Manatee Snorkel Small Group Tour
Overview
An experience of a lifetime awaits you on this exciting 3 hour snorkeling tour to Swim with Manatees in their natural habitat. Located just 1.5 hours from the attractions area of Orlando, the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is the only place in the U.S. where you can experience the manatees up close and face to face. On this Semi-Private Manatee Snorkel Tour, you will enjoy the benefits of a small group. This tour is our most popular as it is limited to a maximum of only 6 participants.
What's Included
- Small Groups (No cattle boats)
- Scenic boat ride to the springs.
- Commitment to provide you with a 5 star exprience of a lifetime.
- Free Parking
- All snorkeling gear - Mask, snorkel, and wetsuit.
- In-Water Guide
- Professional licensed and drug tested captains and guides.
- Bathing suit and towel.
- Sweatshirt or Jacket (During winter months)
Meeting Location
135 Northeast 3rd Street
Crystal River, FL 34429, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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 (call for private trip pricing)
- Wetsuits available in sizes from 2 toddler to adult 4X.
- All manatee tours are 3 hours in duration.
- Photo packages of your manatee experience available for purchase after your tour.
- Service animals are allowed if booking a private tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Manatee Snorkel Small Group Tour?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-104184P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Small Groups (No cattle boats).
- Scenic boat ride to the springs.
- Commitment to provide you with a 5 star exprience of a lifetime.
- Free Parking.
- All snorkeling gear - Mask, snorkel, and wetsuit.
- In-Water Guide.
- Professional licensed and drug tested captains and guides.
- Bathing suit and towel.
- Sweatshirt or Jacket (During winter months).
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Manatee Snorkel Small Group Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Manatee Snorkel Small Group Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Small Groups (No cattle boats)
- Scenic boat ride to the springs.
- Commitment to provide you with a 5 star exprience of a lifetime.
- Free Parking
- All snorkeling gear - Mask, snorkel, and wetsuit.
- In-Water Guide
- Professional licensed and drug tested captains and guides.
- Bathing suit and towel.
- Sweatshirt or Jacket (During winter months)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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 (call for private trip pricing)
- Wetsuits available in sizes from 2 toddler to adult 4X.
- All manatee tours are 3 hours in duration.
- Photo packages of your manatee experience available for purchase after your tour.
- Service animals are allowed if booking a private tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
