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Most Popular 3hr Manatee Swim Tour + In-Water Guide!

4.9 (3,106 Viator reviews) 3 hrs Crystal River area

This little guy was hanging out on the dock of the bay, literally.
Most Popular 3hr Manatee Swim Tour + In-Water Guide!, photo 2
This is what we call a manatee "fly by".
Living her best life with the manatees.
Freeze and Float is the name of the game.

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About this activity

Since 1995, Fun 2 Dive has guided tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world on this most special experience. We are one of the pioneers.

Our captains are all U.S. Coast Guard licensed Master Captains and all of our staff and guides are enrolled in a national drug consortium and are subjected to random drug screening.

Our location is a full service brick and mortar tour center with manatee gift shop. Our gift shop is unlike any other with over 99% of the gifts found in our gift shop strictly manatee related. You wont find a larger selection of manatee merchandise in one place anywhere, not even online.

We commit to you to do everying in our power to deliver a 5 star experience that you and your family will never forget. Thank you for chosing to make your vacation special with us.

What's included

  • Commitment to provide you with a 5 star exprience of a lifetime.
  • Scenic boat ride
  • Small Groups
  • In-Water Guide & Photographer
  • Free Parking
  • All snorkeling gear - Mask, snorkel, and wetsuit.
  • Full service tour facility with gift shop.
  • Professional licensed and drug tested captains and guides.

Not included

  • Gratuities for captains and guides.
  • Bathing suit and towel.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Please check in at our tour facility located at 135 NE 3rd St. Crystal River, FL 34429. It is best to arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time to check in and get settled. Parking is open on either side of the building.

End point: Please check in at our tour facility located at 135 NE 3rd St. Crystal River, FL 34429. It is best to arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time to check in and get settled. Parking is open on either side of the building.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pricing is the same for children and adults, all persons going on tour must have a ticket regrdless of age.
  • Children 3 years old and up are welcome with paid ticket.
  • Children under the age of 3 are welcome on private trips ONLY (call for private trip pricing)
  • Wetsuits available in sizes from 3 toddler to adult 4X.
  • All manatee tours are 3 hours in duration.
  • Photo packages of your manatee experience available for purchase after your tour.
  • Not recommended for travelers with weak knees. Must use boat ladder.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.9/5

3,106 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor

  • 5 star2,946
  • 4 star75
  • 3 star47
  • 2 star22
  • 1 star16

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Crystal River (Viator lists this tour under Crystal River; it has no meeting-point coordinates).