@@JustinandJess Happy Sunday, always love your content..... I went to college down their love Crystal River.... I went to Rollins College in Winter Park, FL just a suburban of Orlando and all the locals always went to Wekiva/Wekiwa Springs... same place just North of Orlando in Seminole county I-4 I think exit 49... It's been a while, but in the 80s their were tons of Manatee's way more than Crystal River area, then a big die off in 1998, and 2020.... but now a real healthy population is back rising waters they access threw St. Johns River, into the Wekiva River headwaters..... I believe there's a underwater viewing area at Homossa State Park but don't know if they allow people to swim with them anymore right at the main springs... anyway it's pretty and worth the trip..... all the locals go their instead of the bigger overcrowded springs..... Be Well, be good to each other, have fun and be safe! 🕊️
Thank you, thank you! The thumbnail was kinda bad so, coincidentally, I changed it about 2 hours before you commented. I like the new one too. Glad you liked the video! ❤️🙏
It was truly unbelievable. I remember the first manatee we saw appear under us as we were swimming and I gasped because I could not believe how big they we're! It was definitely one of the most unique experiences of our lives!
My wedding ring? If you look closely, you'll notice I moved it on my middle finger because it has a bigger knuckle and won't fall off under water. - Justin
Yes, they had no issues with us using our own GoPro. In fact, they even said yes when I asked if we could fly a drone from the boat after the other swimmers got off.
Thanks guys love Manatee's and Crystal River...... Glad you got the Love.... 🕊️
Thanks for watching!
@@JustinandJess Happy Sunday, always love your content..... I went to college down their love Crystal River.... I went to Rollins College in Winter Park, FL just a suburban of Orlando and all the locals always went to Wekiva/Wekiwa Springs... same place just North of Orlando in Seminole county I-4 I think exit 49... It's been a while, but in the 80s their were tons of Manatee's way more than Crystal River area, then a big die off in 1998, and 2020.... but now a real healthy population is back rising waters they access threw St. Johns River, into the Wekiva River headwaters..... I believe there's a underwater viewing area at Homossa State Park but don't know if they allow people to swim with them anymore right at the main springs... anyway it's pretty and worth the trip..... all the locals go their instead of the bigger overcrowded springs..... Be Well, be good to each other, have fun and be safe! 🕊️
A Manatee smooch!! 💋 Sooo jealous! They are such amazing creatures. Glad you had another amazing bucket list adventure!
They really are amazing! We can't get over how gentle they are. ❤️
Great video yall!
Thank you!! Thanks for watching. 🙏
Dude! I missed this one! Great video!!!
Neat thumbnail too! -J
Thank you, thank you! The thumbnail was kinda bad so, coincidentally, I changed it about 2 hours before you commented. I like the new one too.
Glad you liked the video! ❤️🙏
That must have been so beautiful!
It was truly unbelievable. I remember the first manatee we saw appear under us as we were swimming and I gasped because I could not believe how big they we're! It was definitely one of the most unique experiences of our lives!
Wow! That’s incredible. Thanks for sharing that experience with us!
Swimmin' with the ring on looks dangeresque.
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My wedding ring? If you look closely, you'll notice I moved it on my middle finger because it has a bigger knuckle and won't fall off under water.
- Justin
Hers 😊
Nice ❤
Thanks 🔥
Did that tour company let you bring your own cameras?
Did it matter if the camera was mounted or on a selfie stick?
I’m wanting to take an insta360 x3
Yes, they had no issues with us using our own GoPro. In fact, they even said yes when I asked if we could fly a drone from the boat after the other swimmers got off.
Can you see the Manatee's from the boat at all? I have a friend that wants to see them but is not able to swim in the water.
You can a little, but it's worth mentioning that the manatees typically stick to the no-boat sanctuary zone.