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Nestled deep in the southwestern part of Florida is a natural beauty, practically untouched by civilization. Rows upon rows of sawgrass line the calm waterways as hundreds of species of different animals roam freely. Mangroves line the coast, undisturbed by the hectic speed of our day to day lives. We’re of course talking about the Everglades. The largest wetlands on the planet, the Everglades is practically untouched and barely explored due to its sheer size. Nearly one million people visit the Everglades yearly. With little solid ground, the Everglades would normally be rather difficult to see. Thankfully, you can get up close and personal with everything the Everglades has to offer on private airboat rides in Key Largo. Here at Swamp Monsters, we take pride in offering you the best tour through the Everglades imaginable. We put our customers first, which is what separates us from the competition.

Why Go On A Swamp Monsters Airboat Rides In Key Largo Tour?

While searching for “airboat tours near me”, you probably found several companies offering tours through the Everglades. It can be overwhelming trying to figure out the difference from one to another, but we assure you that nobody can offer you an experience that we do here at Swamp Monsters.

Many airboat tour companies act as tourist traps, offering public tours where they shove as many people onto a public airboat tour as possible. They tend to offer one 30 minute tour that follows a predetermined route, with a captain following a script before taking you back to the dock. Frankly, this isn’t the right way to see the Everglades. To really take in everything the Everglades has to offer, you have to go on a private airboat tour.

There are several private tour providers in Key Largo, however they all pale in comparison to Swamp Monsters. We’re proud to have the most knowledgeable captains out there, with a rich, deep understanding and appreciation of the Everglades. We were born and raised on an airboat and we’re proud to be experts on the “River of Grass”.

What Can I Expect To See On A Swamp Monsters Airboat Tour?

We want you to get the most out of your airboat rides Key Largo experience, so we mould our tour to whatever you want to see! If you’re interested in just seeing the stunning views, we’ll take you to the most stunning areas in all of the Everglades. Want to see the animals of the Everglades? We take you to where we’ve seen the most traffic (keep in mind that these are wild animals and we cannot control what they do and where they will be). Just want a high-speed thrilling ride as we glide across the surface of the water? You got it! Whatever you want to get out of your private tour you’ll get and then some with Swamp Monsters.

Airboat Rides In Key Largo And The Surround Cities 

Looking to take an airboat ride in Key Largo or one of the surrounding cities in South Florida? No problem! Swamp Monsters currently offers private tours in the following cities from our boat ramp.

• Airboat Rides In Miami
• Airboat Rides In Key West
• Airboat Rides In Hollywood
• Airboat Rides In Kendall
• Airboat Rides In Pompano Beach
• Airboat Rides In Boca Raton
• Airboat Rides In Hialeah
• Airboat Rides In Davie
• Airboat Rides In Weston
• Airboat Rides In Parkland
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• Airboat Rides In Lake Worth  
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• Airboat Rides In Pembroke Pines
• Airboat Rides In Miramar
• Airboat Rides In Aventura
• Airboat Rides In Fort Lauderdale

If you’re looking to experience the Everglades the right way, contact Swamp Monsters . Simply visit our airboat tours page to see our various options and availability dates/times. We look forward to traversing the Everglades with you!

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An alligator adventure in the heart of the everglades national park..

Looking for some serious gator action? Gator Park is the premier airboat tour in the Florida Everglades to spy these fierce reptiles. Airboat rides depart every few minutes, so your Everglades experience begins the moment you arrive. We also offer private airboat tours for a more up close and personal look at the alligators .

The Everglades National Park is known for its vast wildlife, many of whom you’ll meet on your airboat tour. From endangered birds you won’t find anywhere else to small creatures that live among these wild alligators , you’ll see Florida as few people do.

The Everglades' marine life includes more than 200,000 alligators, so you’re guaranteed to spy quite a few on your Everglades tour! American crocodiles and fish, including large mouth bass,  blue gil and catfish, are also frequent guest stars on the tour.

More than 28 different snakes - a few of which are venomous – also call the Everglades home, alongside the beautiful and elusive endangered Florida panther.

Experience this unique Miami, Florida attraction by booking your airboat ride through the Everglades National Park today. Give us a call at 800-559-2205 or buy tour tickets online now.

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Airboat Tours

Get ready for the ride of your life. The Gator Park Airboat Tour begins by winding down the canal, providing plenty of photo ops to catch wildlife in their natural habitat. Experienced guides offer tips to ensure you spot alligators large and small...

Wildlife Show

Go beyond the Everglades with Gator Park's famous alligator and wildlife show and watch alligators from just a few steps away! This barehanded technique was originally used to capture alligators and showcases the great power and agility of the gators.

ALLIGATOR TOUR HOURS & RATES

Looking for a unique change of pace from other Florida tourist attractions? An Everglades airboat safari is just what you need. Gator Park is open and ready for your Everglades adventure every day, rain or shine! (The gators like the rain.)

Monday – Sunday:

• 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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Tickets to Gator Park include admission, airboat ride through the Everglades and watch alligators at the Wildlife show. Buy tickets online and save. 

• Adults: $29.99 ($29.99 at the gate)
• Children: $19.99 (Kids 1-5 years old ride for free!)

Private airboat tours run on your schedule and are a great way to get up close and personal with the gators. Rates are by the hour.

• 1-4 People: $525.00
• 5-6 People: $695.00
• 7-10 People: $895.00
• 11-15 People: $995.00
• 16-24 People: $1495.00

$8 National Park Service entry fee is not included.

