Manatee Tours

American Pro Diving Center offers guided Crystal River dive and snorkel Manatee tours for over 18 years in florida. Our snorkel with the manatees is guided by in water professional divemasters and is one of the reasons we received many awards from state and local educational systems as well as the National Geographic Dive Center Award from PADI and National Geographic. Experience manatee tours with all the comforts that a five star facility has to offer in Crystal River, Florida.

Offering 2 different locations for our Manatee Tours.

Crystal River Manatee tours offers year round snorkel encounters with our gentile giants and if any Divers are in the family there is something for everyone on this trip.

Homosassa Manatee tours offers a premium snorkel with less people, boats and boat traffic. This trip is a must see in the winter. A perfect shallow location for a serene snorkel.

Why are our Snorkel with Manatees Tour successfull.

Our trips are successful because the dive masters educate on the manatee and the manners of being in their environment while on the manatee snorkel tours. The guides enter the water with you so that both you and the Manatees have a safe and enjoyable time even if you are new to snorkeling. This can be the experience of a lifetime on our Crystal River manatee snorkel. Why choose us.

What to do in the afternoon.

Don't forget we offer more snorkeling and diving activities in the afternoon so your Florida vacation is truly enjoyed. People come from all over the world to see the manatee but miss seeing some of the Florida springs that are in our area. Imagine a fresh water spring that has over two hundred feet of visibility and the abundance of fish and turtles make for photo opportunities. Check out more snorkel tours and save on these afternoon trips just by Contact Us.

Scuba Diving year round gives divers a dive destination unmatched by any other location in the world. Cavern spring diving and drift dives offer finds like fossils, shells, shark teeth and the water is crystal clear. Bring your digital camera or take an A.O.W. or Manatee specialty class and we offer 12 different guided dives to choose from and discount packages to save money. Whether you snorkel or dive the whole family can enjoy this vacation experience together.

Waterfront Lodging.

Because the trips are so early we suggest staying the night before to get a nights sleep. A great get away place to stay is Seagrass River Resort in Homosassa Springs. Just a few miles away offering waterfront lodging with a pub and restaurant on site. Have a great dinner over looking the river while watching the sun set. Relax and enjoy your stay in Florida.

Crystal River Manatee Tour (year round)A.M.

This manatee snorkel is fun for all ages and no experience is necessary with our expert staff in the water with you. We have resident manatees that live in crystal river year round due to the multiple springs that make for an ideal habitat. The Manatee encounter is available on DVD after the tour at our very large remodeled gift shop. Remember you dont have to wait for the cold months any more and we see manatees everyday.

Homosassa Manatee Tours (winter only)A.M.

For a more scenic, and secluded Manatee trip, we offer the premium Homosassa manatee snorkel during the wintertime. This river is less visited by boats and boat traffic creating more intimate manatee time for the in-water participants.  The Homosassa River is also shallower, so resting manatees are more easily seen. A must, coming during the cold months.

Rainbow River Snorkel or Dive (afternoon)

Having a maximum depth of twenty five feet, and clear visibility of over two hundred feet allowing even non-divers to see all the way to the bottom. As the current drifts the snorkelers along, they are able to free-dive down or hover to see different fish, turtles, aquatic plants and spring vents dotting the bottom. A must see, even just riding the boat.

Try Discover Scuba Diving (afternoon)

Scuba diving is a sport that requires training and certification to do on your own. But with American Pro Diving Centers Instructors non certified divers can try the exciting sport of Scuba. So give scuba diving a try and blow bubbles at the bottom in just one afternoon.

Jet Ski Adventures (afternoon)

Take a wild ride that is fun, educational, and extremely exciting on a jet ski tour where participants ride there own jet ski.  This adventure is guided from Crystal River thru the St. Martins Preserve all the way out to Shell Island to see the Gulf of Mexico. Then the ride back!!!

Air Boat Ride (afternoon)

If you are wishing to visit the backwater swamps of the nature coast? Take a wild ride on an air boat, see alligators, wild birds, and other creatures the nature coast has to offer.

Canoe Crystal River (afternoon)

Take in the sites at a slower pace...A topside activity, Canoe expeditions to the pristine Crystal River and Rainbow Springs.  This option is perfect for bird watchers, nature photographers, and peace seekers in general.