Join us in Crystal River, Florida where you will embark on an exciting adventure to swim with manatees in their natural habitat. Our highly experienced manatee tour Captains, and "in water" Guides, will welcome you aboard our custom enclosed manatee tour boat, which will take you to the best locations for viewing, snorkeling, and swimming with the manatees.

You'll fall in love with these curious, friendly, and slow moving gentle giants. You will find the Florida manatee to be a curious and playful animal by nature. You will interact with them as they roll and frolic in the tepid 72-degree spring water. Swim and snorkel with them in their natural habitat, while they show their curiosity towards humans. Our Crystal River Manatee Tours are designed to provide an incredible and unforgettable experience for children and adults of all ages. We offer both early morning sunrise tours (to beat the crowds), or mid-morning sunshine tours. Private swim with manatee tours are also available by request to help fit your vacation needs.

Daily Crystal River swim with Manatee Tours are available year round. Our manatee tours are designed to be perfect for both the beginner and experienced snorkeler. Of course, if you prefer not to enter the water, you are welcome to stay aboard the boat to view the manatees from above. Safety, education and awareness are our goal! Fun, adventure and a lifetime of memories is your reward.

Crystal River Kayak Rentals

Venture out on a guided Kayak Tour or take to the beautiful Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, on your own, in one of our high quality Crystal River Rental Kayaks. We carry rental kayaks of all sizes and types to match you and your groups needs for a perfect fit. We will provide you with a detailed map that directs you to the very best springs for an up close and personal viewing of the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. If you plan to swim with the manatees, while out on your kayaking trip, we offer a full line of quality wetsuits, masks, fins and snorkels which are available for you to rent.

Swim with Manatee Tours, Kayak Rentals & Kayaking Tours
Conducted 7 Days a Week Year Around!

River Ventures Manatee Tour & Kayak Rental Center
(Just 2 blocks down from Hunter Springs Park)
406 NE 1st Avenue
Crystal River, FL 34429

Phone: 352-564-TOUR (8687)
Reservations taken daily, 8 AM to 8 PM EST