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
Swim with 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.
Manatee season is from October to March. Sightings are very common however as the animals are wild, no guarantee can be made.
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- 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
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Swim with Manatees at Crystal River
Tuesday and Friday
Departure Point: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
- Airboat Ride
- Swim with Manatees
- Cruise on Crystal River
- Rental of snorkel and mask
- Entrance to Homosassa Wildlife Park
- Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Local Taxes
- Gratuities (optional)
- Optional wetsuit rental (approx. US10.00)
- Confirmation 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
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 3 years
- Towels
- Bathing suit
- Suntan lotion
- Insect repellant
- Camera / video camera / film
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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. ... Read more ›
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 ... Read more ›
Ellen M, United States of America, November 2008
