Native Vacations, Inc. offers two types of Manatee Safari's, Public and Private, this is the Private Safari information page.

          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 - , or equivalent pricing if there are less than 4 in your group. Private Safari includes; Wetsuit, snorkel gear, towels,a full lunch plus drinks & snacks, as well as a 10% off coupon to Cravings on the Water ( A Tiki Bar - Restaurant, on King's 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.

click the link below for more information on the restaurant.

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.  Our private tours take 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 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 in the water.  After viewing the video, you may  change into the gear you brought with you, or the gear provided.  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, your friendly and knowledgeable Captain will teach you about manatees and their habitat, and answer any questions you may have.  After the Captain has found some friendly manatees, he or she will drop anchor and everyone will quietly enter the water and snorkel 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 population, as many calves, especially those born late Spring, stay in the Bay during their first year. The Bay during this time is generally less crowded, and the tours are often more enjoyable, due to weather, than in Fall and Winter.