. Follow your confirmation for arrival details.

PARKING

Free on-site parking

Entry

Free aquarium admission

Gear

Masks and snorkels

Suits

5mm full wetsuits

Staff

USCG captains and guides

Film

Required safety video

Showers

On-site heated showers

Check-in

Arrive 15 minutes early

Good questions, Honest answers.

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