Crystal River is the best place in the whole world to view the manatee in their natural habitat! World renowned Three Sisters Springs is right here in our backyard and plays home to hundreds of manatees in the winter. We welcome our thousands of visitors each year from around the world.

The springs are connected to the Crystal River and are known for their clear, blue waters and diverse wildlife, including manatees, alligators, birds, and fish. Crystal River is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and fishing.

If you want a quieter, more intimate experience, go to Homosassa. But if you're looking for convenience and to see as many manatees as possible, Crystal River it is.

We are open daily, year-round. We conduct tours to swim with manatees in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Tours are conducted from stable boats with heavy duty ladders, where we enter the water to encounter wild manatees in their natural habitat.