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    Fun 2 Dive Manatee Tours

    4.8 (250 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Snorkeling in the springs
    Carrie M.

    We had such a fun time doing the manatee swim & snorkel tour! Our guide Storm and captain Derek were great. We came in the summer offseason, but we still managed to see one or two manatees. We opted to go swim in some nice springs after the manatee portion. They provided 3mm wetsuits, masks with snorkels, and bottled water. Even though the weather was hot, the water still felt very cold in our thin wetsuits. I can't imagine how cold it gets in the winter in those suits. They have several changing rooms (only covered by a curtain that doesn't close completely) and two restrooms in the shop. There are no showers. Make sure to bring a towel. Storm took pictures with a GoPro, and the images were available for purchase afterwards for $45. There were great pictures of the manatees, but not so much of us swimming beside them. The Classic Manatee Swim Tour was about $80 per person plus tip. You can't tip by card, so bring cash or a debit card to use their on-site ATM.

    Gavin R.

    Great team, captain ryan and Eli were a great duo very straight forward lots of information on the area. Super friendly staff and very good prices, as posted below this is a photo eli took on his go pro while out swimming with the sea cows a beautiful photo.

    Snorkeling spot
    Kevin L.

    Perfect day! We had almost an hour snorkeling outside the protected area where all the manatees gather. The tour guides were knowledgeable about the area and offered hot drinks onboard. We saw LOTS of manatees

    Manatee viewing
    Deborah C.

    John led our boat tour to view manatees. He was entertaining and great with two young boys. Very knowledgeable about manatees and the Crystal River area. Positioned boat and viewers to best advantage. Impressive!

    V. L.

    Went on the tour with a friend and had an amazing time with guide Storm and captain Ryan. Storm was so knowledgeable about the area and manatees, the main attraction. Ryan drove the boat and the drone and spotted a huge adult female and then a mom and calf pair. We saw lots of birds, including a bald eagle. In the water, Storm made everyone in the group feel comfortable. He helped keep us calm which then helped the manatee stay so we could enjoy the manatee longer. The equipment, wet suit and snorkel gear, were great as well. We had waterproof cases for our phones but didn't even use them since Storm took lots of pics of us and the manatees with his GoPro, that you could purchase at the store afterwards. We even had time to swim at the end where 2 springs meet called King's Spring. The water was very clear and I channeled my inner Weeki Wachee mermaid and swam about looking at the crabs and fish swimming around. It was an amazing and magical day, thank you so much! We will be back!

    Thumbs WAY up for this private tour
    Danielle D.

    Swimming with manatees has long been a dream of mine and my experience today with guide Eli and Capt Alex was beyond wonderful. My family booked us a private tour and I HIGHLY recommend this option as this really does limit the number of people around you making noise/splashing so much that it intimidates the manatees. We also opted for an early morning tour (8am) and that is also highly recommended because the manatee do move based on water temp and tides, so early is better. We had our own wetsuits and I would HIGHLY recommend wearing one - even though the waters are "warm" I thought it was really cold (even with a wetsuit). Eli and Alex took us directly where the manatees were swimming between the preserve and the gulf (their food source). We had amazing encounters with many manatee where we were anchored along the manatee highway. The water was just like the town's name, clear, and those beautiful sea potatoes would swim directly under us where we were floating. It was honestly the most insanely special experience. The staff (workers in the shop, shuttle drivers, guides, captains) were all incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. This was a bucket list item for me and this company provided the perfect experience. What a delight.

    2 chubby mermaids together.
    Dawn R.

    I was so worried by the 23* air temperatures for my birthday swim. I was so excited when I followed our guide Storm to an area with a few really playful manatees. I loved the Eskimo kisses I got and having it swim right under me. I was sure to stay in the water until everyone was done. Then our Captain gave us hot chocolate and took us right back to the dock so we didn't freeze. All of the employees were very understanding of the cold and very accommodating of us older swimmers. I highly recommend Fun 2 Dive for the best manatee experience.

    Manatee
    Maggie T.

    What a fabulous experience with Fun 2 Dive Manatee Tours in Crystal River, FL! From arriving at the business to check, getting wetsuits, and meeting our guide Ava to being transported a short distance to the marina to meet Captain Chaz to board our boat Hi-Noon, and swim with the manatees was a phenomenal experience. Both our guide Ava and Captain Chaz were professional, knowledgeable, and extremely friendly and helpful! They were able to locate areas with the manatees and ensured everyone was able to see the manatees. Their instructions were clear and easy to follow for the safety of both humans and manatees! Overall, booking with Fun 2 Dive Manatee Tours was an excellent experience all around and I highly recommend them to anyone wanting to swim with the manatees!

    Y Yelp Y.

