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Lisa B
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
We had the most incredible manatee snorkel trip with Leah & Kev. They were knowledgeable, patient, and made the whole experience so much fun. We will absolutely be back and will definitely be requesting to go out with this dynamic duo again! I can’t thank you two enough for what was an experience of a lifetime for me.
Rachel T
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
I’m not too much of an animal person but that was the best experience I’ve ever had!! Ask for Kev and Leah!!
Richa P
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
This was such a fun experience! Kevin and Lea were great tour guides, they explained everything about manatees and the protection of them.
Brandi W
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Amazing. Eco friendly. Kevin and John are so friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Brooklyn H
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
I had an amazing time with Kevin and Leah, and was able to see the manatees up close and personal. It was an amazing experience!!
Sarah M
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
We had an amazing time! Best experience by far swimming with the manatees! Kevin and Leah were both very knowledgeable and awesome guides!
sara m.
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Kevin and Leah are absolutely fantastic and beyond knowledgeable! Very kind and found a handful of manatees! VERY happy with this tour and]
Amanda C
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
This tour was outstanding! We booked the VIP tour and it ended up just being our family of 4! Captain Kev and our tour guide Leah we're both amazing! The other tours I saw out there were huge groups and quite loud. Ours was small and intimate with the manatees, which was worth the extra cost of the VIP tour. Thank you Leah and Kev for making our first time swimming with the manatees unforgettable!
Susan A
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Capt Kev and Leah were absolutely wonderful! We are at the tail end of season, and they did find some manatees!!! Learned lots about the area, springs, etc, as was our first trip to Crystal Springs! Thanks!!!
Sunitha
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Great tour! Leah and captain Kev were devoted to finding a manatee despite the bad weather and we did! Was fun and exciting.
Joey C
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Had a great time, great experience. Leah and Captain Kev are exceptional and should be requested by name... They will not disappoint! Leah was so good with my 10 year old who was struggling with his face mask and snorkel. She took him right to where the Manatee were heading, and before he knew it they were snuggling with him. He loved it! Will definitely visit Kev and Leah on our next trip. Thanks!
cyndee c
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Leah and Kevin were fantastic! They shared their vast knowledge with us and their love of the manatees is very obvious. We were blessed to have them as our guides.
Angelina K
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
My two daughters and I had a great time on our adventure. Kev was a funny and knowledgeable captain while Leah was awesome at explaining all the rules, expectations, and was great at locating the manatees for us to swim near.
I would highly recommend this company for your manatee swimming adventure. Be sure to ask for Kevin and Leah, you won't regret it!
Amy C
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Amazing morning on the river with the manatees! Captain Kevin and our guides, Leah and Bill, were super friendly and exceptionally knowledgeable about manatees - not just where to find them but also how to treat them. While we were at the tail end of the season and only saw two, it was well worth it. Plus, the lessons they taught our 10yo son about respecting nature were priceless. Can’t wait to come back and adventure with Crystal River Watersports again!
Donna K
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Very much enjoyed our trip.
Leah and Kev, were terrific in providing a mini education on the manatees, and the surrounding area. And thoroughly enjoyed our swim. Thank you!
Kim D
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
We went searching for manatees with Kevin and Leah. They were knowledgeable and helpful the whole trip. Leah took extra time to get my son comfortable in the water and make sure he had a great experience. We will definitely be back.
Teresa K
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Leah and Kev were wonderful. We took a group out the swim with the manatees and they made sure we did. Thank you for a wonderful day.
Jimmy T
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Kevin, Ived, and John were friendly, knowledgeable and funny for the whole trip. My family saw lots of manatees and had a bunch of fun and once of life experience.
Julie L
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Snorkel with the manatee One of the best experiences. A must! Leah and Kev were wonderful guides. The manatee were amazing. I got a kiss and hug from one of them. Highly recommend. They even gave us hot chocolate for the boat ride in.
E H
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
leah and kevin were great during the manatee tour!!! taught us so much about the wildlife in the area and made us hot cocoa afterwards! definitely will be going back to swim with the manatee again! (:
Veronica C
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Kevin & Leah are a great duo! They were knowledgeable, fun and provided us a great experience. Highly recommend it!
Sandra S
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Staro
We had an amazing time seeing dozens of manatee today. Dakota and Kevin were awesome. Safety is a number 1 priority and they were very knowledgeable and funny. We highly recommend this awesome trip
Miriam V
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Captain Kevin and Dakota were amazing and so funny. They made sure we had the perfect manatee experience!
