I've been on this tour twice, just before Covid and a couple months ago. The experience is out of this world. Both tours we were so up close and personal with the manatees. I have no words for what an incredible, special experience "being a manatee" is. I just know this outfitter always delivers.
This last tour in March 2022, Trish and Captain Wade updated us on the changes in the Bay since our first tour. The first time, we witnessed the beginning of the grass restoration project. Wow! It's so uplifting to see all the hard work pay off.
Trish and Wade we able to find us some place away from the crowd where a lovey-dovey Momma manatee and two babies were chilling out. It was an adoration fest on both ends. We spent our entire manatee experience with them. No need to move along. Trish had swam with the manatee before and the manatee was in love with her. She rolled along side us following Trish everywhere. It was incredibly special.
Because of people like Trish and Captain Wade and outfitters like River Ventures, we can enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience and preserve it for generations to come.
Thank you!