Nature's Discovery - Manatee Swim Tours - Crystal River, Florida

Dina D.

We had a great adventure with Nature's Discovery! Our guide, Gary, and captain, Evan, were delightful - they had great senses of humor, were kind, and most importantly, clear and informative in their guidance. We booked a private tour for 4 adults (the perfect splurge) and were able to make decisions on what we wanted to see and do. We hung out with a huge manatee, a set of 2 babies and a mama manatee, and then checked out some springs. It was the perfect amount of activity and we really enjoyed it. It was important to us that Nature's Discovery has a strong focus on protecting the wildlife and remaining safe. Gary gave us excellent pointers and reminders to maintain or change our positions to ensure the safety of both humans and manatees. Overall, it was an excellent experience and we all highly recommend using Nature's Discovery to explore and respectfully visit these beautiful animals!

Courtney N.

I can’t recommend Nature’s Discovery enough for an unforgettable experience swimming with manatees! From start to finish, everything was seamless and well-organized. The guides, Tina and Dylan were not only professional but also incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about manatees and their conservation. They took great care to ensure we were comfortable and safe throughout the trip. Swimming alongside these gentle giants in their natural habitat was nothing short of magical—truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

What stood out the most was how much emphasis they placed on respecting the manatees and their environment, which made me feel great about supporting a company that genuinely cares about wildlife.

If you’re looking for an adventure that’s both fun and educational, this is it! I’ll definitely be back again and will be recommending them to all my friends and family.

Kirby R.

Worth every penny! Jake and Kristina were super knowledgeable and found us manatees to swim with even when it could have been a little difficult. Swimming/floating next to these gentle giants is one of the coolest experiences of my life and I would happily go back again and meet another manatee or 3!

Robin M.

It was an EPIC day with manatees! My son and I did the semi-private tour with John as our guide and Dylan as captain. They did a phenomenal job educating us and keeping both the manatees and us safe. We enjoyed every minute of the experience and will definitely be back.

The S.

We had an absolutely amazing time on our guided manatee tour with John and Evan! This small-group experience was everything we hoped for and more. The intimate setting allowed us to get up close and personal with the manatees, making the experience much more personal and interactive than the larger, more crowded tours in the area. John and Evan were incredibly knowledgeable and did a fantastic job teaching us all about these gentle giants in a fun, engaging, and family-friendly way. Their passion for manatees was contagious, and they ensured that everyone felt comfortable and excited throughout the trip. If you’re looking for an unforgettable, peaceful, and immersive manatee encounter, this is the way to go. We’ll be recommending this tour to all our friends and can’t wait to return! Truly a five-star experience!

Jason C.

DO NOT book these guys with a third party application (TripAdvisor or Viator) - they will not get the reservation. That being said, they were super accommodating even when they didn’t have a reservation for us at the height of Spring Break season. Can’t say enough good things about them! So highly recommended - guides got us out safely and right to some manatees.
Excellent experiences and they are a great group! Hope to use them again sometime, should we be in the area.

Tracy O.

Easy to book online and find on HWY 19. Very smooth operation. These folks know how to organize a great experience and are highly knowledgeable of the area and of manatees. Experiencing other groups around us, I get the sense that, for similar cost, they have smaller group sizes which lends to flexibility and more "tee time." Respectful towards manatee habitat and behaviors. Adorable gift shop wirh quality manatee themed items. Great experience, I recommend! (p.s. Photo package is an extra $48 as of today's date, if you choose to purchase it)

Whitney U.

We had a tour with Dylan and Kristina yesterday, and they made sure we had a good experience. It was incredible to see manatees in their own habitat. Although I wish we were able to have more interaction with the manatees, this will be an unforgettable exprience 😊