Favorite part of our trip with the most excellent Captain Ron and Lauren? The conversation! They were so much fun to talk with, so knowledgeable about the manatees and their ecosystem! But talking with them through our trip was like catching up with family we hadn’t seen for a while! As for the snorkeling and manatee experience, top notch all the way! Captain Ron is an excellent boat captain, and he had no problems finding the manatees for us. In fact, he put us on a mother and calf pair with no one else around! Had them all to ourselves! And in the water, Lauren was super attentive to our needs. She cared for us like a mother hen with her chicks! I never could have guessed that a snorkeling guide in the water could be so helpful for her clients, but she was a superstar! Do yourself a favor and go out with these two. They’ll absolutely make your day! Thanks Ron and Lauren!