Salty Siren Tours and Charters

11/12/2024

🌊Manatee Season 2024/2025 Starts NOVEMBER 15TH, and it's OFF THE HOOK! 🌊

Have you always dreamed of swimming with gentle giants? Now's your chance! 💙

Manatee Season is here, and at Salty Siren Tours, we’re ready to take you on an unforgettable snorkel adventure through the crystal-clear waters where you’ll come face-to-face with these majestic creatures! ✨

Why book with Salty Siren Tours?
🦭 Exclusive, Small-Group Tours – Enjoy a personal, intimate experience with our expert guides.
💧 Everything You Need – We provide all the gear and guidance you need to snorkel safely and comfortably.
🌟 Incredible Wildlife Encounters – Swim alongside manatees in their natural habitat and create memories that will last a lifetime.
📅 Book Early for Best Availability – Manatee Season is always popular, and spots fill up fast!

Whether you're a seasoned snorkeler or a first-timer, our tours are designed for all skill levels. This is your chance to connect with nature in a way you’ll never forget. 🌿

Don't miss out on the adventure of a lifetime! 🗓️ Book your tour TODAY and be part of this magical season!

📲 Click here to reserve your spot 👉 www.saltysirentours.com

11/12/2024

Not sure what to do on the refuge? Come attend one of our educational programs at Three Sisters Springs! Below you may find a list of the programs offered and at what time during the month of November. Visitors of all ages are welcome, entrance fees apply.

We hope to see you there!

Image: Emily Jung, USFWS
Image description: A table shows the November schedule for Three Sisters Springs Programs. There are four programs with various times and are as follows:

Bird Tour: See a variety of bird species found throughout the different habitats on the property. A limited number of loaner binoculars are available for use upon request. This walking tour covers 1.2 miles over a ramp-accessible boardwalk, gravel trail, and grass walking path. Offered Mondays from 9am-10am.

Native Plant and Wetland Tour: Discover what a wetland is and why wetlands were restored on Three Sisters Springs property. Learn to identify trees and flowering plants native to Florida along the route. This walking tour covers 0.7 miles roundtrip over gravel trails and grass paths. Offered Thursdays from 10am-11am.

Manatee Program: Learn about the physical and behavioral traits of manatees, why they come to Three Sisters Springs, and why they are threatened. This program will take place at the picnic tables near the trolley stop. Offered Tuesdays from 12:30pm-1:30pm, Thursdays from 1pm-2pm, Fridays from 11am-12pm, and Sundays from 1pm-2pm.

Beyond the Boardwalk Tour: Learn the history of Three Sisters Springs, how it became part of the National Wildlife Refuge System, and what restoration projects have been completed. This walking tour spans 0.9 miles roundtrip primarily over a ramp-accessible boardwalk and gravel trail. Offered Mondays 11am-12pm and Tuesdays 1pm-2pm.

Alongside the US Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System logo there is text that states: "Visitors do not need to sign up to join a program. Meet near the Three Sisters Springs trolley drop-off at the designated time. No programs are scheduled for November 11th, 2024 or November 28th, 2024."

11/11/2024

With November being Manatee Awareness Month, we are extra excited to share the work we do to help save and protect this amazing animal! ❤️‍🩹

Our David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center currently houses 27 manatees, which is the most manatees that we have ever had at one time! 😯 These gentle giants know to eat their greens throughout the day. Requiring around 10-15% of their bodyweight in food, we need to feed our manatee pools over 2,200lbs of lettuce a day! 🥬

🚛 We have had 19 rescues in 2024 so far, with primarily cold stress cases this past winter and early spring. 🥶 Out of our manatee residents this year, we have successfully rehabilitated and released nine individuals, with 16 up for potential release later this year or early 2025. 🎊

Manatee photos and video taken by ZooTampa under USFWS Permit No. MA90101C

11/11/2024

🌟🇺🇸 A Tremendous THANK YOU to All Our Military Veterans! 🌟🇺🇸

We are incredibly grateful for the sacrifices and service of all our veterans. Your dedication and courage make a difference every day, and we want to show our appreciation! 🇺🇸

💥 Did you know? 💥
We offer a 10% ACTIVE DUTY and VETERAN discount 365 days a year! 🙌
It’s our way of saying thank you! Just provide proof of service (a veteran designation on your driver’s license or a US Government-issued ID) upon check-in, and we'll refund you 10% of your booking fee! 🎉 You’ll also get 10% off photos and merchandise as a thank you for your service.

