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The Public Safari begins at 8:00 am. Each tour lasts approximately 3 Hours. However, as your enjoyment is our goal, your time on the water may very well be extended to help ensure that everyone has an enjoyable experience, especially the manatee. If you are staying at a hotel/motel in the area, you may want to request a late check-out.
You can expect to be off of the water between 11:30 and 12:30. Rates are $35 per person. Also available, for a nominal rental fee $10 per wet suit, and $10 per person for snorkel gear. You will also receive a 10% off coupon to Cravings on the Water ( A Cuban Tiki Bar on Kings Bay) Underwater, disposable cameras are available, as well as manatee souvenirs and gifts.
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Cravings on the water
As our name suggests, we want our guests to feel as if they are enjoying our little piece of Florida paradise as a Native, not as a tourist. Therefore you may want to consider our private tour. that takes place on one of our boats that offers no advertising. You will truly feel comfortable and no matter where you live, you will be a Native at least for a day!
Native Vacations, Inc., offers one of the most memorable and truly wonderful experiences of a lifetime. Here is what you expect when you join us for a Manatee Safari:
Upon arrival, and after signing your paperwork, you may change into the gear you brought with you, or the gear provided. Then you will be shown a short video (filmed in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service) which demonstrates how you must behave when you are interacting with manatees while in their habitat.
Next, you and your Coast Guard Certified Captain will proceed to the dock area and board our comfortable pontoon boat.
While you are touring Kings Bay in search of manatees, Captain Traci will teach you about manatees and their habitat, and answer any questions you may have. After she has found some friendly manatees, she will drop anchor and everyone will quietly enter the water to propertly interact with the manatees. You will be allowed to take pictures, swim with, and even touch these amazing creatures!
Each Safari lasts approximately three hours, may be longer depending on conditions. Your 3 hour Safari may not return until after 11:00 a.m., so if you are staying in a local hotel, you may want to request a late checkout time.
Tours begin at 8:00 a.m
Safaris are available all year long, although many manatees leave the area in spring and summer. Kings Bay boasts a year round manatee population.
Manatee Tours are conducted throughout the year
Reservations are required
Call us toll free at 1-866-Go-Native
Credit Cards Accepted
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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