It was a lovely short cruise. The kids 15, 13, and 10 and I all enjoyed it! The guide was very knowledgeable about the area and pointed out several interesting things. We did see a manatee, but it was not something we were fixated on, as we were planning to snorkel with manatees the following day. The boat was pretty full, but we all had seats and enjoyed the view. We were fortunate with the weather. The cruise started on time and was about an hour long. It gave us a good idea of the area and its waterways. I would highly recommend it.