USA · MANATEE AND DOLPHIN SWIMS
8 tours
Below are the 8 best manatee and dolphin swims in the USA, with what each one costs, how long it runs and the kind of traveller it suits. Start at the top; it is there for a reason.
Float and snorkel with manatees in Crystal River on a small-group, 3-hour tour with included gear and an in-water guide.
“Super neat experience! Everything ran very smoothly and the guide is very helpful. I was nervous as I've never been snorkeling but I had a great time!”
Naples Everglades manatee boat tour from Port of the Islands Marina, covered ride, polarized gear, and Coast Guard captain wildlife spotting.
“It appeared that our boat scared away the manatees -- we should have booked a kayak tour instead. Also, the entire ride was within a man-made community -- not ideal for looking at wild life in its natural element. The guide put a lot of effort in keeping the tour entertaining with jokes and fun facts though. It was more of a cultural experience of Floridian life than an eco tour.”
Snorkel and swim with Crystal River manatees on a 3-hour small-group tour with wetsuit gear, in-water guide, and HD photos.
“What a great time with Wade and Sheila! We got up close with two adults and a baby. Safe clearly explained the different sensations floating in a wetsuit which was invaluable information. Shelia was about to keep our whole group, 7 adults, together and active and one of the adult manatees came right up to her to play before he moved on to play with another person in our group. We all had a great time and my husband and I will definitely come back the next time we’re in town.”
Paddle into Daytona waters to look for manatees and dolphins, guided by experts through canals and under bridges on a calm SUP tour.
“Really fun! Tour guide was so nice, would definitely do it again. Didn’t get to see any manatee or dolphins but would still go back.”
Swim with gentle manatees in Crystal River’s Kings Bay, with wetsuit gear and an in-water photographer. Small-group, about 3 hours.
“Just being in the water with the manatee in their natural environment. The staff were great in finding a manatee and letting us hang out with it for a little while before riding on.”
Paddle Fort Myers waterways on a board built for close wildlife watching, plus a beach shell stop. Equipment included, 2 hours.
“This was a great experience! The SUP's we used were really nice and Eric was a fun and knowledgeable guide. He did a great job managing the different skill and experience levels of the group. We saw 3 different Manatees and 2 dolphins saw right by us.”
Crystal River clear kayak tours for Three Sisters Springs or manatees, with small groups, expert guides, and front-row underwater views.
“Had a great tour w/ Crosby he was awesome great personality. We saw alot of manatees. Definitely a bucket list trip.”
3-hour small group manatee swim in Crystal River. Wetsuits and snorkeling gear included, plus free photo and video package.
“It was cold outside, but the water was warm and the experience of seeing SO many manatees kept our mind off of the weather. The guides were amazing too, being locals with so much information about area and yeh manatees!”
