Small Group 6 Passenger Manatee Swim

We booked this manatee swim for our daughter's birthday. The small group was definitely the way to go. Our guide, Bri, was very knowledgeable and made sure we followed the laws and guidelines for swimming with manatees. Our boat captain did an amazing job of manuevering around other boats and swimmers in the water. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars was due to something completely out of Bri's control. Some other tour guides did not do as good a job as Bri did in managing their groups and some groups had no regard for the other swimmers in the water. We would definitely do this again!

What a fantastic and interesting day, the crew clearly love the manatees and can tell you everything about them. Highly recommend to everyone

Well organized and very friendly and knowledgeable guides . Attentive and helpful. Offered warm coffee and chocolate after the swim.

Highly recommend Paddletails with Captain Ross and Aaron, 5mm suits, warm boat, excellent manatee guide, hot cocoa, pictures and videos of your adventure! We couldn’t ask for more!

This was an amazing experience! I love manatees and it did not disappoint. Captain Ross and Captain Ryan were absolutely amazing! I would do this again.

We had the best time with our tour guide Bri and Captain Steve. My husband was so reluctant to even do this, didn’t think he would like it at all, but ended up, loving it. Would definitely recommend this for anyone. The 3 sisters springs were incredible we even saw a blue crab!!!

This tour was the highlight of our vacation! Bri was an incredible guide—super friendly, fun, and full of great info about the manatees! She made us feel comfortable and excited to be in the water. Captain Steve was awesome too with his jokes, and he clearly knew the best spots to go! Their teamwork and hospitality really made this experience special! They even offered coffee and hot chocolate! Highly recommend booking with them!

We had such an amazing time with Bri and Captain John ❤️ we went out a short ways to a cove and learned a little history about the area and then they flew a drone up to see where the sweet potatoe was (manatee) that was a breath taking experience and Bri took some great photos and almost got a sweet potatoe kiss. We then headed o er to experience snorkeling in the most beautiful natural springs area, pretty sister, big sister, and little sister is where all the fresh beautiful turquoise water was and it was amazing 👏 🤩 and when we got out we had manatee mocha it was such a wonderful experience I will definitely be back 😀 🙏

This was cool. Worth laboring into a wetsuit for; that’s the hardest part. We learned a lot and had numerous encounters with these mysterious creatures. Teenage kids were impressed. Casey and Jake are excellent guides, and clearly have deep knowledge and love of the manatees. They’ve been involved in some rescue and rehab work, and we got the benefit of some fun stories. Their boat is nice, and they have a set up to take some good underwater pics. Enjoy!

Great trip, they made sure we saw Manatíes and we didn’t leave until we spend a lot of time with them. Captain and crew were super nice and helpful.

Steve and Sara were very professional, fun and informative about the area, manatees and their behaviors. They quickly found manatees to swim with and guided us through the experience.

Fantastic Experience!! Our Guides Bri & Jake were over the top experienced & completely accommodating . Beautiful Peaceful & informative tour of Crystal River. If you are searching for which Manatee Tourr to select— PICK THIS ONE!!

We had an amazing time with our captains. They were knowledgeable and patient, we felt like they went above and beyond to get us the best experience possible and they succeeded. Two adults and three teens, a great time was had by all!

My husband and I had the best time ever. Bri and Capt. Chaz were absolutely amazing. They were both so personable, friendly, and a wealth of knowledge. We can’t wait to adventure with them again!

Brie and Captain Chaz were AMAZING!! We had a blast spending time with them as much as we did seeing the manatees! The tour was great! The boat was covered and provided Sun protection. The wetsuits were very insulating and made the water enjoyable! The snorkel equipment was high quality “glass giggles.” There was coffee and hot chocolate when we climbed back on board. It was an awesome experience!! We want to go back and try a different tour with them— maybe scalloping!

Awesome knowledgeable staff! Great with kids. Super cool experience that every family should enjoy. Drove 2 hours from Tampa and it was totally worth it.

