We cannot say enough positive things about jn water guide Tiffany and captain Jake! First class, amazing with our nine year old. So knowledgeable and accommodating. This is by far the best tour to go on. It’s small, personable..and again just so good with our youngest. Tiffany swam with her the whole time. We can’t wait to go back!

Despite a windy day, we were very happy with our adventure, a great experience to see the Manatees!Our guide very informative, a great guy to share this experience with us!

This was such an amazing experience! We got very lucky and saw probably a dozen manatees (and lots of fish)!! A couple mama/baby pairs and several singletons. The water was cold, but the wetsuits made a huge difference. We also got plenty of great photos afterward. I took my own photos using a waterproof phone case, but the ones sent over were much, much better.Casey and Jake were fantastic guides! They were clearly knowledgeable and passionate about the manatees, and they were also personable and each had a good sense of humor. They also gave us a great restaurant recommendation, where we got the best food of our week-long trip.Another point worth considering--we passed several other manatee swimming tours who take out many more people at once, but this kind of semi-private tour with a smaller number of people at one time is much better. The water is crystal clear--UNTIL people kick up the sediment on the bottom, and it's much easier to limit the amount of sand and sediment that is kicked up with a smaller group. We initially stopped near another tour group but couldn't see anything. I assumed the water was just that cloudy, but when we actually stopped, where there were fewer swimmers in a larger space, the water really was crystal clear.

Our private tour with Manatees in Paradise was an unforgettable experience! With just four of us, Capt. Jake and Casey made the trip feel personal and relaxed while ensuring we had incredible, up-close encounters. They were knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about manatee conservation, making the experience both fun and respectful of the wildlife. The clear waters and small-group setting made it even more special. Highly recommended!

Amazing, small group manatee tour! We chose manatees in paradise for their environmental stewardship and dedication to teaching the public about these majestic, endangered creatures. Casey and Jessie were wonderful guides whose dedication to protecting the manatees and enthusiasm to share their knowledge was conveyed throughout the tour. Our in water guide, Casey took photos of our trip and guided the group on how to safely interact with the manatees without encroaching on their space. Getting up close to the manatees and seeing them in their natural habitat was a humbling experience and a dream come true. Thankyou Casey and Jessie for an amazing experience!