Top Crystal River Photography Tours

At Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, you’ll find a truly unique experience: swimming with manatees. It’s the only spot in the world where you can hang with the gentle giants in their natural habitat, though you’ll want a guide to make sure you—and the manatees—have the best experience possible. With this tour, you’ll hop aboard a certified vessel with your in-water guide, snorkeling through the “Manatee Capital of the World.”

Discover the waterways of Crystal River by tandem kayak with this pre-booked rental. Grab a partner and explore the area for a few hours with a provided map. Enjoy a relaxing ride through the waterways and keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife such as manatees, dolphins, birds, and even otters.

Swim with the manatees in Crystal River Florida, the ‘Manatee Capital of the World’.This private tour has up to 6 guests per boat, which helps provide a better experience for the manatees and our guests. This tour takes place in the manatee’s natural habitat, meaning that manatees are not trained to come up to you, and every trip we run is different.