If you have never had the unique opportunity of
seeing a manatee, going on one of our eco-tours
will change your life forever. The Florida Manatee,
Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West
Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) is one of the gentlest
giants in the world. Growing to lengths of over 10 feet,
weighing more than 2 tons, they are the grazers of the
inland waterways of Florida. Feeding on algae and sea grasses, resting on the bottom and often venturing out into the open ocean.

Our unique tours are such that you can view these amazing animals from above or below the water. This is a beautiful experience that everyone should experience, at least once, while these ancient animals still roam our planet.

All tours are conducted in our inland waterways, just a few minutes from our dock. All trips include an educational briefing on the manatee along with State and Federal laws on how to properly interact with them. We take a maximum of only 6 passengers to insure that you and the manatees have an intimate and relaxing visit.

This is something the entire family can enjoy together. If you should decide to snorkel with the manatees, using only mask, fins, snorkel and wetsuit, you will gently float on the surface and watch the manatees from a distance. If one should approach you, you will be one of the lucky few to have your own personal encounter. Manatees are quite curious and sometimes seek out human interaction. Playful and jolly, manatees are extremely friendly and docile.

In our area, November through March is considered Manatee season. During this time the manatees head south to Palm Beach for warmer water then they find in the northern areas. They especially like the waterfront for the warm water-cooled power plants and they tend to congregate there as warm water pours out into the intracoastal waterway. We have counted up to 400 manatees at one time by the power plant.

Here in West Palm Beach, Florida we have a population of manatees that visit our area yearly, to indulge in the warm water produced by our local power plant. This water is much warmer than the 72 degree water in the Intracoastal Waterway. The manatees spend several months enjoying the warm water and feeding on the seagrasses in our intracoastal waterway. Officials of the power plant along with state and federal agencies have designated a small area in front and around the power plant as a sanctuary, where no boats or divers are allowed. Even so, the manatees venture in and out, cruising up and down the waterway to feed during the day. It is outside the sanctuary where we can view the manatees going about their day, feeding, playing and resting together.