Top Fort Lauderdale Airboat Tours

Explore the Florida Everglades on an airboat adventure and wildlife encounter at Sawgrass Recreation Park. This exciting airboat ride is a great way to experience the unique subtropical ecosystem of the Everglades. Skim across the water at high speeds while looking for alligators, fish, turtles, and wading birds. This guided tour includes admission to Sawgrass Recreation Park, a ticket to the alligator and reptile exhibit, and a guided airboat tour.

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Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter

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Everglades Airboat Tour from Fort Lauderdale with transportation

Go for an immersive airboat ride through Everglades National Park—and leave the transit and logistics to someone else—on this half-day tour from Fort Lauderdale. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and meet your driver at your hotel. Then, head for the Everglades: upon arrival, transfer to your boat and zip along the waterways, soaking up the unique scenery and looking out for alligators and wildlife as you go.

Everglades Airboat Tour from Fort Lauderdale with transportation

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Air Boat Tour of Palm Beach in The Swamp Monster

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See parts of Everglades National Park you wouldn’t be able to access on your own on this airboat tour at night at Sawgrass Recreation Park. This exciting airboat ride is a great way to experience the unique subtropical ecosystem of the Everglades at night. Skim across the grassy water at speeds up to 40 miles per hour (64 kph) while keeping an eye out for alligators, fish, turtles, and birds.

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Florida Everglades Night Airboat Tour near Fort Lauderdale

Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides

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1.5 Hr Guided Private Everglades Airboat Tour, Fort Lauderdale

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Travel deep into Everglades National Park on a private airboat tour and wildlife encounter at Sawgrass Recreation Park. Experience the unique subtropical ecosystem on your own airboat, going deeper into the Everglades than on typical public rides. Skim across the grassy water at high speeds while looking for alligators, fish, turtles, and wading birds. This tour includes entrance to the park and admission to the Reptile and Glades exhibits.

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Private Tour: Florida Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Adventure

Private Tour: Florida Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Adventure

Price varies by group size

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Explore the Everglades National Park with a naturalist guide, including an airboat ride and a nature walk, on this half-day tour. Learn about the area ecosystems and view alligators and local birdlife. On the smaller air boat, travel way out far from land and become immersed in the culture and remote beauty of the Native way of life, including a stop to a Native tree island village or two. A narrated scenic drive led by the master naturalist and round-trip transportation from your hotel or vacation rental in Miami, Hollywood, Ft. Lauderdale, or the port in Ft. Lauderdale or Miami included.

Half-day Everglades National Park Tour and 1-Hour Air Boat Ride

5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the natural beauty of the Florida Everglades without the hassle of driving. This small-group tour picks you up from your downtown Fort Lauderdale hotel and takes you to Sawgrass Recreation Park and straight to the action—gliding across the River of Grass on a thrilling airboat while spotting alligators and other native wildlife. Afterward, visit the park's rescued reptiles sanctuary, home to tortoises, iguanas, and Florida alligators—even baby gators.

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Everglades Small Group Express from Fort Lauderdale +Airboat Ride

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Explore the real Everglades with a master naturalist on this full-day adventure. Enjoy a Ten Thousand Islands boat tour to spot birds, manatees, and dolphins; and a master-naturalist-led dry nature hike in Big Cypress National Preserve. Also included are a 1-hour airboat ride far from land into the River of Grass; a visit to a Native tree island village only accessible via boat; time at a historical trading post, and lunch.

Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat

9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the natural beauty of the Everglades, and enjoy the luxury of having a boat for just your personal party, with this private airboat ride. Rather than encountering huge crowds, benefit from having the boat to yourselves, with a private captain to provide commentary. As well as seeing the lush landscape, the trip also gives you the chance to look out for local wildlife—including alligators, turtles, iguanas, and birds.

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Everglades Florida Airboat Tour

At Florida Airboat Rides all ours tours/rides are all private rides. In the 90 minutes of the tour you will learn the rich history about the eco-system of the Everglades and some of the best stories told around these parts. We have over 80 years combined tour experience in the Everglades. No other tour company in South Florida southeast coast can say that. Slide and glide through the beautiful Everglades on a smooth Airboat ride. Cruise through the back trails and thick cattails out into the "River of Grass". Our tours are all private. They are narrated tours from a native Floridian, from the fish camps to drug runners, you learn and see a lot of neat things on your tour. So come and experience the rich history and the one of a kind eco-system called the Everglades.

