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  in everglades national park, experience the everglades up close.

Airboat Rides Miami is one of a select few facilities operating inside the heart of Everglades National Park. The Everglades are the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, home to a variety of reptiles, birds, turtles, deer, wild boars and the elusive Florida Panther.

Private & Group Everglades Airboat Tours

Airboat Rides Miami offers daily airboat tours departing every 20 – 30 minutes throughout the day. There are plenty of photo ops to catch wildlife in their natural habitat. Our experienced guides help you spot alligators, soft-shelled turtles and a variety of birds you won’t find anywhere else but the Florida Everglades.

Private airboat tours are also available for a more personal experience and extended trips into the Florida Everglades. Private tours are available by the hour. Booking in advance is recommended but not required.

Tickets purchased online will be available at the gate under your name. No additional reservations required! Airboat rides depart from: 24050 SW 8th street Miami FL 33194 Gator Park Airboat Tours. Tickets purchased online are non-refundable. Please note that National Park Entrance is not included. It is $8 for adults, free for children under 16, NPS Pass holders, military, veterans and seniors over 62.

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Looking for some serious gator action.

Tickets for Airboat Rides Miami include access to Everglades Park, the premier facility to see Florida Alligators up close.

Restaurant & Souvenir Shop

The restaurant at Gator Park offers a full lunch menu, including specialties like alligator tail and alligator sausage. Sit outside on our shaded deck and enjoy the lush scenery, and browse our Souvenir shop for that perfect gift or take-home keepsake.

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Airboat Tours & Park Hours

9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Airboat Tours depart every 20-30 min, no reservations required! Tickets purchased online are available at the gate under your name. Just show your payment receipt at the will-call counter, and we will print your tickets!

Last airboat ride: 5:00 pm

Adult Airboat Ride Admission $29.99

Included in this package.

• Free admission for children ages 5 and younger
• Guided Airboat Tour of the Everglades National Park  35-40 min
• Amazing Photo Ops to capture native wildlife in their natural habitat Don’t forget your camera!
• Souvenir Shopping: Everglades souvenirs, Native American crafts, hand crafted leather goods
• Opportunity to try some of the best alligator tail, frog legs & catfish the Everglades has to offer at our cafe

Child 6-11 y.o.  Airboat Ride Admission $19.99 Children under 6 ride for free!

Private airboat experience starts at $425.00  gratuity is included.

Want more out of your Everglades experience? Charter your own private airboat, and have one of our top notch guides take you on a personalized adventure. Travel 12-15 miles into the heart of everglades national park. This is a once in a lifetime experience your family will never forget.

• Private Airboat Tour of the Everglades National Park*
• Amazing Photo Ops to capture native wildlife in their natural habitat Don’t forget your camera!

*Tickets purchased online are available at the gate. Tours depart from 24050 SW 8th street Miami FL 33194.

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Gator Park 24050 SW 8th Street Miami, Florida 33194 305.559.2255 [email protected]

Transportation to the park: Lyft or Uber. For group transportations please contact us at 305-559-2255

Additional services may be purchased at our best available rate. National Park Entrance Fee will be collected at the gate.

Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offer or contract. Gratuities are not included, unless otherwise noted.

Customers are no longer allowed to hold a live baby alligator for a photo. Thank you for your understanding!

The management reserves the right to postpone or cancel tours due to weather.

Transportation provided by a third party.

NO WALK-IN RESERVATIONS - ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE ONLINE!!

Miami Everglades Tours

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Our authentic Everglades guided airboat tour through the grasslands of the Everglades is not to be missed! You will see the animals of the Everglades in their natural habitat. See an alligator show and take a picture with a baby gator if you wish to! Come join us for a once in a lifetime experience!

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Everglades Eco-Adventure Tour

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There is no better way to experience the unique and vibrant environment of the Everglades than by taking an Airboat Ride. Journey deep into nature’s mysterious wilderness aboard an airboat & come face to face with alligators & other exotic wildlife as you glide through the Everglades. Tour includes:

• Hotel pick-ups & drop-offs from hotels in Miami Beach
• Shared 60-minute airboat ride with Captain
• Live gator show
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Everglades Airboat Adventure & Miami Sightseeing Cruise

This eight-hour excursion combines an eco-adventure in an airboat on the shallow waters of the Everglades with a cruise along Biscayne Bay, where you’ll see the homes of Miami’s millionaires as well as the Port of Miami and the beautiful Miami skyline. It’s the best of Miami on the Water.

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Visit the Florida Everglades premier and most complete airboat ride attraction!

Entrance Ticket Includes:

• Shared 30-minute air boat ride
• Live alligator wildlife show
• Jungle Trail access

*Transportation is not included*

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Climb aboard for an Everglades airboat ride in Miami , and go on an adventure in the Florida Everglades. Your airboat ride is guided by one of our highly-trained, experienced captains, who takes you on a thrilling ride. During your Everglades airboat tour , listen to fun facts about this impressive ecosystem while you take in the exciting sights.