Excluded from National Park entrance fees:

• Children under the age of 16
• National Park passholders
• Senior citizens (62+ years of age)
• Active Military personnel with proper ID

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11 Best Everglades Airboat Tours South Florida (and 1 thing we regret!)

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Posted on Published: January 16, 2022  - Last updated: November 29, 2022

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Looking for the best Everglades Airboat Tours?

There is really no doubt that an Everglades Airboat Ride is one of the best ways to explore the Everglades National Park in Florida.

But with so many possible tours available, the decision about which tour to pick is agonising! We spent hours searching the net to determine which one to select.

In this guide, we have broken down what you should consider when selecting an everglades airboat tour and also outlined which tours we believe are the very best airboat tours in the glades!

Tip: One great option to fit in an Everglades tour is on a road trip from Miami to Key West !

Best Everglades Airboat Tours: Which Everglades Airboat Ride is the Best?

What we discovered from airboat tours is most operators have exactly the same policies in terms of the environment and animals (probably due to the tight policies in place by the National Park)

What is most important when selecting an airboat operator is the reviews they are receiving. This gives you a good idea of 1. how ethical they are and 2. what kind of experience other travelers are having with this company.

Things you will want to look for when choosing an airboat tour include:

• Environmental policies
• Policies to do with wildlife (do they feed the wildlife – aka not good!!)
• The ratings of the tour guides (can see the score of the tour when you go to book)

We have done the hard work for you and selected 11 Best Rated Everglades Airboat tours in the Everglades.

One thing about airboat tours is that they are all not particularly environmentally friendly and have some negative effects on the environment. If you are a greenie, you may want to consider if you would like to take an airboat tour at all (if you are thinking this – we have some alternative ways to see the Everglades below).

We were personally still comfortable to take an airboat tour as the National Park system have taken positive steps to reduce the risk to the fragile ecosystem of the Everglades by make operators run their airboat tours outside of the National Park borders in a certain zone for airboats.

Best Way to See the Everglades

Arguably, the best way to see the Everglades National Park is by going a airboat tour. This is because 50+% of the Everglades is covered by water and only accessible by the airboat tours. If you also want to explore the Everglades by foot, see our guide to the 15 Best Hiking Trails in the Everglades .

The other big tip we would have for you is to see the Everglades  by hiring your own car and DIY.

By hiring your own car, you reduce the expense of transportation on tours and you have the flexibility to see more of the cool things that the Everglades has to offer.

Before we get to which airboat tours you should select let’s first briefly discuss the cool other activities you might like to do in the Everglades National Park.

• Best Walk in the Everglades – Aside from an airboat tour, the best walk to get up close and personal with wildlife in the Everglades National Park is on the Anhinga Trail . If you would like to get up close and personal with an alligator (just not toooo close!!!) this is your best bet.
• Best Bike Ride in the Everglades – Shark Valley in the Everglades is a great place to go if you love bike riding! The 15 mile Shark Valley trail is perfect for bike riding enthusiasts. You can also catch a tram if you are less active.
• Where to Get Information about the Wildlife – Ernest Coe Visitor Centre is a great way to get a better insight into the fragile eco-system of the Everglades. Rangers are happy to tell you about the best walks and hikes nearby and if you have kids, they will absolutely love the interactive exhibits at the centre.
• Best Shaded Walk – One part about the Everglades is that is insanely hot and I mean insane-ly hot. One hidden gem we discovered last time we were there was the Gumbo Limbo trail which is one of the very few trails in the Everglades with shade. Note: not much wildlife on this walk!

How long is the Everglades Tour + What happens?

Most tours last for 30-40 minutes which is a perfect amount of time to stay entertained on the water without getting bored. The best airboat tour of the Everglades should go for this amount as it is the perfect time for you not to feel bored.

During this time, a guide will give you lots of information about the Everglades. This is one of the big reasons I would recommend a tour. Our tour guide was fun and informative and told us lots of fun facts!

While spotting a Florida alligator is never guaranteed (they are wild animals after-all), an airboat tour gives you the absolute best chance of seeing one pretty much anywhere in the Everglades.

We saw several alligators on our tour and our guide informed us that it is very rare not to see an alligator on a tour. Aside from alligators you can see several birds and fish on the tour.

Personally, I don’t think it was actually the wildlife I ended up to be the most impressed with but the absolutely stunning scenery everywhere you look!

Do you get wet on an airboat?

It is highly likely you will get a little wet on the airboat ride so be prepared for that. It is unlikely that you will get completely drenched.

If you do not want to get wet, we would recommend sitting middle & centre.

Are airboat tours safe? Any deaths?

I thought the exactly same question before our airboat tour and looked straight online.

Airboat tours are generally safe and we felt in nothing but safe hands during our entire tour.

There are some reports that say that airboats are still a risky way to explore the Everglades due to the slim possibility that the airboat overturns and throws passengers into the water.

To give you some idea of your risk levels, as of 2018, there were 75 accidents, 100 injuries and 7 deaths associated with airboats.

While this does seem like a large number, if you compare the stats to car accidents, you will find that the risk is quite slim.

In the unlikely event that you do fall in, an alligator is unlikely to kill you. Unlike the Australian crocodile, they are not that aggressive. Don’t too close though and test that theory!

How much is an Airboat ride in the Everglades? (+ any extra fees)

A airboat tour without transport from a major city in Florida will cost you around $30 pp (give or take a few dollars depending on the company).

Once you present your prepaid Everglades ride you are required to pay a $3 national park fee.

To explore more of the Everglades National Park you will need a National Park pass which costs $30 per car valid for 7 days. The $3 you spend on the airboat tour will be deducted from the National Park fee.

