Do you have to pay to swim with manatees?

The Crystal River, Florida manatees are free and you have the opportunity to swim and snorkel with them within the protected Three Sisters Spring. There are areas that are roped off to give them space, but when snorkeling along the open areas within the spring it is very common for the manatees to swim right past you!



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How much does it cost to swim with manatees? Tours with a guide cost $65-$80 + tip for a 2-3 hour tour. You can expect up to an hour and a half in the water with the manatees. Most tours provide wet suits, snorkel, masks, towels, and additional flotation devices like a noodle.

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Limiting your tour to no more than 6 persons will assure you will have the best experience and the most time interacting with the manatees. Tours average around $70 per person including the use of a wetsuit, snorkel. mask and a floating device.

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But not just anywhere, and there is only one place where you can actually swim/snorkel with wild and free (uncaged) manatees in their natural habitat, that is unless you just happen to run into one of them when swimming in spring-fed Florida rivers. That is known to happen too!

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Swimming with manatees is a great activity to do if you are visiting central Florida during the winter months and want to do something outside of the theme parks. You can swim near the animals and observe them while snorkeling in a wet suit.

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Have questions? Call us at 813-228-4289. Tampa Electric is proud to offer free parking and admission to all who visit!

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This is a state park, once you pay to enter the Park (which is $4 per person I believe, I use a park pass so I don't pay for entrance every time.) You can visit the Springs. During the winter months the manatee's congregate there for the warmer water.

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