SWIM WITH THE MANATEES   Our Dive Shop is located at 539 North Citrus Ave in Crystal River, half a block west of Hwy 19. Please arrive by 8:30 a.m. on the day of your tour. If you have any questions, are running late, or are lost.... PLEASE CALL!! The boat leaves promptly at 8:30a.m. so allow ample travel time.   1-866-352-7946   From Tampa International Airport or I-275 North out of St.Pete/Clearwater approx.90 miles(1.5-2 hrs)   Take I-275 to VETERANS EXPRESSWAY (Toll Rd 589) North. The Veterans  Expressway will change in name to The Suncoast Pkwy. Take the SUNCOAST PARKWAY north to SR98 exit. Turn left on to SR98 west. Take SR 98 west approx. 3 miles to US 19. Turn right on US 19 north for approx. 15-17  miles to Crystal River - As you enter Crystal River, there is a Home Depot on the left. Counting the stop light there as 1, continue to the 7th stop light which is Citrus Ave. Make a left on to Citrus Ave and follow instructions above. Add 30 min if traveling from St.Pete/Clearwater.   From I-75 or I-275 North of Tampa ( Bush Gardens) approx. 90 miles(1.5-2 hrs)   North on I-75 to Exit 61, Brooksville and Hwy 98 west. Turn left on to Hwy 98. You will also see signs for state rd 50. 98 and 50 are the same road until you get to Brooksville. From there follow road signs for Hwy 98 west (you will actually be heading northwest). Take 98 all the way to Hwy 19. Make a right heading north. See step 3 in above directions from Tampa.   From Jacksonville - approximately 125 miles/ 2.5-3 hrs.   I-10 West to US 301 South exit US 301 South to SR 24 west SR 24 West to Gainesville to I-75 South. I-75 South (for a very short distance) to Exit 74 (SR 121 and Williston). Make right heading west. Southwest on SR 121 to US19. After traveling on 121 for approx 17 miles you will come to the town of Williston. Be on the lookout for signs directing you thru town on SR121 as you will have to make a few turns. South on US 19 approx. 20 miles to Crystal River - once passing Crystal River Mall on the left, continue into town to the 1st stop light. This is Citrus Ave. Make a right and follow directions at top of page.   From Orlando - approximately 90 miles/ 2-2.5 hrs.   Florida Turnpike North to I-75. I-75 North to Exit 329 (44 and Wildwood) The Turnpike merges with I-75. Stay in the right lane as you will immediately come to Exit 66. Left on SR 44 West approx. 30 miles to Crystal River. RIGHT on US 19 North to the 2nd stop light which is Citrus Ave. Turn left and follow directions at top of page.   From I-75 Southbound Through Gainsville   South on I-75 to Exit 74 (SR 121 and Williston) Follow directions from Gainesville.   From Gainesville - approximately 60 miles/ 1 - 1 1/2 hrs.   Southwest on SR 121 to US19. Left on to 19 south. South on US 19 to Citrus Ave. Make a right and we are next To Lil's Candy on the left.   From Ocala - approximately 60 miles/ 1 hr.   SR 200 south to 484 west. Rt on 484 to Dunnellon. Turn left at stop light on to 41 south. Go about 1/2 mile to SR 488 and turn right. Continue on 488 all the way to Hwy 19. Turn left on to Hwy 19 south. As you come into Crystal River (about 5 miles), the Crystal River Mall is on the left. Once passing the mall, continue into town to the 1st stop light. This is Citrus Ave. Make a right and follow directions at top of page.   For Information On the Crystal River Airport   CGC (air designation) Rentals Instruction Charters Crystal Aero Group Inc. 882 N Lindburgh Dr. Crystal River Florida 352-795-6868   CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-FLA-SWIM     We are located 65 miles north of Tampa on the west coast. We are also 65 miles west of Orlando, only 60 minuets to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Epcot Center, and Sea World.