Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim or snorkel with wild manatees
Take a scenic and relaxing boat ride through Crystal River and Kings Bay
Visit Homosassa State Wildlife Park, a rescue and rehabilitation centre
Have a refreshing picnic lunch in a natural setting
Add excitement to your day with an optional airboat ride
Smartphone Vouchers are accepted, no need to print the tickets

Discover the magic of Florida's natural beauty with a full-day adventure from Orlando to Crystal River. Known as the Manatee Capital of the world, this place offers crystal clear waters and unforgettable wildlife encounters. This tour lets you swim or snorkel with manatees in their natural habitat. After this, you will also get the opportunity to have a boat ride along the crystal clear river, along with interaction with these gentle creatures. Next, the journey continues to Homosassa State Wildlife Park. Here you can see rescued Florida animals. Guests can also relax and enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature. Depending on the chosen option, the tour also includes an exciting airboat ride through Florida's wetlands. Feel the thrill as you glide across the water while spotting local wildlife. With comfortable air-conditioned transport, this journey offers a memorable experience.

The Manatees Swim, Snorkel and Boat Day Tour with Optional Airboat Ride offers an unforgettable Florida adventure with two exciting options to choose from. Both options let you experience the beauty of Crystal River, home to gentle manatees, and explore Florida’s unique wildlife, all in a day filled with fun, education, and natural wonders. Your journey begins as you board comfortable, air-conditioned transportation from Orlando, Kissimmee, Universal, or Disney areas, ready for a day immersed in nature. The first stop is the famous Crystal River, a spring-fed oasis known as the Manatee Capital of the World. Here, after an educational briefing about responsible wildlife interaction and a safety overview, you’ll receive snorkel equipment and prepare to enter the river. On the boat ride through Crystal River and Kings Bay, a Coast Guard-certified captain guides you along crystal-clear waters, keeping an eye out for the river’s gentle giants. Snorkeling in these waters allows for a close encounter with wild manatees, who sometimes approach curiously, creating magical moments that connect you with Florida’s marine life.

The adventure continues with a visit to Homosassa State Park, a sanctuary dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of Florida wildlife. Here, you can admire a variety of rescued animals and gain insight into conservation efforts while enjoying a picnic lunch surrounded by the beauty of nature. The excitement peaks with an optional airboat ride at Wild Bills Airboat Tours, where the wind in your hair and the thrill of gliding through Florida’s waterways add an adrenaline-fueled finish to a day already packed with unforgettable experiences. The journey reaches its peak with a visit to Wild Bill’s Airboat Tours (if option chosen), where the thrill of an airboat ride awaits. Feel the wind rush past and the excitement build as you glide through the waterways, taking in the stunning scenery at exhilarating speeds. This adventure adds a dynamic twist to your day, perfectly balancing the quieter, more serene moments as you keep an eye out for Florida’s famous alligators. As the day comes to an end, you’re left with a rich blend of experiences curated by Gray Line Orlando. From close encounters with gentle manatees to the educational insights at Homosassa State Park and the adrenaline of the airboat ride, every moment contributes to a day of unforgettable exploration. Join us on this journey where nature reveals its wonders and each experience becomes a cherished memory.

This tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, education, and nature appreciation, with professional guides ensuring safety and providing insights throughout the day. You return to Orlando with memories of swimming alongside manatees, exploring wildlife sanctuaries, and, for some, the thrill of an airboat ride. This day tour truly captures the essence of Florida’s natural treasures and is an experience you won’t forget.

Roundtrip transportation from Orlando, Kissimmee, Universal, or Disney areas
Equipment provided: mask and snorkel
Boat ride on Crystal River and Kings Bay
Admission to Homosassa State Wildlife Park
Licensed, professional & friendly guide-driver
Comfortable & air-conditioned transportation
Picnic Lunch
Airboat Ride at Wild Bills (if option chosen)

Food and Beverages
Gratuities
Mandatory $15 wetsuit rental for any swimmers to be paid on tour day

Voucher Information: Mobile or Paper Vouchers are accepted!
Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures- may cause delays and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances.
Please provide your Hotel name at the time of making the booking.
Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby atleast 10-20 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
The vehicle would wait at a maximum for 5 minutes for the guest, so that the other guests at the next pick-up location are not delayed.
We encourage you to give us the local contact, email or mobile as our customer service duty is to reconfirm and give accurate information.
If your Hotel is not in the pick up list, then you will be provided with the nearest pick up point by the tour provider.
Please wear swimsuit under clothes in the morning as it will make things easier upon arrival at the dive shop.
Bring towels and a change of clothes for after the dive time.
Mandatory $15 wetsuit rental for swimmers to be paid on tour day, they are cleaned and sanitized between use.
This activity may not be available on some holidays, including Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.Departure times vary based on your pickup location.
Please note this tour is not available on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day.

You must cancel your booking at least 24 Hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
If you cancel your booking less than 24 Hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
Any modifications made less than 24 Hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.