Crystal River Remarkable Manatee Tour

 

Introducing the Crystal River Manatee Swim & Snorkel Tour. This boat is covered and warm. Tours conducted year around.

The most comfortable tour boat in the area. Manatee education video shown onboard. Oversized restroom.

The Ms. Crystal River offeres a spacious interior with  plenty of elbow room.
Due to the time it takes to fit and don your wetsuits, we ask that you please arrive 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure time.

 

 

 

 

Call to book your tour: 352.628.3450 5AM – 10PM (Eastern Time) 3AM (BST) 9AM – 2AM (standard) Office open 7 days a week

 

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We Specialize in Private Manatee Tours
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Manatee tours conducted 7 days a week, year around.
Our summer manatee tours depart at 7:00 AM only.

During the late spring, summer, and early fall the manatees are most active in the early morning hours. A later tour would only result in a disappointing adventure.

 

We accept the following major credit cards

Reserve a manatee swim tour with all gear $50
Includes $5 towards lunch at Crackers (our departure point)
dine outside at the Tiki Bar or inside in air conditioned comfort
This offer good year around
See more details below.

Over the years my company has developed a reputation for customer care, cleanliness, friendliness, trust, timeliness, and dedication unmatched by any of the others in the manatee snorkel tour business.

Typically our early morning manatee tours are the better encounters. This boat will be the first in the Kings Springs area of the Crystal River before other tour operators and the general public arrive. Manatees are more active early in the morning.

 

Discover the underwater world of the West Indian Manatee on the Nature Coast of West Central Florida. Experience what lies under the surface of the Kings Springs of the Crystal River. Snorkeling from the Miss Crystal River is an exciting adventure the whole family can enjoy, young and old alike. You will capture memories that will last a lifetime. Beginners as well as experienced snorkelers are welcome.

 

Watch a video by Lauren Tjaden, Visit Florida's Adventure Expert going swimming with the manatees. Watch Video

Click here to watch a touching PSA for
Save the Manatee Club

 

A Manatee Protection Surcharge of 2% will be will be added to your total fee that will be forwarded to the Friends of Chassahowitzka, a 501c(3) charitable organization, that will be earmarked for the safety of manatees in our local waters. 10% of these funds will be donated to Keep Citrus County Beautiful to promote education in solid waste handling, motivating anti-litter solutions and changing business practices while contributing to the beautification of Citrus County or for our on water manatee information boat to educate private and rental boats.

If you wish to opt out of this surcharge, please notify me at the time of your booking.

 

We would like to thank our guests for their contributions over the past year. This has amounted to over $20,000.00 for the protection of manatees in Citrus County.

 

If you would like to donate directly to the Friends of Chassahowitzka directly, please go to this link http://www.fcnwr.org/joinfriends.cfm and fill out their form.

For information on "Keep Citrus Beautiful"

 

We urge other Tour Operators, Businesses, Rental Boat Operators, Kayak Rental Companies and Private Manatee Protection organizations to follow our lead in this.

 

If you would prefer kayaking in the Crystal River, Crystal River Kayak Rentals  has an excellent full service kayak rental facility in the city of Crystal River Florida.

 

 

Read our Rules of Engagement

In keeping with our commitment to protect and preserve our manatees and their sanctuary we have issued some "Rules of Engagement". Our Captains will enforce these rules which are written to ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy the majestic and gentle manatee. Please read these rules because we believe they will make yours and your fellow guests encounter much more enjoyable.

 

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Special Offer ... good year around

Swim With Manatees or view as an observer

$50 includes all necessary gear

"This rate is not for groups that want a private manatee viewing tour. Ask Captain Mike for private group rates.           

Our boat is Coast Guard approved for up to 25 passengers with only 15   reserved seats for swimming with manatees and 10 reserved seats for viewing manatees.

 

Group Tours Available

This 25 passenger boat will be available after 12 noon for groups only. Book for a Gulf Sunset cruise, Private Party, Kings Spring Swim Party, Weddings, Funerals, Corporate Functions, Business Lunches, Birthday Parties, Batchelor Parties, Anniversary Parties, Graduations, Retirement Parties, Class Reunions, Field Trips, Nature Cruises, Family Reunions, Singles Groups, Ethnic Associations or Groups, Businees After Hours Cruises, or any other form of entertainment you may choose on the Crystal River.

 

Binoculars available on each tour. Lunch available at the Tiki Bar at Crackers Restaurant.

 

Minimum $350.00 1st hour, each additional 30 minutes $100.00. ADD LUNCH: $10.00 per person. 25% non-refundable deposit required. Cash accepted only at time of departure. Lunch or Dinner docking time at Crackers Restaurant $100.00 an Hour .

Recommended lodging:
Homosassa Riverside Resorts

The best fishing guides in our area

For scheduling and rates visit the rates page.

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Cancellation Policy

We require seven (7) days notification if you wish to cancel a tour.  This is consistent with airline, car rental agency and hotel policies.  If you have reserved a tour for a group of 10 or more, we require a 3 week cancellation notice.  We will not refund short-notice cancellations.  We pre-charge all credit card reservations for the cost of the tour.  We have always required a credit card to hold a reservation.  Unfortunately, we have had a lot of people reserve spots on a tour and then not show up.  We make a commitment to you, who often travel long distances to get here, that you will have a seat on one of our boats.  We need the same commitment from you that you will arrive and be on time.  Otherwise, we needlessly disappoint someone else who would have liked your space(s) on the tour and / or we pay a Captain that we did not need.  This cancellation policy is to give us time to re-sell any seats left vacant and helps us keep our prices reasonable for you.  Thank you for understanding.

 

This tour leaves from this address: (directions/maps)
Our tour leaves from the Crackers, Crystal River, Florida
502 NW 6th St
Crystal River, FL 34428