You may even catch a glimpse of the wildlife as you skim across the glassy water on your adventure. Keep your eyes peeled as you cruise through the unbridled wild beauty of the Florida Everglades. Feel free to let your spirit soar as you view nature at its finest on the best Miami everglades tour !

Everglades Sightseeing

Gators are Florida’s most popular residents, however, you will also experience a variety of different wildlife in their natural habitat. You will also see frogs, snakes, and lizards – as well as some of the most plentiful and varied bird and fish populations in the entire world.

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Your Miami airboat tour guide will get you as close to the action as is safely possible, all the while educating you and your family about everything that you are seeing along the way.

The Everglades ecosystem provides a natural habitat for alligators and crocodiles, and it is the only place on the planet where these reptiles coexist in the wild.

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Experience a one in a lifetime adventure on the best Everglades tours in Miami ! See alligators, ride an airboat, see a live gator show, see lush vegetation, hold a baby alligator (for a fee), and more. Let our experienced tour guides show you the mystery and ecology of the Everglades.

Fun Facts about the Florida Everglades  

The Florida Everglades National Park is incredible, and it’s easy to see why people travel from all over the world to take an Everglades tour through the wetlands. The Everglades is incredible to see in person, with their unique vegetation and exciting wildlife. Despite the recent focus on the ecosystem, there is still much to learn about its contribution to South Florida and beyond. Here are three fascinating facts about the Everglades gleaned from park experts that may surprise you.

• The Everglades is a river: Believe it or not, the Everglades is a constantly moving river, which is ideal for an Everglades airboat tour . Water trickles from Lake Okeechobee to the south, forming a slow-moving river sixty miles wide and a hundred miles long. However, the “River of Grass” is much smaller than it used to be. Construction and related drainage projects have destroyed up to 50% of the wetland habitat.
• It is the only location on the planet where alligators and crocodiles coexist:  The Everglades are home to both crocodiles and gators. Crocs are mostly found in small numbers along the ‘glades’ coast, whereas alligators prefer to stay inland, near freshwater. Despite this, the Everglades ecosystem provides a natural habitat for both, and it is the only place on the planet where these reptiles coexist in the wild.
• There are 9 habitats providing a home to 16 endangered or threatened species: The Florida Everglades may be complex, but it’s that complexity that makes them so spectacular. The Florida panther and alligator are just two of the endangered animals that the Everglades ecosystem protects. With nine distinct habitats, the Everglades is also home to more than 16 species of birds, a variety of mammals, reptiles, plants, and a wealth of unique flora. America’s wetlands are spectacular and a fantastic learning environment for adventurous families, photographers, and nature lovers alike.

If you want to learn more and a trip through the Everglades sounds like fun, a narrated tour could be the answer! Visit our Best Everglades Tours in Miami , featuring 60-minute airboat ride, live alligator shows and a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with Florida’s finest.

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Safety & experience.

Our Miami airboat rides are properly maintained, and our safe, knowledgeable captains are Coast Guard-licensed.

Alligators & Animals

Take a closer look at some of the animals that call the Florida Everglades home during our interactive Wildlife Nature Show.

Our expert guides share their experiences and discuss the unique abilities and adaptations the local wildlife use to survive in nature.

Jungle Trail

Explore Everglades National Park on Foot.

Enjoy a leisurely stroll along our winding Jungle Trail. Have your camera ready to quickly capture the moment, the Everglades is teeming with exotic birds, reptiles and fish species.

Make sure to stop along the way and absorb the breathtaking views in all their splendor.

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Saw some gators and had a show at the end. Boat was fun, gave us ear plugs for the fan. Didn’t get wet.

Great place, awesome tours of the Everglades, guided airboat tour was great fun. Great informative show, lovely nature trail, managed to get within 3ft of a 'gator to get a quick selfie!

Very informative Everglades tour in Miami. Great park to walk around. Good show commentated by a knowledgable member of staff. Saw 3 alligators as well while doing the wind boat tour. It was very exciting. Great day in the swamp area. Next time we might book their shark valley private tour.

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Tucked in the heart of the wetlands, the Florida Everglades is a hidden jewel of natural beauty and thrilling adventure. Glittering rivers and swamps banked by acres of Sawgrass make up the majority of this hidden paradise. Home to hundreds of species of birds and animals – and the only place in the world where crocodiles and alligators live side-by-side – these wetlands are a must-see attraction, and offer an unforgettable experience.

The Florida Everglades hosts an amazing variety of creatures, including many on the endangered species list – it is, in fact, the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. Everglades National Park has also been designated an International Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage Site, and a Wetland of National Importance.

