Private Small Group 'OG' Swim with Manatee Tour

Enjoy all the fun of our Original Swim with Manatee Tour with the comfort and flexibility of your own private boat. Perfect for families, friends, photographers, and guests looking for a more personalized experience without sharing the boat with other travelers.

Your USCG Master Captain and in-water guide will help you search for Crystal River's famous manatees while providing a safe, educational, and unforgettable wildlife encounter. Because the boat is reserved exclusively for your group, you'll enjoy a relaxed pace and the freedom to focus on making memories together.

Tour Highlights

• Private boat exclusively for your group
• Up to 6 guests included
• Approximately 3-hour experience
• Swim with manatees in Crystal River
• Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, and guide included
• USCG Master Captain and professional in-water guide
• Family-friendly and beginner-friendly
• Personalized experience tailored to your group

Perfect For

• Families with children
• Multi-generational groups
• Small friend groups
• First-time snorkelers
• Photographers and wildlife enthusiasts
• Guests seeking a more private experience

Tour Conditions

It is very important to have realistic expectations when it comes to a wild animal encounter! Every trip is different and the experience is unique for each individual. In the cooler weather the animals migrate to this area and congregate here for the protection of the warm water springs; when the weather warms they can move about going wherever they want! These are wild animals and we can not control their migration. Manatee spend their lives searching for food, mates, sleeping and playing....it is hard to predict what state they will be in when we encounter them. The early mornings tend to be the best time to find the animals and best chance of seeing them near the springs where the water tends to be more clear. Remember it is very simple, cold weather = many manatee; warmer weather=lower manatee counts and more time looking for these endangered animals. Even seeing a few manatee is a phenomenal adventure! If you need more details about what to expect when visiting us in spring or summer, please visit our conditions page or call us anytime! We are always honest about conditions and encourage our visitors to do their research!

*THREE SISTERS SPRINGS is managed by US Fish and Wildlife who reserves the right to close the area to swimmers at any time. During cold spells when the animals are thermoregulating in the spring area, it will be closed to avoid harassment and ensure the animals can rest. We MAY OR MAY NOT be able to access this one acre spring (part of the 600 acre refuge area) and that is something we can not predict from day to day. Only parties with an in-water guide will be allowed into both Three Sisters and King Spring during ‘Manatee Season’