The grounds and facility were exceptionally clean and well maintained so there wasn't even a need…read moreto question the maintenance of the actual airboats. Our guide was Capt.Kyle, he was knowledge, experienced and highly respectful of the surrounding nature. This is a must-do for anyone wanting to experience the real Florida. Being a native Floridian who was raised with airboats and swamp buggies, I can attest that this brought back great childhood memories and I can't wait for my grandkids to come and experience the adventure as well.

This was my Second Air Boat Trip! It was sooo much fun!!!! I got to see turtle, a feww gators…read more Before we got on the air boat they did a gator show and got to pet and take pictures of the gator puppy! Super sweet and great to take with the family. Sam was our tour guide he was really funny and had a lot of stories to tell and gave facts on the tour.

Just WOW, I mean where do I even fathom to begin. Tucked away in the heart of Crystal River lays a…read moreabsolute hidden gem manatee paddle me and my lovely darling Susie, where looking for a way to cool off from the scorching August Florida heat and what better place to cool off from the heat none other than three sisters, so we moseyed on down to our favorite paddleboard shop and Boy where we in for a treat sitting there at the front desk was a striping handsome tall athletic 6'5 washboard abs young man he was so helpful, (I thought to myself gee they must only hire supermodels here) he gave us a ton of tips and tricks and was great at explaining the process and the pricing was extremely fair and honest not to mention they have a great selection of merchandise and great cold beverages for a hot summers day next it was finally time to hit the water, mike was so helpful he made sure we had everything we needed to have such a great experience, once we received our paddle boards Mike helped us get in the water and it was finally time to set sale we just had such a hoot out on the water we visited three sisters and saw plenty of manatees on the way, such a beautiful freshwater spring and the water is always at a great temperature to cool you off from the hot summer months overall me and my darling Susie just had such a wonderful experience if you're ever looking to paddleboard in crystal River do not hesitate, Manatee paddle is the best choice when it comes to pricing experience and customer service Just WOW, I mean where do I even fathom to begin. Tucked away in the heart of Crystal River lays a absolute hidden gem manatee paddle me and my lovely darling Susie, where looking for a way to cool off from the scorching August Florida heat and what better place to cool off from the heat none other than three sisters, so we moseyed on down to our favorite paddleboard shop and Boy where we in for a treat sitting there at the front desk was a striping handsome tall athletic 6'5 washboard abs young man he was so helpful, (I thought to myself gee they must only hire supermodels here) he gave us a ton of tips and tricks and was great at explaining the process and the pricing was extremely fair and honest not to mention they have a great selection of merchandise and great cold beverages for a hot summers day next it was finally time to hit the water, mike was so helpful he made sure we had everything we needed to have such a great experience, once we received our paddle boards Mike helped us get in the water and it was finally time to set sale we just had such a hoot out on the water we visited three sisters and saw plenty of manatees on the way, such a beautiful freshwater spring and the water is always at a great temperature to cool you off from the hot summer months overall me and my darling Susie just had such a wonderful experience if you're ever looking to paddleboard in crystal River do not hesitate, Manatee paddle is the best choice when it comes to pricing experience and customer service

Highly recommend Manatee Paddle if you are looking for an affordable rental to Three Sisters…read moreSpring! The staff was so helpful - from providing a map and walking through the best path to get to the spring to helping us launch, it was a great experience. You check in downtown and then the walk to the launch area is less than five minutes. Everything you need is at the launch area. This was probably one of the nicest kayaks I've ever rented. The springs was lovely and surprisingly not too packed for 4th of July Weekend.

If you want to be the first on the water in the morning to see the manatees before the crowds of…read moreother people get out there, this is the place to come. We set out before sunrise and were ready to go once the sun hit the water in the morning. Our guide was the perfect mix of hands off and hands off. He showed us how to attract the manatees and interact/passively observe them, and created a shared group experience that you could partake in, but also let us wander about in our own and have intimate one on one time with the manatees, which I didn't see happening with the other groups that came out into the water later, they seemed more uptight and controlling of their groups. This was the highlight of our Florida trip and I'm so grateful we picked the best company to go with. They supplied snacks and drinks on the boat and a changing room after getting out of the water. The wet suits and snorkel gear they supplied was very quality and felt new. The main store we met at had lots of manatee goodies and snorkel and scuba gear. It was very cute and were pleasantly greeted by the boat captain when we came in in the morning. It felt like a big happy family of a crew and we had the greatest time out there. I will never forget having a manatee come hug me and try and eat my hair. We had a total love fest with each other for a solid 2 minutes, and the manatees were very interactive and curious and playful in general which made for a great experience. We were in silver springs that day and we saw so many manatees. This crew knows where to go and makes for the best experience. It's flexible to spend as much time as you'd like in the water and get out whenever you've felt you've fulfilled yourself and then enjoy sitting on the boat and watching the manatees go by on the beautiful morning.

This was our second time using Birds to swim with Manatees and we will choose them every time now…read more Had an amazing experience with Captain Misty and Guide Gina. Highly recommend the 6am tour as you get viewing time before it gets really busy. I really appreciate Birds Underwater as they do a great job educating you about the manatees and how to passively observe. Made the manatees more comfortable and as a result we got to have some amazing interactions with them.

We had an amazing time on our manatee tour! We got to see several manatees up close. Our guide,…read moreJohn, was fantastic. He was funny, informative, and just an awesome guy who clearly knows how to make the tour fun for everyone. He shared so much interesting information while keeping us laughing the whole time. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you get John as your guide!

