Exclusive Small Group VIP Heated Manatee Snorkel Tour
Overview
Inclusions
- Use of equipment (mask, snorkel gear and wet suit)
- Beverages (bottled water, coffee, hot chocolate, tea and adult)
- Professional guide
- Introductory/instructional video offered in English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish
What to expect
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Stop At: River Ventures, 498 SE Kings Bay Drive, Crystal River, FL 34429
Embark on your journey with a Coast Guard Certified Master Captain who will be your in water chaperon, educator and photographer. Your tour will run four hours from start to finish and everything you will need is included for one price. You will begin at our full-service tour facility, where you will be educated about the animals in a classroom type setting and receive tips for your snorkel tour to make the most of your day. You will be taught the in’s and out’s of ‘passive interaction’ as this ensures that the animals enjoy the experience as much as we do! You will then be suited up and transported to the dock, where a Coast Guard certified covered pontoon will be waiting for you. This rich estuary will amaze…..birds, fish and wildlife abound! Submerge yourself in the manatee’s world! Finish your adventure by viewing your Captain’s photos back at our facility and be sure to visit our one-of-a-kind gift shop! Our well-informed staff will direct to other local attractions, restaurants and answer of your questions before you are on your way.
Additional information
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wetsuits are available in sizes from toddlers (2 years old and up) to adults up to 5X
- It is advised that you have your swimsuit on underneath your clothes for a quicker check-in
- Please bring a towel and a plastic bag to hold your belongings
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Children Under 3 years old are not allowed on this tour. Please call for other options.
- Post COVID-19 Policy- We are mindful to thoroughly clean water vehicles between visitors.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Thanks to Captain Mike and our Guide Ryan for this breathtaking tour. We had such a good time swimming with the manatees. The Staff was so friendly and experienced in spotting the manatees.
Thanks to Captain Mike and our Guide Ryan for this breathtaking tour. We had such a good time swimming with the manatees. The Staff was so friendly and experienced in spotting the manatees.We had a great time exploring Kings Bay, met several Manatee and really enjoyed our guide Liz and Captain Emerson:)
We had a great time exploring Kings Bay, met several Manatee and really enjoyed our guide Liz and Captain Emerson:)Our trip with River Ventures to swim with the Manatees will rank as one of the highlights of our trip and memories of our lives! From the welcome and registration at the front desk by Cortney and Juno, through the shuttle trip by JoJo we experienced efficiency and enthusiasm. Our guides, Paige an...
Our trip with River Ventures to swim with the Manatees will rank as one of the highlights of our trip and memories of our lives! From the welcome and registration at the front desk by Cortney and Juno, through the shuttle trip by JoJo we experienced efficiency and enthusiasm. Our guides, Paige and Troy were exceptional; professional, courteous, informative, personable, pleasant...a joy from whom to learn about these grand mammals. We HIGHLY recommend River Ventures and this team to any and all. Mahalo nui loa, everyone!The small group experience was awesome. The crew did a very good job finding and directing us to where we could find manatees. They were very friendly, answered questions happily, gave us a nice history of the bay and provided great recommendations for restaurants and other ideas in the area. Iri...
The small group experience was awesome. The crew did a very good job finding and directing us to where we could find manatees. They were very friendly, answered questions happily, gave us a nice history of the bay and provided great recommendations for restaurants and other ideas in the area. Irish Dave and JoJo were excellent and highly recommend reserving with themWe really enjoyed ourselves. I was a little worried it was too “late” in the season, but the experienced driver and guide spotted two for us. My sister was inexperienced with snorkeling, but Shanna coached her through her anxieties. Would definitely do this again, maybe more in the prime months
We really enjoyed ourselves. I was a little worried it was too “late” in the season, but the experienced driver and guide spotted two for us. My sister was inexperienced with snorkeling, but Shanna coached her through her anxieties. Would definitely do this again, maybe more in the prime monthsThere are no words to express how amazing this manatee experience was! Captain JJ and Guide Courtney were incredible! Their knowledge of the bay and the animals was fantastic! I went with my best friend, she is afraid of water and I am a mermaid and they managed to personalize an amazing experien...
There are no words to express how amazing this manatee experience was! Captain JJ and Guide Courtney were incredible! Their knowledge of the bay and the animals was fantastic! I went with my best friend, she is afraid of water and I am a mermaid and they managed to personalize an amazing experience for us both! The pictures Courtney took were great, and it was so nice to be able to enjoy the experience and know it is being captured at the same time. Will definitely be back!