Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comSwim with Manatees at Crystal River plus Everglades Airboat Adventure
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Duration: 11 hours (approx.)
Location: Orlando, Florida
Product code: 2855MANATEE
Meet the gentle giants of the Everglades, Florida's manatees, then take an exhilarating airboat adventure on the Homosassa River! You'll enjoy a day out on the water getting to know Florida's local wildlife.
Your day starts in Orlando with an all-you-can-eat breakfast. Then it's off to join a team of manatee experts for a narrated boat cruise on the picturesque Crystal River, home to one of the world's largest populations of endangered West Indian manatees. This large, harmless aquatic mammal (sometimes called a "sea cow") is under threat due to loss of habitat.
With mask and snorkel provided, you are encouraged to go for a swim and snorkel while under the guidance of certified dive masters. After your cruise, enjoy a picnic-style lunch overlooking this beautiful sanctuary.
In the afternoon the adventure continues with an exhilarating 45-minute airboat ride on the Homosassa River. Keep your eyes open for manatees and dolphins, as well as a host of other wildlife that often accompany the group.
To end your day, you'll visit Homosassa State Wildlife Park, famous throughout Florida for the rehabilitation of injured animals. You'll have the chance to see the current manatee residents during an informative and entertaining feeding session with a park ranger. You can also see bears, panthers, alligators and even a hippo as you explore the rest of the park.
As manatee season is from October to March, contact with manatees is not guaranteed. Sightings are very common however as the animals are wild, no guarantee can be made.
- Full-day tour to Crystal River and Homosassa River
- 90-minute narrated boat cruise on Crystal River to see manatees
- All-you-can-eat breakfast included
- Picnic-style lunch at Crystal River
- 45-minute airboat adventure on the Homosassa River
- Homosassa State Wildlife Park to see a manatee feeding session, bears, panthers, alligators and a hippo
- Pick-up and drop-of from selected locations in Orlando
Swim with Manatees at Crystal River
Tuesday and Friday
Unavailable Dates:
- July 4 (Independence Day)
- December 25 (Christmas)
Tour departs from selected meeting points in Orlando including:
- Howard Johnson Maingate West
- Howard Johnson Maingate East
- Best Western Lakeside
- Cirque Du Soleil
- Quality Inn I-Drive
- Sizzler South I-Drive
Tour departs between 7:30am and 8:35am (exact time to be advised on reconfirmation)
Duration: 11 hours (approx.) Return details:Tour returns to original point of departure at approximately 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Hotel Pickup:Hotel pickup not available
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- This tour is not suitable for infants aged 2 years and under.
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 3 - 9 years.
- All children wishing to swim must be accompanied in water by parent/guardian at all times.
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- Airboat Ride
- Breakfast and lunch
- Swim with Manatees
- Cruise on Crystal River
- Roundtrip transportation
- Rental of snorkel and mask
- Entrance to Homosassa Wildlife Park
- Pick up and drop off from designated meeting points
- Taxes
- Gratuities (optional)
- Optional wetsuit rental (approx. US10.00)
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Towels
- Bathing suit
- Suntan lotion
- Insect repellant
- Camera / video camera / film
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My husband and I loved swimming with the manatees, the trip was perfectly organised, from the breakfast ... Read more ›
Hazel H, United Kingdom, November 2008
Awesome! Even though we were concerned about the time of year being out of season, the Viator staff ... Read more ›
Richard M, United Kingdom, September 2008
