We took our 7 & 10 year old kids on this nature kayaking tour and they were wowed! We saw so much sea life on this 3 hour trip and it was amazing! Estero Bay is a shallow estuary and Tim jumps in the water every so often to dredge up a creature living there and explains its habitat, what... More

Earlier today we experienced the guided manatee tour by Tim Martell and his assistant Luke and we can't stop talking about it. It was a truly amazing, impressive, informative and fun experience that you wouldn't want to miss. We got to see a lot of wildlife (not just manatees but also dolphins, horse shoe crabs, rays,bald eagles and lots more)... More

Wonderful trip where we saw lots of Manatees right at, and under the kayak. Saw all kinds of birds: cormorants, snake birds, turns, pelicans, ospreys, and egrets. Two different groups of porpoises, as well as sharks and sting rays were also spotted. Tim did a great job explaining the formation of Estero Bay, the sea grasses and mangrove islands that... More

We saw EVERYTHING: Manatees (started counting on my toes), porpoise, rays, loggerback turtles and a variety of fishing birds. We learned about sea grasses, the estuary and ecosystems, witnessed what seashells eat for lunch -- unbelievable! This is a "must do" adventure. See my photos. More

Getting up early to get to Estero Bay by 7:15 AM was definitely worth the effort. Tim Martell is an educated, certified Florida Naturalists who understands the eco system, wildlife, and plant life of these calm waters. His guided tour was educational and respectful of the manatees, dolphins, sting rays, sea turtles, and other marine animals that make Estero Bay... More

Estero Bay and its wildlife and plants come to life as one paddles among the mangroves in the morning air. The guide, Tim Martell, and his assistant, Alan, are certified Florida Master Naturalists who know the environment and enthusiastically share their knowledge. We saw manatees, dolphins, rays, and other wildlife and learned a lot about the natural history of the... More

Fantastic tour! We kayaked in the sheltered waters of Estero Bay. Tim is a very knowledgeable and informative guide. We saw several groups of manatees, two groups of dolphins, and numerous other species while enjoying a pleasant and wonderful morning on the water. Manatee Guides is very professional, and Tim really knows the ecology of this region. I highly recommend... More

We have traveled a lot and have lived in SW Fl. for 5 years. This is,by far, the best three hours we have spent touring the estuaries of this area. The Guides have excellent knowledge of sea life, mango trees, manatees and their feeding habits. We saw manatees but even better we were given the opportunity to see and touch... More

Incredible tour! Our group departed from Lovers Key and kayaked in the sheltered waters of Estero Bay. We saw manatees, dolphins, and numerous other species while enjoying a very beautiful morning on the water. Manatee Guides is very professional, and Tim really knows the ecology of this region. We recommend this tour highly. More