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Crystal River offers the best location to see and interact with the Florida manatee, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, also known as gentle giants. Unlike other areas of Florida, the federal government allows for "passive observation" in the water between manatees and people in Kings Bay. This allows face-to-face interaction with manatees. We provide pre-tour education on passive observation and how to get the best experience during the tour. We also offer a hotel package including accommodations and breakfast with your Florida manatee tour.

Swimming with the manatees and exploring the greater Kings Bay estuary and springs is extremely popular. Manatee tour experiences are best done by snorkeling while wearing wet suits, making the interaction as silent as possible. This way the manatees are more inclined to approach and get close. We maintain new suits and snorkel gear, all included in our manatee tours, as well as full-service facilities for changing. Your in-water guide will be taking videos and pictures of your manatee experience, which will be available for purchase at the dive shop. All our tour boats are fully enclosed in the winter time to protect our customers

Stop At:

• Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, 1502 SE Kings Bay Dr, Crystal River, FL 34429-4661
• Plantation Adventure Center, 9301 W Fort Island Trl, Crystal River, FL 34429-5376
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    Joel_H 5
    07 Feb 2022

    A close friend's daughter has seen manatees ... but, her experience while swimming with them was super exciting for her ... The experience was over the top ...!!

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    Amandajo4536 5
    06 Feb 2022

    We had the best experience at Plantation Adventure Center. We drove 12 hours from Kentucky and it was worth every minute. Captain Mark and Dive Master Cory were outstanding. They were both so personable (and hilarious) and knowledgeable about the Manatees. You can tell they really love their jobs and they also really care about the well being of the manatees, which is so important with this kind of thing. It has been on my bucket list to swim with manatees but I wanted to do it in a safe way that does not endanger or exploit the manatees. This experience was perfect! Everyone did a great job of passive observation and I couldn’t believe how up close and friendly the manatees were! Cory took pictures and videos during your time in the water that were available for purchase afterwards on a flash drive. It was so wonderful to just be in the moment, not worrying about taking pictures, and still have wonderful pictures and videos to remember the experience forever. This was an experience I will remember forever and would recommend it to anyone! Plantation Adventure Center is the real deal. Don’t skimp on a less professional tour. This is the one you want!

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    Betakwn 5
    06 Feb 2022

    Our group of ten had the.best.time.ever with Captains John and Mark. Saw tons of manatees and they timed the springs beatifully so 3 sisters was not at all crowded. Except with manatees. The non snorkel people were treated so well for best viewing as well as tons of information. Highly, highly recommend. Warm drinks aboard after swimming as well as water and towels. Two thumbs up

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    LachlanTC 5
    04 Feb 2022

    My group and I had an amazing time! You can tell everyone working there loves what they do and that made the experience even better.

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    346Betsy 5
    04 Feb 2022

    Christian and Dustin were very accommodating, knowledgeable and supportive -what more could you ask for! they went above and beyond patiently encouraging and helping a woman in a wheel chair in and out of the boat. and water. To get her out of the water Dustin had her piggy back and climes the ladder. Thanks guys!

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    R7223HPbriang 5
    04 Feb 2022

    Great trip, staff was very friendly kip and Courtney were great, facilities were clean. Entire operation runs smoothly.

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    Donna_C 5
    03 Feb 2022

    The crew was helpful and professional and fun at the same time. They made sure we found and swam with so many manatees.

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    Melissa A 5
    02 Feb 2022

    Amazing experience! We went on a 7am manatee tour with Captain Dustin and Mark. It was beyond our expectations. The wetsuits made floating while snorkeling effortless. There was so many playful manatees that liked to interact with you and they love playing with long hair. The divemaster will take videos and pictures of you with the manatees that you can purchase for $40 (all on USB drive shaped like a manatee). I have already booked another tour in a couple weeks to take my nieces.

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    B4376UFbryans 5
    01 Feb 2022

    Captains Misty and Christian were super friendly and informative. Was truly an experience that will not be forgotten! Price was reasonable and worth every penny! Thank you Bryan and Cindy

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    K1487PAdianej 5
    31 Jan 2022

    Our snorkel trip with Captain Ross and John was outstanding! We took the 2 pm tour and saw several manatee. Both captains pointed out different manatee. Ross from the boat, John in the water. They were helpful, made sure we all had plenty of time to see them and explore the area . Highly recommend. The hot chocolate and towel were a welcome sight coming out of the water! The thick wetsuit (5mm) was another huge plus. Easy to float! Plan to bring our kids next time they visit.

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