Passengers of Miami Airboat rides will have the chance to see magnificent beauty up close and personal, in the very heart of the Everglades. As third-generation Everglades Captains, we know the magnificent Everglades like the back of our hands; and with Miami airboat tours, you get the insider perspective. While drifting down the still waters, you may come within touching distance of an American Alligator, or see the eyes of a Florida White-tailed Deer watching from a hammock. Snow-white egrets stalk majestically among the lily pads, while the Great Blue Herron stalks its next meal.

Tailored to individuals, our Airboat Tour is fully customized to suit your particular dream tour. Whether you wish to watch the sun set over the ten thousand islands of Florida Bay or take advantage of the early dawn hours to listen to the birdsong of swamp-dwelling songbirds, we can create the tour for you. Our experienced guides have the knowledge and training to help you make the most of your tour, giving you insider information on secret spots and must-see wonders.

Because of the size and maneuverability of our Airboats, we go places other people cannot, offering you secret spots and untouched paradises. You will learn about the various species of plants, animals, and birds inhabiting the Everglades, as well as see first-hand the living, swaying, rippling beauty of the “River of Grass.” Our skilled Captains are also masters of their crafts and can maneuver for a closer look at a flash of brilliant plumage or green scales.

The natural beauty of the Everglades is nothing short of breathtaking, and you’ll want to capture it on film – otherwise, you’ll hardly believe your eyes! The Everglades offer a unique and unbeatable experience for budding photographers or even just camera-happy tourists.

With up-close-and-personal encounters with a variety of species, you’ll leave the lorid wetlands with a lot of good memories captured in unbelievable sights. Along with its more well-known populations of alligators, crocodiles, panthers, and manatees, the Everglades are also home to otters, snakes, raccoons, and over 350 species of birds. Some of the most rare and endangered species in the United States live here – and with Miami Airboat Tours, you can come face to face with these threatened treasures.

The Airboat Tour offers a unique combination of luxurious travel and a down-to-earth experience. Fast, sleek, and powerful, our boats can take you anywhere in the wetlands in a matter of minutes, or slip silently through the glades for luxurious hours. Our tours uphold high standards of safety, environmental consciousness, and of course, customer satisfaction – we guarantee that your experience with us will be an unforgettable adventure and a glimpse into the hidden beauty of one of the most magical places on earth.

Contact us today to customize your tour, and discover the glory of the Florida Everglades – from the inside.

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Welcome to Miami Everglades Connection Airboat Tours. We are a family-run business of Florida locals offering guided tours of the Miami Everglades.

Whether you seek the thrill of seeing alligators up close, or discovering diverse wildlife, birdwatching, or wanting to have a shared family adventure, Miami Everglades Connection has something to offer.  

Our tours are led by highly-knowledgeable guides and provide a private and intimate experience that is simply unparalleled. Get ready to embark on the Everglades adventure of a lifetime.  

We offer private, semi-private and sunset tours.

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Looking for a family adventure this summer, semi-private airboat tours.

On this one hour, semi-private tour, you and up to 6 other guests will embark on a guided tour of the Everglades. Our custom-made airboats are designed to get you up-close-and-personal with alligators, turtles, native fish and much more. Your personal guide will point out the local flora and fauna, while they take you through the breathtaking river of grass, on an adventure you won’t soon forget. Bring your camera! You won’t want to miss an opportunity to capture the wild Florida Alligator in its natural habitat! Perfect for families, couples and solo travelers wanting to join a group.

1 Hour Airboat Tours starting at $60.00

*We charge $60.00 for each additional passenger 13 years or older, and $30.00 for each additional passenger between the ages of 6 and 12. Children 5 and under ride FREE!

*Maximum 7 people per tour – please contact us if you are interested in booking a larger party.

Private Airboat Tours

Our private, guided airboat tours are perfect for friends and families seeking an unforgettable Everglades airboat experience. Enjoy the luxury of total serenity of the Everglades in an intimate and exclusive setting. Let our highly-knowledgeable guides educate you on the local ecosystems, and show you around all of the beauty the river of grass has to offer. Interested in finding Alligators? Great! Prefer to go birdwatching? Awesome! Interested in flora and fauna? We can do that too! On our private tours your group is sure to have a personalized and exclusive experience that is like no other.

1 Hour Airboat Tours starting at $200.00

The perfect amount of time to explore the Everglades on airboat.  

1.5 Hour Airboat Tours starting at $275.00

Great for those who want to explore the Everglades further, spending a little extra time with the wildlife.  

2 Hour Airboat Tours starting at $375.00

For photographers and nature enthusiasts, this extra time lets you go even further into the expansiveness of the Florida Everglades, with plenty of video and photo opportunities to capture its beauty.

