Over the years my company has developed a reputation for customer care, cleanliness, friendliness, trust, timeliness, and dedication unmatched by any of the others in the manatee snorkel tour business.
Since it takes some time to fit and don wetsuits we ask that you please arrive 30 minutes before departure.
Swim with the Manatees in the pristine, clear waters of the
Homosassa River and the Blue Springs on the Nature Coast of Florida. This area, along with
the Crystal River, is home to the largest concentration of manatees in the world.
Walk out of your room and on to our tour boat. This tour (Tour B/The Miss Homosassa) departs from the
Homosassa Riverside Resorts, 5297 S. Cherokee Way, Homosassa, Florida, 34448
To view a slideshow of the Homosassa Riverside Resorts
accommodations, click here.
It is not necessary to be an experienced diver to enjoy swimming with the manatees.
Most take to snorkeling in minutes. If you wish to dive, we have a
PADI
Certified Dive Instructor.
Your comfort and safety is our number one priority on all of our tours. If you prefer not to enter the water you can stay topside to view the manatees.
Read a "Tribute to Homosassa". This article was written by Kelly Shannon Kelly for the Tampa Travel Examiner.
FWC RECORDS HIGH COUNTS DURING STATEWIDE MANATEE SURVEY
Click above to read full press release in pdf
Read our Rules of Engagement
In keeping with our commitment to protect and preserve our manatees and their sanctuary we have issued some "Rules of Engagement". Our Captains will enforce these rules which are written to ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy the majestic and gentle manatee. Please read these rules because we believe they will make yours and your fellow guests encounter much more enjoyable.
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Life is an adventure. Don't miss this one. Many comment that swimming with a manatee is a spiritual experience.
If you
would like a private manatee tour for 2 to 8 persons in the
Homosassa Springs contact Capt Mike for details.
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A Manatee Protection Surcharge of 2% will be will be added to your total fee that will be forwarded to the Friends of Chassahowitzka, a 501c(3) charitable organization, that will be earmarked for the safety of manatees in our local waters. These funds will be directed towards law enforcement to ensure that manatees are protected.
If you wish to opt out of this surcharge, please notify me at the time of your booking.
If you would like to donate directly to the Friends of Chassahowitzka directly, please go to this link http://www.fcnwr.org/joinfriends.cfm and fill out their form.
We urge other Tour Operators, Businesses, Rental Boat Operators, Kayak Rental Companies and Private Manatee Protection organizations to follow our lead in this. Funds raised for this will be used for the law enforcement needed in our county for the well being of manatees.
We offer a 10% MILITARY DISCOUNT plus discounts for POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS (with I.D)
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