Florida manatee adventure

Free cancellation

Place: Orlando

Duration: up to 12 hours

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

Meal Included

Subject expert guide

e-Voucher

Hotel pick up

Transport included

Do this because

Visit the manatee capital of the world
Learn about the endangered Florida panther, black bears, red wolves, and bobcats
Take an exciting airboat ride on the Withlacoochee River
Swim and snorkel with manatees

What to expect

This action-packed day starts with a full overview of what's in store, as you head out to the Crystal River area on the Gulf Coast, 80 miles northwest of Orlando. This is the manatee capital of the world and the only place in America where it is legal to swim with manatees. It is also home to stunning natural springs and lots of wildlife, and you'll get to meet an essential part of it as you gear up for the manatee snorkel under the supervision of a Coast Guard Certified Captain.

You'll learn all about the West Indian manatee - and then get to see some of them, up close and personal, in the crystal-clear waters. Then head off to 210-acre Homosassa Springs State Park, a hidden gem of Florida nature, where there is local wildlife to learn about, like the endangered Florida panther, black bears, red wolves, bobcats, and alligators, as well as birdlife, notably whooping cranes and flamingos. Spot unique sightings of Nature's Fish Bowl, an underwater observatory built over the mouth of the mainspring where a huge number of fish hang out, while the Park has its own manatee rehabilitation program to provide another glimpse of these rare sea mammals. The day will conclude with an airboat ride on the Withlacoochee River.

Any person wishing to do the manatee swim must hire a wetsuit prior to boat departure
Please note that it is obligatory to contact the local tour operator between the hours of 9.00am and 4.00pm local time after booking using the information provided on your voucher to confirm your pickup location
If you do not contact the local tour operator to confirm your pickup location it will automatically be assigned to the Orlando Starflyer at Icon Park 8265 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 with a pickup time of 8.30am
Please note that if a booking is made for the following day after 4.00pm the only pickup available will be the Orlando Starflyer at Icon Park 8265 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 with a pickup time of 8.30am

What’s included

Boat tour of Kings Bay and Crystal River

Complimentary mask and snorkel

Packed lunch

Admission into Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

Airboat ride on the Withlacoochee River

Roundtrip transportation

Tour guide

What’s not included

Mandatory 10 USD wetsuit rental fee for any swimmers

Additional food and drinks

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

Meeting points: Margaritaville Resort at 7:15 am - Banquet and Event Entrance, 8000 Fins Up Circle, Kissimmee FL 34747; Golden Coral Lake Buena Vista at 7:30 am - 8707 Vineland Ave, Orlando, FL 32821; Orlando Star Flyer at Icon Park at 8 - 8265 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819.