Your tour guide will also expect a tip at the end of the tour. The guides will inform you that airboat operators make their wage primarily of the tips they receive.

What do you wear on an Everglades Airboat Tour?

The Everglades is an insanely hot destination year round. For this reason we would highly recommend wearing covered clothes on the tour to avoid sun damage.

Don’t wear hats, sunglasses or anything likely to fly away as 1. it is very windy and 2. you will not likely be able to retrieve it.

Best Everglades Tours if you have your own car: Best Airboat Tour Everglades City

As we mentioned above, if you have more than a day, we would highly recommend hiring a car to explore the Everglades. If you take this option, you will not need to pay extra for transport from a major city in Florida.

Everglades City is arguably the best place for airboat rides in the Everglades.

The best airboat tour in the Everglades that we would recommend if you have your own car include:

• Florida Everglades Airboat Tour and Wild Florida Admission with Optional Lunch
• Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure
• Boggy Creek Airboat Tour

Best Everglades Tours in Florida with Transportation Included: From Miami, Orlando etc

If you only have a day to dedicate to the Everglades and you just want to make life easy for yourself by not hiring a car, there are plenty of great Everglades Tours from major cities in Florida.

If you want to get a reasonably priced airboat tour with transport it is best to select a city not too far from the Everglades – Miami or Fort Lauderdale are good options.  They also happen to usually be the cheapest place to get a flight into Florida.

Here are the best everglades airboat tours with transport included:

• Everglades Tour from Miami
• Private Airboat Tour from Miami
• Economy Option from Miami
• Everglades Tour from Orlando
• Everglades Tour from Fort Lauderdale

Best Everglades Airboat Tour Near Naples

If you are starting from Naples in Florida, there are some fabulous and very unique tours of the Everglades you can do including:

• Everglades National Park Kayak Eco Tour from Naples

Best Swamp Tours in Florida

While the Everglades is not exactly a ‘swamp’ it is many people’s first impression. Here are the best swap tours of the Everglades in Florida including a night ‘swamp’ tour.

• Air Boat Tours Palm Beach (The Swamp Monster)
• Night time Swamp Tour

Best Airboat Tour Everglades so you can see more of Florida

If you are low on time in Florida, we would highly recommend selecting a tour that included an additional fun activity in Florida.

One of our absolute highlights of being in Florida was getting to swim with manatees so if you don’t have time to do this on another day, we would 100% recommend combining this with your airboat tour.

The Kennedy Space Centre is another really cool activity to schedule in for a Florida vacation. If you are a geek at heart, you will LOVE this. This might actually be Mike’s favorite thing we did in Florida.

The best airboats tours that you get to see more of Florida include:

• Everglades Tour including manatee swim
• Everglades Tour including Biscayne Bay Cruise
• Everglades Tour including Kennedy Space Centre

Best Alligator Airboat Tour Everglades?

If you are looking for the best alligator tour in the Everglades, we don’t have much advice for you there. As Alligators as wild animals no tour is any better than the other in this regard.

We would however, recommend checking out the reviews of the tours as sometimes the individual guides have a knack of knowing where the alligators hang out. IMO, all good Everglades airboat tour operators should be trained in this regard to give you the best chance possible of spotting them on the tour.

Our thoughts on Everglades Airboat Tours: Our 1 Regret

If you can’t tell already, we highly recommend taking an airboat tour of the Everglades.

We have experienced the Everglades both ways now – by foot and also by an Everglades Tour and I think the tour has the slight upper hand if you can only pick one as you get to see the true beauty of the Everglades which is hard to see on land.

At the end of many of the airboat tours, the operators give you the chance to hold a baby alligator. We loved this at the time.

He or She was soooo cute and their skin was incredibly soft however, in hindsight we probably wouldn’t man-handle a baby alligator again as keeping animals in captivity and allowing them to be held by the public makes their transition into the wild very difficult.

So will you be taking an airboat tour in the Everglades or do you prefer to explore this National Park on foot?

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Florida Keys Airboat Eco Tours Around The Keys And The Everglades

Airboat tours are truly a thrilling experience that all the family will get a kick out off.

And best of all, although finding a company in the Florida Keys itself is a little bit scarce, you are literally a stone’s throw from the greatest exponents of strapping a huge fan to the back of a boat and zipping across the top of the water that you'll ever find.

Yes, the world famous everglades are very close indeed, and within their confines there are quite a few companies offering eco tours, wildlife displays or simply the thrill of going extremely fast across the surface.

All of them will have a huge amount of experience in spotting, the local wildlife such as alligators, crocodiles, eagles, manatees, and even huge burmese pythons!

So look closely at the airboat tours listed below as we will name then either FLA KEYS or MAINLAND to give you a clearer indication of where they are based, Florida Keys or Florida mainland.

But the majority will be the mainland most definitely.

Ok, then let’s go and find you the most fun airboat tours we can, and don’t forget to check out our other pages on eco tours either.

Everglades Safari Park

If you have an image of a day sitting in a boat as the wind whistles through you hair, and the giant fan at the back of the boat creates the sound of a jumbo jet, then you will be disappointed.

Not that you wont get that for 30 t0 40 minutes, but at the Everglades Safari Park, you also get a chance to wander the trails, see the alligator show, and other great everglade wildlife attractions.

The safari park have been in operation for 40 years, and deliver what their customers want big time...a great day out.

Mainland: 26700 SW 8 St, Miami, FL 33194

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Cypress Air-Boats

All the captains of these charters are USCG certified to ensure that you have a marvellous and safe time amongst the weeds, grass, and waters of the Florida everglades 

You can choose the speed of the tour you wish to undertake, with either a fast speed, exhilarating trip, or a slower paced eco tour full of educational tips and facts concerning the fauna and animals of the area.

