Crystal river Manatee Tour is flash photography allowed?

[Dan]

Thanks.

The strobe didn't seem to bother them. I only used it occasionally when the sun light was in front of me. Most of the time I tried to keep the sunlight behind me. Since the manatees were in clear, shallow water and during bright sunny morning, I hardly used the strobe.

 

[deeper thoughts]

3 sisters has very clear water, the rest of kings bay not so much

 

[Meaghan]

I went last year, and was told no strobes allowed at all in 3 Sisters Springs. At least in 3 Sisters the water is clear enough that you can use ambient light.

 

[mscott556]

No strobes inside Three Sisters Springs. Outside is ok as long as you are not rapid firing and can ignore the jerks yelling at you for using strobes.

 

[KapitanSparrow]

Is actual diving with manatees allowed in Crystal River or is it all swimming/snorkeling? I recall reading somewhere that the vast majority of outfits offer snorkeling trips only. Is it a year-round activity?

 

[Dan]

Just snorkeling.

I think the tour is available all year around, but the best time to see a big group of manatees is in February.