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American Pro Diving Center

Swim with Manatees in Crystal River, Florida

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Dive into Adventure with Expert In-Water Guides on Year-Round Manatee Tours

logo, company nameWe are a five star PADI manatee snorkel and diving tour facility, proudly honored as the “Best of the Best.” The Manatee tour starts at our dive shop, so secure reservations early as seats fill up fast. If you’re new to snorkeling, our experienced Divemasters are here to assist everyone in the water.

Extend your adventure by booking an afternoon tour on the beautiful Rainbow River. Here, you can enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving for certified enthusiasts. For those eager to try scuba diving, explore our “Discover Scuba” option. Make it a full day of fun for the whole family with American Pro Dive Center!

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See What Our Guest Say!
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Found manatees in July!

Very friendly staff. We decided to go with a tour instead of just renting a kayak because it's off season and we knew manatees would be scarce. APDC networked with the staff of other groups to take us straight to a mother and calf. Everyone had a great time.

– Tripadvisor, Heather B.
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Great Experience!

Bruce and Austin did a fantastic job! They were pleasant and knowledgeable and really made our trip more enjoyable. Would definitely recommend them to anyone coming to see the manatees!!

– Tripadvisor, Kelly H.
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Awesome Time!

Fantastic Experience! 🥰 Had momma and baby manatee all to myself for about 15mins before mud-puppies found me. 😉 Thank you very much Captain Rod!

– Tripadvisor, KimeBrown
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Great Family Experience!

We had a great time. Family trip and my youngest to oldest enjoyed it. Everyone got time with the manatees. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

– Tripadvisor, Amber Z
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Fun and exactly what I was hoping for!

Crew was enthusiastic and encouraging. We were able to see and swim with a manatee despite it being considered the off-season. All crew seemed to have a good understanding of regulations surrounding manatees and ensured the animals were treated with respect throughout the trip

– Tripadvisor, Dwwc2018
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Must do!

We had a great tour with Ryan and Vinny! Knowledgeable guys with a genuine love for wildlife incl. manatees. Must do when you’re in the neighborhood.

– Tripadvisor, Quentin L.