My five college buddies and I (we are all senior citizens now) were intrigued by the notion of seeing manatees in the wild. This excursion did not disappoint. Our guide, Captain Rich, boated to an area where the manatees immediately approached our pontoon and they came so close that we could have reached out and touched them.
Captain Rich informed us that touching them is illegal and we did abide. However, we certainly were treated visually as we witnessed them close up when they surfaced and became curious and playful.
The remainder of the trip exposed us to the flora and fauna in the surrounding area, that being some alligators and birds. Seeing these animals in their natural habitat along with Captain Rich’s expert information related to them, made this excursion a true learning experience. All of our questions to Captain Rich were welcomed and answered to our satisfaction, as he was very knowledgeable and prepared.
Afterwards, we perused the gift shop which had something for everyone. Very clean and welcoming facility complete with refreshments.
This is an excursion you will enjoy. The company also features additional tours. I recommend that you check out their web site!