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Private VIP Tours
$ 525
ENCLOSED PONTOON WITH ONBOARD RESTROOM
Enjoy a private, three-hour encounter in Crystal River—the manatee capital—where you’ll observe and swim near gentle manatees in their natural spring habitat. Trips run from a luxury insulated, enclosed pontoon that keeps you comfortable year-round. Professional in-water guides lead the experience with an emphasis on passive observation and conservation, and a photographer documents your time with these threatened animals. The tour provides equipment and warm or cold beverages, while optional photo and video packages are available for purchase.
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- Wetsuits, masks and snorkels
- Transportation to and from the marina
- Professional in-water guide and photographer
- Bottled water and hot beverages
- Private three-hour tour on an insulated, enclosed pontoon boat
- Private three-hour tour on an insulated, enclosed pontoon boat with onboard restroom.
- Complimentary photo and video package and snacks
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- Private, small-group encounter with manatees in their natural spring systems
- Guided, conservation-minded in-water experience with trained guides
- Comfort of a luxury insulated, enclosed pontoon boat year-round
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- Bathing suit
- Sunblock
- Change of clothing
- Towel
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Children 7 and under must be under adult passenger supervision at all times. Children six (6) and under must wear a life vest at all times when the boat is in motion.
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Guests are expected to observe manatees passively as guided by staff to ensure the animals’ safety and welfare.
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Photo/video packages may be viewed and purchased for an additional charge to Includes complimentary photo and video package as well as snacks. (Please inform us of any food allergies prior to your tour.)
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Please be aware that you are snorkeling with wild animals in their own natural habitat. Although we strive to provide you with the best possible experience, we cannot ever guarantee water clarity/visibility, weather, the number of manatees seen during your tour or what behavior they will be exhibiting when you are viewing them.
For more information on manatee tours during different times of the year, please view our blog post:
WATER CLARITY IN FRESHWATER SPRINGS VS FRESHWATER BAYS (AND WHAT TO EXPECT ON A MANATEE TOUR WITH SALTY SIREN TOURS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!)