Lynn
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
We had a great 3 hr boat/pontoon ride yesterday. Kev was an excellent captain and educator for the tour. Full of great info about the river, fishing, environment, & the area. Experienced & able to navigate a low tide & some congested areas very well. We recommend him highly! PS, & thank you son for letting him work vs fish! 😉)
Jaime T
2024 Manatee Tour / Five Star
This company isn’t in it for just money and tourism but are dedicated to the wellbeing of the ecosystem and the manatees! Captain Kev volunteers and is a wealth of knowledge about the manatees and area and Dakota was INCREDIBLE with our 8 yo daughter. He was so reassuring and calm with her and swam her on his back until she got her confidence. I couldn’t say enough positive things about these two guides they went above and beyond and are just genuinely good people who love the water and manatees. These guys made the difference between a good trip and a great trip! Definitely planning to come back and scallop!
Family S
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Must Do Event! Great time with friendly manatees and our hosts, Capt Kev and Lauren. The water was a little murkier tgan at other times of tge year. But that made it all the more surprising when a manatee swam under you to check you out. Very cool way to spend a day. Overall a well deserved 5-star experience.
Althea J
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Kevin and Lauren were awesome!! We had a great time and saw some amazing creatures.
Mayra D
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Orville & Kev are amazing. They made sure we all had a great time. Will definitely return. We greatly appreciated them being good stewards of our planet.
Suzanne S
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Super fun day on the water for the entire family. A unique experience, safe and enjoyable for all ages. Kev and Orville were great guides and made our day perfect. Highly recommend it!
Renee Downey
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
We had such a great experience. We were up close and personal with the manatee. It felt like National Geographic in real life. Definitely a great experience. Kevin and Heather were knowledgeable and friendly guides.
John D
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
So great. Do this tour! The manatees we swam with were awesome. It was very cool to be so close to them. And while we tried to give them space, the manatees were curious abut us and came up to investigate us. It was especially cool as a baby manatee was part of our trip and that little guy was really inquisitive. He (she?) would sneak up under us and visit with us. We went in summer so the water is not as clear as some of the videos, but the experience was amazing and 100 out of 100 would recommend it and do it again. The dynamic duo of Capt. Kevin and Lauren made it a great day.
Bonnie B
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Captain Kevin & our in-water guide Dakota went the extra nautical mile for our group! They not only made a promise & kept it, they worked wonderfully together and went out of their way to help and comfort any of us that needed it. Value, service & delivery complete 😍 HIGHLY Recommend!
Molly A
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
What a fantastic experience floating with the manatees and listening to them chew grass on the bottom! Keven and Dakota were awesome guides and they were very respectful of the wildlife while also providing a fun and engaging experience for us. Would absolutely do this again!
David M
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Absolutely fantastic scalloping charter! So much fun that we could have done it all day. Both Captain Kevin and Lauren, our in-water guide were spectacular and made for an overall truly unforgettable experience. One of those experiences that you kind of hate to recommend because you want to keep it off everyone else's radar. :-)
Jaycie C
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
We thoroughly enjoyed our manatee swim with Lauren and Kevin. It was so nice to be up close with a manatee. They were both very knowledgeable and informative. We will be back !
Sherri S
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Absolutely one of the most wonderful experiences of my life!!
My best friend and I went with Miss Leah and Kevin. These two are the best! Very friendly, educational and great with the kids that were on board. We loved it and are planning on another trip in December.
Sandra K
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Captain Kev and Lauren were amazing. We were in a group of 5 manatees for over an hour. Most relaxing boat ride and the most excellent adventure! Highly recommend! We will be back.
Samantha S
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
This place is amazing! One of the coolest experiences I’ve ever had! The shop is so cute and the staff are incredible. Very friendly and patient! The manatees were so fun to see! If you go, ask for tour guide Dakota and Captain Kev!!
Destiny G
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
10/10 Dakota and Kev were great! Absolutely loved seeing the manatees!
Bailey R
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Kevin and Dakota are AWESOME!
Mia H
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Fantastic! Both natural and cultural experience. Beautiful nature and guides who tell about the history and present-day challenges they face. We had a great day with Captain Kevin and "4ever young" Dakota🙏 Thank you guys.
