Join our Gray Line Orlando tour to Citrus County's Crystal River – the only place to legally swim and snorkel with wild manatees.
After a quick briefing and safety presentation, embark on a boat ride with a Coast Guard Certified Captain. Snorkel in crystal-clear waters or relax on the boat, enjoying up-close encounters with friendly manatees.
Back on land, visit Ellie Schiller Homosassa Wildlife State Park. Enjoy a picnic lunch and explore this 210-acre sanctuary, home to endangered Florida animals like panthers and black bears. Don’t miss the ‘Nature's Fish Bowl’ underwater viewing chamber to see rehabilitating manatees.
Return to Orlando around 5:00pm after a day of unforgettable adventure and natural beauty.
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE - enjoy the flexibility to cancel your tickets with a full refund*. Don’t miss out on this incredible adventure – book now and experience the thrill of swimming with wild manatees.
Ticket Includes:
- Roundtrip transportation from Orlando, Kissimmee, Universal, or Disney areas
- Equipment provided: mask and snorkel
- Boat ride on Crystal River and Kings Bay
- Packed picnic lunch
- Admission to Homosassa State Wildlife Park
- Licensed, professional & friendly guide-driver
- Comfortable & air conditioned transportation
Pick-up Time & Schedule:
- 6.00am - Pacifica Ballroom at Universal Royal Pacific Resort. (only guests staying at Universal Resorts can choose this location). 6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando, FL 32819. Please wait outside the Pacifica Ballroom Lobby.
- 6.05am - Avanti Palms Resort. 6515 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. Please wait outside the lobby.
- 6.10am - ICON Park Orlando. 8375 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. Please wait at the base of the wheel, facing Universal Blvd. 6.20am - Golden Corral Buffet, Lake Buena Vista. 8707 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32821. Please wait outside of the restaurant.
- 6.20am - Golden Corral Buffet, Lake Buena Vista. 8707 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32821. Please wait outside of the restaurant. Free parking is available.
- 6.35am - Disney Swan Resort. 1200 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830. Please wait outside the lobby.
- 6.45am - Charley's Steak House. 2901 Parkway Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747. Please wait outside of the restaurant.
Duration:
Around 10.5 hours in total.
Cancellation Policy:
*Free cancellations for bookings cancelled up to your holiday departure date. No refunds are given for cancellations made post-departure.