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Manatee Snorkeling Adventure Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup
(253) Reviews
Crystal River
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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A small amount of walking is involved at your leisure through the State Park
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Come and enjoy the real Florida! Get up-close with the gentle manatee and see the beauty of Crystal River as you explore the Homosassa State Wildlife Park.
The tour heads up to Crystal River where you can snorkel or swim in the rivers where wild manatees live. It's an early morning departure, so bring breakfast snacks to eat during the journey.
Following a safety briefing and collecting your mask, snorkel & fins (wetsuit hire is $15 and required for swimmers) you board the boat. When manatees are spotted you can get into the river for great photos. If you prefer, you can opt to simply enjoy the boat ride while enjoying nature.
In the afternoon explore Homosassa State Park. The park is ho...
Highlights
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Airboat Ride on Tuesday and Thursday tours
Admission into Homosassa State Park
Driver/guide
Use of snorkel equipment, mask & snorkel
Picnic Lunch
River cruise to look for the manatees
Pickup and drop-off from designated hotels
Gratuities
Bring your breakfast with you to enjoy on the transport vehicle if you wish.
Airboat Ride on Fridays & Saturdays - tour is priced lower
Wetsuits must be hired
Manatee Snorkeling Adventure Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup
(253) Reviews
Crystal River
About
Come and enjoy the real Florida! Get up-close with the gentle manatee and see the beauty of Crystal River as you explore the Homosassa State Wildlife Park.
The tour heads up to Crystal River where you can snorkel or swim in the rivers where wild manatees live. It's an early morning departure, so bring breakfast snacks to eat during the journey.
Following a safety briefing and collecting your mask, snorkel & fins (wetsuit hire is $15 and required for swimmers) you board the boat. When manatees are spotted you can get into the river for great photos. If you prefer, you can opt to simply enjoy the boat ride while enjoying nature.
In the afternoon explore Homosassa State Park. The park is ho...
Highlights
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Airboat Ride on Tuesday and Thursday tours
Admission into Homosassa State Park
Driver/guide
Use of snorkel equipment, mask & snorkel
Picnic Lunch
River cruise to look for the manatees
Pickup and drop-off from designated hotels
Gratuities
Bring your breakfast with you to enjoy on the transport vehicle if you wish.
Airboat Ride on Fridays & Saturdays - tour is priced lower
Wetsuits must be hired
Itinerary
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Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
The boat will drive into the wildlife refuge where you will hope to see wild manatees on the river.
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Crystal River
Upon arrival at the picturesque Crystal River, you will enjoy a fabulous narrated boat tour. You will be provided masks, snorkels & fins, and encouraged to swim alongside these friendly creatures under the guidance of certified dive masters.
The manatees are endangered and have come to the Florida springs year-round to find shelter and food. In the winter months the manatee population can reach several hundred and during summer, the average count is 80. They are "gentle giants" and have no teeth.
After your cruise, you head to Homosassa State Wildlife Park, famous throughout Florida for the rehabilitation of injured animals. It is here you’ll have the chance to see the current manatee residents at the park during an informative and entertaining feeding session with one of the park rangers. You’ll also see bears, panthers, alligators and even a hippo as you explore the rest of the park.
Roundtrip transport from the Orlando area and a knowledgeable driver-guide is also included.
2 hours
3
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
We will visit the State Park at Homosassa. You will walk around the State Park and see the animals and view the manatees in the underwater viewing chamber at this hospital facility for injured manatees. There is also a cafe at the park so you could purchase lunch here if you wish, or if you prefer to pack yourself a picnic they do have picnic tables you can use inside the park.
2 hours
4
Withlacoochee River
If the 'Manatee Swim, Park & Airboat' package is reserved then a 30 minute airboat ride on the Withlacoochee River will be included.