Fun 2 Dive - Swim with Manatees - Crystal River, Florida

Heather T.

One of the best experiences we’ve had. This was our first time swimming with manatees and it will not be our last. Eli our swim tour guide and our captain Ryan were absolutely incredible. Their love for these gentle giants doesn’t go unnoticed. Eli was able to show us multiple spots with tons of manatees and was a huge help in the water. The pictures he took for us were phenomenal. After you’re done swimming with the manatees, Ryan greets with you a cup of nice hot chocolate and it is well needed. Will definitely be back!

April A.

Our family of 5 did a tour on 3/18. It was the most incredible experience ever! Our tour guide Jess and Captain Jake made the morning so much fun and gave us the best possible opportunities to see the manatees up close. We were fortunate enough to swim with about 5 or 6 total including a momma and calf. Jess was wonderful with our kids and made sure they were comfortable and got up close and personal. If I could give them 10 stars I would. Their prices were reasonable and Jess captured those most amazing pics of our family! We were able to purchase the whole picture package for a very reasonable price. If you have the opportunity to ever do one of these tours, I highly recommend! And you can’t go wrong with Fun2Dive. Thank you so much for an amazing day! 😃

Natalie H.

It’s been my dream to swim with the manatees for a very long time and Fun2Dive exceeded my expectations! The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable, and they were very helpful when it came to fitting wetsuits and showing us how to snorkel and stay afloat. I also loved that they took photos throughout the whole tour, they turned out so well and they make me smile every time I look at them! You have to buy those separately but honestly it was worth it. This was the experience of a lifetime and Fun2Dive ensured that we were well equipped to have the best time. I would recommend it to anyone who’s looking for something fun, unique, and reasonably priced down in Florida!

Terry V.

We had a great time with this company. Everyone was super nice, knowledgeable and patient. Our guide Neal and our captain Garret were great. They do such a good job at not only getting us close to the manatee but also keeping us and them safe. Would highly recommend if you an animal lover. Very beginning friendly as well.

Kailie T.

Very wonderful experience! We took our 11 year old and our 4 year old and Megan (our instructor) was the best. She made us all feel comfortable, found us manatees quickly, and we all enjoyed our adventure!

Kristy S.

We had a private tour with Captain Garret and Guide Storm. We were so thankful they were willing to go out on Christmas day! Everything from getting wetsuits to the hot cocoa at the end was fantastic! They both worked hard to make sure that we saw plenty of manatees. Storm did a great explaining how to act properly so the manatees would hang out with us. We had a great experience and highly recommend Fun2Dive!

Ron G.

Zack was our in-water guide and was not only friendly, but thorough, knowledgeable, and helpful. Mack, our boat captain, was funny and genuine. Our two kids (8 and 12) were made to feel comfortable while my wife and I felt confident our trip would be memorable. We were guided to around 15 different manatee sightings during the course of our tour. Afterwards, Zack gave local recommendations for dining and tourism. 10/10 for value. We highly recommend visiting.

Michael R.

Such a great experience!!

We have had a bucket list item if swimming with manatees for a long time now. On a recent trip to Tampa, we decided to make it happen! The scheduling process was easy. It was me, my wife, our 15 year old, & our 6 year old. Once at the location, our guide Zac was very nice & professional. The bathrooms were clean, as we're the changing rooms. The boat with Captain Alex was fun as well. Starting temp was slightly brisk in the low 50's. The water in the river matched it & was better than a cup of coffee to wake you up!! Swimming with a wet suit & a noodle was not as easy as it seemed. The river was fine to see, but once in the springs it was an amazing experience!! The visibility increased dramatically & so did the manatees! The difference in temperature in the water was very apparent as it was much warmer. We saw at least a dozen manatees, including two calves. One of those calves decided to play with us even! My kids started getting cold midway through, but toughed it out until only 10 min left. The hot chocolate waiting on the boat was a hit as well! All in all, a fantastic time!