We board our chartered vessel and cruise to the Crystal River where we quickly enter the clear waters. We are careful to follow the federal guidelines set up to protect manatees in their struggle to survive. We let the manatees decide how and when they will interact with us. Activities in Crystal River include a bird watching cruise on Kings Bay and a drift snorkel down the nearby Rainbow River, where, with its superb visibility, we will see astonishing numbers of freshwater fish. Our base for this trip will be the comfortable Plantation Inn.
Excursions are by private van or charter boat.
Wet suits for snorkeling can be rented locally. Drive to our hotel in Crystal River. Morning snorkel with manatees. Afternoon cruise on Kings Bay. Morning and afternoon snorkel with the manatees.