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Crystal Lodge Dive Center

525 Northwest 7th Avenue, Crystal River, FL 34428
352-795-6798
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Ranked #12 of 30 activities in Crystal River
Type: Tours, Educational Sites
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Zaandam, The Netherlands
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39 reviews 39 reviews
22 attraction reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We had a blast on this trip. It was summer so the water was not as clear as we expected it to be but still there where more then plenty mamatees in the water to enjoy first you don't know what to excpect but the when you see on it is great! They just gently fload by if you do... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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6 attraction reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

Found this wonderful low key family dive center to learn to dive and get certified all in 2 days. Order the PADI book from them ahead of time and be ready for the test when you get there. After a review and test, it's into real diving in the river (no pools) with the fish and manatees. A great experience,... More

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Douglasville, GA
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

We were trying to get to Crystal River State Park to catch the tour boat ($12.50 each). We missed the boat. :( After calling a few places, we got in touch with this place. We were a group of 7 and were told we could get a tour for $15 each. After seeing the crowd on the CRSP boat, our... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

We came to the earliest trip and it was amazing. The manatees are such gentle and loving creatures. I'd go back again and again. We went as a family and with a few of my friends. (me, my husband, my daughter, my friend, her husband, her son, and her daughter) Everyone liked it. Even the youngest who is my friends... More

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Niles, Illinois, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2012

My nephew learned to dive with Anita and Charlie. They were great instructors and he had a wonderful time

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New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2012

Being on the boat, the guides know all about manatees, know where the manatees are, and are very friendly and helpful. It was very convenient to just leave the room and go to the dive shop and go.

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Jacksonville
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

A very friendly staff and very good service. Will help for special needs. All the gear you need to do just about anything on or in the water.

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Kure Beach NC
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2012

If you want to do a self guided tour of the manatees this is a great place to start. A group of us rented a pontoon boat for a very reasonable price and went up a couple hundred yards and snorkeled with the manatees...an amazing experience. We had tanks filled and refilled there and they have just about anything you... More

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Grimsby, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

We were the only 2 people on the manatte experience and expected that the trip might be cancelled but we were pleasantlly surprised when it went ahead. What a nice man our guide Greg was. He knew the answers to all our questions and helped enjoy our experience even more. This trip was our best one during our holiday

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High Springs, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012

Excellent place to tour the waterways and see the manatees. But be sure to check our your snorkel mask when you pick it up to see if you can breath through it. There was a problem with one of the masks when I was there and all they could say to the person who had an issue with her mask... More

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