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Experience Explorida Swim with manatees in Crystal River, Florida

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Step into an authentic Florida adventure with Explorida as your guide!

There is no experience more authentic to Florida than meeting the Florida manatee! At Explorida, our manatee boat tours in Crystal River, FL, offer exactly that. Whether it is swimming with manatees, or manatee sightseeing, we will get you up close and personal with the Florida manatee for a truly unforgettable experience! There are plenty of reasons to trust us with your tour, but here’s a quick few that make us stand out above the others:

Permitted w/ the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Safe, Reliable, U.S. Coast Guard Certified Boats
Dedicated to Sustainable Eco-Tourism Operations

Five star rated on Google and Trip Advisor
Top Notch Facility, Equipment, and Service
Hassle Free Bookings and Cancellations

An experience worthy of your bucket list

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Explorida Ranks Top 10 Bucket list Experience in the Globe!

Amongst the Camel Safari in Dubai (No. 1), the Machu Picchu Trail Trek in Peru (No. 2), and Norway’s Northern Lights Adventure (No.9), our all inclusive manatee swim tour ranked Top 10! Not only did our manatee swim tour at Explorida make it into Trip Advisors top ten bucket list experiences in the entire world, but swimming with manatees at Explorida was the ONLY United States based experience that made that list! We are honored to have earned this designation, but more so honored to share this experience with our guests. Don’t hesitate, and let's cross swimming with manatees of your bucket list today!

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What to expect for each season

Winter

It's Manatee Season! Manatee seek winter refuge in our springs, so this is when we have the chance to see most manatees. Manatees, though, follow weather patterns, and not the calendar!

Spring

Spring brings warmer weather and manatee migration begins as weather warms up. Coupled with flocks of spring travelers, spring offers safari like conditions. Be sure to read our traveler tips to maximize your experience during this time.

Summer

Early summer marks the settling of our resident manatee population, and the rebound of our grassbeds from its winter shed. This can create great conditions! Midsummer, however, is when locals and visitors enjoy our refreshing spring waters as much as our manatees!

Fall

This is our favorite time of year to swim with manatees. Although we swim with our smaller resident population, the vegetation is in full bloom and the waters are usually quieter making for a better experience overall.

PARK, PLAY, STAY FOR THE DAY!

Located in historic downtown Crystal River, not only are we easy to find but our central location offers the best way to park and play! With plenty of free parking at our front door, our location serves the unique opportunity to swim with manatees and then discover the town's many delights. Wander our downtown district lined with quaint boutiques, gift shops and local eateries, soak in the natural beauty of our springs at your choice of waterfront parks, and cap off your day with a delightful dinner and/or a breathtaking sunset over Kings Bay.

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Feel like more than just a ticket

We love what we do, but customer service is our specialty. Our dedication to providing the highest level of personal care and the most stellar experience possible shines bright through your first point of contact with our company, to the moment we part ways as forever friends. This is proven in the quality of our shop, gear, boats, and crew!! We are dedicated to the customer experience and strive to exceed your expectations. We are the VIP visitors' center in Citrus County. Other companies may say it, but we mean it!

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The dedication is in the details

The details matter when choosing the right tour company for you, and at Explorida we have perfected them all. Our commitment to being the best is showcased in our top notch crew, equipment, gear, and wetsuits. Our passion for the manatees and their habitat is showcased in our sustainable eco tourism practices, being THE ONLY manatee tour company with grassbed-friendly anchors AND manatee-safe prop guards on every boat. We pour our hearts into perfecting your experience, so booking a tour with us is easy, all inclusive, free of secret upcharges, and cancellations are hassle free. Its clear that we love what we do… book with us, and you will love us too!