The perfect manatee tour! Sara and Morgan were fantastic guides. Great with both kids and adults and very knowledgeable about manatees and the entire area in general. And were even kind enough to pour warm water down our wet suits in the 45° weather, lol! Be sure to ask for a manatee mocha. Yum! We will be back for a scallop tour soon!

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING CAPT Jake was awesome and Sara swim guide found us all the manatees and got the best pics and video Was magical DO IT!!!!

Our manatee snorkeling tour was absolutely fantastic! Steve and Bri were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the area and these gentle giants. Their enthusiasm and expertise made the tour even more exciting. We were lucky to see many manatees up close – truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! What made it even better was the flexibility to decide where we wanted to go and whether we wanted to get in the water. Thank you for an unforgettable adventure – we highly recommend this tour!

The views were amazing! Ethan in the dive shop was the best. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. They have the cutest little manatee stuffed animals. 10/10 recommended!

Amazing! We had the best time Chaz and Bri were fantastic!!! Our whole family had a blast! Really enjoy the time with the manatees

Very fun trip with Captain Chaz and Guide Bri Vance. Both were very knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend them! We were up close and personal with many manatee. I would recommend going in a small group.

Top notch guides who know what they're doing and will take you for the most amazing experience with these incredibly gentle Giants. Sara and Captain "Markle Sparkle" were so kind and sensitive to each of us.... they are incredibly knowledgeable and committed to the care and well-being of the manatees and involved in helping to bring back the seagrass for them which has been lost to the hurricanes... this is what they eat. We saw so many and had so much fun and got to interact with these incredibly intuitive animals. Thank you for the most magical experience of my life...

If you ever dream of swimming with a Manatee, this is where you want to go. Staff are very friendly and all well informed about safety and helping Manatees. For our tour we had Brie that was in the water with us, making sure we got the best experience. And at the helm we had captain Mark making sure our questions were answered and getting us to and from the shop safely. And pro tip, if you don’t mind getting up early, do the morning tour to get the most out of your trip:) Once in a lifetime experience. If you have the chance, do it!

This was such an incredible experience! My family had the best time ever and we will definitely be doing it again! Thank you Glenn and Ross for making this experience so memorable.

Ethan helped me book the day before and was so helpful telling me how to enjoy my day at nearby attractions until my trip the next day. He also was the one who encouraged me to go early to have the best viewing experience which was spot on. Captain jack and captain Chaz took me out the next morning. Jack was incredible, staying in the water with me and keeping an eye on me at all times. I had such up close and personal interactions with manatees I was blown away. He was great at pointing out these magical creatures and getting me in the best position. Chaz was a great captain, we were the first boat in the water. Only had to go out five minutes before we got in the water and saw tons of animals within the first two 1-2 hours. My hair got chewed on by a baby and kissed a couple times by curious creatures! Chaz had delicious hot chocolate and coffee on the boat which he mixed for me and poured hot water down my neck when I got back on the boat. Back at the dock they had a super warm room to change which felt lovely. Can’t recommend these guys enough. Maria at the front desk was so sweet and helpful as well, thanks all of you guys! First time to Florida and this company made me fall in love with it for many reasons, including the manatees!

Just when you think you can't top your last manatee experience you get proven wrong. We asked for Sara as our guide again. Absolutely love all the photos and videos she always captures. Three Sisters' visibility is amazing and I can't compare to other locations. The manatee swim center has three locations. We were able to go two all within a short walk to the boat. Just a short boat ride to our manatee encounter. Which means more time to spend in the water with the manatees. Last week, Sara let us know we would not need the pool noodle since we were wearing 5mm wetsuits. I decided to use the pool noodle last week and beginning of Thursday's excursion. I am so glad I decided to forgo the pool noodle. It made the interactions that much more special. Captain John's thoughtful touch with the towels and hot cocoa is a perfect way to wrap up such a magical day. Those little details can really elevate the whole experience, making it one to remember!

Bri and Capt. Chaz were fantastic on our swim with manatees adventure today. They educated us about the area and manatees, making sure that not only were we safe, but so were the manatees. Capt. Chaz took us to the best spot to have a memorable and interactive experience. There were plenty of manatees and they were very active and curious about our group. We even enjoyed some hot chocolate on the way back. Great experience!

