Florida’s Plantation on Crystal River is located in the only place in North America where you can legally interact and swim alongside manatees.
The Plantation offers two separate packages for visitors who need to escape winter and interact with these gentle and adorable creates in sunny Crystal River.
Swim with the manatees at the Plantation on Crystal River
Swim with the manatees at this wonderful Florida resort.
Starting at $298, two guests get accommodations in a garden view room at the Plantation and a guided manatee snorkeling tour from the Plantation Adventure Center, complete with a wetsuit, snorkel, and mask. This starter package also includes breakfast for two at the West 82⁰ Bar & Grill.
Want more? Upgrade to the Adventure Center Package, starting at $549 for two guests for two nights. This package includes swimming with the manatees, and breakfast and dinner at the West 82⁰ Bar & Grill. You’ll also be treated to a guided sunrise or sunset tour on the Rainbow River, one of Florida’s most picturesque, and one of the state’s largest spring systems.
Food at the Plantation on Crystal River
West 82⁰ Bar & Grill offers classic Florida meals, including she crab soup, slow-cooked baby back ribs, shrimp and grits, and pan-seared grouper. On the lighter side, hang out and watch a game at the West 82⁰ bar for some quick snacks and delicious drinks from the full cocktail menu. Or, you can grab breakfast and lunch daily, or a quick beer after hitting the links, at the 19th Hole, just off the Plantation’s stellar golf course. For a different pace, check out the Plantation Tiki Bar for tropical drinks to put you in the vacation mindset.
The Plantation on Crystal River is 80 miles north of Tampa, 90 miles northwest of Orlando, 125 miles southwest of Jacksonville, and 65 miles southwest of Gainesville. For more information on reservations and packages, head over to PlantationonCrystalRiver.com.
This story was written in partnership with Visit Florida.
