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The week between Christmas and New Year’s Day offers a great opportunity to spend quality time with your partner and children during winter break. And while it seems that there is a lot to do during the Christmas season, it can quickly become boring, particularly when the cold temperature compels you to limit yourself to indoor activities. Well, you don’t have to be bored. You can choose to visit Crystal River, Florida during Christmas week and enjoy the spectacle and splendor of manatee tours and manatee related activities.

Lots of Manatees

Crystal River manatee tours during the Christmas week are delightful and memorable. Throughout this time of year, there are many manatees to view and and lots of people swimming with them. Manatees migrate to the warm water springs of Crystal River as soon as winter sets in, which is usually in mid-November. So by the time the Christmas season begins, there are already flocks of manatees in the springs. The Christmas frenzied atmosphere adds to the fun of the outing, with tourists arriving by the dozens because the cold season ensures manatees can be seen every day. It is a warm and friendly atmosphere, with so many people to interacting with the sea creatures and each other.

Then you arrive at the moment of approaching these animals, face to face, in the water. They exhibit a large size—up to 13 feet long and half a ton in weight—with chubby bodies, gray-brown skin color, and paddle-shaped tails adorned with amusing whiskers on their snouts. As you float silently on the water, they swim right alongside you, leading to a feeling of awe toward these astonishing creatures.

Beyond their impressive appearance, these animals possess an adorable and docile personality. This characteristic prompts their curiosity upon spotting you, encouraging them to seek a closer interaction. Once you’re in the water, you can anticipate one of these gentle, non-aggressive, and harmless giants approaching you directly. When this moment occurs, it will be a splendid experience etched in your memory for a lifetime.

Magnificent Crystal River

Crystal River is one of the largest aquifers in Florida and home to more than 400 manatees that migrate every winter to the warmth of the springs. Visiting Crystal River during the winter holidays guarantees that you will see manatees, learn more about their habitat and know why they are quite unique. In fact, it offers the best location to see and interact with the Florida manatees in their natural habitat. And unlike in other areas of Florida, the government allows face-to-face interaction with manatees in Crystal River. You will also be delighted by picturesque scenery, clean waters, gorgeous sandy bottom, beautiful birds and wonderful wildlife.

Trustworthy Tour Guides

Wearing wetsuits during manatee tours enhances the experience, ensuring silence for approaching manatees. Most packages include wetsuits, masks, and snorkels. Captain Mike’s provides wetsuits, snorkel gear, a full-service changing center, and tour photos and videos.

Our guides will equip you with swim gear, explain rules, and lead you to prime manatee spots—our knowledgeable captains know where to go. Despite the bustling Christmas week, we aim to offer personalized manatee tours for a wonderful experience. Your guide will ensure you learn about animals, habitat, behavior, reproduction, and nursing.

With your favorite time of year approaching, don’t miss out. Try a Christmas week manatee tour, suitable for all ages and incredibly fun, creating lasting memories. Take advantage of special Christmas offers for an unforgettable Florida vacation. For more information on manatees and tours, visit Captain Mike’s Swimming with the Manatees website.

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