    Lifetime Dream fulfilled. Very Good experience. Saw 7 manatees up close. Bucket list done!!! well run company from the bookings, waivers, warnings & prelim videos, boats, captains wetsuits, snorkel gear, guiding. PRO: 1. Safety was big. Never felt unsafe while in the water and guided by Ben? & Mack(captain). Super friendly guide and boat captain. Felt relaxed even if never snorkeled or not a good swimmer. Really liked they give you pool noodle to float on. 2. Boats were well maintained. Captain pointed out where manatees were so we swam to them 3. At the shop, they have tiny change rooms but had 12 of them which made changing in and out of wetsuit fast without having to wait. Clean Bathrooms available. 4. Had free coffee, tea, hot chocolate in the wait area and appreciated the hot beverages on the boat getting out of the water. 5. Has a Gift shop so you can purchase items you may have forgotten or things to temp the kids CON: 1. One main negative is the guide didn't take enough pictures AND the pictures were $45 for all the pics or $25 for 1 pic. I debated doing another tour company that included the pics in the price but this outfit has been doing this for a while and has many solidly good reviews. 2. Receptionist scheduler could be friendlier 3. No lockers for your stuff - so you have to stow your personal items either in car or bring them onto boat which could slide or get lost in water or items could get wet. Recommendations TIPS for a good trip -wear swimsuit beforehand, bring towels, T-shirt hoodie for after. Loose pants/shorts/tennis skirts/undergarments and crocs or slip on sandals for quick change out. 72degrees water temp may sound warm it's not. -bring plastic bag or waterproof bag for on the boat to stow your towels or hoodie /clothes -if you don't want to pay for pics bring GoPro or those water tight waterproof pouches/cases for your phone so you can take pics underwater Otherwise great company and had an awesome time!!!

    Marquese C.

    Great experience for the first time swimming with manatees. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is the only wildlife refuge in Florida dedicated to protecting the West Indian manatee. Manatees migrate to Crystal River, Florida from mid-November to late March. The largest population of manatees is seen between December and February. Had a blast on this journey about a hour and a half drive from Tampa. The experience is truly one of a kind. You get to snorkel with manatees that have hibernated to the area for around 45 mins to a hour. Stormy & Captain Gavin were both great as boat navigator and manatee tour guide, both gentlemen were very knowledgeable of the area and the wildlife. If you are wanting to experience a true journey in nature I would give Fun 2 Dice Manatee Tours a visit!

    Jessica and Brody were AMAZING! They had such patience with me and my small kids in the water. They kept us laughing and were so knowledgeable. I would go back everyday if I could.

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    River Ventures

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    4.8(402 reviews)
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    Garrett was a blast! We are just coming into the warm season and most manatees are back in the…read moregulf, he still got us to 7 manatees, 2 gators, and we caught a dolphin in kings bay towards the end. He gave us plenty of time to look for things to come up out of the water which was great for my 2 year old. Boat was shaded and was enjoyable even with a small child. Other tours wouldn't let me book because she was under 3- we brought our own lifevest but they did also have some on board that were her size.

    I don't know where to start…read more This was the absolute best day. We started at the River Ventures Dive Center at 6:30AM, where we were offered coffee, tea, hot cocoa and snacks, and spent the next bit with an educational video and a wetsuit fitting. From there, we took a bus to the dock, in the most gorgeous sunrise light. let by our Guide Nat. Captain Emerson met us at the covered, heated pontoon, and our group set off through the water, for the protected manatee zone. The water was FULL of our sweet sea potatoes... in fact, it was difficult to even get off the boat because our new friends swam right up to the ladder. Nat had given excellent instructions. We immediately leaned into our pool noodles and gently followed her lead through the water. It took just moments before manatees were all around us. We stayed calm and quiet, and they either continued snoozing, or swam up to investigate us. Nat was on point with the camera, and with showing us things like the tarpon and sheepshead fish, and she was also shared little details about the manatees as we floated. Of course, with nature, there are no guarantees, and I really had no idea what to expect, but I was absolutely delighted by the interactions we had. The cold snap absolutely played into our favor, and I am so glad we showed up with our adventurous spirit. When we returned to the boat, there were more snacks, as well as hot cocoa, coffee, tea, and a variety of drinks in the cooler (water, beer, wine, soda, and white claws). We were so grateful for the boat covering and heater as we made our way back to the dock, and we had great chats with Nat, Emerson, and the other group on our tour. Was it cold? Sure. But the water felt great at 72ºF, and our wetsuits did a wonderful job of protecting us and keeping us buoyant. Our experience was incredible, from booking, to engaging with the staff with any questions we had, to the actual tour itself. The photos and videos were absolutely phenomenal, as well, and we were happy to purchase the package, as well as some gifts from the souvenir shop. We will be back for more manatee viewing, or to try one of their other tours. Thank you so much for the best day!

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    River Ventures - Merchandise from their gift shop! It was all super cute and affordable. I personally got a carved manatee, I love him

    Merchandise from their gift shop! It was all super cute and affordable. I personally got a carved manatee, I love him

    River Ventures - Ready to go swimming squeezed into this wetsuit.

    Ready to go swimming squeezed into this wetsuit.

    River Ventures - After a detailed instructional video, we were passed around a vertebrae to emphasize the kind nature of these sea cows 3

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    After a detailed instructional video, we were passed around a vertebrae to emphasize the kind nature of these sea cows 3

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