swimming with manatees

[patrick payne]

I am going to florida in october and am hoping to swim with manatees. I have seen several organised trips anyone been? anyone got any ideas?

Thanks

Paddy

[Ray9]

Google crystal river manatees

[nreece]

We went in January this year in Florida and it was fantastic, although when we went diving in October it was too early, the water wasn't cold enough so none of them had come in yet. You're much more likely to see them in November. I went with a guy called TJ, he is a local diver who takes people out occasionally, as a result he knows everything about the area, is more interested in the dive than making money and is a lovely person. Drop me a personal note if you'd like his e mail address.

[patrick payne]

Thanks Ray

I have tried this and got the usual thousands of results, I would love to hear from anyone who has had good experiences.

Paddy
[lucky]

[andrewmckay5]

Paddy,
check this thread to start and also type manatees into the search facility at the top of this page:
http://www.orlando-guide.info/forums/topic_21698.asp
andrew