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Captain Jack's Airboat Tours

• 905 Dupont Street Everglades City, FL 34139
• (239) 695-4400

Captain Jack's Airboat Tours

Review Highlights

“ We sent another branch of our family tree out on a mangrove tour with Captain Jack's and they had a GREAT time. ” in 22 reviews

“ We had an amazing experience with the air boat rides and the swamp buggy ride and the animal sanctuary. ” in 13 reviews

“ We still had time left to see the gator show with DJ, who was informative, but just an all around great guy. ” in 13 reviews

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905 Dupont St

Everglades City, FL 34139

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Go on a thrilling adventure through twisting mangrove tunnels on our Everglades airboat tour in Everglades City! With our 2-way communication headsets, you can ask your captain questions, learn exciting Everglades facts, and talk to your fellow passengers on an unforgettable Everglades experience. Book our combo ticket, and see more of the Everglades on a grassland airboat tour and swamp buggy tour. Plus, get free admission to our live alligator show and animal sanctuary! …

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Is this fun/safe for a 2 1/2 year old? Our 9 year old would LOVE it but not sure if little brother should tag along. Thank you

My first thought is it will neither be fun nor safe for a 2.5 year old. But, it all depends on the child. My 2.5 year old grandchild is adventurous but, I believe, she would be scared at times. They don't always go fast but they do a "donut" at… more

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It's $40

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What a great experience. Captain Tod was awesome. Very personable and informative. We've done 4 tours in the past but Captain Jacks tops the list.

10/10 would recommend! Jesse was awesome and our whole family had a blast! Definitely one the the Highlights of this trip

The Captain Jack's Airboat Tour exceeded ALL expectations! We enjoyed every second of it! I always do my researches before our family trip, "safety" is always on the top of my list because we travel with young children. The booking and waiver process from their website was very quick and easy. Due to the lower temperature forecast, I booked a 50-minutes Mangrove Tunnel airboat tour which was just right for us. The tour assigned each passenger with a multicasting ear muff with microphone so my kids were able to ask questions and carry conversations with the airboat captain. Throughout the entire tour, we learned, joked, and laughed , never a boring moment. Regardless the low temperature that day, we were able to see tropical birds and one of the wild alligator named "Charlie." After the airboat tour we had lunch in Everglade City, then went to see included alligator show which was another thumbs up! I recommend Captain Jack's Airboat Tour.

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Our (my wife and I) experience with Captain Jack's Airboat Tours was no less than terrific! Not only was our airboat pilot Jeremy top notch, but the places he took us were awesome! Well worth the price of admission. We even saw a few 'gators!' If asked, I would certainly recommend 'Captain Jack's Airboat Tours' to not only our friends, but our enemies as well! ***The one, and only, negative was after the airboat tour, we were told our tickets were good to visit an animal sanctuary which was located down the road at another airboat tour facility named 'Wootens.' Let's just say, as animal lovers, we were disappointed.

Kalen was such a good driver and he was so funny! This was such a better experience than I ever could've expected!!! Thank you!!!

We had a great tour guide and had a fun time. If you're in Southern Florida I highly recommend.

Boat driver unfriendly. His talking points only included about alligators and the mangrove trees. Nothing about other plants, birds, or native American history. We had an 80 minute tour scheduled and we came back to the dock in 55 minutes. Restrooms dirty. Drink and snack shack poorly supplied. We only saw Mangrove trees, no grassland areas. Zi would never return.

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May 10, 2024

Hi Lillian, Thanks for the feedback, especially about the restrooms and snacks! It's our goal to have clean restrooms and well-stocked snacks. We looked up your booking and see that you checked in for a 50-minute mangrove tunnel airboat tour and a 30-minute swamp buggy tour. That's what "80 minutes of tours" refers to. The mangrove airboat tour you chose doesn't feature grassy areas, but the swamp buggy travels through a grassy area and a cypress forest, both of which are wetlands in the rainy parts of the year.

Captain Jack's Airboat Tours in Florida is an exhilarating adventure that I highly recommend. The tour offers an up-close and personal view of Florida's unique wildlife and lush landscapes. The airboats are well-maintained and safe, providing a thrilling ride through the Everglades. The guides are knowledgeable and passionate, ensuring both an educational and enjoyable experience. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or just looking for a fun outing, Captain Jack's Airboat Tours is a fantastic choice for an unforgettable adventure in Florida.

It was an overall great tour. My sister and I were on Cpt Weasley's boat and had a great experience. We saw some gators and went through the mangrove channels. It was honestly the most Florida thing I've done. I loved every minute of the ride.

Big ass Aligator

Me, the husband, and two 13-year-old girls went and had great time! Our airboat "Captain" (I guess, I'm not sure what to call him) was super knowledgeable about where to go to see the gators live and up close! The scenery was very pretty, the equipment is kept nice and clean, and we felt safe at all times- what else could you ask for!?

