Let me just put it to you like this, we had such an enjoyable time that we booked a second tour as soon as we got back to our rental to go back and swim with the manatee again the NEXT MORNING! We had Captain Wade as our boat captain and Trisha as our in water guide and they made our experience better than we could have imagined. They both are extremely knowledgeable about the bay, and all of the wildlife in and around it. Conservation and education is definitely a top priority when it comes to the local manatee, which makes you, as a visitor, want to help with conservation as well! We got to experience multiple manatee, and even two calves which was the best part! One girl in our group even got a kiss from a baby manatee!! How cool! All in all you will not be disappointed with this company, their facility or their friendly staff. If you have a bad experience, it’s your own fault. Book with River Ventures IMMEDIATELY and make sure to request Capt. Wade and Trisha!