Private Manatee Snorkeling Tour with Free Photos
Trip Highlights
Guided Manatee Swim
Scenic, Private Cruise
Free Photo Package
Great for Families
Description
Book the boat for Private for your friends and family! This is the perfect adventure for seasoned snorkelers, novices, families with young kids, and people who may want or need extra assistance in the water. Our most intimate and private experience possible. Enjoy a fun and informative boat ride before swimming with manatees up-close and personal. This trip also has our best opportunity for great in-water photography, since your guide can dedicate all of his/her time and attention on your group!
Up to 6 Passenger Private Swim Tours depart at 7am, 10am, 1pm, and 4pm
Up to 12 and 20 Passenger Private Swim Tours depart at 7:30am, 10:30am, and 1:30pm
Itinerary
Get checked in and suited up with wetsuits by your in-water tour guide before a brief shuttle ride down to the dock.
Meet your captain who will board you onto your boat and outfit you with mask and snorkels. On the ride out, learn about best practices to swim with manatees, the local ecology and get prepared to get in the water. Once we find a good situation, slide into the water and glide peacefully alongside wild manatees while being led by your in-water guide/photographer.
Arrive back at Pete's Pier and take a brief shuttle ride back to Nature's Discovery. Get dressed and receive the photos taken by your guide.
Tour Info
32 SE US Highway 19 Crystal River FL
Why take this tour?
This is our most intimate and peaceful swim with the manatees! On this private adventure, our expert guides can give you their undivided attention, ensuring a safe and personalized experience tailored to you! Plus, we include free professional photos of your group to capture every moment of your manatee snorkeling experience!
This is our favorite and most customizable tour option, ensuring that your family and friends get all the time and attention from your crew! With only your group on board, we have more opportunity to "control the uncontrollable" and get the best wild manatee encounters possible!
We have Private Tour options that range from up to six passengers, to up to twenty! This tour is perfect for a bucket list family excursion, scout troupes, and church or school groups!
Included
Private Groups
Bottled Water and Hot Chocolate on cold days
Fully Covered Boat
Wetsuits and Snorkeling Gear
Expert Guide/Photographer and USCG-certified Master Captain
Admission to Pete's Pier
Free Photo Package
Excluded
Gratuity for Captain and Guide
Towels
Things to know
Available for All Ages
If you have young kiddos, this is the perfect adventure for you!
If you have young kiddos, this is the perfect adventure for you!
Duration
Approximately 3 hours
Approximately 3 hours
Group Size
We accommodate single-boat private manatee swim tours with parties of Up to Six, Up to Twelve, and Up to Twenty
We accommodate single-boat private manatee swim tours with parties of Up to Six, Up to Twelve, and Up to Twenty
Environmentally Conscious
Tours are conducted in a manner to leave the smallest environment footprint possible
Tours are conducted in a manner to leave the smallest environment footprint possible
All Gear is Included
Mask and snorkels, wetsuits, in-water floatation equipment and Free Photo Package are all included in the tour price!
Mask and snorkels, wetsuits, in-water floatation equipment and Free Photo Package are all included in the tour price!
Cancellation Policy
Free Canceling up to 72 hours before your scheduled tour time. Free rescheduling depending on availability.
Free Canceling up to 72 hours before your scheduled tour time. Free rescheduling depending on availability.
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Human support: (352) 212-5181
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