my crystal river vacation - manatee encounter

Manatee Encounter in Crystal River
What you need to know before you go

Crystal River is the place to view Florida's manatees. The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge was established to provide a habitat for manatees and is now home to more than 25% of the nation's population.

If you want to get up close and personal with manatees, then Crystal River is the place to go. Snorkeling is the best way to observe manatees at close range, since the bubbles from scuba equipment will scare them away. We've compiled a directory of outfitters and tour guides below that can set you up