Experience Explorida
What is Explorida all about?
We started off as just a couple of locals who were inspired by the privilege unique to Citrus County.
When you can swim with manatees in your back yard, it is easy to take this privilege for granted – but, not for us. We quickly discovered a passion for sharing our privilege with others, and uncovered a passion for doing it the right way!
Explorida is not only the largest and most comfortable tour facility in Crystal River, we are proud to feature one of the largest and most unique souvenir/gift shops. We couldn’t stop there, though. We sprinkled finishing touches through our shop that shine a light on our dedication to your experience. You will see this in our dedicated customer lounge, graciously spacious orientation area, our private climate controlled changing rooms, and our well maintained indoor restrooms. Gone are the days of being crammed in a small stinky dive shop like snorkeling sardines!! But the Explorida Experience isn’t complete without the cherry on top… and for us that’s our one of a kind educational displays dedicated to manatee education and conservation. It was our goal to create a five star tour facility that truly broke the mold, and we did just that.
Location & Hours
Easy to find and open from sunrise to sunset!
Nestled in the historic downtown district of Crystal River, our official hours read 8am to 4pm but our doors are usually open before sunrise! Our full service tour facility/gift shop is super easy to find, provides abundant free parking, and provides the central most location for guests to swim with manatees and then explore the many other activities our charming town has to offer!
Looking to reach us by phone? Call us anytime from 6am-8pm! We pride ourselves in being responsive to phone calls, voicemails, emails and special requests. If you somehow missed us, It will only be a short matter of time before we make contact with you. If it is a special request you are after, we are committed to going above and beyond to do the best we can to accommodate you. Special requests welcome!
Why choose us?
Not all tour companies are created equal!
Explorida is federally permitted through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to operate swim tours in Crystal River refuge waters. Besides earning Trip Advisors designation as Top 10 Bucket list experience in the world, we have been consistently ranked as a top tier tour provider year after year which proves that our level of customer service surpasses the masses, and our dedication to perfecting your experience is unrivaled. Our commitment to being the best is showcased in our top notch crew, equipment, gear, and wetsuits. Our boats are U.S. Coast Guard certified which means they are clean, reliable, and safe. Our passion for the manatees and their habitat is showcased in our sustainable eco tourism practices, being THE ONLY company with grassbed-friendly anchors AND manatee-safe prop guards. Booking a tour with us is easy, everything is included, you will never get hit with secret upcharges, and cancellations are hassle free.
The details matter when choosing the right tour company for you, and at Explorida we have perfected them all.
Explorida Values
Mission
At Explorida, we truly believe wildlife encounters have a legitimate place in education. We are proof that close-up encounters inspire more than a picture or a memorable story. When done responsibly these encounters can be a life-changing experience by facilitating a soulful connection with nature. It is our Mission to prove that.
Vision
We thrive on our passion to educate our visitors and hope to inspire the inner nature lover of each person that steps foot through our door. It is this inspiration that encourages improvements necessary to create a bright future for our manatee friends. It is this inspiration that is necessary to protect and preserve nature’s playground for our children and for future generations to come.
Commitment
Locally owned AND operated, we care deeply about our community and the future of our wildlife encounters. We commit to delivering our visitors the best nature encounters in the most sustainable way….all while having the most fun possible!
545 N. Citrus Ave.
Crystal River, FL 34428
Monday - Sunday, 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
info@explorida.tours
1-352-423-3798