*Prices above include first two passengers. We charge $60.00 for each additional passenger 13 years or older, and $30.00 for each additional passenger between the ages of 6 and 12. Children 5 and under ride FREE!

*Maximum 7 people per tour – please contact us if you are interested in booking a larger party.

Private Sunset Tours

Come join us on a 1.5 or 2-hour guided sunset tour and see the Everglades like never before. This unique tour is the perfect ending to a day exploring the flora and fauna of the Everglades. After touring through the river of grass, we’ll stop to enjoy the epic Everglades sunset before returning to the boat ramp for the evening. Tours may return 20-30 minutes after sundown, and departure times may vary.

1.5 Hour Sunset Airboat Tours from $375.00

Great for those who want to explore the Everglades further, spending a little extra time with the wildlife.

2 Hour Sunset Airboat Tours from $475.00

*Our private sunset tours are seasonal and are only offered November thru March.

*Prices above include first two passengers. We charge $60.00 for each additional passenger 13 years or older, and $30.00 for each additional passenger between the ages of 6 and 12. Children 5 and under ride FREE!

Helpful Tips and Discount Information

To reserve your tour, we require full payment at the time of booking.

Please note: Seeing wild life such as alligators and wild birds are not guaranteed during the tour. All dates and times are subject to change for availability. If your trip is cancelled less than 24 hours prior to tour departure, you will be issued a 50% refund. If your tour is cancelled by MEC due to weather, you will be entitled to a full refund.

Senior, Military and First Responder Discounts are available. Use these coupons when booking your tour! ID must be presented on site or tour will be charged full price.

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Captain Chris was very knowledgeable and perfect for our family. We appreciated the time he took to educate us about the everglades and the entire ecosystem. Highly recommend ... read more Chris to any and all ages.

The private tour with our professional and knowledgeable tour guide, Chris a local born and raised Floridian, was a big hit for my family and will be something we remember ... read more forever! The airboat ride was fun! We got to get really close to some alligators! We also felt comfortable asking a lot of questions about Florida, the Everglades, local plants and all things alligators! Chris was friendly and we learned so much from him! Although the alligators were the stars of the show, we also enjoyed seeing all the birds, fish, and local plants! As a bonus cruising around on the airboats was quite enjoyable and relaxing!!

Excellent airboat tour with lots of birds and gators! Captain Jack did a great job, even if he lost a fish or three in a tree ? Definitely recommend ... read more the 2 hours to get deeper into the Everglades and enjoy the ride!

Esperienza veramente interessante, dove abbiamo appreso come funziona quel complesso ecosistema che sono le Everglades (non è una "normale palude" come ingenuamente pensavamo!), spiegato molto bene dal nostro pilota/guida. Non ... read more sono mancati gli alligatori, ed è molto bello anche solo guardare l'ambiente mentre sfrecci sull'acqua

What an awesome experience. Capt. Chris knew his stuff and made is so much fun. Of course, we saw gators, birds, etc. But the ride itself, though the ... read more marsh and over the grass is an experience all on its own. Thanks Chris!

Amazing time out on the water. Captain Jack loves the Everglades and shares his knowledge with guests. We learned a ton and saw alligators. It was awesome.

Amazing. My kids loved it. Ask for Jack. He's awesome.

We had such a GREAT TIME, even with the weather. Captain Jack gave us a fun and informative tour and truly enjoys what he does. We saw gators, various birds, ... read more learned about local fauna, and even learned some fun local stories. Highly recommend and plan on bringing my family next time!

Captain jack was the man to do the job for us. It was pouring rain and he still kept our dream alive and showed us a beautiful gator. Not to ... read more mention he is very knowledgeable in his field and can answer anything your curiosity can think of! If you have Jack as your captain then you are in for a treat for sure!!

Had an awesome time! Chris made our first airboat tour so much fun. Our hour flew by, wish we’d booked for longer. Thank you!

Wonderful semi private experience! Easy to reserve online and easy to find in the park. Our captains were knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend! 🙂

Une expérience unique, qui nous a permis de voir deux alligators dans leur milieu naturel, et de découvrir les Everglades. Notre guide Jack a été génial, il nous a raconté ... read more et appris pleins de choses sur la faune et la flore de Miami. C’était très sympa de l’avoir avec nous. Merci

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Why not make this year more about nature? Escape the busy city life and join an Everglades airboat tour! Cypress Outdoor Adventures offers group and private airboat tours near Miami, Florida. Our airboat tours are safe and fun for people of all ages. Each tour is led by a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) licensed and insured captain that is native to the Everglades.

We offer the following types of airboat tours near Miami:

Join an airboat tour during the day. We offer day tours 7 days a week, from sunrise to sunset. 

Sunset Tours

Sunsets over the Everglades offer a truly unforgettable experience. Enjoy the vibrant splashes of color throughout the sky with a sunset tour!

