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MANATEE SNORKEL TOURS
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The Florida Manatees congregate year round in the warm water springs of the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in Crystal River, Florida. The largest concentration of manatees is from October thru April during their escape from the cool water of the Gulf of Mexico. Capt. Campbell has been conducting manatee tours on these water ways for the past 14 years and Capt. Slider for the past 11 years, educating visitors about manatee protection and guiding them in the manatees natural habitat.
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Interactive manatee tours are strictly snorkeling with the only requirements being the ability to swim and a respectful attitude towards the manatee and its environment. The boat ride to the different springs is scenic and always flat calm. After the boat is anchored, you will slip quietly into the 72 degree water (yes we require a wet suit). The water depth is anywhere from 3 to 30 feet. Usually before you can ask your Captian where to look, a friendly manatee will be approaching you, seeking out attention. We at Aquamarine Images believe that by providing this once in a lifetime experience in the manatees' natural habitat we will contribute to the survival of this magnificent creature.
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The regulations created by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service are strictly enforced and all visitors are thoroughly briefed prior to entering the water.
Please see our Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge section for further information on refuge rules, photos and map.
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All Tours By Reservation Only October 1st - March
31st, everyday at 6:15AM, 10AM and 1PM |
Manatee tours are conducted with a maximum of 12 people per trip. Tours are personalized and the length of the tour varies (usually about 2 to 3 hours). A continental breakfast is served on the boat, rental cameras are available and patrons can remember their experience for a lifetime by purchasing an underwater video of their encounter with the endangered Florida Manate.
| MANATEE SNORKEL TOUR WITHOUT EQUIPMENT | $29.50 |
| MANATEE BOAT TOUR (non-snorkeler) | $25.00 |
| SNORKEL EQUIPMENT RENTAL (mask, fins, snorkel) | $ 8.00 |
| WET SUIT RENTAL | $12.00 |
| U/W VIDEO OF YOUR MANATEE ENCOUNTER | $30.00 |
| U/W NIKONOS CAMERA RENTAL (one roll of 35mm print film included) must be reserved in advance | $35.00 |
(Prices subject to change-6% Florida sales tax added to all totals)
A 50% deposit is required to guarantee reservations and is only refundable if canceled 14 days or more prior to the scheduled date. Be sure to call for your reservations early.
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Toll Free (888) SEA-COW2 (732-2692)
