PHOTO ESCAPES · CRYSTAL RIVER PHOTO TOURS & PHOTOSHOOTS
The 15 best crystal river photo tours & photoshoots you can book today, with what each one costs, how long it runs and how many finished frames come back. Number one leads for a reason, so start there.
Swim with wild manatees in Crystal River on a small-group tour with gear, guides, photos, and a warm welcome back at River Ventures.
“We had an amazing time swimming with the manatees! Our tour guide JJ was great and very informative, while keeping it fun! It was a wonderful experience and will totally go again!”
Swim with wild manatees in Crystal River on a small-group tour with gear, a USCG-certified boat, and an in-water photographer.
“amazing. the staff was knowledgeable, professional and organized. Everyone on the boat saw multiple manatees . we even saw dolphins as well .”
Swim with Crystal River manatees on a small-group tour with wetsuits, warm drinks, expert guides, and an in-water photographer.
“What a great experience! Although our group was a bit larger than it should’ve been due to staffing issues, our guide Crystal, managed it all amazingly. She lead us to pockets of areas to see the list manatees and away from the crowds as much as possible. We saw so many beautiful floaty potatoes up close and personal. Highly recommend this tour and definitely ask for Crystal!”
Swim with manatees in Crystal River on a small-group tour with wetsuits, warm drinks, an in-water guide, and optional photos.
“Wonderful experience loved seeing how close and kissy the manatees were! 2 in our party received kisses and we all were rubbed by them. Dan and Ed were great and a lot of fun”
Swim beside wild manatees at Three Sisters Springs on a small-group Crystal River pontoon tour with an in-water photographer.
“Everything was great. Our guide James and captain Chris did a great job, we saw manatees😀, everything was perfect.”
Swim with wild manatees in Crystal River on a six-person tour with an in-water guide, photographer, wetsuit, and heated boat.
“Top rate professionals, amazing experience, life long memories were made. This was a great experience for our kids and family, made possible by a family business. Highly recommend this to anyone considering a tour to swim with manatees in the Crystal River area.”
Swim with Crystal River manatees on a six-person tour with a heated boat, gear, guides, hot drinks, and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
“It was amazing!! Amanda and Chris were wonderful, knowledgeable, helpful, and the best!!! Boat was fantastic with heaters, hot cocoa/coffee, and Manatee Mocha! Tonya at the front was so helpful and sweet! Overall, one of the best experiences we have had! Would absolutely do it again with them!! Their pictures were amazing! So many manatees, perfect spot right away. Would give 10 stars if I could. Thank you so much!!”
Review of Crystal River’s private manatee swim, with wetsuits, photos, hot drinks, and personal guide service for up to six.
“It was a fun experience. Misty and Memphis were great! It was later in the season, so not many Manatee's to see, but Misty and Memphis made sure we saw the Manatee's that were there. We got great pictures of a mother and baby. In adRead more”
Swim with wild manatees in Crystal River on a six-person pontoon tour with an educator, photographer, gear, and onboard drinks.
“Our trip with Joanna in the Water and Troy as our skipper was great. Unbelievable experience! Thank you so much!”
Review of Crystal River’s private manatee swim, with a heated boat, included photos, personal guide, gear, and practical booking advice.
“They have moved their location and you have no way of knowing. the location on our confirmation was wrong. Take their phone number with you.”
Swim with Crystal River manatees on a six-person heated boat tour with wetsuits, an in-water guide, free photos, and hot drinks.
“Fabulous attention to detail. They worked hard at making everyone on the trip satisfied. They went above and beyond with my special needs adult son, making sure that we all had the best time!”
Review of Crystal River’s private six-person manatee swim, including guides, equipment, pricing, itinerary, photos, family value, and practical tips.
“Captain Al and our tour guide Carlos made this an unforgettable experience for my best friends 40th Birthday. They were punctual, informative, kind, helpful, and knowledgeable! We had an amazing time, observing the manatees from a safe, respectful distance. You can tell that Captain Al and Carlos truly care about to animals as well as ensuring that their guests have an enjoyable experience!”
Swim near manatees in Crystal River on a small-group tour with guides, gear, boat time, and free underwater photos included.
“We had a fantastic time on this trip. Jake and Casey were very knowledgable with a clear passion for what they do. Friendly down to earth guys and good fun to be with too. The highlight was swimming with a mother manatee and her calf. Such a special experience we’ll never forget.”
Swim with Florida manatees on a six-person Crystal River tour with gear, an in-water guide, and optional photos for $83.
“No recibimos lo que pagamos. Se contrató un tour por 3 horas, a la 1:45 entramos al agua y a las 3:15 ya estábamos afuera. Sin contra que desde las 2:45 ya estaba preguntando la guÃa si querÃamos seguir ahÃ, obviamente se le dijo que si. 2. El paquete incluÃa una persona que tomarÃa las fotos a los 4 personas que habÃamos contratado el tour. A mi hija no le tomó ninguna foto con los manatÃes. 3. Llegamos a la oficina y nos vendió en $43 dólares un paquete de 102 fotos y 46 videos, de los cuales solo existÃan 23 videos porque los otros 23 eran duplicados. En las…”
Swim with manatees in Crystal River on a private three-hour tour with gear, photos, snacks, expert guides, and a kids’ treasure hunt.
“Very accommodating, had kids with anxiety and they were wonderful with them. It was cold and the boat was closed in and heated. Great experience.”
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