Scalloping & Tours with Seadaddys Dive Center Customer Reviews

Name: Scalloping & Tours with Seadaddys Dive Center
Brand: Scalloping & Tours with Seadaddys Dive Center
Rating: 5 (22 reviews)

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Seadaddys Captain and their expert team consistently deliver incredible manatee encounters that exceed expectations. Guests regularly swim with 100+ manatees at Crystal River Springs, witnessing intimate moments like babies nursing and playful interactions where gentle giants approach swimmers naturally. The knowledgeable guides like Bill, Collin, and Aubrey excel at locating manatees quickly and ensuring every guest gets close encounters, even splitting groups for personalized attention. The crew's passion for marine life education creates memorable family experiences for all ages, from 3-year-olds to grandparents. Guests appreciate the heated buses, quality wetsuits, hot cocoa, and warm showers that make the adventure comfortable. Captain Chris keeps everyone entertained with hilarious storytelling, while guides patiently assist non-swimmers and nervous participants. Customers consistently choose Seadaddys over other area companies and return for repeat adventures.

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Diana W

February 27, 2025

Trip - on February 27, 2025

We swam with the manatees today and it was a wonderful experience. Aubrey was our guide and she was fantastic and very knowledgeable. I kind of broke off from the crowd a bit and she made sure I was having a good time and I was. I seen my own manatees and several other things that I felt I wouldn’t have been able to see had I stayed in with the crowd. It’s kind of how I roll anyway. Go do this it’s a fabulous adventure!

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Camryn D

January 24, 2025

Trip - on January 24, 2025

We booked an 8 group dive and they were so accommodating and sweet the whole time! We had an absolute blast with the captains and Aubrey the whole time. They stayed calm while some of us freaked out and helped talk us through what to do with the manatees. The fish knowledge and manatee knowledge was awesome ♥️ We only saw a few manatees but they were so playful and Aubrey did an amazing job when it came to making sure we atleast saw one and got to hangout so close to them. Thank yall for an amazing dive!

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Kessa T

June 8, 2024

Trip - on June 8, 2024

We had so much fun swimming with the manatees! It took some time to find them, but our guide ,Colt , was excellent at locating them and directing us to them! They made sure everyone on the tour had a wonderful Manatee experience.

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JasonValerie A

May 25, 2024

Trip - on May 25, 2024

The best experience yet !! Major shot out to Collin and Capt. Michelle! We can't thank you guys enough for our amazing day today!! They are super experienced and passionate about our beautiful marine life and it shows.

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Kim R

May 1, 2024

Trip - on May 1, 2024

Very knowledgeable staff, sensitive to the needs of the manatees first. I felt myself and the animals were safe with Collin(tg)and Dallis (cap)the whole trip. Extremely engaging crew, wonderful experience. I adored hanging with both the manatees and the humans who showed us around! If I am ever back, I'll request the same humans. Thanks to our boat Matilda too!

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Elle B

February 20, 2024

Trip - on February 20, 2024

Fantastic experience. Michelle and Colin made it fun and interesting. Thank you so much for helping us to make family memories

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Melanie G

January 7, 2024

Trip - on January 7, 2024

Omg we had the MOST AMAZING time!! Now we have done this tour with other companies in the area and I can confidently say THIS was the best we have experienced!! The crew was so amazing and so attentive to us! It is called “group” but be sure they do a GREAT job of splitting up into boats! There was only a total of 5 in our group! Bill was our tour guide and he was fantastic! I could not say enough great things about this tour!! I WILL BE BACK!!

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Mike H

December 30, 2023

Trip - on December 30, 2023

We had an amazing trip with Captain Dallas and Liz.

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Bethany G

October 18, 2023

Trip - on October 18, 2023

Amazing experience with Mel as our guide and Capt Dave.

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Samantha T

July 20, 2023

Trip - on July 20, 2023

Absolutely had the BESTTT time!! 10/10 recommend this experience and company. Workers were friendly, attentive, and made it fun. Our captain Chris was exceptional and utterly hilarious. His jokes and storytelling kept us on our toes. He made sure we had manatees to snorkel with, but we ended up making best friends with one in particular who didn’t leave us alone 🙂 10/10 recommend !!

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Bill A

May 3, 2023

Trip - on May 3, 2023

Our guide (Bill) was very friendly and knowledgeable and found the manatees in a short time. The facility and equipment were clean and in good condition and the support staff were helpful. We had a wonderful experience. Seadaddys is very respectful of the manatees, which are docile creatures. This trip is not for rowdy knuckleheads.

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Angela R

March 28, 2023

Trip - on March 28, 2023

Captain Walter and Liz were incredible! Found us several manatees and were very informative and fun!!!! Thanks for an amazing experience!!!!

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About Scalloping & Tours with Seadaddys Dive Center Business Reviews

Welcome to the Reviews page for Scalloping & Tours with Seadaddys Dive Center—where our guests share genuine feedback and real moments from their time on the water. These reviews reflect everything from guided manatee encounters and scalloping tours to scuba diving lessons and certification experiences. Guests often mention the helpfulness of our crew, the quality of our equipment, and the unforgettable moments shared with family and friends during their time in Crystal River. We’re proud to offer tours that are not only fun but also educational and safe for all ages.

Our customer feedback comes from trips throughout the Gulf of Mexico, Kings Bay, Buzzard Point, and the Halls River. Whether it’s spotting manatees up close or collecting scallops in the shallows, each review offers insight into what makes our tours special. We invite you to read through these stories to see what others have loved—and we’d be honored if you shared your own experience to help future guests choose their next aquatic adventure with Seadaddys Dive Center.