Cindy Munley
August 11, 2026 · Experience August 11, 2026
Okay tour but quite crowded
The manatees were great to see, but the boat was a little too full for my taste. Hard to get good photos.
Plantation Adventure Center and Manatee Tours
4.5Great · 20 reviews · 20 verifiedClaimed profile
20 reviews
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Thomas Reyes
May 19, 2026 · Experience May 19, 2026
Friendly staff and clean gear
Everything was well organized. It was nice not having to worry about anything because they handled all the logistics so well.
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Rodney Rubright
January 24, 2026 · Experience January 24, 2026
Professionalism at its best
Clear safety briefing and helpful tips on how to interact respectfully with the manatees. Had a truly fantastic time out there.
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Peter Vance
December 16, 2025 · Experience December 16, 2025
Decent tour for the price
It was fine, just not quite as immersive as I had hoped. The staff was friendly though and the gear worked perfectly.
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Andrew Castillo
November 28, 2025 · Experience November 28, 2025
Top notch equipment
Wetsuits and gear were in great condition. Made the swim much more comfortable. I was very impressed with the facility as well.
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Larry Ashford
November 13, 2025 · Experience November 13, 2025
Professional and fun guides
Our guide was fantastic and taught us so much about the area. The equipment they provided was clean and worked well.
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Sally Brown
October 28, 2025 · Experience October 28, 2025
Great customer service
The staff went above and beyond to reschedule our tour after a conflict. Very much appreciated the flexibility and kindness.
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Chris Shipe
September 19, 2025 · Experience September 19, 2025
Wonderful morning on the river
The best way to see the area. Everything was seamless from booking online to boarding the boat at the dock.
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Ronald Guerrero
August 24, 2025 · Experience August 24, 2025
Absolutely fantastic experience
The guides were passionate and made the day really special. I’ll definitely be back next time I am in Crystal River.
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Hiram Rios
August 17, 2025 · Experience August 17, 2025
Perfect day with family
We brought the kids and they absolutely loved it. The crew was great with them and kept everyone engaged throughout the trip.
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Matthew Cole
July 11, 2025 · Experience July 11, 2025
Great time but late departure
The tour itself was excellent and the guide was very knowledgeable, but we left about 20 minutes behind the scheduled time.
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Nicholas Reed
April 23, 2025 · Experience April 23, 2025
Best manatee tour in town
I've been on a few different tours in the area and this one is by far the most organized and friendly.
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March 23, 2025 · Experience March 23, 2025
Worth every penny for the experience
Great service from the moment we checked in. They provided everything we needed for a comfortable day on the river.
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Edward Pollick
March 10, 2025 · Experience March 10, 2025
Cancelled last minute with no notice
They cancelled our reservation an hour before the trip and offered no alternative. Extremely disappointing after driving all the way here.
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Mindy Thaler
February 12, 2025 · Experience February 12, 2025
Amazing day on the water
Loved every minute of the tour. Seeing the manatees up close was a life highlight. Would definitely recommend this to everyone.
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Christine Crane
December 8, 2024 · Experience December 8, 2024
Highly recommended tour operator
We had a blast. The boat was spacious and the captain made sure everyone got a great view of the manatees today.
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Katherine Silva
November 11, 2024 · Experience November 11, 2024
Mixed feelings about the tour
The guides were nice enough but the weather didn't cooperate. Would have liked to see a bit more of the river banks.
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Brian Burgee
November 9, 2024 · Experience November 9, 2024
Knowledgeable and safe crew
I felt very safe with the captain. They really respect the animals and keep a proper distance while getting great views.
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Donald Lizotte
November 2, 2024 · Experience November 2, 2024
Best experience in Crystal River
Had such a great time out on the water. The staff knew exactly where to find the wildlife today.
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Jack Weaver
October 8, 2024 · Experience October 8, 2024
Unforgettable manatee encounter
Staff was welcoming and the tour was paced perfectly. We felt safe the entire time and got to see plenty of wildlife.