Your Private Safari begins at 8:00 am (or at a time that is best for you, we recommend early as possible)

Each tour lasts approximately 6 Hours.

• Rates are as follows $99 per person (Minimum of 4 persons. If you have less than 4 people, the price is the same as for 4 people.)

Private Safari includes;

• Wetsuit
• snorkel gear
• towels
• drinks & snacks, lunch per specific menu at Craving on the Water, a Cuban Tiki Bar on Kings Bay
• You may also choose to bring a picnic lunch if you wish. Underwater, disposable cameras are available, as well as manatee souvenirs and gifts.

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Cravings on the Water

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 Private 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!

Safari's are available all year long, although many manatees leave the area in spring and summer. King’s Bay boasts a year round manatee population.