SNORKELING
The best of it, mask on.
The 15 most popular crystal river snorkeling tours, the ones worth getting in the water for. What you will actually see, who runs the boat, and what a place in the water costs.
Swim with manatees in Crystal River on a 3-hour small-group tour with wetsuit gear, an in-water guide, and HD photos.
Most Popular“We had an amazing time swimming with the manatees! Our tour guide JJ was great and very informative, while keeping it fun! It was a wonderful experience and will totally go again!”
Snorkel with West Indian manatees in Crystal River. Small group, wetsuits and gear included, in-water photos, and hot drinks.
“Very good company/experience. Explained everything and the guide Celeste was great. Saw a ton of manatees”
Heated VIP pontoon manatee snorkel in Crystal River: small group, wetsuits, snacks, and expert guidance in the refuge.
“This tour was perfect for seeing the animals up-close. They took us to areas that are filled with Manatees at this time of year. The boat ride was slow and gentle. The tour guide and captain (Nat and Garrett) were really personable/friendly, and they knew a lot about the local area. Not only was the…”
Snorkel at Crystal River’s Three Sisters Springs with gentle manatees, a Coast Guard captain, and an in-water photographer for memorable photos.
“What an incredible adventure! Swimming in such a stunning location with beautiful creatures was truly unforgettable. Captain Jon and Guide Mike were amazing, providing valuable insights and support throughout the experience. We even had the chance to swim with three manatees at the end, which was a highlight! Additionally, getting up close to the natural…”
Private manatee snorkeling in Crystal River for up to 10. Gear and guide included, plus above-and-below photos you can buy.
“Skye was so knowledgeable about the aquatic life, and so kind to me. It was my first time snorkeling and she was an excellent teacher and SO very patient to me. I had a wonderful experience that I will never forget.”
A small-group snorkel in Crystal River with manatees, wetsuits and gear included, plus a guide who takes professional photos to remember it.
“Guide Santa and Boat Captain Gavin were knowledgeable and showed our small group a fantastic time finding and SEEING many manatees. What an experience!!! Awesome!”
Crystal River small-group manatee snorkel with in-water guide and photographer. Wetsuit, gear, heated boat included; photos optional.
“I was the only person who showed up for the first trip of the day at 8 am so private tour! Absolutely fabulous from start to finish. My guide Robin and boat captain were amazing. Saw manatees and visited the mouth of the Spring with crystal clear water. It was all a dream come true.…”
Crystal River manatee snorkel tour with American Pro: conservation briefing, small group, full gear and wetsuits, spring-fed boat rides.
“Absolutely the best experience. Celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. What a day! Chris and Casey were awesome! Pictures were great! I would recommend them to everyone! It was so fun and we will have memories to last a lifetime! Thank you!”
Small-group manatee snorkel in Crystal River with wetsuits, guide plus photographer, aquarium entry, and a photo package included.
“Our tour guide & captain were great! They were very knowledgeable about the manatees & where to take us to see them. We were educated well on how to be around the manatees as well as knowledgeable about the manatees & other marine life. I would definitely do this again!”
Snorkel in Crystal River’s King’s Bay Manatee Refuge on a small-group tour with gear, wetsuits, and free underwater photos.
“the guides were really helpful, gave clear instructions and we learned much from the place and wildlife. it was so quiet early in the morning and snorkeling with the manatees was an amazing experience. we waited until they approached us themselves and the guides made sure i werent touching or kicking anything and always asked…”
3.5-hour Crystal River manatee swim by boat with wetsuit gear, snorkel guidance, and spring stops near Three Sisters Springs.
“Russ was a awesome tour guide and Ryan was our capitan. We had an excellent time with them and they made our adventure great. We were able to find 5 manatees which were having just as much fun as we were. We definitely will return..”
Snorkel with gentle manatees in Crystal River’s Kings Bay on a 3-hour guided tour with wetsuits, an in-water guide, and optional photos.
“Great guides that were very helpful, kind and fun to be with. We saw a bunch of manatees and stopped by a very idyllic freshwater spring. If you want to swim with manatees, these guys are the ones to go with”
Snorkel or do a drift-style scuba session on Florida’s Rainbow River from Crystal River, led by a US Coast Guard captain.
“Very knowledgeable staff and try know their business. My guys (husband & bonus son who’s 17yo) had a wonderful time. It was my son’s first time snorkeling. It opened him to a whole new world of adventure. Definitely will be back again. I went to tighten my mask and it broke at the insertion point.…”
3-hour Crystal River manatee snorkeling on a small boat with wetsuits, in-water guide, and free photos and video.
“This tour was amazing and I’d recommend it to anyone. It’s small, only the owner/captain and a guide. There were only 5 of us on the whole boat. We had very personalized attention and were able to make decisions as a group of whether we wanted to stay or move on to new spots. The…”
Private manatee snorkeling in Crystal River with a guide, wetsuits, boat ride around King’s Bay, snacks, and a photo package in about 3 hours.
“The tour with Captain Ron and Lauren was FANTASTIC! They brought us to a perfect place where the manatees were swimming all around us. We had our 7 year old daughter who was a bit nervous about swimming with the manatees, but Lauren took great care of her and made her feel at ease. It…”
