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The Homosassa River and the Crystal River manatee swim tours give two options that meet different needs. Both tours are 3 to 4 hours and involve an in-water manatee snorkel experience however, the rivers provide varying benefits. On both of the tours the guide is in the water assisting anyone new to snorkeling and their extensive manatee knowledge just makes for a successful manatee swim. </p></td> <td><a href="../crystal_river_manatee/floridadive.html" onMouseOut="MM_swapImgRestore()" onMouseOver="MM_swapImage('Image8','','2trip/signpost/link1b.jpg',1)"><img src="2trip/signpost/link1.jpg" alt="dive tours" name="Image8" width="321" height="83" border="0" id="Image8" /><br /> </a><a href="../padi_open_water/learnscubadivefl.htm" onMouseOut="MM_swapImgRestore()" onMouseOver="MM_swapImage('Image9','','2trip/signpost/link2b.jpg',1)"><img src="2trip/signpost/link2.jpg" alt="learn to scuba dive" name="Image9" width="321" height="58" border="0" id="Image9" /></a><br /> <a href="../manatee_specialty/padiawarness.htm" onMouseOut="MM_swapImgRestore()" onMouseOver="MM_swapImage('Image10','','2trip/signpost/link3b.jpg',1)"><img src="2trip/signpost/link3.jpg" alt="manatee awarness" name="Image10" width="321" height="64" border="0" id="Image10" /></a><br /> <a href="../Manatee_Education/kidsfieldtrips.htm" onMouseOut="MM_swapImgRestore()" onMouseOver="MM_swapImage('Image11','','2trip/signpost/link4b.jpg',1)"><img src="2trip/signpost/link4.jpg" alt="manatee field trips" name="Image11" width="321" height="68" border="0" id="Image11" /></a><br /> <a href="../manatee_vacation/floridavacation.htm" onMouseOut="MM_swapImgRestore()" onMouseOver="MM_swapImage('Image12','','2trip/signpost/link5b.jpg',1)"><img src="2trip/signpost/link5.jpg" alt="manatee vacation packages" name="Image12" width="321" height="75" border="0" id="Image12" /></a><br /> <a href="../Homosassa_lodging/seagrassriverresort.htm" onMouseOut="MM_swapImgRestore()" onMouseOver="MM_swapImage('Image13','','2trip/signpost/link6b.jpg',1)"><img src="2trip/signpost/link6.jpg" alt="waterfront lodging" name="Image13" width="321" height="51" border="0" id="Image13" /></a><br /> <a href="../Florida_Maps/florida.html" onMouseOut="MM_swapImgRestore()" onMouseOver="MM_swapImage('Image14','','2trip/signpost/link7b.jpg',1)"><img src="2trip/signpost/link7.jpg" alt="directions to manatee tours" name="Image14" width="321" height="77" border="0" id="Image14" /></a><br /> <a href="../snorkel_home/p2.html"><img src="2trip/signpost/snork home.jpg" alt="snorkel home" width="158" height="66" border="0" /></a><a href="../snorkel_home/p2.html"><img src="2trip/signpost/dive home.jpg" alt="dive home" width="163" height="66" border="0" /></a></td> </tr> </table> <table width="760" border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td><h3 class="style2">Crystal River Manatee Swim</h3> <p class="style2">The Crystal River Manatee Swim and Cavern Dive Combo Trip <br /> For Snorkeling and Diving (All Year Round) <br /> <br /> The Crystal River Manatee swim is a safe haven for manatees year round, and more specifically it is considered home to year round residential manatees. Multiple idle speed zones, fresh water, significant food sources, and even sanctuaries provide these residential manatees with reason to settle, allowing the ability to have snorkel encounters with these amazing creatures every day of the year. Transient manatees flock into Kings Bay of the Crystal River by the hundreds as the Gulf of Mexico temperature drops below 72 degrees, which is also the constant temperature of this spring fed river. On chilly winter mornings our boats are enclosed, creating a wind-free shelter for warmth before and after being in the water. Another way we accommodate our customers is by the guides being in the water assisting anyone new to snorkeling and to just enjoy this incredible encounter. A unique and successful trip comes from education on how to interact with the manatee and the guides extensive in water experience gives you just that. While on the boat and in the water, the guide videos the tour, giving families one more option of remembering this unique experience on a DVD. The <em>Crystal River Manatee Swim</em> is followed by a scuba dive for the certified divers that are in the family...</p> <p class="style2">While the divers are on the guided Dive the snorkeler can snorkel the dive site to see different fish and sometimes manatee come around the boat after the divers descend on the dive. The dive is a half an hour and the boat is anchored at the site so even riders can simply relax on the boat with a beautiful view of the nature coast.