Guide was amazing! - Mr. Banks was friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable. Didn't see any manatee. They have already started migrating south. But the kayak trip was so peaceful and pretty. There are plenty of birds to watch. The mosquitoes and no-see-ums are out, so wear bug spray.

Worth Every Penny - This tour with Drake was absolutely wonderful. He took my daughter and I out into the river yesterday. We thoroughly enjoyed our time out there and with Drake. He is very knowledgeable about the local springs and wildlife and seems to truly enjoy sharing that with you. He is also a really nice guy that makes an effort to get to know you, which enhanced our experience. We already told him we'd see him again. 100% we will have him show us around other springs when we are in the area.

Nature Lovers Paradise - This is a beautiful river to kayak and there was an abundance of wildlife to see. Manatees, alligators, otters, and all kinds of birds were seen. Drake was a wonderful guide with lots of knowledge about the area.

Would recommend ! - Melissa was a great guide we had a fantastic moment kayaking ! Not the best spot for Manatee at the time we went but still managed to spot one ! Highly recommend !

We would recommend... - We would recommend Manatee Kayak Encounter if you want a unique experience seeing Manatees and other animals in their natural environment

River Tour - Had a great time exploring the Chassahowitzka with our guide Drake. He was super friendly and knowledgeable, and the tour itself explored such a beautiful and unique area. Highly recommended would definitely go again!

Great morning adventure. Would definitely recommend. - Diverse river experience. Kayaked over natural springs; through narrows lined with grasses and even walked in shallow water on beach sand. Saw lots of birds and river otters. Drake was friendly and knowledgeable about everything we passed.

wonderful kayak tour for the family with young kids - We missed our flight and arrived two days later, so we had to reschedule our tour to Dec. 31, which was Saturday. Drake was very flexible, accommodated our change and guided us the private tour. We had a wonderful time exploring the Homosassa river and saw many animals like manatees, otter, vulture, osprey and mullet fish. Highly recommend the kayak tour with Along the Banks tour company.

Excellent guided Kayak Tour of beautiful Chaz river - Highly recommend the "Chaz" river kayak tour with Along the Banks tour company. Drake was our knowledgeable and pleasant guide and he provided excellent service from beginning to end. He is super friendly and makes it so easy to get in and out of the kayaks to keep clients feet from getting muddy. The kayaks were fun and had the most comfortable chairs of any we have been in. No back aches! We booked the Chaz river tour and were treated to a mother and baby manatee as soon as we launched the kayaks. We paddled up river to Seven Sisters Springs and down river to the "crack" spring. This river is beautiful teaming with wildlife. The side stream heading toward the Crack spring is a highly scenic lush jungle with palms and clear water. This is the best kayak eco tour we have taken and we intend to return next year and book another river kayak tour with Drake at Along the Banks. Call Drake if you are unsure of which tour you want to take. He will help you with the tour options.

Do not booked - Booked on Tue night paid and then arrived Wednesday and no one was there. I waited 30 min and left. Called and number disconnected and no one answered my email - they are out of business I think