We recently participated in "Florida Dive Adventure" package, which was set up by Capt. Mike of Sunshine River Tours. It was a week long vacation. We lodged at the Riverside Resort (I reviewed as well). The package included training to become a PADI certified diver, lodging, an Airboat Tour, Kayaking, as well as a private manatee Tour (package "C"). I... more

I just went on Capt. Mike's Sunshine River Manatee Tour on Wednesday August 27th 2008. It was a fantastic experience. We went onto the Crystal River with Capt. Mike (the other Capt. Mike). He was an excellent guide. After cruising a little while he brought us right to an area where there were several manatees. My wife and my daughter... more

Three of us (myself, my fiance and our good friend) took the scalloping tour with Sunshine River Tours. Booking and having questioned answered before our trip by Capt. Mike, who was very helpful and nice to deal with was great. We were booked on Sunday morning 8/31 and arrived at the dock a few minutes early and were immediately met... more

We booked the Ultimate Manatee Tour and had an incredible experience.Captain Stacy met us at the dock right on time, and it only got better from there. She was extremely knowledgeable, capable and helpful, as well as making sure that we were schooled in all the proper and ethical ways to observe and interact with the Manatees. Even in the... more

We booked the ultimate tour (private) for the 4 of us in our family. We arrived on time and were immediately greeted by Captain Stacy who welcomed us onboard and showed us where to change, etc. We then had a video to watch about the manatees and then we were off. I was afraid after researching we might not see... more

We booked a manatee swim tour for March 25. At the time we booked, we had wanted to book the private tour, but it was already full for all our days in Florida. So, we booked Tour A, instead. Because our accommodations in Orlando were already booked, we did not plan to spend the night near Crystal River. This was... more

After reading some of the reviews on this site, I was questioning whether or not I should have booked a group of twenty with Sunshine River Tours. Let me assure you there was nothing to worry about. From the booking, to the directions, to the greeting upon arrival to the fitting of wetsuits, to the excellent boat captain (another Mike)... more

I recently went on a 6am tour from Homosassa, Florida with Sunshine River Tours to swim with the Manatees. It was a wonderful experience. Captain Mike greeted us at the door and was able to accurately pick out the correct size of wet suit. He has every size imaginable so don't hesitate if you are worried about the wet suit... more

Company also lied to us at they did to others that the trip was booked and we must prepay over phone with credit card. most annoying part: the directions to find their company they have on their website are wrong!!!! we got lost! it also overestimated how long it would take to get their by over an hour! So we... more