My son and my two beautiful granddaughters were looking forward to this as the highlight of their trip to the Tampa area. I went along, although my age precluded being in the water for such a long time. Their experience was even better than anticipated as they were able to see and touch numerous manatees. I was able to see the wonderful creatures surface frequently. The boat captain, the accompanying guide and all the people in the Center were fantastic. They were warm, friendly, helpful and informative.