We did the early morning tour and ended up being the only guests out in the water. We were able to see and interact with many manatees. Hailey was our guide and she was fantastic, not only was she a wealth of knowledge but she seemed to enjoy the encounters every bit as much as we did.
Seeing the manatees in the wild was so much better than seeing/interacting with animals in captivity. We were taught to respect their space and be quiet observers so when the manatees chose to check us out and interact with us it made the experience that much sweeter. We loved every minute!
Usually I don’t buy pictures at the end of rides or attractions but this was such a special experience, one I want to remember forever, the pictures and videos we amazing and worth every penny. The people at River Ventures were great too, from the ladies at the front desk to Captain Rhonda, and our guide, Hailey. All of them were passionate about the manatees and very helpful and professional. I would recommend an early morning tour as it seemed to get busier as the day went on.