Swim with Manatees in Crystal River

Meet friendly manatees and swim alongside them in Crystal River. You'll also discover Florida animals like the red lynx, alligator, black bear, and puma.

Swim with Manatees in Crystal River

Pickup will be from Orlando in the morning for a bus journey of around two hours to Crystal River. This area is home to numerous manatees, especially in winter, attracted by the warm waters supplied by natural hot springs.

Upon arrival, a boat trip will search for manatees. You may dive into the water and swim with them or remain on deck to enjoy the sun and scenery. Manatees swim peacefully alongside humans and may allow you to stroke their bellies. It's said that sailors mistook them for mermaids due to the algae covering them.

After the boat trip, you’ll have free time for lunch at Homosassa State Park, where you can see endangered species like cougars and alligators. An underwater observation point provides a chance to view manatees in their natural habitat.

In the afternoon, we will return to Orlando, arriving back by 4 pm.

Tour Options

Available tour options include:

Swim with manatees: follows the standard itinerary.Swim with manatees + Hovercraft ride + Lunch: includes a picnic lunch in nature after swimming, followed by a hovercraft ride.

Children under 3 years old

The tour is free for children under 3 years old, and no reservation is required for them.

Pick Up Points and Times

Pickup is available from various Orlando, Disney, and Kissimmee areas. You can select your pickup time and location during reservation.

Manatee sightings

Manatees are common in Crystal River; however, their presence may vary, and we cannot guarantee the number visible.