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Orlando, United States of America

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Manatees swimming and snorkelling experience by boat from Orlando

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Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 10 hours

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Free cancellation

Entrance Fees Included

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Why you’ll love this…

Escape from the crowds and spend your day relaxing at the river

Take a boat trip over the Crystal River

Have fun swimming and snorkeling with manatees

Explore Hamosassa State Park as known for its rescue and rehabilitation of Florida Wildlife

What we expect

After boarding the tour vehicle, head off towards Citrus County, and the famous Crystal River, the only place in the world where it is legal to swim and snorkel with wild manatees. After some information from a professional tour guide and a safety presentation at the dive shop, you will be fully prepared for your boat ride. The Coast Guard Certified Boat Captain will slowly cruise down the river looking for the wild manatees. You can choose to snorkel and swim in the crystal-clear water, or just sit back, relax, and enjoy the natural surroundings on the boat tour. Manatees,...

✔Roundtrip transportation from Orlando, Kissimmee or Disney areas
✔Equipment provided: mask, snorkel and fins
✔Boat ride on Crystal River
✔Admission to Homosassa State Park
✔Licensed, professional & friendly guide-driver
✔Comfortable & air conditioned transportation

What to remember

A maximum number of participants in each booking is 10

All swimmers must hire a wetsuit from the dive shop, the wetsuit costs 15 USD. The amount needs to be paid directly at the shop, both cash and credit cards are accepted

A tour will stop at lunchtime at a local restaurant for you to purchase lunch

Please wear a swimsuit under clothes in the morning as it will make things easier upon arrival at the dive shop

Bring towels and a change of clothes for after the dive time

Please contact the tour operator 48-24 hours ahead of your booked date to arrange a pickup time and location

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Tour - $169.00

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Adult (12-100)

$169.00

Child (3-11)

$159.00

Infant (0-2)

$0.00

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Michelle

August 2025

From United Kingdom

Traveled as With family - 27 years old

I can't fault this experience. We were contacted in good time from the tour company who provided pick up location. Felt very safe with our driver who was very knowledgeable. On arrival at the boat company, we were taken out by a driver and guide. They explained about this being off-season but 30 resident manatees. Guide was very clear about not getting too close, disturbing them etc. Afterwards we were taken to a local wildlife park and had plenty of time for lunch & free time. Highly recommend.

Anonymous

October 2023

From United States of America

Becca

November 2022

Traveled as With family - 26 years old

Great

Swim with manatees was amazing. Equipment and guides all excellent. The second part, the homosassa park was ok. Could have had less time and got back earlier.

Kayleigh B

October 2022

Traveled as With family - 13 years old

Average

The information says collection from Disney areas but doesn't actually specify that you will only be collected from Swan resort which you have to make your own way to for a pick up of 6.35am. So be prepared to pay for an uber. Our driver was 20 minutes late which meant we could have used the Disney transport instead of paying extra for an uber. We got dropped off at the same place but getting to all stars from Swan is really difficult. The manatee section 100/10 amazing. State Park terrible.

Sue

September 2022

Traveled as With family - 35 years old

Brilliant trip. Transport was comfortable and the driver was helpful and attentive. The swimming with manatees was an incredible experience and the staff there were knowledgeable and caring, their priority was the safety of the animals which is what we would want. The Homosassa wildlife park rounded the trip off nicely.

David

August 2022

Traveled as With family - 36 years old

The driver of the bus that took us down to the dive centre was just amazing ( think his name was Ishmael?). We learnt more about Orlando and it’s surroundings in those few hours than we had in the whole 2 weeks holiday. The experience of swimming with manatees was well organised and better than expected. It would have been better to have been picked up from our hotel in the morning rather than having to travel to a different one but Ishmael was kind enough to drop us off at our hotel on return

CQ

July 2022

Traveled as As a couple - 10 years old

Alice

April 2022

Traveled as With family - 16 years old

Captain John and Captain Gerry were fantastic hosts throughout the tour - very knowledgeable, friendly and made the day flawless! The coach driver was very friendly and patient. We didn’t expect to end up in an animal park at the end of the trip but this was fantastic and a great way to end an altogether superb day.