On this tour from Orlando, take a narrated boat cruise on the Crystal River to snorkel and swim with manatees -- the gentle giants of the Florida Everglades. Then, take an exhilarating airboat tour on the Homosassa River and visit Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park to watch a manatee-feeding session and see other animals including bears, panthers and alligators. You'll enjoy a day out on the water getting to know Florida's local wildlife. Breakfast and lunch are included.
Highlights
- Wildlife adventure to the Crystal River and Homosassa River from Orlando
- Swim with manatees on your 1.5-hour narrated boat cruise along the Crystal River
- Enjoy a thrilling Everglades airboat tour on the Homosassa River
- Visit Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park to watch a manatee-feeding session and see bears, panthers and alligators
- All-you-can-eat breakfast and picnic lunch included
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Crystal River, the EvergladesDozens of manatees sleepingPhoto by: Eva C02 2011 -
Crystal River, Manatee SwimSurrounded by manatees, Crystal RiverPhoto by: Eva C02 2011 -
Swimming with Manatees in ...Swimming with Manatees in Florida: Such gentle creatures, those manatees.Photo by: JennyCUSA, 02 2008 -
1343notre manatee vient nous voir sur le bateauPhoto by: Cyril S01 2012 -
1340et encore des caressesPhoto by: Cyril S01 2012 -
1336notre manatee qui se laisse aller apres des caresses sur le ventrePhoto by: Cyril S01 2012 -
1325notre manatee veut un autre bisouPhoto by: Cyril S01 2012 -
1321notre manatee veut un bisouPhoto by: Cyril S01 2012 -
Manatee Swim, FloridaDive into the crystal clear water off the coast of Florida and swim with Manatees!Photo by: Anonymous07 2011 -
Snorkeling with Manatees, ...Enjoy complimentary snorkeling gear on the Manatee Swim in Florida.Photo by: Anonymous07 2011 -
Manatee, FloridaCome face-to-face with Manatees, the gentle giants of the sea, on the Manatee Swim in Florida.Photo by: Anonymous07 2011 -
Boat Ride, FloridaCruise along the Florida Coast during your Manatee Swim in Florida.Photo by: Anonymous07 2011 -
Snorkeling, FloridaEnjoy complimentary snorkeling gear on the Manatee Swim in Florida.Photo by: Anonymous07 2011 -
Crystal riverOne of the manateesPhoto by: Eva C02 2011 -
Useful Information
Swim with Manatees at Crystal River
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. You'll learn how this large, harmless aquatic mammal is under threat due to loss of habitat.
With your provided mask and snorkel, you are encouraged to go for a swim and snorkel with the manatees while under the guidance of certified dive masters!
After your cruise, enjoy a picnic-style lunch overlooking this beautiful sanctuary. Your adventure continues in the afternoon with an exhilarating 45-minute airboat tour on the Homosassa River. During your airboat ride, keep your eyes peeled for manatees and dolphins, as well as a host of other wildlife.
To end your day, you'll visit Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, famous throughout Florida for its efforts in rehabilitating injured animals. You'll see more manatees 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. Afterward, you'll be taken back to Orlando.
Please note: Manatee season is from October to March. Sightings are very common, however as the animals are wild, no guarantee can be made.
Reviewed by Marco H, April 2013
Our tour guide was great and the manatees are so sweet.
Reviewed by Katherine P, April 2013
Awesome time, great value