As a Florida native, it is absurd that I have never had any sort of manatee interaction! My…read morelongtime friend booked us a semi- private tour for my birthday and we could not have had any better of a time. As luck had it, we were the only ones on the tour! Even though we went during the low season (August) when not as many manatees are present in the water, it also happens to be the time of year where the babies are around. Our Captain used a drone to locate a mother and baby manatee where no other tour groups were located. We were in very shallow water, and the manatees literally swam underneath of our bodies, pushing us up to the surface and rolling us around where we were completely powerless and stuck within the mangroves. It was absolutely amazing and brought tears to my eyes! Our guide Zach and Captain Ryan we're fabulous and I really look forward to doing this again. I cannot recommend this company more and I'm so glad that we booked with them!

Great tour! The clear kayaks were fun and it was a beautiful paddle along the river and into a cute…read morelittle side lagoon. Our guide was Sam, who was such a nice young man, with a lot of knowledge and love for the area. Someone on the tour dropped their phone in the water and he even jumped in on a cold day to try and find it for them. The only downside is that they launch from KP Hole, which costs an extra five dollars per person and also is just a launch. There's nothing else at the site other than a parking lot and restrooms. We were hoping we'd get to see the state park and walk around a bit, but I guess if you're prepared for that, it's fine.

We had a wonderful time with Bria. She was a great guide and ambassador for Rainbow River wildlife…read moreand natural springs information. She was supportive when I needed her help. We had a great paddle today. I will be back and recommend you to others.

All of it. We had Nat and Emerson lead the way. She answered questions to a young boy and everyone…read more She was fun and informative. Emerson too!!

I don't know where to start…read more This was the absolute best day. We started at the River Ventures Dive Center at 6:30AM, where we were offered coffee, tea, hot cocoa and snacks, and spent the next bit with an educational video and a wetsuit fitting. From there, we took a bus to the dock, in the most gorgeous sunrise light. let by our Guide Nat. Captain Emerson met us at the covered, heated pontoon, and our group set off through the water, for the protected manatee zone. The water was FULL of our sweet sea potatoes... in fact, it was difficult to even get off the boat because our new friends swam right up to the ladder. Nat had given excellent instructions. We immediately leaned into our pool noodles and gently followed her lead through the water. It took just moments before manatees were all around us. We stayed calm and quiet, and they either continued snoozing, or swam up to investigate us. Nat was on point with the camera, and with showing us things like the tarpon and sheepshead fish, and she was also shared little details about the manatees as we floated. Of course, with nature, there are no guarantees, and I really had no idea what to expect, but I was absolutely delighted by the interactions we had. The cold snap absolutely played into our favor, and I am so glad we showed up with our adventurous spirit. When we returned to the boat, there were more snacks, as well as hot cocoa, coffee, tea, and a variety of drinks in the cooler (water, beer, wine, soda, and white claws). We were so grateful for the boat covering and heater as we made our way back to the dock, and we had great chats with Nat, Emerson, and the other group on our tour. Was it cold? Sure. But the water felt great at 72ºF, and our wetsuits did a wonderful job of protecting us and keeping us buoyant. Our experience was incredible, from booking, to engaging with the staff with any questions we had, to the actual tour itself. The photos and videos were absolutely phenomenal, as well, and we were happy to purchase the package, as well as some gifts from the souvenir shop. We will be back for more manatee viewing, or to try one of their other tours. Thank you so much for the best day!

My daughter and I went on the Sunset Dolphin Cruise and absolutely loved it! All aspects were…read moredelightful: the dolphins showed up for us, the sunset was gorgeous, the ride was gentle and Jodie and Ed were informative guides to the area, which I've never seen before. I recommend this cruise to everyone, Sara

This is one of our favorite experiences of this vacation. We saw manatee, dolphins feasting, and…read morelearned so much while still just having a great time in the boat. We're glad we took this tour early in our vacation. The knowledge she gave us served us well for the rest of the trip.

Captain Anna is nothing short of exceptional! She's great with the kids and definitely knows how to…read morefind and interact with the manatees. We went in March when there were fewer. She still scouted out plenty for us to swim alongside. She is 6th generation in this area, so she's also a plethora of history and information (which I LOVE). We absolutely loved her!

Captain Anna was simply amazing! My daughter and I were so excited to see manatees and even though…read moreit was a tough weather day, she made it an awesome trip! We only saw a few manatees on our swim (again, thanks weather) but we learned so much from her and really had a great time. Swimming with manatees had been a dream for me for many years and I was thrilled with this trip. Please use this business if you are looking for a great time...you won't be disappointed. Thank you Captain Anna for being so kind and sharing so much local info with us! Stacey and Maddi (Dallas,TX)

Better than other manatee tours. Saw multiple within minutes. Both boat captains were funny and…read moremade the ride great.

We had a fantastic time. What a great tour. Laura, our Captain, shared so much knowledge. She made…read morethe trip amazing. Tonya and the rest of the group were wonderful. We even scheduled another tour on Friday with them. Can't wait to go swimming with the Manatees!! Highly recommend this company.

We have not done an airboat ride on the river so this trip we decided to do this. We had a great…read moretime with our guide. He was very good at spotting the gators and other critters along the river. He had a nice commentary and useful information about the history of the area. The airboat was very loud so it was quite difficult to hear everything he said. Our guide even gae us a nice run on the river with a bit of a splash/spray as he made the turn! Definitely saw lots of gators this trip. After the trip, you are invited to visit the main shop which was also the check in area for an opportunity to hold a real life baby gator! The gator was rather soft on the belly side. Was a fun trip. The day was not too hot so it was very enjoyable.

Captain Frank was very knowledgeable about the area. Great day on the Withlacoochee River.read more