Capt. Stacy took us out for a late season manatee swim. We knew ahead of time that the Manatees may be few and far between. Capt. Stacy found several of them for us to enjoy and was able to get us out before the holiday crowds. She gave great instructions, had a clean boat and her passion for these beautiful... More

My husband and I highly recommend this tour. Stacy does an incredible job, we can't wait to come back..... this time with our family and friends! Luckily we are only a half hour away. :-)

Captain Mike provided us with incredible memories on our private tour that shall last a lifetime. As we were climbing aboard the boat, Captain Stacy excitedly called us back to give us an up-close look at a manatee mom and baby close to the middle of the dock. We squealed with joy. From the moment we climbed on board the... More

You guys are simply the best!! We had 3 wonderful hours with Captain Mike and the Manatees. Knowing that it was the end of the season we understood that the Manatee count could be low, but Captain Mike spotted a small group of Manatees, including two babies, and we were lucky to be able to swim with them for about... More

Lots of information and directions provided. Free parking. We got underway and learned a lot about both the manatees and the social history of the area that affected their life around Crystal River. The river was gorgeous. We had a great snorkeling stop off around the springs. Swimming with the manatees was a once in a lifetime experience. I felt... More

We booked the semi-private tour via email. Everything worked out perfect. Capt. Stacy is the best!!! It was such a wonderful experience for all of us. The kids were still telling everybody about it even after we visited the parks in Orlando! We were very much enjoying the boating trip and the dive to the manatees. Capt. Stacy has been... More

Stacy was so knowledgeable and informative about the manatees and this whole area, it was just an added bonus to this spectacular experience. Her love and devotion to these creatures is quite evident. One thing I would advise though, this is not for children under 5. My child was a quite a distraction from the whole experience. I will return... More

Doing your research and choosing the right tour company can make the difference between just an experience and a magical one. Manatees in Paradise are the best at what they do. Capt. Stacy was just spectacular and made the trip a day to remember forever. She knew exactly where the manatees would be this time of year and took her... More

Prior to booking I spent a good deal of time researching all of the companies on trip advisor for manatee tours. There are a lot! I narrowed it down to the 3 main ones (Birds, River Venture, and then this one) based on the reviews. I was almost in disbelief over the nearly 600 all five star reviews of Manatees... More