I’ve been on many manatee swim tours, but this one is the best! Guide Sara is so friendly and knowledgeable, generously sharing her passion for protecting these beautiful animals through an incredible experience. The 5mm wetsuits provided kept us so much warmer than the 3mm offered elsewhere, and the extra buoyancy allowed us to forego swim noodles for better interactions. Captain John is focused on safety (while maximizing fun!) and mixes a perfect manatee mocha for a post-swim warm-up. Highly recommend to all!!

Second swim of the year, I have done a lot of manatee swim tours and today was by far the BEST! Thankful for our guide Sara and captain/ guide John , who listened to our request to visit one of the most spectacular springs, Three Sisters! Super chilly air temp of 35* was tolerable with the 5mm wetsuit! Eternally grateful for so many amazing photos of our special day! Thank you!

Sarah Guide and Cpt Steve were the best folks ever on our tour very friendly, lot of respect and knowledgeable for the Manatees. Would highly recommend requesting both of them!

Another amazing manatee swim with Sara. Had my first manatee encounter 5 years ago. This was my 10th time so when you find an awesome guide you try to book them for every encounter. We did the 6 person swim encounter and was lucky enough to meet so many curious manatees. We were so happy with our first experience with Manatee swim center. The little things that make your experience- 5mm wetsuit vs 3mm wetsuit (which is the wetsuit at most tour groups). We always buy the pictures from the tour. Manatee Swim Center provides photos in a cute manatee thumb drive for a great price. Thank you for an unforgettable experience.

Captain Jake and Morgan were great. We saw lots manatees and Morgan got some great photos of my family with the manatees. We will definitely be coming back again.

We had a great time with Captain Mark and Bri as our tour guide. Both were knowledgeable, friendly and accomodating. Bri was very helpful in assisiting Grampa and ensuring he was able to see the manatee.

Our manatee tour guide, Bri, was great! Very patient and kept good track of us. She and Captain Mark had a great system of finding the manatees uaing his drone. Great communication and learning experience!

Everything was great. Sarah and guy where very nice tour guides. We loved the whole experience. The manatee are lovely animals.

It was a great experience! Captain Steve and our guide Bri knew exactly where to find the manatees and got us in the water right beside a huge Mama and her baby. We got to watch them for a while while Bri took pictures of each of the group. After that we snorkeled a bit in crystal clear water. On our way back we encountered a few very playful dolphins who brought us back to the dock. Captain Steve and Bri are the nicest people. We were given snorkel equipment including wet suites, towels and hot drinks on the boat. Also we could purchase all the pictures that Bri took underwater. Thanks again for an awesome morning! ❤️

Loved the tour, we saw a baby and mom manatee. The water was a bit muddy due to the hurricanes, but it was a great experience. We also went snorkling in the springs. The water was really clear over there. Steve and Bree are an awesome duo, they know so much about the area. We will come back if we are ever in the area again!

Captain John Spann is an amazing Capton. He took out some friends of ours who came into town and they had a Fantastic time with the manatees. The whole experience was great from start to finish. Highly recommend!

We had an amazing time with Captain Tom and Bree! They're both very knowledgeable and nice giving us tips and information. We highly recommend this tour it was a unforgettable experience!

Best experience ever! My favorite part of our trip out to Florida! Bri and captain Steve made sure we had an amazing time, and the trio definitely surpassed our expectations. Bri found us manatees within two minutes of being on the boat with a drone, which was awesome to watch, and capt. Steve provided some amazing on board entertainment😂. Thank you guys again for everything, it was certainly a once in a lifetime experience!

We were traveling with our guide Bri and Captain Steve. Could swim with a manatee mother with her calf. On the way back we could still see dolphins.

Great company. We were served like kings by Captain Steve and Guide Bri. In addition to the great professionalism of the company, our guides have been patient with our hesitant English. We saw not one but three lamentins. Lots of information in passing about these wonderful creatures.

Great organization. We've seen the malatees. The organization used a drone to find the right place. We were accompanied by Steve and Bri.