Springs and Manatees

sijen · 6 Mar 21, 08:23 PM

We are hoping to head over next March all being well... , me and DH and 2 grown up kids. We love to drive off exploring and have been to so many places. Last time we went to one of the springs... can't remember the name! Manatees head there and I wonder if they might be still there in March? Also will it be warm enough to go for a dip ? Never been this time of year...

Thanks in advance xxx

Gryff · 6 Mar 21, 08:55 PM

Was it Blue Springs
We�ve been swimming with manatees twice on the st Johns river in March we had wet suits on and needed them and both were exceptionally warm days
There is another thread right now about beyond the parks some amazing suggestions on there or look at Florida on a tankful for some great things to do

JAF · 6 Mar 21, 09:59 PM

Blue Springs is the Manatee refuge. We have seen them in March in the Springs it depends on how cold the sea water is during the winter as to how long they stay there.

lesley1960 · 6 Mar 21, 10:12 PM

They do swimming with Manatees at Crystal Springs

**bella9** · 6 Mar 21, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by lesley1960

They do swimming with Manatees at Crystal Springs

We've done this, was very enjoyable.

Lisbon · 7 Mar 21, 11:56 AM

We have swam at crystal springs, once with a tour - very good
and once with a kayak - you just tie them up and go for a swim
1st time I would recommend a small tour boat that holds 8 people max
Rob

sijen · 7 Mar 21, 01:37 PM

Thanks all. Think it might be Blue Springs. So wetsuit needed. Thanks again xxx

**tigger48** · 7 Mar 21, 07:41 PM

Crystal River, Fun2Dive VIP tour (max I think of 6 people?) was amazing and I�d highly recommend the company. Wetsuits, drinks, snacks, photos on a memory stick were all included. We did it one Easter time so fairly late in the season, but it was an unforgettable experience. I�d love to return one day 🤞.

sijen · 15 Mar 21, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by tigger48

Crystal River, Fun2Dive VIP tour (max I think of 6 people?) was amazing and I�d highly recommend the company. Wetsuits, drinks, snacks, photos on a memory stick were all included. We did it one Easter time so fairly late in the season, but it was an unforgettable experience. I�d love to return one day 🤞.

Wow! Sounds amazing! Thank you ! Just had a look and its just what we want! Xxx

Mqt · 22 Mar 21, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by tigger48

Crystal River, Fun2Dive VIP tour (max I think of 6 people?) was amazing and I�d highly recommend the company. Wetsuits, drinks, snacks, photos on a memory stick were all included. We did it one Easter time so fairly late in the season, but it was an unforgettable experience. I�d love to return one day 🤞.

We�ve used Fun2Dive too. Can highly recommend. We did April 1st some years ago (I remember the date as it involved an April Fools joke!). I hate swimming in cold water but with the wetsuits, it felt fine.

6 Mar 21, 09:59 PM	#3
	6 Mar 21, 09:59 PM JAF Imagineer
JAF Imagineer Join Date: Apr 09	Blue Springs is the Manatee refuge. We have seen them in March in the Springs it depends on how cold the sea water is during the winter as to how long they stay there.

6 Mar 21, 10:12 PM	#4
	6 Mar 21, 10:12 PM lesley1960 Imagineer
lesley1960 Imagineer Join Date: Sep 04	They do swimming with Manatees at Crystal Springs

7 Mar 21, 11:56 AM	#6
	7 Mar 21, 11:56 AM Lisbon Imagineer
Lisbon Imagineer Join Date: Jul 10 theDIBB Guidebook Pages Created: 1	We have swam at crystal springs, once with a tour - very good and once with a kayak - you just tie them up and go for a swim 1st time I would recommend a small tour boat that holds 8 people max Rob