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Swim with Manatees at Crystal River plus Everglades Airboat Adventure

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5.0 stars A wonderful day! I only wish there would have been some professional photo ops in the water while being close to the manatees. Reviewed by:Julia W.,
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"A Wild Time In Florida!" Orlando, Florida

Adult Child

Lowest Price From $118.99 USD $88.99 USD

This Florida wildlife adventure from Orlando starts with a narrated snorkel cruise for a chance to swim with manatees. Then, take an exhilarating airboat tour on the Homosassa River and visit Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park to see more manatees plus bears, panthers and alligators. You'll enjoy a day out on the water getting to know Florida's local wildlife, with breakfast and lunch included.

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Operates:Tuesdays only

Location:Orlando

Region:Florida

Duration:11 hours

Tour Code:2855MANATEE

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Departure Point:

Tour departs from selected meeting points in Orlando

Departure Time: Tour departs between 7:30am and 8:35am (exact time to be advised on reconfirmation)

Hotel Pickup:Click here for a list of local hotels where pick-up / drop-off for this tour is provided free of charge (unless otherwise stated).

Inclusions

Professional guide
Breakfast and lunch
Airboat tour
Boat cruise
Use of snorkel and mask
Entrance fees to Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Hotel pickup and drop off (select hotels only)
Local taxes

Exclusions

Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info:

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 3 years
Items recommended to bring: towel, bathing suit, sunscreen, insect repellant, camera

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 6 and 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure or fail to show up on the confirmed day of travel, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

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Vouchers & Confirmation Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of booking by email. Within 48 hours (often on the very same day!) you will receive a voucher confirming all details.

Voucher Info: You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Swim with Manatees plus Everglades Airboat Tour from Orlando

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Wildlife adventure from Orlando to the Crystal River and Homosassa River.
Swim with manatees on a 1.5-hour boat cruise on the Crystal River.
Snorkel under the guidance of certified dive masters.
Enjoy a thrilling Everglades airboat tour on the Homosassa River.
See manatees, bears, panthers and alligators at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.
All-you-can-eat breakfast and picnic lunch included.
Pickup and drop-off from select Orlando locations included.

Description

Our day starts in Orlando with an all-you-can-eat breakfast. Then, it's off to join a team of manatee experts for a narrated boat cruise on the picturesque Crystal River, home to one of the world's largest populations of endangered West Indian manatees.

Now's your chance to swim and snorkel with manatees! With your provided snorkel gear, you can swim with these gentle, harmless creatures under the guidance of certified dive masters. Then, enjoy a picnic-style lunch overlooking this beautiful sanctuary.

Your adventure continues in the afternoon with a thrilling 45-minute airboat tour on the Homosassa River. During your airboat ride, keep an eye out for manatees, dolphins and other animals.

End your day with a visit to Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, famous throughout Florida for its efforts in rehabilitating injured animals. Watch an informative and entertaining manatee-feeding session with a park ranger and see bears, panthers, alligators and even a hippo as you explore the rest of the park. Afterward, you'll be taken back to your pickup location in Orlando.

Please note: Manatee season is from October to March. Sightings are very common, but not guaranteed.

All children wishing to swim must be accompanied in the water by parent or guardian at all times. Manatee season is from October to March. Although there are some Manatees that live in the Crystal River year round, contact with Manatees from April to September is not guaranteed.