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26 Jan 20, 09:04 PM |
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Swimming with Manatees Crystal river
Hi, we go in august. The last 3 weeks. We're looking at the Manatees experience in crystal river. Has anyone any recommendations or hints tips? Is it good time of year for Manatees? Thank you
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26 Jan 20, 09:13 PM |
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Join Date: Jan 09
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We went at a similar time of year last year - it's the off season for manatees but we still saw about 6 including mums and their calves.
I'd advise going early morning - which means an early drive out- but it's an easy drive. We went with fun2dive and they were great. It was an amazing experience. I was the last out of the water as I loved it so much |
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26 Jan 20, 09:26 PM |
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Join Date: Mar 02
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Really fancy doing this and maybe staying up there the night before. Anyone got any Hotel recommendations for Crystal River?
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26 Jan 20, 09:52 PM |
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26 Jan 20, 09:56 PM |
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Join Date: Jan 09
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We were there last year and I don't think it looked at all rough so maybe it's changed ? I wouldn't have minded staying there and we visited a little bakery / craft shop after our swim - was lovely - Amy's on the avenue
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27 Jan 20, 04:42 PM |
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Join Date: Sep 04
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We were in Crystal River this new year , I wouldnt say it was rough , we stayed in an AirBNB place , its just a typical Florida town ...one fast road road through and a few restaurants off it and the 'Historic Old Town ' for the tourists
We didn't swim with the manatees ( not sure I am comfortable with wildlife interaction ) we saw loads , but that is because the water is warm and they need it in the winter . Not sure their will be any there in August though , they should be out in the gulf |
27 Jan 20, 05:11 PM |
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We went there too - i'ts lovely.
We've visited in early September and per the post above, although it is not peak manatee season we did see a few. We booked a private tour with Fun2Dive both times (the second was in November when we saw a lot more). It's a great day out - for our August trip we just left early in the morning and booked the earliest available time (which I think was 8am). |
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