Cassie C
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
We went out on the 7:30am swim with the manatees, with Leah and Kevin and had such a wonderful experience. We were lucky enough to see about 8 manatees even in the off season and they clearly knew what they were doing. We loved learning about the area and all the wildlife along the way, and we’re very happy to learn about the practices the company follows to protect the manatees too. Highly recommend it!
Juliann T
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
We had a great time with Kevin and Lauren! They knew where to go to see some beautiful manatees.
Ha D
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
We love Captain Kev and Lauren. They have great knowledge of the manatees and other species in the environment. We even saw a dolphin. Thank you for a fun time!
Jo M
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
This was a wonderful experience! Kev took us right to the spots where the manatee were. He was full of educational information and delivered it with just the right amount of humor! Lauren was so sweet and patient. We had the best time and couldn't have asked for anything more. We ended our trip with a baby nursing with its mother. Absolutely wonderful. Hope to be able to come back one day, and very hopeful to have Kev and Lauren as our guides. Thank you for the memories!!
Rod G
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Absolutely amazing tour. Seriously, worlds better than I expected. Captain Kev and guide Lauren were perfect. Personable, knowledgeable, and dedicated. They definitely made the whole experience better. Especially Lauren. Her patience with me struggling helped a lot and made me feel less embarrassed.
Jessica Greenberg
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
My wife and I were given a Manatee tour for our wedding and it was the best gift we could have gotten. We had the best time seeing such gentle creatures. Kev and Lauren were friendly, funny, and taught us so much. We highly recommend it.
Tom D
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
We had the best time. Swimming with Manatees was one of the coolest experiences and was the highlight of our vacation. Kevin and Lauren were hilarious, fun and very knowledgeable. Their love and respect for the water and manatees is very apparent. Thank you for the best time!! We will be back!
Elizabeth T
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Full disclosure, it would have been very hard for this to not be a great day, but the guys went above and beyond to make it the best day ever. Been looking forward to doing a trip like this since I was a kid, but Kevin, Orville, and the new guy were all absolutely amazing. Incredibly knowledgeable, funny, passionate about manatees and their conservation; these guys were fantastic. I couldn’t have asked for a better group to take me out and it just made a great experience even more memorable. Thank you guys for the best day ever! My inner 8 year old thanks you from the bottom of her heart!
Manuel P
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
We have been very lucky to find this activity center and have done the tour with them. It has been a unique and very beautiful experience. Captain Kev and his partner, Lauren, are very attentive and charming. They shared a lot of information throughout the entire excursion. Lauren is an adorable guide. He spent a lot of time with my little daughter, taking her directly with the manatees, making my daughter really enjoy the experience. We have come from Spain and among the plans was to come to see the manatees. When we got here, we didn't know that one of the refuges where we could see them and swim with them was closed for restoration. By chance we found this site and the truth was a success. They provide you with everything you need for the activity, giving good service and having a good time. I highly recommend them.
Valerie S
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Best experience of my life!!!! I’ve wanted to do this all my life! Best tour guides ever as well. Kevin and Lauren were phenomenal!!!! Thank you all for an amazing experience ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 110% worth the money!
Pat B.
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
We had a great experience with Leah and Captain Kev.
They were both very knowledgeable which was shared with us. They made sure we were comfortable in the water. Some of the manatees seemed to know Leah personally.
So we got inches away. Do it!
Shirley H.
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
We went out with Kev and Leah and had a wonderful time. Their knowledge and love for the manatee and their jobs was incredible. They kept us entertained during the boat ride and found the manatee right away. I would highly recommend it. Really a great day thanks so much!!!
Patrice M..
2023 Manatee Tour / Five Star
Thanks a lot, we had a wonderful time with Laureen and Kevin (I hope I spelled your names correctly). The boat ride was great, Kevin is the funniest captain. Although we did not get to see many manatees, we were able to see at least one or two. I believe these guys are the best because they care about the manatees.
Haily H.
March 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Dakota and captain Kev were the absolute best!!
Elizabeth D
March 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
One of the best days of my life. Lauren & Kev were the best guides anyone could ask for. So informative & made a great team. My husband & I had an absolute blast & can't wait to do it again!!!
Martjin V.
March 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Great experience! We chose Crystal River Watersports because of their eco friendly statements on the website and the small group sizes for the tours. It was everything we hoped for. We got a lot of information about preservation of the manatee population. The passion for the animals as well as attention for the guests was great. Thank you Leah and Kevin!
