Recent Traveler Reviews
Here is a selection of the most recent reviews of the Swim with Manatees at Crystal River plus Everglades Airboat Adventure submitted by actual travelers. Read what travelers liked, what they loved, and what they thought could be improved.
The manatee swim was an amazing experience the manatees were very playful but extremely gentle it took us a while to find some mantees but it was well worth the wait. I would give the manatee swim a 5 star rating but the airboat ride was a bit disappointing as I didnt see any wild aligators and it was not what I expected.
Reviewed by: Denny H, October 2010
Everything very good, just bit unfortunately that for the manatee tour the water was not very clear so manatees were only seen from a distance, and not while in the water ourselves. Airboat ride is highly recommended, everyone should have done this at least once in a lifetime
Reviewed by: Anonymous, July 2010
I enjoyed the trip, I thought the water was overly crowded at that time we spent with the manatees and I wished there could have been a little more time. The airboat ride I thought could of been more scenic or adventurist. Overall I would go again.
Reviewed by: Vickie M, USA, January 2009
The trip itself was good; as with any tour including animals in the wild, it kind of depends on the animals. Difficult in the summer season to observe the manatees as they move very quickly. If you are looking for a faster airboat ride, try the Everglades airboat. The tour company guides were exceptional.
Reviewed by: Carl C, USA, June 2008
The swim with the manatees was fantasic. The airboat ride was ok, have been on better ones. The national park was fantastic could have done with more time there as an hour is not enough. All in all definitely worth doing.
Reviewed by: ANDREW S, United Kingdom, April 2008
This was a great trip. Interaction with manatees was slim that day, but everything else, including the staff made up for that. Great snorkeling in a quiet lagoon on crystal river, airboats were fun, trip to the park was also nice. Great packed lunches. Wish there was more time! Travel takes up about 3.5 hours of the day, but definitely worth doing! Great value!
Reviewed by: Matt S, USA, March 2008
The overall trip was brilliant. We even saw dolphins while on the airboat ride. The only poor aspect of the trip was while swimming and interacting with the manatees the skipper of the boat requested we get back in the boat to go to shallower waters to swim with the manatees, but we never got back in the water and the boat then broke down. This may have been caused by the boat hitting a rock.
Reviewed by: WILLIAM C, United Kingdom, December 2007
This was a great day. The two guides made it very fun and enjoyable. We got to swim and touch the manatees, and the Wildlife Park later in the day was well worth a visit. We definitely recommend this trip.
Reviewed by: Eileen C, May 2007
A great and good value for money.
Reviewed by: Geoff W, United Kingdom, April 2007
A fantastic way to spend your day. I would have spent the whole day in the water with the manatees though!!!
Reviewed by: Colleen C, Canada, March 2007
158 reviews