USA · EVERGLADES AIRBOAT TOURS
An hour west of Miami the road runs out and the sawgrass starts. These 14 airboat trips differ on boat size, run time and how far into the marsh they get, and the morning departures are the ones with the wildlife.
Review the $49 Miami Everglades tour with airboat ride, alligator show, wildlife sightings, bus transfer, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Quite nice. Hovercraft is great and it has hutę power- adrenaline shot guaranted but not overdosed.”
Ride an airboat through the Everglades, spot alligators and birds, and enjoy a lively wildlife show at Gator Park near Miami.
“Amazing 2-hour experience – pure fun! We had a blast at Gator Park! The airboat ride was the absolute highlight—speeding across the water was so much fun. The entire 2-hour visit was top-notch: • The Crew: Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. • On the boat: The man who took us out was fantastic! He was very entertaining and shared a lot of interesting facts. • The Show: The show was also great—very fun and highly informative at the same time. It’s the perfect mix of action and education. Highly recommended!”
Review the New Orleans airboat ride through Jean Lafitte swamp, with wildlife tips, boat choices, pickup details, pricing, and honest advice.
“We enjoyed it very much. The guide was great. We saw a lot of alligators, a bald eagle and a couple herons. Highly recommend it”
Review of a Miami Everglades small-group tour with a 60-minute airboat ride, wildlife sightings, hotel pickup, and practical booking tips.
“We loved it, it helped that it was a beautiful day. Our van driver, Antoine, was great and gave us a lot information on the trip to the boat. Also, he gave us so much information on how everything would work while we were at the Everglades. Jeff, our captain at the Everglades, gave us a great tour and was very knowledgeable about the birds we saw as well as the alligators we saw. So much fun! Highly recommend it.”
Escape Orlando for a thrilling Everglades airboat ride, wildlife park admission, alligators, birds, and optional barbecue lunch.
“Our airboat experience was great from start to finish! Bobby, our boat pilot, was extremely personable, easygoing, and fun to be around. His knowledge of the area and ability to spot wildlife was impressive—he found several large alligators and brought us in close enough to get amazing photos. He even pointed out a nest with several baby gators, which was a real highlight! We felt completely safe the entire time, and the ride was both thrilling and incredibly enjoyable. This tour is *definitely* a must-do. Highly recommended!”
Miami in one day: city sights, Biscayne Bay, Little Havana, and an Everglades airboat ride for $69.99, with practical tips on timing and value.
“Firstly they gat you there very early. First part in the Everglades was brilliant apart from the driver demanding a minimum tip. Then a 1,5 hour wait till check in then a45 minutes wait as the bus was 15 mins late. Bus struggled to pull away but they met it go. Only for it to break down on I95. Over an hour later in blistering heat we get a replacement. Little Havana we are told 10 mins so rushed in for Cuban coffee and out only to be ushered in in to an empty bar next door. Then. On the bus. Can’t be late for the boot oh we are.…”
Ride a 16-passenger airboat through Louisiana swamps, spot alligators and birds, and learn Cajun wetland life near New Orleans.
“The airboat captain was very personable and knows the swamp and where the alligators are. We saw so many gators and the ride through the swamp network was fun.”
Review of Miami’s $80 combo tour: Everglades airboat ride, Biscayne Bay cruise, and open-top city bus with practical planning tips.
“The airboat ride was Awsome.. Chris (AKA) munchkin the driver was Awsome being so young but great detailed tour… The bus ride to the Everglades was Awsome too with Santiago Aka Santi…so far so good.. next stop to the open top bus tour…”
Review of Miami’s Everglades airboat tour with wildlife show, bus transport, costs, timing, animal sightings, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Great experience will go again cool to see the animals and also learn about them the airboat were cool”
Review of Everglades Holiday Park airboat tours from Fort Lauderdale, with wildlife sightings, timing, price, parking, and practical booking tips.
“Very cool ride to do. We see 5 or 6 alligators. The guide was good. We are very happy to choose this compagny”
Ride an airboat through the Everglades, spot wild alligators, hear local stories, and hold a baby gator at Sawgrass Recreation Park.
“Captain John made our experience! A good ole' Salty Dog with knowledge of the wild life in the Everglades makes it come alive. This is my second trip and my visiting friends and family members love this experience.”
Review of New Orleans’ 4-hour airboat swamp tour, with hotel transport, alligator sightings, guide tips, pricing, timing, and practical advice.
“The tour was great! Our guide, Ernie, was a blast and very knowledgeable. He did his job with a great passion for gators and educated all of us. Would recommend!”
Ride an airboat through the Everglades near Fort Lauderdale, spot wildlife, and visit reptile exhibits with practical tips on timing and value.
“Had a wonderful time! Guide went to all ends to try and find us an alligator! There was one hiding but I didn’t personally get to see it. To be able to say we experienced an airboat ride in the Florida Everglades was what our expectation was. Seeing nature would be an added bonus as it’s a variable you and your company cannot control! We enjoyed the additional experience of seeing the rehabilitation area and learning about spicy Crystal and Canibal! Your staff truly loves what they do and it shows through the way they interact with the animals. We got the opportunity to pet and take a picture with…”
Ride an airboat through Louisiana swamps, spot alligators and birds, and explore narrow bayou canals near New Orleans.
“Our swamp tour was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to New Orleans! From start to finish, everything was well organized, educational, and so much fun. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the local ecosystem — pointing out everything from ancient cypress trees to wild alligators basking in the sun. You could tell he truly loved the swamp and took pride in sharing its history and wildlife. The airboat ride itself was an amazing mix of excitement and serenity. We glided through narrow bayous, spotted turtles, herons, and even got surprisingly close to a few gators (safely, of course!). The scenery was stunning — moss-draped trees, mirror-like water,…”
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