Sylvie R
March 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
I went on the tour with my husband. We had a great time. Got to see many manatees up close. Kevin and Leah were amazing. Would definitely go again. Thanks
Kelly E.
March 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Captain Kev was awesome!!! Very informative and kept our entire family entertained and wanting to hear and see more!
Laura K.
March 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Kev and Orville were the perfect fit for me and my kids. They did such a great job sharing their love of the manatees through educating us and helping us to enjoy them, up close and personal. Orville was great with my kids in the water and made sure even my 5 year old was able to experience these unique creatures. Kev was humorous, passionate, and made a great cup of cocoa! They took every opportunity to point out all the wildlife in the area. They answered all our questions and were so gracious. I would highly recommend this tour and tour company!
Jason and Pam P.
March 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
We had an amazing adventure with the manatees. Kev and Leah are both so knowledgeable about all the wildlife and are obviously so passionate about the preservation of the manatees. Kev knew right where to go and Leah seems to attract them for the best observation of them in their natural habitat. I highly recommend spending a day with them. The memories we made today will last a lifetime! Thanks so much for an amazing time.
Kate J..
March 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
I should begin by saying I have ALWAYS wanted to "swim with manatees" ever since I learned such a thing existed a few years ago. With heading back down to the Gulf side of Florida after more than five years, I knew I had to do it.
Crystal River was mentioned to me by natives and friends of mine who had done it alike, so I gladly accepted the recommendation - and I couldn't be happier or more pleased with my entire experience, start to finish.
I opted for the early tour, 7am on Friday 3/17 - I wanted to be able to do it and still have some time in my day, as it was to happen on my last full day in Florida. Pulling up at almost 7am, still pitch-dark out (and cold!), I met Captain Kev and Leah in the driveway to smiles and promises of a great tour. While I ended up in Lauren's group instead, she was positively amazing. They made sure we were warm enough (as warm as you can get on the water at 7:30 in the morning lol), and the brief boat ride it took to get us from their site to the bay flew; she had a 3D-printed version of a manatee skull and a rib - the education and knowledge she shared with us was awesome! I learned more on that boat ride than I ever knew prior; and then...time for manatees!!!
I got to see SO MANY - while they said there are more in the bay in the winter, I was COMPLETELY surrounded at one point by quite a few. The pictures and videos Lauren got were great - that $30 for the USB is money well spent! - and if anything, my biggest issue was fighting the urge TO touch them (that is a HARD no) and ensuring I didn't bump into them as I was floating past them. But I got to spin around with one, get up close and personal with several, and watch them interact with each other - being so close to them allowed me to see their playful and gentle personalities shine. Surreal, overwhelmingly awesome and magnificent - and those are just a few words to describe my time in the water with them. It was a fabulous experience and one I would gladly do again.
Kudos to Lauren, Captain Kevin and the entire Crystal River Watersports team for memories I will never forget!
Shirley H.
March 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
We went out with Kev and Leah and had a wonderful time. Their knowledge and love for the manatee and their jobs was incredible. They kept us entertained during the boat ride and found the manatee right away. I would highly recommend it. Really a great day thanks so much!!!
James S.
March 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
We had a great time swimming with manatees. Something we did as a family for Spring Break. Kevin as our captain and Lauren as our tour guide were awesome. 12 star review!
Dee M.
March 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
We had an amazing time, our captain Kevin and guide Heather made sure we had a great time and got to interact with the manatees. I definitely recommend this tour!!!
Lisa B.
March 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
My husband and I booked the VIP package to snorkel with the manatees as part of our first anniversary celebration. The whole experience was phenomenal! Captain Kevin was hilarious and did an excellent job keeping us informed of safety practices and how he was navigating the boat. Leah, our tour guide, did everything from discuss the anatomy of the manatees, to help us bird watch, to give great tips on handling ourselves in the water. She even got excellent footage of us in action. We're so grateful for the experience and would absolutely come back again!
V M
Feb 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Leah and Kevin are the absolute best!!! What a great adventure!! Thank you so much!!!!
Monica M
Feb 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
The dynamic duo of Leah and Kev were great. Saw many manatees and they navigated the boat traffic safely and efficiently.
Matt T
Feb 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Amazing experience. Great staff.
Orville and Kev were brilliant.
Christine H
Feb 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Really fun excursion. Thank you Kevin and Dakota!
