Booked the Manager and Dolphin trip, as it was something we'd all liked the look of, before we travelled to Florida.
The reserve is in a very remote place and didn't even show on our hire car Satnav......Google maps to the rescue.....well, kind of......did try to send us on a triangular circle detour at one point, but we were only a few miles away and could see the canal on the map, so ignored her for a few minutes !
VERY hot day (100°+) for our trip - make sure you take sunscreen and repellent....and a hat !
The lagoon is only a few feet deep, so don't panic, if you're a beginner in a kayak.....they are pretty stable anyway.
Our guide, Josh, was excellent.....very knowledgeable and friendly. There were only the 3 of us, so it was a really relaxed atmosphere and the whole reserve is serenely quiet. The Dolphins were around in abundance, although a bit shy today, do we paddled over to the canal, where a group of inquisitive Manetee were waiting to say hello !
A truly unique and unforgettable experience. Many thanks to Josh, for a great day. We'll be back to do the bioluminescent trip, next time we visit Florida !