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Float in 72°F spring water and come face-to-face with Florida manatees on a guided snorkel tour from American Pro Diving Center. This family-friendly adventure supplies wetsuits, in-water Dive-Masters and a memorable encounter with these gentle sea cows.
Float in 72°F spring water and come face-to-face with Florida manatees on a guided snorkel tour from American Pro Diving Center. This family-friendly adventure supplies wetsuits, in-water Dive-Masters and a memorable encounter with these gentle sea cows.
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Operated by American Pro Diving Center · Crystal River, Florida
You step off the covered boat into clear, spring-fed water that feels like a living pool; the current is polite and the sunlight slices through, lighting beds of seagrass where gray backs and paddle-like tails wait. Manatees approach with deliberate curiosity, nudging the limits of your snorkel view while in-water guides choreograph safe encounters.
easy.
3–3.5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; basic swimming comfort and the ability to float/snorkel are recommended
No — federal and state rules prohibit touching or harassing manatees; follow guide instructions and view them from a respectful distance.
The springs are about 72°F year-round and 3mm wetsuits are provided for extra warmth, with sizes from toddlers to 5X adults.
Late fall through early spring sees the largest aggregations as manatees seek the warm spring water, though tours run year-round.
Yes — children two and up can participate; non-swimmers can ride on the boat while others snorkel, and staff provide close supervision.
Kings Bay and Crystal River’s springs supported indigenous communities for centuries; the modern refuge system and local dive culture grew around protecting warm-water habitats for manatees.
Strict manatee protection zones, slow-speed boat regulations and guided etiquette minimize disturbance — visitors should use reef-safe products and follow guide directions to reduce impact.
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