Three Sisters Springs Visitor Center manages land access to Three Sisters Springs, a protected natural area in Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge famous for manatee encounters and clear freshwater springs, accessible primarily by water for in-water recreation like snorkeling and kayaking during manatee season.

The Plantation Adventure Center at Plantation Resort on Crystal River offers fishing charters, boat rentals, manatee swimming tours, snorkeling, scalloping, boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and scenic cruises, with direct marina access to Kings Bay, Crystal River, and the Gulf of Mexico. Experienced captains guide fishing trips and other adventures on Florida's Nature Coast.

River Ventures is the #1 tour operator in Crystal River and Homosassa, Florida, specializing in eco-tours including manatee swims and snorkeling, airboat rides, scallop hunts, wildlife encounters, river cruises, paddling, kayak rentals, and lodging. They emphasize integrity, reputation, community outreach, education, high-quality facilities and vessels, flexibility, environmental dedication, and customer appreciation with a passionate crew.

Fun 2 Dive Manatee Tours is the #1 rated manatee tour company in Crystal River, Florida, operating since 1995. They specialize in small-group, semi-private, and private snorkel tours to swim with manatees in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, with all necessary gear provided, USFWS permitted operations, and a maximum of 6-12 participants per boat.

Crystal River Watersports is a family-owned adventure tour center operating for over 20 years in Crystal River, Florida, focusing on sustainable, eco-responsible opportunities to observe and preserve nature above, in, and under water. They offer in-water adventures including snorkeling, manatee swims, scuba tours and courses, scalloping, and mermaiding, as well as dry cruises, boat rentals with captains, ecology courses, and more, while promoting conservation through memberships in Save the Manatee Club Guardian Guides Program and other efforts.

American Pro Dive Center, based in Crystal River, Florida, is a leading PADI certification facility with over 30 years of experience, specializing in manatee swimming tours, scuba diving tours, snorkeling adventures in Crystal River and Rainbow River, and dive training classes like PADI Open Water Dive for beginners.

SeaDaddys Dive Center & Nature Aquarium is a PADI dive center in Crystal River, Florida, the manatee capital of the world, offering eco-conscious manatee snorkeling tours (shared and private boat options), wildlife trips, scuba certifications, scuba training, snorkeling with manatees, an onsite aquarium experience, Blue Grotto cavern dive trips, and a full retail facility with diving/snorkeling equipment sales and rentals. The 10,000 sq ft facility includes changing rooms, hot showers, a manatee education center, Eco-Walkthrough exhibits, onsite classroom, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, parking, and free shuttle service. It is a USFWS-permitted tour operator owned and operated by locals.

Swim With Manatees has been providing quality manatee tours and snorkeling tours for over 22 years every day, founded in 2000 from a love of water and wildlife interaction. They cater to small groups on boats with private capacity of 6 passengers (on 10-15 passenger boats), offer shared semi-private boats with no more than 6 passengers, and private half-day or full-day tours including lunch. Tours focus on educating about manatees and dolphins in Citrus County, with snorkeling experiences including wetsuits, safety DVD, and passive observation in natural habitat.

Nature's Discovery is a locally-owned and operated charter business in Crystal River, Florida, offering unforgettable eco-friendly manatee swim tours, private eco tours, scalloping adventures, and scenic boat tours year-round in King's Bay. They specialize in small group and family-oriented excursions with USCG-certified captains, providing all gear, free photos (May-November on semi-private tours), and education on manatee conservation and the local ecosystem.

Kacey's Custom Adventures is a Crystal River, Florida-based outfitter specializing in guided kayak tours, rentals, sales, and wildlife experiences such as manatee snorkeling at Three Sisters Springs. Voted 'The Best of the Best' in Citrus County for kayak rentals and sales, it offers exceptional hospitality, expert guides, and the closest launch to Three Sisters Springs, located at 1 SW 1st Pl, Crystal River, FL 34429.

Salty Siren Tours and Charters is a premier ecotourism business based in Crystal River, Florida, offering professional in-water guided manatee snorkel tours, scallop harvesting charters, inshore fishing charters, eco-tours, and sunset excursions on Florida’s Nature Coast. Led by USCG Master Captain Kimberly Stibbs and Captain Ed, with over 57 years of combined experience, the company emphasizes conservation, education, small group sizes limited to 6 passengers per boat, safety with certified guides and sanitized equipment, and personalized eco-friendly adventures.

Gulf Coast Expeditions is a family and veteran owned small business specializing in small group, guided Manatee snorkeling tours, swim with manatees tours, sunset cruises, eco tours, scallop charters, and sightseeing tours in Florida. The company is dedicated to excellent customer service, preservation of the Florida Manatee and its environment, working with US Fish and Wildlife, and conducting safe, responsible, and educational tours.