Manatee Swim Waiver

Complete Liability Release for Snorkeling and Manatee Tours

1. I understand that there are inherent risks involved with snorkeling, interacting with wild animals, and boating, including but not limited to equipment failure, perils of the sea, acts of other participants, acts of wild animals, adverse sea and weather conditions, and I hereby assume such risks associated with these activities.

2. I understand I must exercise reasonable care for my safety while participating in snorkeling and manatee tours, and I agree to do so.

3. I assert that I am physically fit to snorkel and ride on a boat. I will not hold Big 3 Charters LLC or its employees, agents, or other associated personnel responsible if I am injured as a result of ANY problems (medical, accidental, or otherwise) which occur while snorkeling, riding a boat, traveling to and from the boat, or otherwise participating in the trip.

4. I understand that foam swim noodles are available to me before entering the water, and Big 3 Charters encourages me to use one or more of these buoyancy devices at all times while in the water for my safety.

5. I fully understand that the involved boat has limited medical facilities and that in the event of illness or injury, appropriate medical care must be summoned by radio, and treatment will be delayed until I can be transported to a proper medical facility. I agree in advance to these conditions.

6. The participating dive store and/or boat has made no representation to me, implied or otherwise, that they or their crew can and will perform safe rescues or provide first aid. In the event I show signs of distress or call for aid during snorkeling or manatee tours, I would like assistance and will not hold Big 3 Charters, its crew, or passengers responsible for their actions in attempting the performance of rescue or first aid.

7. I agree to forever discharge and release Big 3 Charters, its employees and agents, the owners of the boats and their employees and agents from any responsibility and liability for any injuries or damages, whether they arise from any negligence or other liability. I further specifically agree, on behalf of myself, my heirs, and assigns, to indemnify and hold harmless the released parties for any cause of action arising as a consequence of any incidents which might occur as a result of my participation in snorkeling activities or manatee tours with or involving the released parties.

8. I have read this agreement, understand it, and agree to be bound by it, from the date of my signature, forever into the future. Individuals under 18 years old must have a guardian's signature.

✅ SINGLE CHECKBOX ACKNOWLEDGMENT

□ By checking this box, I acknowledge that Big 3 Charters does not guide, escort, direct, or accompany guests into any refuge area, and that if I choose to enter the water, I am acting independently as a member of the public, making my own voluntary decisions and not as a part of a guided or commercial activity, with the captain and crew remaining outside all refuge boundaries and not responsible for where I choose to swim; I also agree to follow all federal manatee-protection rules, including passive observation and obeying all closures and sanctuary zones.