</p> <p class="style2">So Divers don't fret, after the manatee snorkel a 50 foot cavern dive is provided at Kings Spring, one of Florida's popular Diving Sites! Open Water certification is required and the Divemaster leads the dive through Kings Cavern, an overhead underwater environment that is supplied with natural light. Non-diving family members can also enjoy snorkeling the spring where they see turtles and fish like mangrove snapper, mullet, snook, sheepshead, guppies, tarpon, and birds like cormorants and anhinga. Whether you choose the Crystal River or the Homosassa this is a must see and do on your next vacation! </p> <p class="style2">The Homosassa River Manatee Snorkel <br /> Snorkel only and seasonal (winter months). </p> <p class="style2">For those wanting a more secluded manatee encounter, American Pro Manatee Snorkel Center offers the premium Homosassa River manatee snorkel during the months of November to the first of April. This river is a well kept secret (compared to the Crystal River) visited by less people, less boats and boat traffic, creating more intimate manatee time for the in-water participants. The Homosassa River is also shallower, typically only 3 to 6 feet deep so resting manatees are more easily seen. Our guides accommodate our customers by assisting anyone new to snorkeling and a successful trip comes from education on how to interact with the manatee and the guides extensive in water experience gives you just that. The guide videos the tour in the water and a copy is available on DVD so as to remember this unique experience. Again hot chocolate is provided, and the boats are not only covered but also are nice and warm for the boat ride back to the docks. Being the premium tour, wetsuits are complementary; breakfast is included after the 6:30 am and lunch after the 9:00 am tour. Don't forget that if you check in at the dive shop the day before and stay the night at <a href="../Homosassa_lodging\seagrassriverresort.htm">Seagrass River Resort Waterfront Lodging</a> our captains and guides meet you and your family at the boat docks just outside of your front door for the Homosassa tour. After all the fun the boat returns to Seagrass for the video presentation, breakfast or lunch, and just in time for showers before check out. For all the fun<a href="../contact_us/contactus.htm"> *Contact Us*</a> or call toll free 1-(800)-291-3483 and well see you here! </p></td> </tr> </table><br /> <table width="760" border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td><p align="center" class="style8 style4">RATED BEST OF THE BEST IN SPORT DIVER AND RODALE MAGAZINES</p> <p align="center" class="style8 style4">AS SEEN ON:  DISCOVERY CHANNEL - NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL <br /> ANIMAL PLANET &amp; DISCOVERY KIDS CHANNEL</p></td> </tr> </table><br /> <table width="760" border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="style6"><div align="center" class="style11 style3"><span class="style5"><a href="http://www.americanpromanateesnorkelcenter.com">Snorkel Home</a> | <a href="http://www.americanprodiving.com">Dive Home</a> | <a href="../manatee_pictures/manateepics.htm">Manatee Pictures</a> | <a href="../manatee_frequently_asked_questions/faq.htm">Frequently Asked Questions</a> | <a href="../homosassa_lodging/seagrassriverresort.htm">Water Front Lodging</a> | <a href="../manatee_vacation/floridavacation.htm">Vacation Discount Packages</a> | <a href="../crystal_river_tours/manateesnorkeldive.htm">Extra Fun Trips</a> | <a href="../manatee_education/kidsfieldtrips.htm">Manatee Education</a> | <a href="http://www.manateefieldtrip.com">Field Trips</a> | <a href="http://www.manateetour.biz">Manatee Trips</a> | <a href="../discover_scuba/padidiscover.htm">Discover Scuba</a> | <a href="../padi_open_water/learnscubadivefl.htm">Dive class</a> | <a href="../refferal_dives/padirefferals.htm">Referrals</a> | <a href="../go_pro/padigopro.htm">EFR</a> | <a href="../go_pro/padigopro.htm">Rescue</a> | <a href="../divemaster/padidivemaster.htm">Divemaster</a> | <a href="http://www.floridaidc.com">Instructor</a> | <a href="../manatee_specialty/padiawarness.htm">Manatee Specialty</a></span></div></td> </tr> </table><br /><table width="760" border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td width="246" height="55"><img src="pics/homocomp.jpg" alt="homosassa park" width="246" height="55" /></td> <td width="231"><img src="pics/Chazbanner.jpg" alt="friends of chaz" width="231" height="55" /></td> <td width="205"><img src="pics/make a wish.jpg" alt="make a wish" width="205" height="55" /></td> <td><img src="pics/handicap.jpg" alt="handicap accessible" width="76" height="55" /></td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table width="760" border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td><img src="pics/manatee picture2.jpg" alt="dive or snorkel crystal river" width="760" height="112" /></td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>