✨ FUN FACT ✨
Did you know that Captain Ed, Captain Kim, and Mermaid Megan are all veterans?! 🇺🇸

Captain Ed served in the US Coast Guard
Captain Kim and Mermaid Megan both served in the US Air Force
Enjoy these throwback photos of us in uniform! 📸

👉 Thank you for your service – and be sure to thank a veteran today! 💙

11/09/2024

✨ That magical moment when a manatee sees you and decides to check you out! ✨

In-water guide Tyler captured their sweet encounter this week as this curious manatee got up close and personal with our guest!👀 Talk about unforgettable moments in the wild! 🌊💙

🦦 Manatee season 2024 begins in ONE WEEK! 🗓️
Ready to create your own magical memories? Book your charter today and let us guide you to the heart of manatee season with Salty Siren Tours! 🌟🚤

👇 Spaces are limited, don’t miss out on your chance to meet these gentle giants! 👇
www.saltysirentours.com
352-794-1479

11/09/2024

11/05/2024

It’s Super Tuesday… Happy Election Day 2024! 🇺🇸 ❤️🤍💙 Its also only 10 more days until the “official” start of manatee season 2024. This photo 📸 was from our tour this morning, 11/5/24. 👀 Look at this clarity!! 🎉🎊

Please plan ahead; 🗓️ Tours book 📖quickly during busy season. Support your local 🥇award-winning small group tour company that is owned and operated by a husband and wife team 👩‍❤️‍👨 that are BOTH military veterans. 🇺🇸 We also have veterans and former first responders on staff! With groups of 6 or less which ALL have USCG certified captains and dedicated in-water guides and photographers, you are guaranteed to have a safe, educational 📚 and fun 🥰 experience! Don’t miss out and book your tour today! 352-794-1479
www.saltysirentours.com

11/05/2024

11/05/2024

This is why we LOVE Save Crystal River! 💙🫶🏻

After every acre is replanted, the mission does not end but rather starts again. We must protect our waters through Responsible Anchoring and Education to ensure we preserve our waterways for future generations and a better tomorrow. 🌎

11/02/2024

11/01/2024

Lettuce take a moment to get excited about Manatee Awareness Month! 🥬

Manatees are those gentle giants that call our Florida waterways home. 🌴On average, these herbivorous animals can weigh up to 1,300 pounds and grow up to 13 feet long! 📏 As we move into colder weather (for Florida) 🥶 we can expect these slow-moving mammals to move in towards our spring fed waterways in search of warmer water. 💦

It's essential for us to be aware of these animals as they move through canals, springs, and rivers in the late fall and winter. 🍁 Be sure to stay away while boating and go slow through waterways to prevent any manatee-human conflict. 🚤

Manatee photos and video taken by ZooTampa under USFWS Permit No. MA90101C

11/01/2024

11/01/2024

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11/01/2024

Thanks to our new friends from travel-buddies.com for this fantastic review! 💙
https://travel-buddies.com/small-group-manatee-snorkel-tour-with-in-water-guide-and-photographer/

Navigate the serene waters on a Small Group Manatee Snorkel Tour, where unforgettable encounters and hidden treasures await—what else might you discover?

11/01/2024

Thanks to Cassandra at Travel Agent Diary for this amazing blog post! If you are looking to book an excursion reach out and contact her TODAY!

If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind adventure of swimming with manatees in Crystal River, look no further than Salty Siren Tours.