Garret B
Feb 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
We had the VIP Manatee experience with guide Lauren, and Captain Kev (who claimed it was his first day ;) funny guy!). One thing this place does well is they teach us about passive observation of the manatees. I believe we had more time with the manatees because of it. There were other groups nearby with teenage boys yelling and chasing the manatees around when we arrived. Right off the boat, we found manatees that were swimming away from that chaos. They came up to our passive group and gave one of the members a hug. Loved it!
Marcie
Feb 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Amazing trip with Dakota and Captain Kev. So many manatees swim! Could not ask for more and even warmed us up with hot chocolate! Will definitely do this again!
Sunetta C
Feb 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
We took the morning manatee tour in early February. Captain Kev was knowledgeable and entertaining on the boat ride out to our spot. It was obvious from the start this was a company very concerned and protective of the environment. We were trained in passive observation by Lauren who was our guide. She did a great job with our group and it was clear the manatees have come to love her as two followed us back to the boat and kept playing around the outboard motor tugging on a rope intentionally delaying our departure. It was adorable.
Sunetta C
Feb 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Amazing experience - captain Kev was fun, friendly, and knowledgeable. Even saw dolphins on the way there! Lauren was amazing - I had some struggles once in the water with my gear and inexperience/asthma and she immediately noticed and helped me get properly sorted out, even lent me her arm and shoulder when I had some anxiety. The crew has an obvious love and devotion for the manatees, and it’s clear they are dedicated to a good experience for wildlife and people. Can’t recommend enough!
Kira T
Feb 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
My boyfriend and I had an AWESOME experience with Leah & Captain Kevin. We saw so many manatees, got some manatee hugs 🤗 and learned a lot about them as well. Highly recommend it! We’ll be coming back and bringing others with us.
Justin F
Feb 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Heather and captain Kevin were super professional but at the same time funny. Lifting up the spirits if we felt any negativity. Heather is nothing but a sweetheart and passionate for the manatees. Florida manatees may be threatened but they’re in great hands with these two. Thanks to them we had an amazing experience and are definitely recommended.
Melanie M
Feb 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Dakota and Kevin were great! Nothing more majestic than the manatees!
Autumn C
Feb 2023 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Fantastic and Dakota and Kevin were awesome!
Joan S
Nov 2022 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Amazing experience with Captain Kev and Alyssa. Had the most amazing time, so informative and an experience we will never forget!
Joan S
Nov 2022 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Fantastic experience!
We had a wonderful day with guide Leah and Captain Kev. They were both personable and knowledgeable helping us to have a fantastic experience. One of the reasons we chose CRWS is their commitment to ecotourism. What a great experience!
Marijyke
Nov 2022 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Kevin & Alyssa took us on a boat tour early in the morning and it was the best way to start our Day. Saw a lot of manatees and got real good info about them. Could really recommend this trip!!
Thank you for the lovely experience!
Lars
Nov 2022 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Had a great time with Alyssa & Kev! They really know the best spots & know a lot about manatees. They kept us entertained throughout the ride & up real close with plenty of manatees.
They even showed us John Travolta’s son’s house.. (Just messing with you guys).
Jeanna
Nov 2022 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Kev and Heather were the best tour guides! Swimming with the manatees was a blast and an unforgettable experience with the family. A must do!!
Sara
Nov 2022 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
My husband and I woke up at 4:30 am And drove almost two hours from St Pete to spend the day with Crystal River Watersports. Not only was it incredibly worth it, but it was one of the best parts of our entire vacation!
We started the morning off with a manatee swim with Captain Kevin and Guide Adrienne. To say they were amazing would have been an understatement. They were so personable and taught us so much about the beautiful creatures. I could tell that they really care about the environment and protecting the manatees. We only saw one manatee, but we probably swam with him for over an hour. We got to see him up close. It was amazing.
Trish B.
Nov 2022 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Capt. Kev & guides Leah & Orville were great. We saw manatees, mother's & babies, and had a brilliant time swimming around them. Lots of other wildlife on the way there & back. Beautiful scenery. Not to be missed. Highly recommended. Very eco aware.
Micheal B
Nov 2022 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
This was such an amazing tour! Capt’n Kev and Leah provided such great hospitality and gave us the tour we were dreaming of. The amount of local history that was provided and the laughs made for a great day for our family to spend quality time together. Very professional shop and staff. I would recommend Crystal River Watersports for all of my needs in the area for anything manatee related! Thanks Kev and Leah!!
