Recently Booked Manatee Guides In Florida
Dolphin Watching, Birding, Shelling in Goodland
Shelling Trip
Inshore, River, Flats in Jacksonville
World Class Fishing!
Boat Cruise, Shelling, Booze Cruise in Fort Myers Beach
Island Living
Eco Tour, Dolphin Watching, Shelling in Marco Island
Shelling, Dolphin Watching And More
Dolphin Watching, Birding, Manatee Tour in Fort Myers Beach
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Eco Tour, Boat Cruise, Snorkeling in Stuart
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Eco Tour, Dolphin Watching, Sunset Cruise in Naples
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Boat Cruise, Dolphin Watching, Sunset Cruise in New Smyrna Beach
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What are the best manatee trips in Florida?
The best manatee trips in Florida are:
- Com'N'Getit Fishing Charters guided by Billy P.
- 1st City Family Voyages guided by Elio M.
- Spot Stalker Charters guided by Todd V. with 43 years of experience
- SlackTyde Charters guided by Tyler K.
- Trophy Time Charters and More guided by Steve G.
Why should I book a manatee trip in Florida with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 13 private manatee trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are Shelling Trip guided by Tyler, World Class Fishing! guided by Ron, and Island Living guided by Tyler.
Our guides in Florida are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 9629 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.
All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.
Looking for private kid friendly manatee trips in Florida? Check out our beginner and family friendly manatee trips in Florida.
What types of manatee trips are common in Florida?
Dolphin Watching hunting is the most popular type of fishing for manatee in Florida as well as boat cruise hunting, eco tour hunting, and sunset cruise hunting.
How much does a private Florida manatee trip cost?
Prices for manatee in Florida can range anywhere from about $488 to $6,400, but the average price for a half day trip for manatee in Florida is $1,525. The average price for a full day trip for manatee in Florida is $4,575.
Is booking a guide worth the money?
Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.
Working with experienced guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is in the wild every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of having a great trip.
Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.
Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.
What month is best for manatee trips in Florida?
The most popular season for manatee trips in Florida is fall, and most people book their trips 21 days in advance.
Recent Reviews
Ron was absolutely awesome and made our trip more than worth while!!
Jenna B. | August 29, 2026
Trip: World Class Fishing!
One of the best days of fishing I've had in a long time. Daughters first charter and she had a blast. Capt Ron was amazing with her. Must of had 60 fish between the 3 of us. Can't wait to do it again.
Lance W. | July 21, 2026
Trip: World Class Fishing!
Ty was great ,we wanted a day on the water and he provided exactly that. We highly recommend and will definitely have Ty capt us around next time we're in the area !
Matthew L. | April 20, 2026
Trip: Island Living
Had a great time lots of fish Will book again
George S. | February 9, 2026
Trip: World Class Fishing!
Very professional and fun. Also, this was our second trip with him.
Mimi H. | March 20, 2025
Trip: World Class Fishing!
