Captain Dusty and Libby were our guides for the early morning swim! From start to finish, the entire trip was amazing. I chose to stay on the boat while my husband snorkeled and swam with the group, and I didn't expect to have such a great experience! On our tour, the manatees came right to the boat, playfully nudging each other, "teething" on the ropes, and surfacing many times to give me a front row seat to their interactions. Dusty is extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of manatee life, from conservation efforts to protection. He's a naturally gifted teacher, personable and interesting. I felt very privileged to have the time with him. He patiently answered any question I had and never acted bored or aloof. My husband had an incredible time in the water with young manatees curiously exploring him, all around his face, gently checking him out, even hooking a fin around him to snuggle at one point. A truly amazing experience all around. Well done Dusty and Libby, we will remember this for a lifetime!!