Kali S
Nov 2022 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Had a magnificent manatee adventure with captain Kev and Alyssa! We learned so much about the manatee and the sanctuary in which they live. We were able to get up and close with the manatee. Both Kev and Alyssa were a wealth of information and made our day with the manatee amazing. Thanks for a great experience.
Amanda S
Nov 2022 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Dakota and Kevin are great! Ask for more Dad jokes!
Robert A
Dec 2022 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
This was the absolute best experience of our lives! Captian Kevin is a walking encyclopedia of everything in the water! He seriously knows his stuff! Leah led the adventure in the water and all I can say is wow! Not only did she make our dreams come true, it will be the experience we will be thinking about when we are old and gray. You will NOT go wrong with this company or this dynamic duo!! The knowledge and the heart of both of them will make you honored to be in their presence. Thank you all once agin! And until next time!
Alane D
Dec 2022 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
The trip was so much more than I expected! Leah, our guide, was passionate about manatees and protecting them. They wouldn’t leave until we found some to swim with and observe. There were 9 and a baby nursing. A memory of a lifetime for sure. I would highly recommend this company !
We stayed at a friend’s house right on the river and saw many tours come by. The huge picture window in the house was awesome and we sat every morning and watched tour boats go by.
It was only us on our tour and that made it even better!
Thanks to Leah and Kev for an amazing day with the manatees!
Elizabeth W
Dec 2022 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
BEST company to go with if you want to swim with manatee
Our Captain Kev and crew member Leah were thoroughly informative about safety and about how manatees approach you. They were both fun and treated us like family.
Kev and Leah never stopped teaching because they love what they do and have a passion for manatee and their wellbeing.
Once we anchored and got in to swim with the manatees I felt like I knew exactly what to do. It was a very exciting and magical experience.
I had read great reviews of Crystal River Watersports and I was not let down at all. I don’t think I could express completely what a wonderful experience Capt Kev and Leah gave us.
If you want to swim with the manatees, you must go with this group.
Chloe W.
Oct 2022 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
A wonderful informative tour with Leah and Kev. Had such a fantastic experience.
Karen F.
Oct 2022 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Dakota and Kevin were great guides! They found some very friendly, playful manatees. They also gave us a lot of history on the area, pointed out various other wildlife, etc. A very memorable trip! Would definitely like to do this again in the future if we get a chance!
Shannon S.
Oct 2022 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Excellent experience with Dakota,Kevin and the young lady that gave us our swimming tour ! All were very friendly, very informative and gave a lot of history and info. We had a great time and would love to come back and do it again soon ! Thank you guys for everything !
Keri P
Oct 2022 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
I had a great time with Captain Kev and Alyssa and the manatees that we swam with. Thank you! I'll definitely be back when I have people visiting me.
George B
Oct 2022 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
We had a fantastic morning with Kevin and Dakota, two fantastic people who kept my wife and I entertained throughout our trip. They were professional, very knowledgeable and two excellent guides. They made us feel comfortable and very safe. As an amputee I was a little nervous getting in and out of the water but Kevin was patient and ready to lend a hand should I need it. Dakota was with my wife and I in the water making us both feel safe and confident. We found Manatees at our first stop and we’re able to get a very up close experience with these magnificent animals. My wife struggled with being in the water at first but both Kevin and Dakota boosted both her confidence and helped her overcome her difficulties. Overall if we are ever in Crystal River again We will definitely be calling back to do this all over again with this great business.
Christy L
Oct 2022 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Such a great time! Captain Kev And Ashley were both helpful, friendly and very knowledgeable. We learned lots of history about the manatees and the surrounding area. The boat ride was relaxing and fun. We went straight to the manatees and spent lots of time with them. The pictures that were taken turned out great. The next time I’m in the area I will definitely come here again!
Katie W
Oct 2022 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
It was a great time with Kevin and Heather! They were both very experienced and knowledgeable! I loved all the pictures Heather took in the water. We will definitely never forget our experience!!
Flyer59944
Oct 2022 Manatee Tour / Five Stars
Had a great morning out with Kevin and Dakota. Both gentlemen were entertaining, knowledgeable and highly professional. They made sure my wife and I were fully informed on what to expect and how to make the tour safe and enjoyable. We found Manatees at our first stop and enjoyed a fantastic experience in the water with them. We cannot thank the guys enough. The lady at the office, sorry didn’t catch your name, was fantastic and very knowledgeable about the trip.
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