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Private Everglades Airboat Rides West Palm Beach

Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale

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Wild Lime Adventures provides the only tour that combines an airboat ride in the Everglades with a tour of Little Havana. Two exciting activities in a part day! Enjoy both of these iconic South Florida spots and still have time to go to the beach! We will start our day with a narrated scenic drive to the Everglades. Your guide will identify the local flora and fauna and will inform you about the history of the Everglades and the current challenges facing this unique ecosystem. You will then take a 60 minute airboat ride out on the Miccosukke Indian reservation. You will learn all about their history and culture and will be able to explore a native tree island village. We only use small personalized airboats. NO cattle call airboats! After time in the "Glades", we will depart for Little Havana. Your guide will share the special history of the Cuban exile community. Take a behind the scenes tour of a cigar shop and enjoy some special Cuban treats. You will have an hour of free time here.

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The iconic neighborhood of Little Havana

Little Havana Walking Tour + 1 Hour Everglades Airboat Ride

5 hoursFree Cancellation

During this private airboat tour, you can escape your usual routine and enjoy spending some time in the nature of the Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. Travel with your captain, a Floridian who has deep roots in the region. Explore the delicate ecosystem, learn about its diverse wildlife, and uncover its rich history. Each tour is exclusive to your party, promising an adventure through the landscapes and encounters with native animals.

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2.0 HR Private Guided Airboat Tour in Everglades, Fort Lauderdale

2.0 HR Private Guided Airboat Tour in Everglades, Fort Lauderdale

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Everglades Day Safari from Ft Lauderdale

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10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Airboat Rides in Palm Beach With Captain Wayne

Captain Wayne the original Airboat Captain in Palm Beach county and West Palm Beach A true Glades man with over 40 years experience and a wealth of knowledge of the Florida Everglades . Captain Wayne and his family actually grew up in the Everglades in Palm Beach county and have been providing Airboat tours for customers from all over the world. We have a flawless safety record and the best most comfortable airboats in the business. When you come to the boat ramp you will immediately know and see the difference in Quality Airboats. You get what you pay for. We are also United States Coast Guard Captains merchant mariners. Come join us in Palm beach for an unforgettable airboat tour in the Florida Everglades today !!

Airboat Rides in Palm Beach With Captain Wayne

Welcome to the Immersive Everglades Tour, where we will unravel the many wonders this National Park has to offer. You will have the chance to get a close-up view of these incredible creatures to learn about their qualities and behaviors. We’ll take you on a private nature walk. Our Expert Guide will point out the different species including; alligators, fish, turtles, and a wide variety of birds. After the hike, we will take you on a private airboat ride through the Everglades. Our airboat will take you deep into this one-of-a-kind ecosystem and discover the unique landscape, wildlife, and history. where you can take in the stunning beauty of the area from a unique perspective.

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Everglades Immersion Tour: The Ultimate Everglades Adventure

Everglades Immersion Tour: The Ultimate Everglades Adventure

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Harken back to yesteryear on a fun Fort Lauderdale sightseeing cruise aboard the Carrie B paddlewheeler. Sail past yachts, mansions, and cruise ships along the New River, Intracoastal Waterway, and Port Everglades. Spend time on the open sun deck, sit outside under a canopy, or in air-conditioned comfort on the main deck. The captain narrates the tour and a full-service bar and light snacks are available to purchase.

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#1 VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR - Cold A/C 115' LARGEST IN LAUDERDALE!

#1 VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR - Cold A/C 115' LARGEST IN LAUDERDALE!

Take in the flora and fauna of the Everglades from up close with this private airboat tour through the River of Grass. Spot wildlife from alligators to birds as you navigate through the marshes and stop at islands to learn more about the area’s ecosystem and history from your skipper, Captain Wayne. Enjoy unobstructed views with tiered seating and an open-top airboat and snap plenty of photos along the route.

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Airboat Rides in Fort Lauderdale

Avoid crowded bars and opt for a more fun way to listen to great music and enjoy your favorite drinks—a cruise that passes through downtown Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, and Las Olas Boulevard. No need to worry about expensive bar tabs—you can bring your own drinks and use the cooler boxes on the boat. The afternoon tours stop at the legendary sandbar in front of Millionaire's-mile for a swim, while the evening cruises through downtown and explores the yachts and mansions.

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Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale

Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Airboat Rides Florida Everglades

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Florida's Everglades take on a different feel at night, which most visitors don’t get the chance to experience. This nighttime airboat tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park shows you the Everglades after dark with your own captain. Skim across the grassy water while looking for alligators, fish, turtles, and wading birds. This tour includes daytime entrance to Sawgrass Recreation Park and admission to the Reptile and Glades exhibits.