Bowfishing Tours

Catch a variety of types of fish in the Everglades, including grouper and snapper! Our bowfishing tours are perfect for all ages and skill levels.

Miami Airboat Tour Cost

We offer one to two hour airboat rides near Miami, Florida. Our one hour airboat tours are ideal for those a bit more limited on time, otherwise we recommend our longer tours so that you can see more of the Everglades and the wildlife it holds.

NOTE:  Due to increased fuel prices, there’s a temporary $10 surcharge per rider. We can also accommodate large parties on multiple airboats with advanced notice. If you have more than 10 riders in your group,  contact us today  for a free quote.

1-Hour Airboat Tour

• Private airboat ride in the Everglades
• Price includes 1-4 riders
• For additional adults: $50 / rider
• For kids 12 years old and under: $25 / rider
• Max capacity for up to 10 riders

1.5-Hour Airboat Tour

• Best suited for children
• For kids 12 years old and under $25 / rider

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Years Of Experience

Cypress Outdoor Adventures is a dream that I’ve had since I was a child. I was fortunate to grow up in the Everglades. My father would take me out almost every weekend and we would explore the Everglades with family and friends. The life’s lessons and respect learned for mother nature and other Gladesmen, are what made me the person I am today. It built strong bonds with my family and gave me a deep appreciation for nature.

Eco Friendly

On your airboat ride you will encounter different types of wildlife; from the different bird species, different types of turtles and of course the American alligator. As we cruise on your private airboat tour you will also see different types of vegetation from cypress , to sawgrass and different types of flowers. I tell my customers about the history of the glades from its days long ago to the impact man has had on this fragile ecosystem. It’s a great way for family and friends to bond and enjoy each other’s company in a private setting.

Safety First

Whether its a large or small group, we can accommodate your needs. The airboats are meticulously maintained for safety and performance. The airboat engines are performance racing engines that are inspected on a daily basis. When you step onboard one of my boats you know that you were stepping on a show quality vessel.

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We had a great time exploring the Everglades with Captain Bill. He we very knowledgeable and interesting, and made the entire morning a lot of fun! I would highly recommend.

Captain Bill is amazing!!!!!!! He knows the Everglades like the back of his hand!! We saw a lot of gators and snakes! Bill provided everything we needed to keep our family safe! We are already planning another tour early next year!!

THANK YOU, Captain Bill (Cypress Outdoor Adventures)! We just finished a sunset excursion and had the time of our lives! Our 11 year old and almost-four-year old boys had a blast. We saw about a dozen alligators ranging in size, beautiful birds, heard the bullfrogs and witnessed a gorgeous sunset!

If you’re looking for the best airboat ride in South Florida, honestly – look no further! My husband and I had the most incredible airboat experience with Captain Bill. He is punctual, friendly, beyond knowledgable, and tailored the entire evening to our requests. .

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Airboat Tours: 17696 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, FL, 33194 (Pilot Travel Center) 1-888-893-4443 An airboat tour in the Everglades offers an exhilarating and unique way to explore one of Florida’s most iconic natural landscapes. Here’s what you can typically expect from an

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“Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Everglades on an intimate airboat ride. Dive deep into the heart of these unique wetlands with “Airboat in Everglades” – your trusted guide to the best Miami airboat tours and Miami Beach attractions. Glide smoothly through

SEMI PRIVATE AIRBOAT TOUR

This adventure must have a minimum of 4 guests in order to take place. The 1-hour semi private airboat adventure is our most economic tour. It covers 8 miles of the Florida Everglades. The most common animals seen on any adventure are

1 HOUR PRIVATE AIRBOAT TOUR

The 1 hour private Airboat Adventure covers approximately 8 miles of the Florida Everglades. This is a great way to get a taste of the Glades. The most common animals seen on any adventure are Alligators, Birds, Turtles, and just some of

1.5 HOUR PRIVATE AIRBOAT TOUR ❤️

❤️ The 1.5 hr private Airboat Adventure covers approximately 13 miles of the Florida Everglades. This is a great adventure if you want to get a good taste of the Florida Everglades. The extra half an hour allows us to cover an

2 HOUR PRIVATE AIRBOAT TOUR

Embark on a thrilling 2-hour private airboat adventure through the heart of the Florida Everglades. Covering approximately 17 miles of this iconic wetland ecosystem, our expert guides will take you on a personalized journey deep into the wilderness. Encounter native wildlife, including

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1.5 Hour Private Airboat Adventure with pick up $475.00 – Minimum of 4 Guests each additional guest – $60 2 Hour Private Airboat Adventure with pick up $575.00 – Minimum of 4 Guests  each additional guest – $60 Reservations are recommended at least 1

