Swim where the Manatees live.

[chrisblanc]

Hi all.

We're thinking of doing the whole swim with the manitees thing when we go to Orlano this September. We did Discovery Cove last time and had a great day and wanted to do something similar.

It only seems to cost about £70 so seemed like a plan.

Has anyone done this? What's it like and what does it involve?

Sorry if this has been covered before.

Chris

[Epcot]

See Captain Bob's page here.

Its been discussed many times here on the board - just do a search to find all posts.

http://www.sunshinerivertours.com/

[Sam_Smith]

We did this last October at Crystal River. If you want a non driving option, try:

http://www.floridadolphintours.co.uk/manatee.htm

They pick up at various Orlando locations, and stop off on I Drive for all you can eat breakfast.

You get a packed lunch on the shores of Crystal River, an airboat ride, a swim with wild manatee and a visit to Homosassa State Wildlife park.

FANTASTIC DAY OUT

Lovely people. Great to see some of the real Florida. Made our last full day in Florida very memorable.

One tip - take mozzie spray!

[Big_Mark]

You get a packed lunch on the shores of Crystal River, an airboat ride, a swim with wild manatee and a visit to Homosassa State Wildlife park.


We did this to last year and was one of the best days out I have ever done, great fun.
We went with Virgin Holiays as an excursion I think it was about $99, the wet suit was an extra $10 each.

[pyrotech]

You can always just going swimming with them at BLUE Springs, its just North of ORlando and they are there the same time of years as at Silver Springs.

$4 admission for the car.

Very peacefull site.

[Epcot]

Pyrotech - is there a link to site please?

[wendymay]

Is the swim year round or do you only see them at certain parts of the year? I fancy doing this one day to give us all a rest for the parks.

[gala]

We too did the tour with Virgin. It was one of the best days out we have ever done.

Margaret

[pyrotech]

Sorry for not getting back in regards to Blue Springs.

Yes its a state park, we spent two nights there a few years back, it was great fun.

http://www.abfla.com/parks/BlueSpring/bluespring.html

It does say you can't swim with the manatee, but what they mean is you are not allowed to touch, .