Bring the family on a unique Eco-Tour!

Your journey will take you on a narrated ecological cruise into a natural wildlife habitat filled with many of Florida’s most beautiful birds, plants, and animals in their native surroundings. Our boats are designed to be environmentally friendly and manatee safe. Let us show you how man and nature can coexist to the benefit of all and see why it is important to preserve these vanishing treasures.

Tens of thousands of people from around the world have already visited us.

• Visit us yourself, to watch and learn about the endangered manatees
• See what we are doing to help protect these gentle giants

In winter this area is home to one of the largest populations of manatees in Florida as they congregate in the warm currents of the Orange River to feed and stay warm. 

Our tours this season will continue until mid- to late April.

In 1989, Manatee and Eco-Tours began as a small tour boat company dedicated to educating the public about the manatees and the very real threat of their extinction. In 1998, Manatee and Eco-Tours welcomed a new partner, Prof. Dr. Dieter Ruedi, a world renowned wildlife veterinarian. Together they purchased Coastal Marine Mart, now the Visitor Information Center from which our manatee-centered ecological tours depart. Manatee World, Inc. was born. We are committed to conservation and rescue activities in addition to educating our visitors about this threatened species. As well as our tours we have manatee exhibits and the world's largest collection of manatee-related books, videos, and gift items for sale. Your dollars help support our preservation projects. Take a tour, buy a gift, or simply donate, to show you care.

Listen to the manatees and watch our slide show

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