THE SUNSET AND NIGHT TIME TOURS

Florida is known for many beautiful things and among them are our majestic and surreal sunsets, and that is why we offer the Sunset and Night-Time Tours. Wondrous memories and adventure await you as the sun goes down and stars shine. The

Tours SEMI PRIVATE AIRBOAT TOUR No more than 11 passengers on the airboat for this adventure. Children under 6 years old are free. This tour is only available at 10:00am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm. We don’t provide transportation to or from our location

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There are no multiple stops. If booking this adventure please add details of pick up location in notes. 1-888-893-4443 Contact us for Hotel Pick up Private door to door service to and from the Florida Everglades from anywhere in Dade County. Transportation

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Taking care of all the essentials that are required to make the trip a comfortable one, the luxury airboat rides in Everglades teach you and your loved ones to the experience of a lifetime. Group packages, private tours and semi-private tours are on the offer from the professionals. Catering to the demand of the guests from

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Explore The Everglades Welcome to the Everglades, home of the American Alligators and family fun located in Miami, Florida. When it’s time to take to the glades, hop on a luxury vessel for the best Everglades airboat tour. The Luxury airboat thrill is not your average gator park.   17696 SW 8 ST Miami, FL

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Semi Private Airboat Tour

35 Minutes west of South Beach. $60.00 – per adult. $30.00 – per children 6 – 12  years old.

1 Hour Private Airboat Tour

$200 – for up to 2 people each additional person – $60

1.5 Hour Private Airboat Tour ❤️

$275.00 – for up to 2 people each additional person – $60.00

2 Hour Private Airboat Tour

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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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An Everglades tour pickup in Miami is a convenient way for visitors to experience the unique ecosystem of the Everglades without the hassle of driving or navigating on their own. The tour typically begins with a pick-up from a designated location from Miami International airport to Everglades National Park, such as a hotel or a central meeting point. From there, visitors are transported by air-conditioned coach or van to the Everglades National Park.

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Once in the park, visitors have several options for exploring the Everglades, including guided airboat tours, walking trails, and wildlife exhibits. Moreover, the airboat tour is one of the most popular options for the Everglades tour from Miami airport, as it allows visitors to glide through the shallow waters of the wetlands and get up close to the wildlife and vegetation.

The airboat ride typically lasts around 30-45 minutes and is led by a knowledgeable guide who shares interesting facts and stories about the Everglades. Additionally, you can expect to see a variety of animals on the tour, including alligators, turtles, snakes, and a variety of bird species.

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After the Everglades tour from Miami airport, you can explore the park further by walking along the designated trails and boardwalks. Moreover, these trails offer opportunities to see additional wildlife and to learn more about the unique ecosystem of the Everglades.

In addition to the natural beauty and wildlife of the Everglades, you can also learn about the history and culture of the area at various exhibits and museums within the park. These exhibits cover topics such as the indigenous tribes that once inhabited the area, the impact of human development on the ecosystem, and ongoing conservation efforts.

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Everglades Airboat Tour + Transportation + Park Ticket

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Everglades Airboat Tours + Transportation | $39

Duration:   Half Day (4 hours)

Airboat Ride Duration :   1:00 Hour + Wildlife Show + Free tine to walk park

Departure Time:  9:00 AM or 1:30 PM

Check In Time:   8:30 AM or 1:00 PM

Meeting Point:  305 Lincoln Road - Miami Beach FL 33139 (Recommended) - We also offer Hotel Pick-Up (FREE)

Tour Includes:   Transportation, Park Entrance to Everglades Park, Airboat Tour, Alligator Educational / Wildlife Show, Free Time to walk the park and explore exhibits. Tour includes park entrance to Everglades Park. 

Combine this tour with the famous Triple Combo Tour for only $36.00. Inquire within when checking in for upgraded ticket.

Triple Combo Tour includes: Everglades Half Day Tour + Miami Double Decker Bus Tour + Millionaire Biscayne Bay Ride. (Duration 8 Hours)

 Cancelation Policy: All tours are non refundable with-in 24 hours from the departure date. In the event of weather, or natural causes that forces the tour not available to proceed and the tour is rescheduled. Customer map have the option for an Open Ticket voucher which does not expire and transferable. In the event weather does not permit the tour to continue after checkin in, the tour is non refundable and only available to reschedule without rebooking fee.

