Did you know that Crystal River (about 70 miles north of Tampa) is the only place in Florida and one of the only places in the world where you can legally swim with manatees? Swimming with these gentle giants is by far one of the best wild animal encounters that you will ever have!
Crystal River boasts the largest concentration of manatees in the world! The best time to swim with manatees is during the winter months. However, about 80 manatees call Crystal River their home year round! Manatees love Crystal River’s warm waters where the year round temperature is about 72 degrees.
Here are the best tour companies where you can swim with manatees:
Fun2Dive offers daily swims that lasts about 3 hours and include a swim with manatees, education & excitement!
Cost starts at 64.95$ for a Classic Manatee Swim (12 people per tour).
Fun 2 Dive: 135 NE 3rd St, Crystal River, Florida 334429
Captain Mike’s Swimming with the Manatees
Captain Mike’s offer The Manatee Tour. Cost is 75$ and includes mask, snorkels and wet suit!
Captain Mike’s: 704 NW 6th St, Crystal River, Florida 34428
American Pro Diving Center offers Year Round Manatee tours in Crystal River and Winter Months tours in Homosassa Springs.
American Pro Diving Center: 821 SE US Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL
Explorida offers year round Manatee tours
Explorida: 545 N. Citrus Avenue, Crystal River, FL