Nature Coast Manatee Tours
Nature Coast Manatee Tours
4.5
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Nature Coast Manatee Tours offers manatee swim interaction tours on Florida's Nature Coast. All tours include all gear. The tours last 3-4 Hours in Duration. please google Nature Coast Manatee Tours for more details!
Homosassa, United States
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nathan h
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Captain Jack, where do I start.
One of the funniest guys I've ever met, always laughing. Warm, friendly and very knowledgeable about the waters.
Though we only managed to get a glimpse of one manatee (the hurricane was coming in so they were on their way to safety) we still had a wonderful time and made some truly lifelong memories.

Jack made my nervous son feel very comfortable and let him take his own pace at getting in the water.

Don't go with the larger companies, choose jack / Jake, he's a good guy with some great stories!
Written 29 August 2023
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Kittery B
Citra, FL2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
Captain Jake was fantastic! We had an absolutely wonderful time and though we didn't get to see any manatees, a dolphin was seen a a couple of times and swam VERY close to our boat making the entire trip worth it. He also told us about the animal preserve that was right down the street and we were able to see a manatee there as well as see some other great animals.

I HIGHLY recommend working with Captain Jake and we will most definitely be going out with him again.
Written 17 June 2023
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sjh0702
New Hudson, MI3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Family
Had an excellent time with Captain Jake. He was able to find about 10 manatees and it was end of season so that was a huge plus. We swam with them for over an hour. They were very curious and kept circling my family and his boat. Definitely recommend Captain Jake and his laid back nature.
Written 2 April 2023
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Lisa L
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Friends
Thank you captain Jake and Ron. We had a GREAT experience, would highly recommend your services to anyone wanting to do a manatee encounter in homassas springs/crystal river. It is great to have a provider of services like yours, the equipment and knowledge of where to go and the patience to help teach those who have never snorkel before. We will see you in future with many more. Thanks again
Written 6 February 2023
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Guide366510
1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Family
We had a nice time, jake was a nice guy,as was his co- captain ! We were a party of 4 for a morning tour in early November we saw two manatees (mom & calf) water was really cold the kids got in water but both myself and husband couldn’t handle the cold (wetsuits were shortsleeved and did not fit properly unfortunately but if your just sight seeing than this is a good tour
Written 7 November 2022
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Rachael N
Louisville, KY2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 • Friends
They were so incredibly kind to our small party (even after we bungled the arrival time/location) and they were able to quickly deliver us to a mother and baby manatee. Their advice on how to approach, how to pet, and generally how to interact with the manatees ensured we were gentle and the animals were not afraid of us but approached us and allowed us to pet and scratch them. It was worth every penny and hope to do it again one day
Written 28 March 2022
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Leslie K
Michigan7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 • Family
This was a great experience for my family and I! Both Jake and Mandy were awesome tour guides. Worked around the area to find the best spot for swimming with manatees. Another plus is they use a houseboat instead of a pontoon, with a heater. So greaeven tho it was a little chilly we were able to warm up. Also gave my kids complimentary hot chocolate . Highly recommend this outfit!
Written 15 February 2022
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SButtler
Bradenton, FL15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 • Friends
Capt Jake and wife Mandy treated us like family! They were flexible with a few changes in our plans and were super hospitable! Their daughter even went swimming when I couldn’t so our girls (ages 7 & 8) could have a first class experience! Great experience and great family! We plan to go again!
Written 13 February 2022
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funtimes
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022
Took 3 adults and 3 kids ages 4-11. Capt. Jake was fabulous making sure we all had a great time and saw lots of manatees. It was a very cold day and the boat was heated so kids could warm up and he had cocoa and coffee. This was our 1st time but I know that we will do it again and my 1st phone call will be to captain Jake.
Written 2 February 2022
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Leslie M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • Family
Took my family visiting from NC to swim with the Manatees. Captain Jake and his crew were great..once we all got in the water, he directed us to where the Manatees we're hanging out..we got to see 3 grownups and a baby..a once in a lifetime experience I recommend to everyone
Written 30 December 2021
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