Any personal swimwear or rash guard you'd like to wear under your wetsuit.Footwear for the dock and shuttle. It isn't required in the water.

On the shared tour and the 3-hour private tour, an in-water guide is available as an add-on if reserved in advance. The 4-hour private tour includes an in-water guide and a photo and video package.

Manatees are wild and interactions are natural encounters that depend on the animals' choices. Guests must follow all guide and refuge rules while on the water.

Every tour takes place in a wildlife refuge, so duration and animal behavior may vary. Seats are limited and can sell out due to the small boat size.

MANATEE & WILDLIFE TOURS

Crystal River Manatee tours

USFWS permitted

Small groups, up to 6

Gear & aquarium included

CHOOSE YOUR TOUR

Two ways to swim with manatees

Both tours include your gear, aquarium admission, and a licensed local captain. The difference is who you share the boat with.

SHARED • SMALL GROUP

Shared Manatee Swim

from

$80.60

/ guest

3 hours on the water · small group of up to 6 guests

Join a small shared group, never more than 6

Licensed captain and knowledgeable crew

Marina shuttle to Pete's Pier included

The best value way to get on the water

Book a Shared Tour

Cancellation terms shown at checkout.

Private Manatee Swim

from

$499

/ boat

3-hour $499 · 4-hour $669 for 1–6 guests

Join a small shared group, never more than 6

Licensed captain and knowledgeable crew

Marina shuttle to Pete's Pier included

The best value way to get on the water

Book a Private Tour

Cancellation terms shown at checkout.

Why choose SeaDaddys

Small groups with no more than 6 guests on any tour

Check in at SeaDaddys Adventures and the Crystal River Marine Aquarium, with free parking

Less travel time and more time searching for manatees

Licensed captain and a knowledgeable in-water guide

A central departure point in the heart of the Manatee Capital of the World

Possible Three Sisters Springs Access

SPECIAL USE PERMIT

SeaDaddys holds a Special Use Permit for Three Sisters Springs. When manatee locations, water conditions, and your group's preferences line up, your tour may enter the springs. Entry is never guaranteed. Every route follows current refuge rules and is chosen for the best possible wildlife experience.

What's included

Sanitized wetsuit, mask, and full snorkel gear

Heated showers, private changing area, lockers & towels

Free parking

Manatee education and safety briefing

Admission to the Crystal River Marine Aquarium

Water and a light snack

How your visit works

Check in and gear up

Complete your safety briefing and wetsuit fitting at SeaDaddys.

Explore Kings Bay

Ride to Pete's Pier and join your captain and guide in the search for wild manatees.

Warm up and explore

Return for a heated shower, then enjoy your included aquarium admission during regular hours.

Before you book

Manatees are wild animals, so sightings and water conditions vary. Cancellation terms, guest requirements, and optional upgrades are shown clearly during checkout before payment.