And don't think you have to fit in with everyone else either. You can also choose the time of travel, from the dawn chorus, right through to night trips. Totally tailorable to your own requirements.

Mainland: Everglades, Florida, 34139

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Everglades Airboat Charters

Right in the heart of the Everglades, Captain Greg Brown will take you back through the decades of Florida history, with tales of the Native American Indians that lived in the area a hundred years ago.

With ear splitting, heart racing airboat rides across the everglades you will be placed in the heart of action. Choose from fast airboat tours, educational trips, or even day and night photo opportunities tours.

It's pretty much up to you, you only have to ask.

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Mainland: Dade Corners Market Place and Fuel Station 17696 Southwest 8th Street Miami, FL 33194

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Captain Doug's Everglades Tours

Of course with most of the airboats and Everglade operators focusing in on the same kind of thing....wildlife, you are going to think that whoever you go with will provide with the same eco tour.

Well, i'll be honest with you that's kind of correct, but its the little things that make the difference...like waiting times.

C aptain Doug's has this down to a fine art and with multiple boats running, and tours going out every thirty minutes you will know that this  airboat trip you will get to the heart of the action and quickly.

You can even phone ahead and reserve an airboat if you wish.

Mainland: 200 Collier Avenue, Everglades City, FL 34139

Air Boat USA

This company certainly know how to get a good review or two as you can see here on a Tripadvisor page dedicated to them .

With plenty of experience to gain the greatest views of the wonderful Everglades wildlife, then they could be just the company for you.

Offering private, night time, or day charters, whatever your requirements for a trip into Florida's Everglades swampland you'll get it.

Mainland : 16400 SW 8th St Miami, FL 33194   

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Gator Park Florida Air Boat Tours

You may think that with a name like Gator park, you will be focusing on the largest of the reptiles to be found in the wild. But this everglades company are so much more than that.

Running boat trips every 20 minutes across the waters at breakneck speed, you do indeed see a few of these mighty creatures, but with tours, wildlife shows, and of course air boats, you will be spoilt for choice in what to do first.

Mainland: Gator Park Inc.  24050 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida 33194

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Eco Tours Further Into The Florida Mainland

When it comes to air boat eco tours, we have tried to focus on the ones as close to the Florida Keys as possible.

However if you end up near Orlando then Wild Florida Airboats could well be worth checking out.

They offer day tours, sunset tours and even night eco tours that guests of all ages will love, where you will get up close and personal with bird, eagles, gators and a myriad of other Florida wildlife.

Mainland: 3301 Lake Cypress Rd, Kenansville, FL 34739

Rides at Boggy Creek are the closest you will get to Disney and the major themes parks as you can.

Based in Kissimmee these guys pretty much specialise on taking you out on the waters to see the local wildlife. If you are lucky you might even get to see the classic icon of all America the Bald Eagle, which hangs around the area.

You most definitively will see gators and lots of them though.

Mainland : 2001 E-Southport Road, Kissimmee, Florida

Spirit Of The Swamp

When you climb on to one of the airboats run by Spirit of the swamp, you will not have anyone next to you (except your family). They like to keep things as personal as possible in the swamp don't cha know!

S o enjoy Orlando's highest rated swamp eco tours, and sit back on brand new top of the range boats and let your guides fly you across in search of the best of Florida's wildlife.

Mainland:  2830 Neptune Road Kissimmee, Florida 

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11 Best Everglades Airboat Tours Worth The Money

December 9, 2020 //  by  Florida Trippers

Are you looking for the best Everglades Airboat Tours? We have you covered with our list of the best tours worth your money!

The Everglades National Park is a 1.5 million-acre wetland located in southern Florida. Compared to a swamp the Everglades is comprised of mangroves, and sawgrass marshes and is home to alligators , birds and other species.

An Airboat Tour of the Everglades is a great way to view areas of the Everglades inaccessible by those on land. Whether you are looking for private tours, small group tours, nighttime moonlight tours, or tours that come with adventure wildlife parks, tours with lunch or tours with pick up and drop off we have you covered with this list!

We have discovered the best tours leaving from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples , Sanibel, Fort Myers and Orlando and Kissimmee . Whether looking for a quick 30 minutes of the best Everglades Airboat Tours to half-day and full-day adventure. Just make sure to pack sunscreen, bug spray and some water!

Florida Everglades Airboat Tour and Wild Florida

This is one of the best Everglades Airboat tours for those wanting options. The Florida Everglades Airboat Tour and Wild Florida explores Central Florida’s Everglades and leaves out of Orlando.

You will get to experience either a 30 minute airboat ride or one hour airboat ride through over 4200 acres of protected Everglades swamps, rivers and marshes.

If you choose the half day package your package includes a visit to the Wildlife Park spread over 13 acres where you can see animals like zebras, bobcats, lemurs, sloths, tropical bird aviary and an alligator handling show.

If looking for an Everglades Airboat tour with lunch you will want to book the half-day tour. This tour comes with a delicious BBQ lunch at the Chomp House Grill and an alligator souvenir and picture.

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Everglades Airboat Tour & Gator Boys

The Everglades Airboat Tour & Gator Boys Alligator Rescue Show is one of the best Everglades airboat tours from Fort Lauderdale. Here at the Everglades Holiday Park Fort Lauderdale, your tour includes a 1 hour narrated Airboat ride and then a 15 minute live alligator rescue show! Tours depart every 20 minutes. And the tour takes about an hour and half.