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Captain Jack's Airboat Tours - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

• Mangrove Tunnel & Grassland Combo

80 min of tours

3-4 hour visit

Zip through the world-famous twisting mangrove tunnels of Everglades City, then explore exclusive grasslands as your captain amazes you with knowledge of Everglades plants, animals, and history. Watch out for alligators—they may have their eyes on you! Then check out the Everglades City Boardwalk, Animal Sanctuary, and alligator show, all included with your tour.

6 Attractions Included with All Our Tours

• Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Tour

• Grassland Airboat Tour

Animal Sanctuary

Alligator Show

Hug an Alligator

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Add Swamp Buggy

• Private Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Tour

Choose the Right Tour

• On a 50-minute Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Tour , you'll zip through Everglades City's twisting mangrove tunnels, world-famous waterways shared by multiple tour companies. Boats seat a maximum of 6 guests.
• On a 30-minute Grassland Airboat Tour, you'll explore an exclusive mangrove and grassland preserve under wide-open sky. Boats seat about 15 guests.
• Add a 30-minute Swamp Buggy Tour to explore exclusive grasslands and cypress forests from a raised buggy, which seats about 20 guests.
• For the shortest wait, we'll seat you on the first available airboats, which may have 6 or 10 seats.
• We try to keep groups together, but we may split your group onto multiple airboats.
• Other people may be seated with you.
• Infants must be assigned a seat, even if they sit on your lap.
• A Private Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Tour ensures your party of 6 or less gets an entire airboat to yourself to see Everglades City's famous mangrove tunnels.
• On all other airboat tours, you might be seated with other guests, or be split onto multiple airboats if there aren't enough seats on one airboat.

Guests Love Us!

“There is something about flying down narrow alleys of mangrove trees that is just a rush. I could never get tired of it. The guides always give more than just a ride. You learn so much about the Everglades and the total ecosystem that it is. We most certainly will be back!

—C. from Florida

“The mangrove tour was so much fun! We saw a family of dolphins swimming along the boat, several alligators, and a few fish jumping out of the water. Riding through the mangroves was beautiful and a fun way to see the Everglades. I would recommend to anyone.”

—J. from Massachusetts

“We really enjoyed seeing the alligators. The captain of the airboat gave a lot of information about the Everglades and habitat. The addition of the two-way headsets let us all communicate during the tour. This was really a highlight of having friends down visiting us new Florida residents. Plan to bring other guests."

—K. from Florida

“We did the combo package and it was amazing! Great way to experience all 3 ways to 'see' the Everglades! Would highly recommend. All the captains for each segment were fantastic! Had a great time!"

—J.T.

Why Choose Captain Jack’s?

Local Roots

Safety & Experience

Two-Way Headsets

Alligators & animals.

Quietest & Comfiest

Personal & popular.

Refreshments & Gifts

Top questions.

• 45 minutes from Naples
• 75 minutes from Fort Myers
• 90 minutes from Miami
• 3 hours from Tampa
• 4 hours from Orlando

Don't use Uber, Lyft, or other ride-sharing services. They can't pick you up when you're done!

• Yes, all ages are welcome on all our tours.
• Any passengers aged 17 or younger must be accompanied by at least one passenger who is aged 18 or older.
• Coast Guard regulations require everyone, even infants on your lap, to buy a seat.
• Consider bringing sunblock, bug spray, and comfortable shoes and clothes.
• You might get a little wet from small splashes and spray.
• If rain is forecasted, we recommend bringing a poncho.
• Many guests see wild alligators, birds, and other wildlife on their airboat and buggy tours, but Mother Nature makes no guarantees, so neither can we.
• You will definitely see alligators and other rescued animals in our Animal Sanctuary , an attraction included with all our tours.
• Our tours run rain or shine, except when there's a thunderstorm.
• We don't refund bookings if you cancel too close to a tour's departure time (check the policy when booking).
• Sometimes we need to delay due to thunderstorms or other unforeseen circumstances. We'll do our best to reschedule or issue a refund.
• Our airboat docks are handicap accessible, but wheelchairs can’t be loaded onto our airboats.
• If anyone in your party is using a wheelchair, please be sure they can move from the wheelchair onto the airboat.
• For everyone's safety, pets and service animals are not allowed in the Animal Sanctuary , near the boat launch, on airboats, or on swamp buggies.
• Service animals are allowed only in the gift shop, restrooms, and picnic areas.

Mangrove Coupon

• Total Everglades Combo
• Mangrove Tunnel & National Park Combo
• Mangrove Tunnel & Buggy Combo
• Private Mangrove Tunnel & Buggy Combo
• Mangrove Maze Ultimate Combo
• Mangrove Maze Airboat Tour
• Grassland & Buggy Combo
• Lodging Nearby
• Total Everglades Stay & Play
• Online Gift Shop
• Animals & Alligator Show
• Everglades City Boardwalk

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