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Swimming with the Manatees tours are our specialty. We offer both shared boat experiences, which are an affordable option for smaller groups, as well as private boat options for groups as big as six in a boat. All of our tours are eco-friendly as we are the only company in Crystal River to have an extensive education program in addition to the required USFW 'Manatee Manners' video.
Check out the different experiences below, and click on the Availability button to view your options.
Swim with Manatees
Shared Boat Manatee Tours
Shared boat manatee tours are our most common tours. Each manatee tour boat fits up to six passengers. On the shared boat, your party may include other guests to reach the six passenger capacity.
All manatee tours with the exception of the 'Adventure Diving-Group Tour' will include Admission to the aquarium
Swim with Manatees
Private Boat Manatee Tours
Our private boat tours are perfect for groups who want to enjoy the amazing swimming with manatees experience together. While the tour boats can only fit six passengers max, you will be guaranteed to not have any other guests than your own party, no matter if you book one or six passengers.
3hr Tour
Private Boat
3hr & Up to 6 Guests- Private Crystal River Florida Manatee Swim Tour
$450 Private Crystal River Manatee Swim • Explore the Manatees Natural Habitat
6hr Tour
Private Boat
6hr & Up to 6 Guests- Crystal River Florida Manatee Swim • Private V.I.P.
$899 Swim with Manatees! • 6 Hours • Includes Lunch with Captain
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Is there an age limit?There is no age restriction as we leave it up to the parent's disrection. However, any minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times (including on our boat and in the water) and any minors 6 years and under must remain in a USCG approved life jacket which we can provide
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Are Wetsuits required?Wetsuits are required to go snorkeling on any of our manatee swimming exursions. While wetsuits are primarily used to help with warmth, we also use wetsuits to ensure our guests float effortlessly at the surface of the water.
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Are we allowed to touch the manatees?As per guidance from USFW, as a tour company we practice passive observation and do not allow our guests to touch manatees. We encourage all of our guests to 'Freeze and Float' and keep their hands at the surface of the water. By doing this, it better ensures the safety and comfort of our manatees while we observe them in their natural habitat. SeaDaddys is all about eco-toursim, we want to provide our guests a fun and education experience without harming our manatees. Manatees are naturally curious animals and on some occasions might come up and interact with our guests. They are wild animals, so all interactions happen on their terms and there is no guarentee that a manatee will be that interactive
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Are we allowed to take photos/videos?Yes! All of our guests are more than welcome to bring their own equipment to record/photograph their tour. We do ask that there is no flash used during the tour and any handles are standard size (not expandable, or a selfie stick). We offer guide packages which include complimentary photos and can be purchased in advance to your tour.
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Can we bring dogs?SeaDaddys is pet friendly! But dogs/service animals are only allowed on our Private Manatee Excursions. If you book a private tour, and decide to bring a dog(s) along, please keep the following in mind. -There must be someone with your dog at all times, so someone must remain on the boat with them. -We must be notified prior to your tour -Your dog cannot be disruptive while on the tour, excessive barking, growling, etc. will not be allowed on our tours. If you are returned to the dock due to these behaviors, you will not get a refund. -Your dog is not allowed into the water at any point during the tour
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What's the water temperature?Our tours take place in Kings Bay, a 588 acre spring fed refuge. The water stays roughly 72°F or around 22°C so we consider it 'shockingly refreshing'! All of our snorkeling guests do wear wetsuits, which will help keep you warm in the water