Not only will you see alligators and birds on the Airboat Tour you will see unique flora and fauna along the ride. Enjoy the unique ecosystem up close and personal from the airboat as you spot alligators in their natural habitat and learn about the importance of conversation and preservation of the Everglades.

The Gator Boys have appeared on Animal Planet and provide and informative and entertaining live rescue show. After you will also receive two pictures from your day!

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Airboat Tour Central Florida

The Airboat Tour of Central Florida is one of the best airboat rides in the Everglades for those looking for small groups. Tours are limited to only 6 guests and seating is in a stadium style on the boat so everyone has great views.

This tour leaves from Kissimmee and includes a guided airboat tour with live commentary. Your small group will explore the Everglades swamp keeping a lookout for alligators in their nesting areas in West Lake Toho.

Tours leave at 9 am, 11 am and 1 pm.

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Full-Day Everglades Naturalist-Led Adventure

If you are looking for a Full-Day tour, this is one of the best Everglades airboat tours near Miami . What makes the Full Day Everglades Naturalist led adventure unique is this tour is a full day package! There is also a half day option!

First, the tour offers complimentary pickup from hotels in Miami, Hollywood or Fort Lauderdale. Then you will be on your way to explore the Everglades National Park with a master naturalist where you will take a hour long airboat ride through the river of Grass to see alligators up close in Shark Valley.

Next on the tour you will take an hour long cruise to the Ten Thousand Islands a salt water area of the Everglades where you can often spot manatees, birds, dolphins and more.

Then you will experience a visit to a Native tree island village ( Miccouskee) that once serves as a historic trading post, and finally a wildlife spotting tour on Big Cyprus and then it is onto lunch at the Havana Cafe.

The lunch as both vegetarian and gluten free options in addition to the traditional menu. Snacks, fresh fruit, water, and soft drinks also offered during the tour.

There is a hotel pickup and even a dedicated airport drop off perfect for those looking for an interesting tour their day of departure. They will hold your luggage and offer guests the complete experience with bug spray, sunscreen, ponchos, binoculars, and a eco-canteen and a National Parks map! This is the best Everglades airport tours near Miami!

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Florida Everglades Night Airboat Tour

Are you looking to take an airboat tour through the Everglades at night? If so, the Florida Everglades Night Airboat Tour departing from Fort Lauderdale is for you! The tour departs at 8:30 PM from the Sawgrass Recreational Park.

With your ticket you also receive admission to the Sawgrass Recreation Park open during the day where you can see reptiles and exotic animals at the Wildlife center.

Your airboat tour will take place under the stars of the sky as you glide across the Everglades at up to 40 miles per hour using the lights from the airboat to spot alligators.

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Everglades VIP Tour and Show

The Everglades VIP tour and Show provides transportation to and from select hotels in the Fort Lauderdale Area as well as the Miami or Fort Lauderdale airports and both the Port Everglades and Port of Miami. The tour is about 4 hours long with transportation time included.

There are two VIP tour options offered one in the morning at 8:30 am and one in the afternoon at 1 pm. After being picked up you will begin your tour on an hour long airboat tour with in-depth commentary through the Everglades. The guides will explain the eco-system as well as the behaviorof the alligators.

Once you return you will be treated to a live in person presentation by the Gator Boys alligator rescue team. The show is both informative and entertaining!

After the show you may take a picture with one of the baby alligators where you will be given a little keepsake of your day spent exploring the Everglades and learning about alligators.

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Private Tour: Florida Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Adventure

If you are looking for a private tour this is one of the best Everglades boat tours! For those looking for a premium experience you will have the airboat all to yourself with just your group!

On this Private Tour of Florida’s Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Adventure , you will travel deep into the Everglades National Park and explore wildlife refuge at the Sawgrass Recreational Park. As this is a private ride the goal is show areas of the Everglades normal boat tours don’t reach and with a smaller airboat it is easily manuverable into smaller areas!

Guests can expect the tour to be a little longer and more in-depth with Airboat speeds reaching up to 40 miles per hour! At the refuge you can see panthers, bobcats, leopards, alligators and other like fish, snakes, and turtles up close.

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Air Boat Tour of Palm Beach in The Swamp Monster

If you are in the Palm Beach area and are looking for one of the best Everglades airboat tours from Palm Beach this is the tour for you! On this tour you will take a private airboat tour on the Swamp Monster boat with individual seats!

The tour guide is very informative about the Everglades ecosystem and plants as well as knowledgable about the wildlife you will encounter on the airboat tour. You can often spot turtles, herons, storks and an assortment of birds.

Sometimes you even spot an area of an old plane wreckage depending on how far into the Everglades the tour takes you.

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Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers, Naples or Sanibel

If you are looking for one of the best Everglades airboat tours from Fort Myers you are in luck! The Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers, Naples or Sanibel offers a guided tour with a naturalist. This eco-tour offers a wildlife drive, hour long airboat ride and boat cruise, lunch and a nature walk.

On this 45 minute airboat tour highlights include seeing wildlife such as dolphins, alligators, herons and more. You will be given a full history of the wildlife, geology, and Native American history as well.

Then you will take a wildlife drive through Big Cypress National Preserve where you can see gators, deer, bear, hogs, turtles, birds and more. Next, you will take a wildlife walk through the ancient towering cypress trees. It is truly one of the best Everglades boat tours from Naples!

After an afternoon break you will be served lunch at a beautiful waterside restaurant in the Everglades. You must try the alligator appetizers! After lunch you will board another boat cruise fora 60 minute tour of the mangroves at 10,000 islands. You can spot manatees here!

