The tour couldn't have been any more perfect! We took the advice of many other reviewers and booked the 6:30 am cruise. It was a little brisk outside (perfect for manatee sightings), but the water was very pleasant and crystal-clear. We arrived to the manatees before any of the other tours did and enjoyed a ton of one-on-one time with them. I highly recommend investing in a full-face snorkel if you think you will use it again (I bought mine off Amazon). I believe this company also rents them out, but I don't recall the cost--I find them so much more comfortable than "regular" snorkels. All the guides from the various tour companies were very conscious about not "hogging" the manatees, which I appreciated. Everyone in the community clearly loves and treasures these beautiful creatures. Our guide, Ed, took special care to get every person in our group featured in amazing photos and videos. He knew exactly how to position us to get the best shots without crowding the gentle giants or frightening them. We only had 6 people in the group, which provided a great level of personalization! The hot cocoa on the boat ride back was delicious, and I am very picky about my hot cocoa! Bonus: Our captain, Todd, as well as the lovely family of four joining us, and I all just so happened to be from Buffalo, NY! Go Bills! I'll definitely be back.