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Manatees Swim, Snorkel and Boat Day Tour from Orlando
Manatees Swim, Snorkel and Boat Day Tour from Orlando
Manatee Snorkel Swim with Breakfast & Lunch

Manatees Swim, Snorkel and Boat Day Tour from Orlando

By Gray Line Orlando
4.7 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is $149 per adult
Features
Overview
  • Swimming & snorkeling up close with beautiful manatees
  • Enjoying the wilderness, sights & sounds of Crystal River
  • Variety of photo opportunities among Florida's landscapes
  • Peaceful visit to the awe-inspiring Homosassa State Park
  • Looking for bobcats, white-tailed deer, black bear & more

Activity location

  • American Pro Dive Shop
    • 821 Southeast US Highway 19
    • 34429, Crystal River, Florida, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Avanti Palms Resort and Conference Center- Outside the main lobby (6:05am)
    • 6515 International Drive
    • 32819, Orlando, Florida, United States of America

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Florida Adventure Tour - Manatee Swim, Lunch, Park & Airboat
  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m10h 30m
  • English
  • Food Only

This is the inclusive package available with -

Manatee Swim-Snokel with Mask, Snorkel & Fins

Package Picnic Lunch

Homosassa State Park Admission Ticket

Airboat Ride on the Withalacoche River

Roundtrip transprotation from Orlando area meeting points

Swimmers are required to hire a wetsuit from the dive shop directly.

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:45am
Price details
$179.00 x 1 Adult$179.00

Total
Price is $179.00
Until Wed, Mar 20

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSnorkel mask, snorkel, and fin rental
  • What's includedWhat's includedBoat ride on Crystal River
  • What's includedWhat's includedRoundtrip transportation to and from select Orlando locations
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to Homosassa State Park
  • What's includedWhat's includedLicensed, professional & friendly guide-driver
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWetsuit rental is mandatory for swimmers. Fees apply.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks are not included

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
  • You must be able to swim in order to enter the river, or you can enjoy the boat ride.
  • For pick-up and drop-off, we have meeting points throughout the tourism corridors of Orlando, Lake Buena Vista, and Kissimmee including the Disney and Universal areas.
  • Food is not included. Breakfast snacks may be brought onto the tour vehicle, and we will stop at a local cafe during lunch time.

What you can expect

After boarding the tour vehicle we will head off towards Citrus County, and the famous Crystal River, the only place in the world where it is legal to swim and snorkel with wild manatees. After some information from our professional tour guide and a safety presentation at the dive shop, you will be fully prepared for your boat ride.

The Coast Guard Certified Boat Captain will slowly cruise down the river looking for the wild manatees. You can choose to snorkel and swim in the crystal-clear water, or just sit back, relax, and enjoy the natural surroundings on the boat tour. Manatees, also known sea cows, are gentle giants and when snorkeling in the river where they often swim, they sometimes come to greet you or even roll over to be tickled. You cannot approach wild manatees; they are wild on the river but if we spot them manatees often will come near to humans. This is an experience you don't want to miss out on.

Back on solid ground you will have chance to change at the dive shop before we head to the state park. There is a lovely cafe you can purchase lunch in the state park, or if you prefer to bring lunch with you there is picnic areas in the park.

The afternoon allows us to spend time at the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Wildlife State Park - one of Florida’s best kept secrets. At this 210-acre park, you will have the chance to view many of Florida’s endangered animals such as the state panther, and black bears. Known as the 'Natures Fish Bowl', they have an underwater viewing chamber looking towards the springs; which is where the parks manatees like to hang out - they are house there during their rehabilitation before being let back into the wild. This park toys to rescue and rehabilitate as many animals as it can, whilst providing a safe having for those whose injuries often make it impossible for them to return to the wild.

Arriving back into the Orlando area round 5pm, this tour really is a true Florida adventure, and something unique to this area.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
Safety measures
  • Hand sanitizer provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAmerican Pro Dive Shop
    • 821 Southeast US Highway 19
    • 34429, Crystal River, Florida, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAvanti Palms Resort and Conference Center- Outside the main lobby (6:05am)
    • 6515 International Drive
    • 32819, Orlando, Florida, United States of America
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEThe Wheel at ICON Park- Meet directly below the Wheel facing Universal Blvd. (6:10am)
    • 8375 International Drive
    • 32819, Orlando, Florida, United States of America
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGolden Corral Buffet & Grill in Lake Buena Vista (6:20am)
    • 8707 Vineland Avenue
    • 32821, Orlando, Florida, United States of America
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEWalt Disney World’s Swan Resort- Outside the main lobby (6:35am)
    • 1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard
    • 32830, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States of America
  • PEOPLEPEOPLELowe's Royal Pacific Resort- Outside the Pacifica Ballroom (6:00am)
    • 6300 Hollywood Way
    • 32819, Orlando, Florida, United States of America
  • PEOPLEPEOPLECharley's Steakhouse Parkway Blvd - Kissimmee - Outside Restaurant entrance - (6:45am)
    • 2901 Parkway Boulevard
    • 34747, Kissimmee, Florida, United States of America