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Miami Beach Miccosukee Village and Everglades Airboat Tour

The Miami Beach Miccosukee Village and Everglades Airboat Tour is a small group tour. Pickup is included from any Miami Beach landmark or hotel along Collins Avenue.

On your small group airboat tour you will discover the wildlife in the Everglades with tours offered in English, German and Spanish. You will have the oppurtunity to discover the unique eco-system of the Everglades alongside viewing wildlife like turtles, alligators and birds.

After the airboat tour you can visit the nearby wildlife park and learn about conservation efforts in the Everglades. Next, you will visit the Miccosukee Indian Village and Reservation where you can learn about the history and culture of the tribe. View handcrafts, photographs and more.

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Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride

If you are ready to explore Miami by bus, boat and airboat this full day guided sightseeing adventure is for you. From the bus ride around Miami, to the Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach to the airboat ride through the Everglades this tour is for you.

Pickup begins at 10:15 am for this 6 hour full day tour. First you a picked up and then depart on a 30 minute airboat ride though the Everglades. You will view wildlife such as fish, birds, alligators and more.

Next your tour will take you on a jungle trail with crocodile exhibits and a live alligator wildlife show. Then you will board a 90 minute cruise along Biscayne Bay. The cruise takes you along the skyline of Miami Beach and Fisher Island, keep an eye out for manatees, dolphins and rays in the clear water off the coast.

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If you're planning a trip to Miami or Fort Lauderdale, Florida , visiting Everglades National Park should be on your to-do list. The South Florida national park is known for its expansive beauty, as well as its varied population of wildlife that includes everything from bobcats to alligators.

To see all the Everglades has to offer, sign up for a guided tour. U.S. News consulted both traveler sentiment and expert opinion to identify the top Everglades tours. Before you go, make sure you read through the National Park Service's Wildlife Viewing Ethics to keep both yourself and the animals safe during your time in the park. When choosing the best Everglades tours, we avoided recommending operators that promote wildlife shows or encourage feeding or holding the animals for photo-ops.

Visitors should plan to pay a fee to enter the park, as it may not be included in the price of the tour ticket. You should also keep in mind that many of these tour operators are located at least 30 miles west of Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Tours that run on airboats – open-air vessels with huge fans at the back that propel the boat – can be very loud. Companies will generally offer ear protection, but if you or your companions are sensitive to loud noises, contact the tour provider to discuss options before you book.

The Best Everglades Airboat and Swamp Tours

Everglades swamp tours – one hour group tour.

Price: Adults from $60; kids from $30 Duration: 1 hour

This sightseeing trip takes you out on an airboat to cruise through the Everglades' main waterways in search of alligators, birds and interesting vegetation. Throughout the ride, knowledgeable guides share facts about the area's history and ecology. Many travelers recommend booking this tour, describing it as fun and informative, with plenty of wildlife sightings. Departures generally take place daily at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., but availability may vary by month.

Children 5 and younger can ride for free, but still require a reserved seats. Also check out Everglades Swamp Tours for private airboat tours that last up to two hours.

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Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures – 30-Minute Airboat Tour

Price: Adults from $35; kids from $30 Duration: 30 minutes

Located at the headwaters of the Everglades in Kissimmee, Florida (about 40 miles south of Orlando), Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures earns praise from reviewers for its personable, experienced staff and the family-friendly environment. On the airboat ride, you and up to 16 other passengers will glide through the tall grass in search of eagles, alligators, raccoons and more. In addition to airboat rides, the site houses a replica of a Jororo Tribe village, as well as a gem and fossil mining activity for kids.

Tours depart throughout the day from 9 a.m. to 5 pm. You can buy your tickets online, but there are no reservations for this tour. For a longer adventure, consider the company's hourlong airboat ride. There are also sunset and night tours, if you're hoping to avoid the midday heat and crowds.

Marsh Landing Adventures – 90-Minute Everglades Airboat Tour

Price: Adults from $65; kids from $60 Duration: 1.5 hours

For wildlife lovers who want more than half an hour to experience the Everglades, this 1.5-hour airboat ride from Marsh Landing Adventures is an excellent experience. Located in Kissimmee on Lake Tohopekaliga, Marsh Landing Adventures promises travelers an in-depth look at the headwaters of the Everglades and the plants and animals that inhabit its waters. What's more, the company says it can reach areas of the Everglades that are inaccessible to larger boats because of its small crafts. Travelers give kudos to the boat captain for their educational and entertaining delivery. Many call the experience the highlight of their Florida vacation.

Tours are offered Monday through Saturday at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Reservations are required, and there is a 1% fuel surcharge added to each ticket. Marsh Landing Adventures also offers hourlong, two-hour and four-hour airboat rides.

Everglades City Airboat Tours

Price: Adults from $47; kids from $31 Duration: 1 hour

Everglades City Airboat Tours sets itself apart from other companies by offering participants two-way headsets, which allow passengers and guides to better engage with one another throughout the hourlong ride. As you navigate through narrow creeks and shallow bays, you may spot alligators, manatees and birds. Tourists enjoy the ride and appreciate the headsets. Reviewers are also complimentary of the boat captains, who they describe as entertaining and knowledgeable.

Tours depart multiple times Monday through Saturday, although timing may be modified based on the season. It's a good idea to reserve your tour in advance. Everglades City Airboat Tours is located approximately 85 miles west of Miami and 35 miles southeast of Naples, Florida.

