My 17-year old daughter wanted to swim with the Manatees for her Birthday. So I did some research and decided to go with the 3-hour Manatee Swim at River Ventures. Their prices were reasonable. The reviews good. And they seemed professional, legitimate and not out to nickel and dime you. It was a good choice!
We went out on December 23 with Trisha as our guide and Wade as our captain. Both were extremely knowledgeable. Engaging and personable. And wanted nothing more than you to see Manatees and have a memorable experience. Boy, did they deliver. We saw many manatees up close and personal... adults, babies, even 5 at once. They swam under us. Nuzzled faces. And bumped into you as they slept. Too cool.
We were never crowded. It was always respectful of the animals and other groups. And, definitely a blast. Fun just talking to Trisha and Wade, too. They do love their jobs. Plus you got every minute of your tour. River Ventures is definitely about the customer (and respecting the manatees).
Highly recommend this company and we'll be back!