Rods Florida Charter Service

(Translated by Google) Wonderful experience!!! With Rod's good vibes, the jokes, the enormous respect in the treatment of the manatees, the information provided, the patience and the good vibes. Everything was excellent!!! (Original) Experiencia maravillosa!!! Con la buena onda de Rod, los chistes, el enorme respeto en el trato hacia los manaties, la, info brindada, la paciencia y la buena onda. Todo fue excelente!!!

Best. Day. Ever!!!! Captain Rod was so thorough and incredibly patient with my kids (6yo and 4yo). But what I love most about the experience was the love and respect Captain Rod has for the manatees. GREAT experience and we can’t wait to do it again!

We had a great experience and saw so many manatees!

We used Captain Rod's charter service to sail out to see the local manatees. Rod himself was absolutely fantastic! His knowledge was on point and delivered perfectly to our family with young children. Rod knew the best places to see manatees, and we were able to see so many swimming by. Rod cared about the manatees, he taught us how to interact with them but also taught us how to recognise when they won't want to interact with us, which happened. We relocated and had the opportunity to swim with a different manatee further down the water. Rod had a fantastic way with the children on board, which really mattered to me as a mum. His confidence allowed them to feel comfortable and willing to try something new. I'd 5 recommend Captain Rod's Florida Charter Service and will absolutely be contacting him again when in the area next time. #BestDayEver

We had the most amazing time with Captain Rod! He knew exactly where to take us to find manatees, was extremely knowledgeable about the manatees and ensured we had the best tour/encounter! We will be booking again!

We must do all that we can to protect this National treasure... and I'm not just talking about the manatees! Captain Rod is a treasure himself and wealth of knowledge about the Clearwater area and Crystal/Homosassa Rivers waterways. He will tell you all about the wildlife that live both above and below water. He is very curteous of other boaters in the water. We felt very safe during our ride to and from our snorkeling destination. I cannot swim, but my husband and two children are like mermaids in the water. Let me tell you, you will not be prepared for the size of these tranquil sea cows, the manatees! They frightened my son, at first. After much encouragement from Captain Rob and the State observers (who were there to make certain everyone including the manatees had a great time) my son was in the water scratching tummies and getting manatee hugs. I lasted maybe 5 minutes with my little pool noodle as the manatees made a game of tapping their noses on the bottoms of my feet to hear me scream. My daughter was in heaven. She floated and the manatees just surrounded her and cuddled up on her. At one point, one began to swim away with her. Observers to the rescue! The manatees will hug you for warmth. Captain Rob was absolutely the best. He explained the rules for interacting with them. He will give you the best experience ever. Trust me. Be sure to bring along towels and a fresh change of clothes as well as snacks and drinks.