Manatee Snorkeling Adventure Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup
Overview
Come and enjoy the real Florida! Get up-close with the gentle manatee and see the beauty of Crystal River as you explore the Homosassa State Wildlife Park.
The tour heads up to Crystal River where you can snorkel or swim in the rivers where wild manatees live. It's an early morning departure, so bring breakfast snacks to eat during the journey.
Following a safety briefing and collecting your mask, snorkel & fins (wetsuit hire is $15 and required for swimmers) you board the boat. When manatees are spotted you can get into the river for great photos. If you prefer, you can opt to simply enjoy the boat ride while enjoying nature.
In the afternoon explore Homosassa State Park. The park is home to many species of rescued native wildlife.
If you purchase the Florida Adventure Tour fully inclusive option, you will also ride a Wild Airboat Ride on a river to spot the alligators and nature and enjoy a picnic lunch.
What's Included
- Airboat Ride on Tuesday and Thursday tours
- Admission into Homosassa State Park
- Use of snorkel equipment, mask & snorkel
- Picnic Lunch
- River cruise to look for the manatees
- Pickup and drop-off from designated hotels
- Driver/guide
- Breakfast Bring your breakfast with you to enjoy on the transport vehicle if you wish.
- Gratuities
- Airboat Ride on Fridays & Saturdays - tour is priced lower
- Wetsuits must be hired
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
Admission Ticket Free
Crystal River
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Withlacoochee River
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A small amount of walking is involved at your leisure through the State Park
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Manatee Snorkeling Adventure Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup?
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Activity code: C-3170P40
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Orlando customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Airboat Ride on Tuesday and Thursday tours.
- Admission into Homosassa State Park.
- Use of snorkel equipment, mask & snorkel.
- Picnic Lunch.
- River cruise to look for the manatees.
- Pickup and drop-off from designated hotels.
- Driver/guide.
- Breakfast. Bring your breakfast with you to enjoy on the transport vehicle if you wish.
- Gratuities.
- Airboat Ride on Fridays & Saturdays - tour is priced lower.
- Wetsuits must be hired.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Manatee Snorkeling Adventure Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Manatee Snorkeling Adventure Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Orlando. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Airboat Ride on Tuesday and Thursday tours
- Admission into Homosassa State Park
- Use of snorkel equipment, mask & snorkel
- Picnic Lunch
- River cruise to look for the manatees
- Pickup and drop-off from designated hotels
- Driver/guide
- BreakfastBring your breakfast with you to enjoy on the transport vehicle if you wish.
- Gratuities
- Airboat Ride on Fridays & Saturdays - tour is priced lower
- Wetsuits must be hired
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A small amount of walking is involved at your leisure through the State Park
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
