Crystal River Manatee Snorkeling and Wildlife Tour

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 home to many species of rescued native wildlife.

If you purchase the Florida Adventure Tour fully inclusive option, you will also ride a Wild Airboat Ride on a river to spot the alligators and nature and enjoy a picnic lunch.

Meeting Point

Charley's Steak House

2901 Parkway Blvd Suite 1A, Kissimmee, FL 34747, USA

Free Parking at this location. This is the final stop and will be assigned to guests that do not contact Gray Line. Departure time from this location is 06:45am. Please let Gray Line know you are boarding here -please call or Whats App 407-522-5911 the day prior.

Avanti Palms Resort and Conference Center

6515 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, USA

Please wait outside the hotel lobby. Departure time from this location is 06:05am. Please inform Gray Line you are boarding here by phone or Whats App on +1-407-522-5911 the day prior to tour.

The Wheel at ICON Park

Orlando, FL 32819, USA

Free Parking at this location. This stop will be assigned to guests that do not contact Gray Line to confirm their pickup location & time. Departure time from this location is 06:10am.
Please let Gray Line know you are boarding here - by phone or Whats App on +1-407-522-5911 the day prior.

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

8707 Vineland Ave, Orlando, FL 32821, USA

Free parking at this location, please park and wait towards the back of the carpark, away from the restaurant entrance. Departure time from this location is 06:20am. Please inform Gray Line you are boarding here by phone or Whats App on +1-407-522-5911 the day prior to tour.

Walt Disney World Swan

1200 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, USA

This is the pick-up location for all resorts in Walt Disney World. Please wait outside the entrance to the convention center. Departure time from this location is 06:35am. Please inform Gray Line you are boarding here by phone or Whats App on +1-407-522-5911

Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando

6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando, FL 32819, USA

For Universal Resort Guests. Pick-up area is the PACIFICA ballroom lobby located at the rear of the resort on Pacifica Way. Departure time from this location is 06:00am. Please inform Gray Line you are boarding here by phone or Whats App on +1-407-522-5911 the day prior to tour

What's included:

• Airboat Ride on Tuesday and Thursday tours
• Admission into Homosassa State Park
• Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
• Driver/guide
• Picnic Lunch
• River cruise to look for the manatees
• Use of snorkel equipment, mask, snorkel and fins.

Not included:

• Wetsuits must be hired - Mandatory $15 fee
• Airboat Ride on Saturdays - tour is priced lower

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes

Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge

1502 SE Kings Bay Dr, , Crystal River, 34429-4661, Florida

The boat will drive into the wildlife refuge where you will hope to see wild manatees on the river. You will be on the boat at least 90 mins.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Homosassa River

10200 W Halls River Rd, Homosassa, 34448-3411, Florida

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 • Admission Ticket Included

Crystal River

Crystal River, Florida

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.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Withlacoochee River

Withlacoochee River, Florida, USA

If the 'Manatee Swim, Park & Airboat' package is reserved then a 30 minute airboat ride on the Withlacoochee River will be included.

30 minutes