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Native Vacations, Inc.

2880 N. Seabreeze Pt., Crystal River, FL 34429
866-466-2848
Ranked #4 of 20 tours in Crystal River
5.0 of 5 stars 182 Reviews
Type: Tours, Missions
Description: Swim with manatees, enjoy a sunset cruise, view nature as it was meant to be.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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West Babylon, New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We recently had a wonderful tour with Captain Traci. We had a great experience swimming with the manatees (which we were lucky to find so many so accessible this time of year) and we were also able to see a dolphin. I really like how the tour groups on each boat are kept to such a small size. Well worth... More

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Orlando, Florida, United States
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Our group all had Groupons for this trip. Most of the time, it seems, vendors treat you differently when you present a Groupon. Not in this case at all. Best thing I can say about this company is that they really aim to please. Our catamaran only had 6 people and our captain said that was routine. Makes for much... More

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Port Orange, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

First time swimming with the manatees. Captain Garrett was awesome. Got to see more than just manatees. He does a great job directing everyone to where the manatees are once you are in the water. I will definitely be taking my girlfriend back there again. More

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York PA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We just returned from a trip to Florida with our daughter and her family (including boys aged 3 and 7). We had a wonderful day swimming with the manatees thanks to Captain Traci. Easy check-in for private tour (worst part of day by far is squeezing into the wet suits). Boat is very comfortable and well stocked with drinks and... More

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Thonotosassa, Florida, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I came up in January with friends to do the Manatee trip. We had such a great time and experience that I brought my grand children back for the dolphin tour. Captain Traci was professional, knowledgeable, personable and easy to be with, We saw sooo many dolphins and baby ones too!!! The boat was clean and lovely, the weather was... More

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Dallas, TX
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Didn't see a ton of Dolphins but Capt Garrett did his best to find us some. Even if we didn't see any, the boat trip was nice and relaxing. We wound up find a few and one even followed us around and jumped in our boat wake. Excellent experience, my 9 yr old daughter said she loved it more than... More

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Clermont, Florida
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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Our family of 4 had a wonderful time! It isn't a huge place but had a nice atmosphere. There are no storage lockers but you can take your belongings on the boat with you. They have water proof cameras for sale that you can take on the trip with you but if you decide not to use it and don't... More

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Henderson, North Carolina, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
1
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Captain Garrett made the trip, he found the manatees and we went swimming with them. Very relaxed trip. Boat was clean and comfortable with plenty of equipment. Captain Garrett was very knowledgeable about the area and willing to share. A native floridian (very rare breed) More

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1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
1
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We took our family of 6 on a private manatee tour with Captain Tracy. Cetainly the best wild life experience I (we) have every had and one of the best family experinces we have had. Manatees are amazing creatures and Tracy's love and undersatnding of them was top shelf. If you take her advice and are patient and wait for... More

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orlando
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
1
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Most of the other reviews have been so positive, but they must have had different guides than we had. Our guide was nice and friendly, but not at all professional. He didn't point out or talk about any other wildlife. Most of his talking was on the radio to the other guides. The boats from Native Vacations stayed together most... More

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