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Crystal River
Manatee Snorkel Tour: Swim with Gentle Giants!
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Overview
Small Group Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide and Photographer in Crystal River lets people swim with manatees. Crystal River is called the manatee capital of the world. It's the only place where people can swim with these animals in their home.
This adventure starts at Salty Siren Tours. People will get fitted with wetsuits. Then, they will meet the guide and photographer. The guide will talk about how to swim with manatees safely. They will teach how to watch them without bothering them. After, everyone will ride in a van to the boat. The boat will take them to see the manatees. The guide will help people watch these big, gentle animals. Someone will take pictures underwater of the trip. People can buy these pictures to share later.
The tour includes a warm boat ride and snorkeling gear. It also has drinks like coffee and tea to keep everyone warm. This tour helps teach people about manatees and how to protect them. The tour guides make sure everyone is safe and respects the manatees. 
Highlights
Swim with Manatees: Get to swim with gentle manatees in their natural home.
Small Group Tour: Enjoy a special experience with only 6 people on the boat.
Expert In-Water Guide: Learn how to safely watch and respect the manatees.
Warm Boat & Gear: Stay warm with a heated boat, wetsuit, and drinks.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally love this tour, especially the close encounters with manatees and the helpful guides. Some feel the swim time is a bit short, though.
Guests loved seeing lots of manatees up close.
The guides were very helpful and taught everyone how to swim safely with the manatees.
Many said it was a magical and once-in-a-lifetime experience.
People liked having a photographer to capture the memories.
Some people felt rushed during the swim.
A few guests wished they had more time in the water with the manatees.
The Journey
Salty Siren Tours
The starting point of your manatee adventure, where you check in, get fitted with wetsuits, and receive a briefing from your in-water guide and photographer.
Crystal River
Known as the manatee capital of the world, Crystal River offers the unique opportunity to swim with manatees in their natural habitat. Its warm, spring-fed waters attract a large population of manatees, especially during the winter months.
Departure Location
The location where you will board the tour vessel after being transported from Salty Siren Tours. This marks the beginning of your on-the-water experience to observe and interact with manatees.
Manatee Habitat
The natural environment where you'll passively observe and interact with manatees under the guidance of your in-water guide. This offers a chance to witness these gentle giants in their own habitat.
Know Before You Go
This tour includes bottled water, a heated and enclosed pontoon boat, use of snorkeling equipment, coffee and tea, and a wetsuit. Towels, sunblock, sunglasses, and hats are not included but are highly encouraged. Gratuity for the captain and crew (15% - 20% standard) is not included. Meeting point is at Salty Siren Tours.
Hot Tip
Many reviewers suggest bringing an underwater camera if you don't want to purchase the tour photos. Also, wearing a rash guard under the wetsuit can make it more comfortable.
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