USA ·SNORKELING TRIPS IN CRYSTAL RIVER

7 Snorkeling Trips in Crystal River, Compared

7 tours  ·  from $76 a head

Every trip has one afternoon left over. These 7 snorkeling trips in Crystal River are the ones worth spending it on, with what each costs and how they differ.

The 'OG' Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer - The boat ride through Kings Bay and Three Sisters Springs
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The ‘OG’ Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer

1.The ‘OG’ Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,539 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $76Our pick

Swim near wild manatees in Crystal River with a guide, photographer, gear, and boat ride included. Practical review of price, timing, tips, and value.

“Great day excursion: professionally run operation; Underwater guide was superb at locating manatees and guiding participants for optimum interaction. Boat Captain. Added his experience with facts and stories.”

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Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer - Wetsuit fitting and the short safety lesson
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Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer

2.Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,336 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Swim with manatees in Crystal River on a six-person tour with wetsuits, guides, photos, hot drinks, and a strong focus on animal care.

“My aunt and I decided to do the manatee swim unknowingly on Manatee festival weekend so the crowds were at their peak. It made booking with a small group all the more better as we had so many more opportunities to see the manatees with less water disturbance from a big group and making it easy to move from area to area. Our guides gave us plenty of time and when we were ready to get out we didn’t have to sit on the water and wait in the cold. We were ready to head back to the dock with our park and warm drinks.”

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Exclusive Small Group VIP Heated Manatee Snorkel Tour - Meeting at River Ventures in Crystal River
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Exclusive Small Group VIP Heated Manatee Snorkel Tour

3.Exclusive Small Group VIP Heated Manatee Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,023 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

Review of Crystal River’s VIP heated manatee snorkel tour, with small groups, expert guides, gear, snacks, wildlife tips, price, and booking advice.

“Captain Melissa and James were wonderful guides. We got to see multiple manatees as well as learn about the colourful history of King's Bay! They were great with adults and kids and people with little snorkelling ability.”

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Crystal River: Manatee Snorkel Tour w/ In-Water Photographer - Starting at River Ventures on Kings Bay Drive
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Crystal River: Manatee Snorkel Tour w/ In-Water Photographer

4.Manatee Snorkel Tour w/ In-Water Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 633 reviews · 3 hours · from $87

Swim with wild manatees at Three Sisters Springs on a small-group Crystal River pontoon tour with gear, instruction, and photography.

“It was absolutely amazing. Brian (captain) Carlos (tour guide). Were spot on answered all questions Made sure we saw a lot of Manatees’s even had the experience of seeing a mother nursing her calf. Highly recommend this company”

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Private 'OG' Manatee Snorkel Tour with Guide for up to 10 people - Why a private boat changes the outing
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Private ‘OG’ Manatee Snorkel Tour with Guide for up to 10 people

5.Private ‘OG’ Manatee Snorkel Tour with Guide for up to 10 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 598 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $670

Swim with gentle manatees in Crystal River on a private three-hour tour with gear, guides, photos, and room for 10.

“My friend and I traveled all the way from Michigan and this was at the top of our to do list and we were not dissapointed! We got to see lots of manatees enjoying life, lots of fish, and an alligator. We got to swim privately with 2 different manatees for some time, which was such an amazing experience and they really are super adorable close up! Our guide Sara was awesome, she was knowledgeable and friendly and made finding manatees and staying next to them look so easy. And our boat driver Gavin was really nice too and hooked us up with some manatee mochas (hot chocolate and coffee)…”

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Manatee Snorkel Small Group Tour - The boat ride through the wildlife refuge
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Manatee Snorkel Small Group Tour

6.Manatee Snorkel Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 581 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Swim with manatees at Three Sisters Springs on a small Crystal River tour with gear, guide, boat ride, and photos available for purchase.

“Gavin and Kaylee were exceptional guides, very knowledgeable of marine life and location. Bucket list experience that I MUST repeat!”

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Small Group Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide and Photographer - Check-in at 439 NE 1st Terrace
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Small Group Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide and Photographer

7.Small Group Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide and Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 574 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Review of Crystal River’s small-group manatee snorkel tour, with pricing, itinerary, guide tips, photos, family advice, and honest drawbacks.

“AMAZING day. Saw multiple manatees, and even a nursing baby. Magical experience for my granddaughter and myself. Our guide Jessica was so knowledgable and fun and took great shots.”

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