Buffalo Tiger Airboat Tours – 45-Minute Standard Airboat Tour

Price: Adults from $45; kids from $27.50 Duration: 45 minutes

For an excursion that combines cultural immersion and wildlife viewing, consider this outing from Buffalo Tiger Airboat Tours. The Miccosukee family-owned company's standard tour focuses on introducing visitors to the homelands of the Miccosukee people: an American Indian tribe that migrated to Florida before it became a state. During the tour, you'll not only see local wildlife, but also will get to see a Miccosukee Indian camp and take a nature walk. Visitors recommend the tour, describing it as an amazing experience thanks to the small, intimate group size.

Tours run daily at multiple times between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The company also offers private outings.

Everglades River of Grass Adventures – Semi-Private River of Grass Airboat Tours Everglades

Price: Adults from $85; kids from $45 Duration: 1.5 hours

One perk of this tour is that it is capped at six to eight travelers per boat. During the excursion, you'll get the chance to see the famous flora and fauna of the Everglades, including herons and alligators. Visitors say this is a family-friendly tour and call the trip "memorable" and "amazing."

These tours run seven days a week; since they're semiprivate, you must call or email to find out the best times to depart. River of Grass Adventures also offers sunset tours of the Everglades.

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Shurr Adventures Everglades – Three Hour Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour Small Group Adventure

Price: Adults from $109; kids from $99 Duration: 3 to 4 hours

Enjoy an up-close view of animals and nature, and get some exercise in too, on this kayak tour of the Everglades' mangroves. As you paddle your way through the mangrove tunnels, you may spot orchids, birds and, of course, alligators. Kayakers say this tour is excellent and appreciate the patient, experienced guides who share a wealth of information about the plants and animals that reside in this unique ecosystem. What's more, reviewers appreciate that the tours are limited to just eight participants.

Tours are available Monday through Saturday from August to April; times vary by season. Children must be at least 7 years old to participate. Tourgoers will enjoy three to 3.5 hours out on the water but should plan to spend a total of four hours on-site from start to finish. Shurr Adventures Everglades also offers a full-day tour of the mangrove tunnels, as well as a motorboat tour in the Ten Thousand Islands region of Everglades National Park, among other options.

Shark Valley Tram Tours

Price: Adults from $31; kids from $16 Duration: 2 hours

These naturalist-led excursions not only include a tour around Everglades National Park in an open-air tram, they also give tourgoers the chance to explore on foot. Halfway through the tour, participants can climb a 45-foot-tall observation deck to see sweeping views of the surrounding vegetation. During the two-hour tour, travelers also have the opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife. Tourgoers enjoy learning about the Everglades from the expert guides and say riding the tram is part of the fun. Many also recommended taking a morning tour to avoid the midday heat.

From mid-December through late April, tours depart on the hour daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. From May through mid-December, tours depart at 9:30 and 11 a.m. and 2 and 4 p.m. Shark Valley Tram Tours also offers self-guided bike tours. (Note that you'll have to pay a separate fee to enter Everglades National Park for any tour.)

Everglades Florida Adventures – Ten Thousand Islands Tour

Price: Adults from $59; kids from $29 Duration: 3 hours

If you're hoping to see the Everglades by boat, but want something a little quieter than an airboat ride, consider this cruise. Departing from Port of the Islands Marina in Naples, this 45-foot passenger catamaran glides across the Faka Union Canal while guides share information about the history and ecology of the area. Tourgoers report spotting lots of birds, turtles, dolphins and manatees. They also call out the insightful crew and clean, comfortable boat as highlights.

Cruises are offered Monday to Friday at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Everglades Florida Adventures also offers kayak and canoe rentals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Like any other form of transportation, riding an airboat may come with some risks. To stay safe on your Everglades airboat tour, be sure to choose a company run by experienced, professional boaters (most of which undergo special training and are approved by the U.S. Coast Guard) and adhere to all rules set forth by your guide. Parents should keep a close eye on children and be sure they are properly fitted for their life jackets, and all passengers should protect against the heat by wearing sunscreen and staying hydrated. Commercial airboats typically do not exceed speeds of 30 to 40 mph to ensure a safe, smooth ride, and most operators will reschedule your tour in the event of lightning or other inclement weather. Tour companies will also generally provide riders with proper ear protection, as the boats are quite loud.

Typically, passengers will feel the most comfortable in lightweight, sleeveless clothing and shorts while on an Everglades airboat tour. If you are taking a wintertime tour, keep an eye on the weather – pants and long sleeves may be a better option, but you likely won't need a heavy jacket. Be sure to bring sunglasses, sunscreen and water to protect yourself from the effects of the sun; you may also want a hat to provide further shade and keep hair in place. Passengers with long hair are advised to wear it in a ponytail or bun to keep it from becoming knotted in the wind. Tourgoers may also wish to apply some bug spray prior to embarking on their adventure.

Airboat tours last about an hour, though duration will depend on the tour company.

An airboat's top speed is about 30 mph.

Not normally, but you run a small risk of getting misted with water. If you take a tour when it is raining, expect to get wet.

In winter, you'll want to time your visit for midday, when it warms up. In summer, you'll want to visit in the morning or later afternoon when it's coolest. Visiting at these times can increase your chances of seeing wildlife, but you'll likely see all kinds of critters no matter when you visit year-round.

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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.

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• 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.

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“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.

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• 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.

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• Mangrove Maze Ultimate Combo
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Welcome to Gulfcoast Airboat Charters Tours!

Located in the beautiful Tampa Bay area in Largo, Florida, where we offer Tampa Bay and surrounding lake airboat tours, private charters while on your Florida vacation. We are proud to give our customers a REAL airboat experience. You’ll meet Captain Kevin, an experienced airboat captain and knowledgeable tour guide on your airboat tour.

