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    Manatees In Paradise

    4.4 (29 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Angel M.

    We had a fantastic day out in the springs. Our guides/captain did a great job getting us up close and personal with the manatees. We learned interesting facts about the surrounding and the wildlife. Definitely recommend!

    Drove up to Crystal River while visiting family in Tampa for a manatee tour with Manatees in Paradise, and cannot recommend this tour company enough! Derek and crew were super communicative when I booked so my dad and I were able to participate (I have chronic illness and needed to plan logistics ahead). They clearly care a lot about the manatees and their Crystal River habitat. They knew where to go to spot some manatees, and how to put the manatees first while having a wonderful experience; a manatee swam right up to me while I observed (I stayed still and enjoyed an amazing passing view)!! Truly a special experience enjoying the clear water and magnificent creatures. Seeing manatees from the boat deck was exciting too. I would highly recommend Manatees in Paradise and hope to return myself! Underwater GoPro pics were a surprise bonus, love sharing the memory!! Super happy to find a responsible tour company committed to conservation and animal welfare!

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    Derek S.

    Thanks Clint, it was a pleasure spending the day with you!

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    Derek S.

    Thanks for the positive review Kathryn :)

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    Derek S.

    Thanks for the positive feedback Nikki!

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    Captains worked very hard to make sure our experience was perfect. It was a small group and a very enjoyable day. We saw so many manatee's

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    Derek S.

    Our pleasure Karen, hope you're doing well! :)

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    Thank you for a lovely review and please hurry back again!

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    Stacy was patient with us when we didn't know how to snorkel and really made us feel comfortable in the water.

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