Everglades Tour with transportation 

 This half day Everglades Tour departs (2) two times a day from Miami Beach located at 305 Lincoln Miami Beach, Fl 33139 to the Everglades Park. This half day tour includes transportation, park entrance, airboat tour, wildlife show and free time to walk the park and explore the exhibits. Many vacationers relate the marshy waterways of the Everglades with airboats, and envisage an airboat tour as the best way to explore the wildlife of the area. Take an airboat ride though-out the Everglades Park and create memories of a lifetime. Whether you are interested in group tours or personal tour, you’ll get a taste of everything here. The eco-adventure tour features a 45 minute narrated boat ride where you can get information about the Everglades eco-system. Everglades Park is a noted wildlife park, which houses turtles, alligators, wetland species, and exotic birds. Take an airboat tour to explore its rich wildlife. The journey starts slowly, where you need to travel down a canal, past a false native fishing camp, and then finally head to the River of Grass. On rare occasions, you can spot raccoons and whitetail deer here. And our professional guide will show you the plentiful wildlife throughout these surroundings.

Everglades  Park Tour

Located in the heart of the Everglades, Everglades Park is a unique way to enjoy the natural treasures of South Florida. Whether you share a passion for wildlife shows or are interested in airboat tours, you’ll get a taste of everything here. On your visit to the park, you can explore a wide variety of animals including crocodiles, alligators, egrets, white ibis, great blue herons, roseate spoonbills, white tailed deer and osprey. This isn’t all; the park is also home to a variety of plants and fish. Long thing short, there’s something for everybody here!

Alligator Shows

Even after the airboat tour comes to an end, you can head for a live alligator show. The alligator and other wildlife shows are enjoyed by people of all ages. It’s a pleasure to watch these creatures perform exciting tricks and stunts. You can also gather significant details about the wetlands and the alligators from these shows. At the end of the day, when you leave the park, you are sure to know more about alligators than anybody else who has not witnessed these shows and exhibits. Everglades Park arranges for various wildlife shows, with the last show commencing half an hour before the park is scheduled to close.

Airboat Tours at the Everglades Park

Enjoy an airboat tour of the Everglades. It is a well narrated guided tour, where you can see alligators in addition to other sea and air life. On your journey, you'll also pass by a model fishing village. With miles of swamplands before you, you’ll be entering deep into the Everglades. An exciting journey across the River of Grass and that too at top speeds is something that you would love to treasure for a lifetime. And to add icing on the cake you’ll have our professional guide to escort you to the swampland and its wildlife variety. Our fleet of airboats is noted for their covered passenger compartment; no matter what the weather condition is, you can enjoy your boat ride to the fullest.

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You may have always dreamt of getting personal and up-close with an alligator, but never really got the opportunity to do so! At Everglades Park you can fulfill your dream. Lock eyes with an American alligator and shoot awesome snaps as you meet other exciting and unusual animals. Everglades airboat tours at Everglades Park are a 60 minute ride and that is indeed a great deal of time to meet and greet some of the most memorable wildlife of the area. Everglades is an ideal destination for adventure seekers and nature lovers. Whether you want to feel the sudden gush of air on an airboat tour or are interested in an eco-adventure tour, you’ll get a taste of everything here. If you are interested to visit this adventure land soon and spot some of the rare and endangered species, then get in touch with us today. You may purchase your tickets with transportation here.

‘The alligator was right there’: 10 rescued after airboat overturns in Everglades National Park; operator arrested

WEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A good Samaritan came to the rescue of multiple passengers on board an airboat after, officials said, the vessel overturned near Everglades National Park in West Miami-Dade, leading to the arrest of its operator.

Hip-deep in the swampy waters was not exactly the way these visitors wanted to experience the river of grass, Friday afternoon.

Cellphone video captured the passengers wading through the water.

“Do you guys see a phone, by any chance?” a woman said.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units arrived at The Original Airboat Tour, located in the area of 22700 SW 8th St., in the Coopertown area, just after 2 p.m.

Investigators said the boat’s operator and nine passengers were on board when it turned suddenly, causing everyone to fall into the water.

One of the passengers, Jose Maldonado, told 7News he had been taking some friends and family members visiting from out of town, some from Puerto Rico, out on the boat to look for alligators.

At some point, Maldonado said, the person operating the airboat made a “hard turn.”

“All of a sudden, the captain wanted to make a U-turn, sort of on the water, so we could get a better picture of the crocodile, and the boat just flipped on its side,” he said, “and we were all in the water, and we were all screaming because the alligator was right there.”

After the boat flipped, someone could be heard on a cellphone video recording saying, “I’m sorry about that. I was kind of turning. Water started getting in the back, so I gassed it.”

Juan Carlos Negro, who is visiting from Puerto Rico, said he was left with scratches.

Speaking through a translator, Negro said that when the boat tipped over, he was afraid the alligators were going to come.

When asked whether or not the alligator swam away, Maldonado replied, “I think so. I think he was probably more scared of us than we were of him.”

Passengers tried to flip the boat over, but it was too heavy. Fortunately, they said, they weren’t in the water too long, 10 to 15 minutes.

Good Samaritan David Gonzalez happened to come by with his airboat and picked them up.

“We had room, because it was a private tour, so we had a lot of space,” said Gonzalez.