We cater to the desires of our clients –whether a breath-taking thrilling ride or a scenic viewing of Old Florida’s natural wonders and wildlife! We can do either or both. We are a family friendly operation and cater to your whole family.

Come visit us and we promise to show you the time of your life! You will have memories of your vacation that will last a lifetime. Captain Kevin is a licensed USCG captain with over 25 years experience. As a native Floridian, Kevin is intimately familiar with the Tampa Bay area and surrounding area and is able to offer a true native’s perspective. Our trips our safe and family friendly, every ride has a personal touch.

Our tours are on small highly maneuverable airboat giving our customers a true airboat adventure. Our airboat rides and tours will take you through the most breathtaking scenery nature has to offer. Photo opportunities are around every corner of Florida’s wildlife natural beauty. Enjoy a mixture of thrilling airboat rides and sightseeing tours as you glide along in a safe U.S.C.G. compliant airboat that is fully licensed.

Enjoy one of two unique airboat adventures and idle along canals to find exotic birds, turtles, manatees, dolphins and Florida alligator in their natural environment.. Then soar atop the water at speeds up to 55mph. You will feel like you’re flying above the water as you enjoy the best water experience in West Central Florida. We can also customize a trip for a sunset or night tour to suit your particular desires.

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The Airboat is a custom 21' Alumitech Airboat. The seating will accommodate up to 6 adults . It is powered by a high performance Chevrolet LS engine that delivers over 550 horsepower. Other features include a Stinger gearbox, 4 blade Whisper Tip carbon fiber propeller, LED lighting, powder coated stainless engine cage, 1 inch thick polymer bottom, Dry storage lockers for your belongings, brush guard, Lowrance Chart plotter/GPS, Minnkota Ulterra trolling motor, wireless headsets with voice activated & MP3 intercoms, Butt Raxx custom cushions for extra comfort and all required US Coast Guard equipment

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Customize your trip with sight-seeing, sunset, alligator, bird, manatee & dolphin watching as well as point out some of the best attractions the area has to offer. Explore the waters of West Central Florida unlike any other experience out there. You will travel aboard a one of kind custom airboat designed for a comfortable, safety and a unique one of a kind adventure tailored to your needs and wants.

Plan Your Day on the Water on a custom built 20 ft. Floral City Airboat. There is plenty of room to fish and a safe ride for up to 6 passengers. We will fish for a variety of local fish from Trout, Flounder, Redfish, Snook & more; using both live bait and/or artificial lures.

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We offer exclusive airboat tours on private land through a maze of mangroves. Jungle Erv's is the longest continuously-running airboat tour company in Everglades City, delighting generations of locals and visitors alike for four… read more

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Guided captained narrated boat tours in to the saltwater portion of the Everglades National Park, the Mangrove Jungel. Only 2 to 6 person per boat! …

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Amazing experience. Captain Dave was a fountain of knowledge. We really appreciate the wealth of information he shared. It was so amazing!! He kept us out a little past the scheduled 2 hours. He was really well spoken, and all 4 of us highly recommended the tour. Another thing that was great, he told you when to pull your phones out for a photo op rather than being tied to them....great time!

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We've been on this tour twice. It did not disappoint! We learned so much about the keys and the Everglades.

The tour with Capt Russ was excellent! We learned so much about the local area, including the surrouding nature as well lots of history past and present. Would highly recommend to anyone. Also really enjoyed seeing manatees up close!

Captain Tony talked for 2 hours straight, we learned a lot and saw a manatee and enjoyed the ride and somehow got talked into licking mangrove leaves. It was a fun activity to do early on our vacation, and helped us to really enjoy the Keys more while we were here.

We had a great time with Captain Russ! He was entertaining and jus plain fun. The best part was the education about the ecosystem. We learned about the importance of the mangroves, saw manatee and lots of fish as well. Loved the locals we got to chat with in the canals. Everyone loves Capt Russ! Great tour.

We took a tour with Captain Tony and absolutely loved it. It was our last day in the keys and we found their website and said why not try it. Captain Tony spent two hours taking us around the everglades (he was very knowledgeable and we learned alot) and he had us lick mangrove leaves. We were also looking for Manatees. We finally saw three females and a calf as we were pulling back into the dock. We had an absolute blast and would highly recommend.

Captain Tony was the keystone of our 40th wedding anniversary tourism! He was like boating through the saltwater everglades with your favorite natural science college professor and best friend. We learned more than ever about the saltwater everglades with Captain Tony. This is a must-do!

We took 3 boys ranging from 12 - 17 on the sunset cruise with Captain Russ. It was fantastic. All of us, grownups and teenagers both, were completely engaged in the tour. Captain Russ was very knowledgeable about the Everglades mangroves, wild life, and weather. He was very happy to answer our seemingly endless questions. I give this experience a 10 out of 10. I plan to schedule this boat tour on future trips to the Keys. Russ recommended this tour as a first stop when visiting Key Largo. He had many recommendations to make our trip more meaningful.

We went on this tour with my family and we very much enjoyed it. This is not an airboat ride like you would see in the towns closer to the Everglades. They take you out on a pontoon and show you lots of marine life and and various plants. We saw manatees, sharks, countless fish, many bird species, and the elusive blue croc. We had captain Russ and he was very knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely recommend.

I really didn't know what to expect but I can honestly say this tour was the absolute best if you're interested in nature, history, and fun. Captain Dave was awesome and super knowledgeable, the rest of the patrons on the tour were very good humored and friendly as well. You sit on these patio-type lounge chairs as the captain tours you around on open waters looking at mangroves and various wild animals. I definitely recommend checking this tour out if you're in the Keys, and definitely bring sunscreen and a hat for the sunny days!

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