Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comSwim with Manatees at Crystal River plus Everglades Airboat Adventure
based on 26 reviews
Duration: 11 hours (approx.)
Location: Orlando, Florida
Product code: 2855MANATEE
26 reviews of Swim with Manatees at Crystal River plus Everglades Airboat Adventure
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Had a great day, pity that we only saw one manatee but knew when we booked that it was late in the season. The only downside was that we were not informed of a pick-up time or sent any confirmation, on the website it said pick-up at 6.45am from Cirque Du Soleil, so we were there for that time and the actual pick-up time was 8.15am!!!
Reviewed by: Nigel L, United Kingdom, April 2009
This has turned out to be one of the highlights of my life! What amazing animals, how absolutely gentle and kind! My complaint would be not enough time swimming with them. The airboat ride had to be cut short due to high winds and lunch was really late, but the manatees themselves make it more than worth it! Forget the rest of the tour and spend all your time with some remarkable creatures.
Reviewed by: Ellen M, United States of America, November 2008
My husband and I loved swimming with the manatees, the trip was perfectly organised, from the breakfast buffet at Sizzlers to the excellent packed lunch. There were lots of manatees at Crystal River, so we got plenty of chance to get up close and actually touch the manatees, one of which rolled over for us to stroke his tummy. The airboat ride was wonderful too. We also visited a national state park and listened to a talk all about manatees, and saw several more up close, there were all sorts of other animals to see there too, a brown bear, a hippo and lots more. This is a fantastic trip, and well worth the money.
Reviewed by: Hazel H, United Kingdom, November 2008
Was really nice, the tour guide was nice, gave us a lot of information, however the bus driver was a bit patronizing on how ladies and gentlemen should behave when they use a restroom in marina. People were giving comments at the back of his bus never to do a tour with this operator again.
Reviewed by: MATIC B, Slovenia, November 2008
Awesome! Even though we were concerned about the time of year being out of season, the Viator staff were fab at their jobs and spotted the manatees very quickly. Saw many that day and even saw mum, dad and baby manatees!
Reviewed by: Richard M, United Kingdom, September 2008
Amazing creatures. So gentle and peaceful. A real taste of Florida.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Ireland, April 2008
Wonderful trip. Our 12-year-old had a great time. Tour guide and bus driver very professional.
Reviewed by: Richard K, United States of America, April 2008
It was fantastic! Absolutely a must-do trip if you are in the area. Highly recommended!
Reviewed by: Alexei G, United States of America, January 2008
Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United Kingdom, December 2007
What value for money!!! The tour guides were very friendly and informative and having manatees swim up to investigate you is amazing. They are just so graceful for large animals. A must if you are in the area.
Reviewed by: Linda B, United Kingdom, November 2007
What a lovely day out. We started with a buffet breakfast, which was included in the price. Then we had a coach trip to Crystal River. Our tour guide was very entertaining. We went on an airboat ride around the area and saw some lovely wildlife. We then had a packed lunch, which was good. Then on to the hour and a half boat trip, snorkeling with the manatees we saw about three, but they are so quick you lose them within seconds and the visibility isn't that great. The Crystal River area, however, is lovely. We then went to a local natural park which was good but we only had one hour there, which really was not long enough to enjoy it, half an hour more would have been better. Overall, a lovely day out.
Reviewed by: David S, United Kingdom, July 2007
We had a blast and our tour guide and bus driver were a laugh a minute. It was an unforgettable trip.
Reviewed by: Katrina R, United States of America, December 2006
Friendly tour with a fabulous experience in Crystal River. A great time with the manatees. Great airboat tour.
Reviewed by: Philippe B, France, November 2006
I enjoyed the trip, I thought the water was overly crowded at that time we spent with the manatees and I wished there could have been a little more time. The airboat ride I thought could of been more scenic or adventurist. Overall I would go again.
Reviewed by: Vickie M, United States of America, January 2009
The trip itself was good; as with any tour including animals in the wild, it kind of depends on the animals. Difficult in the summer season to observe the manatees as they move very quickly. If you are looking for a faster airboat ride, try the Everglades airboat. The tour company guides were exceptional.
Reviewed by: Carl C, United States of America, June 2008