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Florida Everglades Private Night Airboat Ride Tour

Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale

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Genea_M, Aug 2026

A Must-Do in Fort Lauderdale! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This boat cruise was AMAZING from start to finish! The staff truly made the entire experience—they were so friendly, welcoming, informative, and absolutely hilarious. We learned so much about Fort Lauderdale while still being able to relax, laugh, and enjoy the beautiful views. The atmosphere was fun and laid-back, and the evening cruise was such a perfect way to see the city from the water. You could tell the crew genuinely enjoys what they do, and their energy made the experience even better. This was easily one of the highlights of our trip, and I would 100% recommend it to anyone visiting Fort Lauderdale. We had such a great time and would absolutely do it again!

Everglades Airboat Tour from Fort Lauderdale with transportation

Cydonie_B, Aug 2026

Highly recommend

Highly Recommended! I had a wonderful experience on this Everglades alligator tour! From the hotel pickup to the airboat ride and alligator presentation, the entire experience was enjoyable and educational. The bus driver was very friendly and accommodating. He picked us up from two different hotel locations and gave us the option of being dropped back at our hotels or at the beach. I chose the beach, and I really appreciated his flexibility. The airboat ride was definitely a highlight. It was exciting to experience the Everglades from the water and see alligators in their natural environment. I was surprised to see that the alligators appeared almost black—I always imagined them being more green! We saw a couple of them bubbling through the water, which was really cool to witness. One tip: bring or purchase earplugs! The airboat is LOUD. Fortunately, earplugs were available at the souvenir shop for only $1. The shop also had plenty of fun alligator-themed souvenirs, including T-shirts, magnets, postcards, and stickers. The alligator presentation afterward was fascinating—and definitely a little intense! Watching the guide safely handle an alligator, open its mouth, and demonstrate its strength up close was both impressive and a little gory and gooey. 😄 It definitely gave me a greater appreciation and understanding of these incredible animals. It was a very hot and humid morning, but that’s part of experiencing the Everglades. Overall, I had a great time, learned a lot about alligators and the Everglades, and enjoyed meeting some of the friendly locals who help make these tours possible. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting South Florida who wants to experience the Everglades, see alligators, and learn something new along the way!

#1 VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR - Cold A/C 115' LARGEST IN LAUDERDALE!

Carolyn_S, Jul 2026

Wonderful experience

I have lived in Ft.Lauderdale for over 40 years. The Carrie B experience was one everyone should see. Viewing Ft.Lauderdale from the waterways is a whole other experience. We all thoroughly enjoyed the tour and the narrator was excellent. Great day on the water.

Half-day Everglades National Park Tour and 1-Hour Air Boat Ride

Nicholas_H, Jul 2026

The guides were great

Picked up on time, very clean and roomy van with cold AC, the guides were very knowledgeable on the history of the area as well as the ecosystem. Ben was engaging and interactive with us - he’s a very easy going guy. We had a blast. We found alligators, and other wildlife in their natural environment. You will have a great time.

Private Tour: Florida Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Adventure

Tina_H, Apr 2026

We did the private...

We did the private excursion for our family of five. While we only seen one gator in rhe afternoon, it wasn’t for a lack of trying on our tour guide’s part. He took us all over and shared a lot of information of the area. It just was too hot in the afternoon to see some gators but still had a great time

Air Boat Tour of Palm Beach in The Swamp Monster

Jennylle_Z, Mar 2026

Family friendly, best Everglades experience with so many alligator sightings!

My husband and I have been to holiday park with the covered airboats, and it was fun. But, I’ve always wanted to ride the open air boats with the big fan in the back and stadium seating for everyone to have an amazing view. This was hands-down my favorite Everglades tour! We went with my 9 and 10 year old boys who sat in the front and loved every minute of the front row experience! We all felt very safe and well educated about the wildlife and the Everglades itself! We will do the green swamp monster tour every time in the future! It’s the best!!

Florida Everglades Night Airboat Tour near Fort Lauderdale

Kavita_A, Nov 2025

The night tour was really...

The night tour was really cool. Even if we hadn’t seen any gators, it’s still an experience to be out there in the dark and would be worth it either way. We ended up seeing two gators toward the end of the tour but the captain had spotted more, they just swam away before we got to them. Definitely would recommend.