“We’ve been here before, these guys are good, they’re professional. This doesn’t happen often,” said Maldonado. “We said, ‘Let’s do this,’ took a day off from work. Maybe we should have stayed at work.”

Hours later, cameras captured officials with FWC taking the boat’s operator into custody.

Officials said the operator, an employee of Coopertown Airboat Rides, was arrested and taken to jail for having neither proof of completion of a boating safety course nor a captain’s license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard.

The business shut down for the rest of the day so employees could focus on towing the water-logged boat back to the dock.

Fire rescue crews rendered aid to one person on land. That person was not transported to the hospital.

As of late Friday night, authorities have not released the name of the boat’s operator, as they continue to investigate.

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Multiple people were rescued from the waters of the Everglades in far western Miami-Dade County Friday afternoon after an airboat flipped over.

It happened south of the Tamiami Trail, about five miles west of Krome Avenue.

Video from Sky 10 showed multiple people being taken away from the boat on other airboats.

Sky 10 video showed Miami-Dade police and fire rescue crews, along with U.S. park rangers and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, converging at Coopertown Airboats, located at 22700 SW Eighth St., which owns the airboat.

Several passengers told Local 10 News that the captain was trying to maneuver the airboat to get a better look at an alligator in the water and possibly turned too fast, flipping on its side.

“(The) boat just flipped on its side and we’re all in the water,” a passenger said. “I was screaming, because the alligator’s right there. Luckily, no one was hurt badly. A couple of scratches here and there — an accident. Things happen.”

Ten people were believed to be aboard the vessel.

According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, one person was assessed for injuries but was not taken to the hospital.

There were no reports of additional injuries.

“My first thought was panic, I was afraid for my wife and family members, and then I thought about the alligator,” said passenger Jose Maldonado.

Passengers said they were left stranded for between 10 and 15 minutes.

“We tried to flip the boat over but it was just too heavy,” said Maldonado.

After the crash, FWC officers and U.S. park rangers were seen leading a man, wearing a shirt similar to those worn by Coopertown employees, into a pickup truck in handcuffs, then taken away.

Officials later confirmed that man was the operator of the airboat, and that he was subsequently arrested “for having neither proof of completion of a boating safety course nor a captain’s license issued by the United States Coast Guard.”

That man’s identity has not been released.

It’s believed between 20 and 40 gallons of fuel spilled into the water after the airboat tipped over.

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Airboat operator arrested after vessel flips over in the Everglades

By Mauricio Maldonado , Nikiya Carrero

Updated on: March 29, 2024 / 11:28 PM EDT / CBS Miami

MIAMI - The operator of an airboat was arrested Friday afternoon after his vessel flipped over while carrying 9 people in the Everglades in western Miami-Dade.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials said, "The operator of the airboat, an employee of Coopertown Airboat Rides, was arrested and transported to jail for having neither proof of completion of a boating safety course nor a captain's license issued by the United States Coast Guard."    

Chopper 4 flew over the scene just south of the Tamiami Trail, images showed the vessel on its side in shallow water.

CBS News Miami spoke with passengers who were on that airboat. 

They described the scary moments after the airboat flipped and then they were in the water. 

All 10 people were recovered from the water and treated on land for minor injuries, officials said. 

They all said the driver was making a U-turn because of an alligator in the water. 

That's when they felt the boat tilting, after what they said was a sharp U-turn. 

Authorities said one person was assessed for injuries, but not transported to a hospital. 

Florida Fish and Wildlife is the lead agency investigating this incident. 

The investigation continues.

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Florida airboat flips sending 9 passengers into gator-infested waters, operator arrested

An airboat tour in the Florida Everglades capsized sending passengers overboard on Friday, officials say. This happened when the airboat's driver took a sharp turn to try to see an alligator in the water, according to multiple reports.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said three units responded to a waterway near Coopertown The Original Airboat Tour in the Everglades Friday afternoon. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, nine people and the operator all fell into the water when the boat took a quick turn.

By time MDFR arrived, everyone had climbed out of the water, and only one patient was treated for injuries on the scene.

But the boat's operator was arrested after FWC said he did not have the proper documentation necessary to operate the boat. His employer, Coopertown, did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment Monday morning.

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Boat passengers say they were afraid of alligators in water, reports state

Passengers told Local 10 the boat operator was trying to get a closer look at a nearby alligator when the airboat flipped.

“My first thought was panic, I was afraid for my wife and family members, and then I thought about the alligator,” passenger Jose Maldonado told Local 10.

NBC Miami said the boat was partially submerged in the water and some passengers were standing on top waiting for help.

Alligator mating season runs from early April until the end of June, when the Sunshine State sees more activity and they become more aggressive.

Contributing: Lianna Norman, USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida