We went out to see the manatees this morning. Our timing wasn't great, as most of the manatees had retreated to the Gulf because of warmer weather. But there were still 50 or so still remaining in Kings Bay. Our Divemaster Laura and Capt'n Dave did their best to make sure we all saw those gentle giants. Laura located a couple in the bay, but they were well below and hard to see. The visibility was quite murky. They were in radio communication with other boats, so they took us to Three Sisters Springs, where it was much clearer, and there we could actually see and passively interact with the manatees. It's apparently rare to find the manatees that far up the spring system. But they wanted us to have the best experience. And we did! We saw several with calves. The visibility was much better, and everyone had plenty of opportunity to see them. There were 11 snorkelers on our boat, and we were outfitted in 5ml wetsuits (heavier and warmer than usual 3ml )and that was nice for the 72° water, which could get a bit brisk after swimming for over an hour. The operation is well-run; you don't need to take gear; they provide it all: - mask, snorkel, defogger, towels, hot drinks, and personable divemasters to educate and encourage. I took my underwater camera, but the personalized photography package offered after each dive would have been more than sufficient. In addition to the manatees, I saw a turtle and a small alligator sunning himself. This operation is devoted to eco-awareness, and manatee preservation. We would highly recommend this tour.