Snorkeling with Manatees in Crystal River | Crystal River, Florida Eco Tours

Snorkeling with Manatees in Crystal River

location_onCrystal River, Florida | Eco Tours
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Snorkel with Florida Manatees in their natural environment. Crystal River Florida is 70 miles from Orlando. Waterfront vacation rental houses also available through Bird's Underwater Dive Center. Kayaks available for rent. Winter has best conditions.
Starting at $65 per trip
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Snorkel with the gentlest, most inquisitive marine mammals that you'll ever encounter! We leave from our docks every morning to take small groups of snorkelers out to play with manatees in world-famous Crystal River, Fl.

All levels of scuba diving instruction.

Kayak rentals and sales

Waterfront Rental houses on water $150.00 per night.

Getting to know you.
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Tours meet at our shop at 6:15AM to gear up with mask, snorkel, fins, and wetsuit. Next, we show a short video on the do's and dont's of interacting with manatee, give an orientation with tips on how to have a great encounter, then walk out the door onto our boats. We head out to the springs, get into the water, and pet & play with these amazing creatures.While on board, we offer complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, donuts, and juice drinks. Our Coast Guard inspected boats are fully enclosed in the winter for your comfort and have porta-potties and changing rooms. Our USCG licensed Captains get into the water with you each day to supervise, help out, and shoot a video of your encounter. Back at the shop after the 3-4 hour tour, we play the video so you can watch yourself and have a chance to get a copy.

Always a photo Op
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65.00
Includes gear, snacks, swim guide takes photos
Zip Drive photos
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Our tours cost $45.00 per person. You get a mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit included in this cost. DVD videos are available for $35

Military - 10% across the board.



Flossing manatee style
Flossing manatee style (enlarge)
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These encounters are for any and all who aren't afraid of the water. Although we don't give snorkeling classes as part of the trip, we can offer assistance. Wetsuits make you "as buoyant as a cork", so weak swimmers and non-snorkelers really have nothing to worry about.Children must be accompanied by an adult. Age 6 is a good age to start, but hundreds of younger children have had great trips. Remember that the Captain will be in the water, so if any children want to return to the boat, an adult will need to go back, too. Many parents of younger children alternate this role.Our typical day sees mixed groups, couples, families, singles, and people of all ages.

'Don't stop yet'
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There are numerous hotels, motels, and campgrounds in the area. We recommend the Planatation Resort or Days Inn both with in about a mile of us and on the same side of the same road. Tell them you're going out with us for special rates! Crackers family restaurant is 3 doors from ours and offers an excellent mix of seafood and family fare including the best burgers in town.

A Clear Blue Kayak on our clear blue spring waters
A Clear Blue Kayak on our clear blue spring waters (enlarge)
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We place no restrictions on our passengers age or gender, but it is a boating and snorkeling trip, so you must be physically able to board. We do not allow smoking on board the boats. Pets are not allowed.

Paddle boarding on Kings Bay
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For reservations call or ee-mail us

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Waterfront homes
SCUBA training
Cave diving
Spring dives
Kayaking
Scallop Tours in season
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Description Distance
Nightly waterfront rental homes
 8 miles away
Homosassa Springs St. Park
8 miles away
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320 N.W. Highway 19, Crystal River, Florida 34428

Points of Interest
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Bird's Underwater, Inc.

Florida, United States
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Bird's waterfront Rental Houses

Florida, United States
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Diane Oestreich
Bird's Underwater is owned and operated by Captains Bill "Bird" and Diane Oestreich. We have been operating as guides in Crystal River since 1989. We offer personal attention, supervision and education to our customers. We love the manatees and have learned to balance your desire to see them with ...
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320 N.W. Highway 19
Crystal River, Florida 34428
United States

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Diane Oestreich
Bird's Underwater, Inc.
320 N.W. Hwy 19
Alachua, Florida 34428
United States


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