Great relaxing tour of St. Augustine from the water. Quite informative and even saw some dolphins…read morealong the way. Only downside was that our 1.5 he trip was a but short of the timeframe. Other than that, very enjoyable. Captain and 1st mate were very nice.

We didn't know what to expect from this tour, but it was honestly amazing. We saw dolphins and the…read moresunset was amazing. The people running the tour were so nice and stopped every time they noticed all of us were looking or taking a picture of something. It didn't feel rehearsed it felt genuine and like we had a say in what we stopped to enjoy

Me and my family had a wonderful tour with Captain Angelo. He's so knowledgeable about the area and…read morefun to chat with, and took special care to make sure we saw some manatees during the trip! Hoping to come back during scallop season and enjoy a session with this place again!!

This was so much fun!!!' Rented a pontoon for roughly around $300 for 4 hours. It was for 11 people…read morebut we had 7. I originally had a pontoon for up to 6 and it was only about $157 for the 4 hours. We were pretty comfortable and got to see a bunch of manatees. We even got to swim with them! It was nice to explore without worrying about a huge group, we got to go where we wanted. Susan and Joe (??) were so nice and helpful. I highly recommend this place.

We rented kayaks instead of doing the guided tours in late August. Everything went smoothly;…read moreoverall, we're very happy with Aardvarks. The kayaks we got for the day were wonderful & not cheap/uncomfortable like the ones most kayak rental places give you. We kept on getting compliments from strangers about our rental kayaks. Matt & Susan of Aardvarks were so nice and helpful. It's always great to deal with businesses that are passionate about what they do. Their shop is fully stocked with everything you need before getting on the river. Aardvarks sell really nice kayaks & stand-up paddle boards. For party of 6 or more, call the store for a group rate.

SPOT ON Kayak Training! I've been doing recreational…read morekayaking in Kentucky for several years. After moving to the area / new environment, I thought it would be a good idea to receive some formal training & I'm so glad I did! I attended two classes: Intro to Kayaking & the Kayak Safety and Rescue classes. Intro to Kayaking: I quickly learned there was a lot more than just simply jumping into your kayak! Important things like; How to get in/out of your kayak without looking like a dummy! How to correctly hold & use your paddle (your arms will thank you!); and different paddling techniques (that will help you in various situations). Kayak Safety and Rescue: This class is a must for anyone who kayaks! Not only do you learn how to help yourself, you learn how to help your fellow kayakers! I HIGHLY recommend both classes. Aardvark's instructor (Matt) is an experienced kayaker & Eco Tour Guide - and a OUTSTANDING (and patient) instructor. I feel more confident with my new kayaking skills and can't wait to explore the area!

This gift shop is where we booked our Manatee Tour…read more Gift shop has all kinds of manatee souvenir merchandises from Magnets, key chains, stuffies, shirts... and many more!! Purchased ref magnet and couple shirts for hubby and myself!!! Very cordial staff who attended to our transactions !!! Awesome !!!

I have to give 5 stars with the situation given to us at hand. I think my expectations going in…read morewere way too high unfortunately, but I had zero issue with the company or my experience with them. Everyone was so friendly and our tour guide Adam was great and funny. I have wanted to swim with the manatees for years and finally decided this was the year, and I have researched so much about best time to see them (November to March and early in the morning when they're "most active") Given my birthday falls in early Feb it was perfect timing I thought and we got on the 7:15 am crew. Well that week Florida was a bit warmer than usual, but I think the main issue which we found out during the presentation was how much the back to back hurricanes in October had affected their food supply which means they were migrating out to colder waters to get food but have to come back to survive. This meant (I guess) WAY LESS manatees than I expected. Every picture you see on the internet is not accurate for the "winter" time lol. I definitely thought I was gonna be in a sea of manatees when really only ONE seam under me. I did see a baby and a mom which is always super sweet, and others on the boat (7 of us including my best friend) had a little bit closer encounters than I actually did. So it's kinda like right place right time. I did happen to be right next to Adam when one swam right up tp him and looked at him (there's a beautiful pic attached he captured). It gets cold lol. It's actually not as cold as I thought it would be getting into the water but being in there for 35-45 minutes my teeth started chattering lol. They provide the wetsuits and unsure if water shoes would help your toesies. My only suggestion would be to make sure everyone has used a snorkel mask before cause I actually never have and when the manatee swam under me I actually inhaled water and couldn't enjoy seeing it all the way since I had to get my face out of the water, I didn't realize you had to really clench your teeth and mouth around the mouthpiece I guess. I understand seeing manatees is out of any company's control (we prob saw 8-10) and everyone seemed to have an amazing time, and don't get me wrong it was a super cool experience and I would absolutely do it again. Also I was afraid of alligators but I guess that's a silly fear that they put to rest. And another side note, there's a lot of companies and a lot of people out there which kinda sucks but I know I'm one of them haha. And last but not least their gift shop is so cute and you can definitely find a nice memory piece to take home.

David was such a sweet and exceptional tour guide! We called same day & they were able to squeeze…read moreus into a sunset swamp tour. It was beyond beautiful & more than any of us expected. Dave knows the trails and confidently cut through to areas he knew there would be baby gators & birds galore. It was really enjoyable & I would highly recommend this as a great day activity to not only see a different side of nature, but relax in it. This was a perfect trip, thanks so much!

we went on a chartered ride with these clowns. they crashed us head on into another airboat. I was…read morethrown underwater and under the other boat. the captain didn't help at all, my husband saved my life. the captain wouldn't even call an ambulance for me. they carry no insurance. no life vests, worst company ever!!! we could've all been killed. the video of our crash is all over the internet. Find another company for your business!!!!

Guy knows his stuff, probably the best airboat ride I have been on…read more Took the time to look for wildlife, his dog was friendly and super cool. Definitely must and worth the trip, eat at the restaurant insight for a treat as well

When we arrived, we first watched a short video. The staff which is a husband and wife are both…read morevery down to earth and knowledgable about not only the manatees but about the area as well. Be warned that when you do arrive it may at first glance seem eccentric and off putting, but do not stray away from this tour. It was everything you can imagine. They provide you with wet suits and snorkeling equipment. They also offer tea, hot coco and coffee to warm you up after your swim. Once you get there, there are several places they will stop at. The first place we stopped at was around 8-9 feet deep and then we stopped at another place near the spring which was around 4ft deep. Now I am not a strong swimmer at all and was a little tentative about going in but they were able to provide me with a life vest and a floaty which enabled me to participate. The staff was extremely helpful in locating manatees as well as taking photos. The wife took a bunch of photos, and once we got back we were pleasantly surprised that the majority of the photos were really well taken. Again, DO NOT miss out on this. They charged $40 per person, and we gave them a tip. the overall experience was amazing. We saw roughly 7-10 different manatees. The wife said that during the winter months there are hundreds of manatees to interact with, so if you can plan accordingly she recommended it. It was a breath taking experience and a must do. Enjoy and have fun.

Awesome! Love love the experience. Captain and his wife were great. Very educational... definitely…read morefor everyone who likes to learn more about the manatees. I'm not too fond of the water & Clearwater wasn't for me but this river was comfortable. The Captain and his wife were very knowledgeable...learned so much. I'd like to take this tour again.

We had an absolute blast on this charter. The whole crew was fun, knowledgeable, and took us to…read moresome great spots. They were very flexible and accommodating before and during the trip, answering all our questions and setting us up for an ideal day on the water. We can't wait to go back!