Every Monday you can ditch the land lubbers and swim with the sea cows. A Must-Do for those visiting Central Florida, getting in the clear spring waters with these gentle giants will not disappoint. We take you to Crystal River, on the West coast of Florida near Tampa, to pop on a Wetsuit, board a river boat, and slink in with the Manatees huddling for warmth in the 72F waters.
MANATEE MONDAY
SHUTTLE
Shuttle (Shared) return transport to Crystal River Manatee Tour & Dive, hits the road on mondays in .
Includes Shuttled Return Transport
Includes Boat Tour & Manatee Swim
Includes Wetsuits
Add on features box lunch
Departs from: Murphy's Pub Orlando 6582 International Dr, Orlando, FL
Duration 7 hours
Departure Time: 11:30am
Travel Time: 1.5-2 hours each way
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Return Pick Up Time: 5:00pm
Returns to: 6582 International Dr, Orlando, FL
For pricing, select dates & tickets below.
MANATEE Swim
Direct from your place in Orlando
Want to Do the Manatee Swim from your own hotel, no waiting, add an airboat ride on the day as well. Book through O'scursions.
Includes Boat Tour & Manatee Swim
Includes Wetsuits, Mask and Snorkel
Includes Transport from your hotel and return.
Add on features, Homosassa wildlife park, airboat ride, or lunch
Duration is 7-10 hours depending on add on
Departure will be at 11:30 am if Manatee swim only 2
With Airoboat or Homossasa Wildlife Park Departure will be at 9:30 am
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For pricing, select dates & tickets below.
MANATEE SPotting
Don't get wet tour
Don't want to swim with Manatees, We can take you spotting manatees not so far away and see other wildlife from the comfort of a vehicle. Visit Merrit Island Wildlife Refuge and see manatees in the wild along with alligators, rare birds and many other wildlife. This is a 5 hour tour offered select days of the week. We will meet you for Pick up at our Local meet up Murphys Pub Orlando 6582 International Drive.
Meet up at Murphy's Pub Orlando at 8am and will be back by 1pm
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For pricing, select dates & tickets below.
Add Ons
After selecting your featured O'scursion in the booking widget, consider adding one of the experiences to your adventure:
Boxed Lunch
Whole sub with choice of meat and cheese (Turkey, Ham, or Roast Beef)
* With lettuce and tomato
* With Cheese (American, Provolone, Swiss, Cheddar, or Munster)
* Includes a deli salad of choice (Homestyle Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Macaroni Salad)
* Includes 2 cookies
* Includes drink (pint of ice tea, sweet ice tea or lemonade)
Shuttle departs from International Drive on select Mondays of 2025.
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11:15 am Check in at 6582 International Dr, Orlando, FL
11:30 am Depart for Crystal River, FL
1:00 pm Check In and Suit Up
2:00 pm Board Excursion boat
5:00 pm Depart from Manatee Dive Center
6:30 pm Arrive in Orlando
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If you aren't familiar with Florida and the Outdoors, here are some things you may want to think about bringing with you on your Excursion. There is nothing to protect you from the elements on an boat ride, and you will of course be in the water.
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Sun Protection​
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Swim Suit, Flip-Flop type shoes, towel, & cover up
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Comfy Clothes
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Cold Months: Warm clothes
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Warm Months: Water!!!
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Pack a lunch and snacks, or opt for adding lunch to your booking
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You will watch an instructional video about manatees and how you will be allowed to interact with them. You are given a pool noodle (floatation device), so you do not have to be a strong swimmer. However, because manatees are so skittish you can not make any splashes at all while getting in the water or swimming around. So it is recommended that you be confident and calm.
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You are allowed to bring Go-Pros with you into the water, and you will get some great shots due to the crystal clear waters. Manatees also make weird little sounds you can capture on video.
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Don't be nervous, the only thing in the water are manatees, seaweed, and fish. Maybe Turtles!
Booking & Cancellation Policy
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O'scursions shuttles embark RAIN OR SHINE, unless the Boat Captains inform us of exceptionally inclement weather conditions (Complimentary reschedules and cancellations will be in order).
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With advanced notice, we can provide car seats.
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We do not always use ADA vehicles but can always pack foldable wheelchairs. Please inform us of your needs.
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Cancellations:
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Payment due 72 hours out (at least deposit, 100% if through a booking representative)
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Percentage of payment that will be RETAINED based on notice of cancellation & circumstances:
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100% no-show/no-call
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100% same day with contact
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0% day before or sooner, or case-by-case
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A ZERO PERCENT IS A FULL REFUND
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Here's how to get in touch with us for any questions, comments, or concerns.
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@Oscursions
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