Blue Heaven River Tours

"They were amazing! Thankfully they rescheduled due to a storm on the day I reserved. With the weather getting cold that night and the previous storm the manatees were on a mission to get food and be warm so they swam right passed us but we still got to see them up super close. Our captain was knowledgeable, passionate, and friendly. He was super motivated to get us to see them close but being respectful to the manatees. The boat was brand new and the gear was in great shape."

"I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The owners are amazing, and when we got stormed out of our first day we immediately made plans for another day. Our captain was knowledgeable and helped us find manatees and he would point them out for us. If you're coming to Crystal River this is the best and only company I recommend!"

"Visiting Florida for the first time, my dad surprised me with this great experience of having the opportunity to swim with some manatees! Did i know what a manatee was before this trip? Absolutely not. Needless to say, i had an absolute blast with this experience. Captain Ron was extremely nice and knowledgable and helped me feel prepared before jumping in the water with these gigantic water dogs. Next thing I know, I was giving belly rubs to not one, not two, but three different manatees! It was an experience that I will never forget, and I highly recommend you book a tour for yourself!"

"We did a manatee tour on Halloween and with very low visibility, cooler weather, and not their busy season, we were really counting on captain Ron (mentioned here a very appropriate number of times). With no small effort on his part, he delivered a magical experience, and wildly exceeded our expectations. Will absolutely be back for more tours!"

"What an awesome experience! From start to finish the tour guide & captain were professional, knowledgeable & clearly in the right line of work. Their passion for their jobs transcends the typical tour. This was beyond what we had imagined with not only seeing the manatees but also being able to interact with them (with one being very friendly & kept coming up to my 11 year old). I was impressed with the time frame we got of 3 hours on the private tour for the price it was well worth it! This was an experience my child will never forget & it made it even more special he was able to have his grandparents there to experience this as well. I must say the care and time the captain/crew took to make sure my child’s grandmother was able to get on and off boat (she is still recovering from a procedure on knee) was exceptional. We also enjoyed the knowledge of the area and respect for the beautiful animals along the way. If I could give more stars I would. This may become an annual adventure!"