Top Miami Airboat Tours

There are plenty of options for airboat rides in Miami. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best experiences available right now:

• Everglades Tour from Miami with Transportation
• 1-Hour Airboat Ride and Nature Walk with Naturalist in Everglades National Park
• Private River Of Grass Everglades Airboat Adventure
• 60 min Small Group Everglades Airboat Ride in Miami
• Miami Everglades: Airboat Tour, Wildlife Show, and Roundtrip Bus

Airboat tours vary in price but start at around US$30 for a no-frills shared experience. Expect to pay more for small-group or private tours, including hotel pick-up or airboat rides bundled as part of a larger Everglades adventure.

Airboat rides vary in length. They start at around one hour, which gives you enough time to get out on the water and search for wildlife. Tour times are longer for experiences that include transportation between Miami or Fort Lauderdale and Everglades National Park or tours bundled with other outdoor adventures, such as a guided nature walk.

Yes, most Miami airboat tours take place in Everglades National Park, less than an hour from the city. The park’s proximity makes it ideal for a quick, half-day escape from the city or a longer excursion.

For most visitors, seeing wildlife is the top reason to take an airboat tour. Although wild animal sightings can never be guaranteed, there’s a good chance you’ll see crocodiles, alligators, birds, fish, or snakes, in addition to the dense, marshy flora that gives the River of Grass its signature nickname.

Most airboat rides occur in the morning when temperatures are lower, and you have a better chance of spotting wildlife. Be sure to check with your tour provider for details about timing.

There are tons of fun tours and excursions in Miami aside from airboat tours. According to previous travelers, these are the best activities to book for your next trip:

• Jet Ski Rentals

• Day Cruises

• Sunset Cruises

• Snorkeling

• Bike Rentals

Miami airboat tour prices vary depending on duration and inclusions. If you’re looking for high-quality experiences on the lower end of the price range, these are the best tours to book now: 

• MIAMI: Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Gator Show, and Photo

• Everglades Airboat Safari Adventure with Transportation

• From Miami: Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, and Roundtrip Bus

• Everglades Airboat Adventure with Hotel Transport from Miami

• SOUTH BEACH: Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show and free Photo

Before booking an airboat tour in Miami, review what’s included—many provide round-trip transportation from your accommodation, while others offer extras such as photos and meals. Consider tour length, as some excursions last all day and include a wildlife show after the airboat ride. Check for minimum age requirements if you are visiting with children, and be aware that the airboat can go pretty fast, which can be scary for little ones.

For your Miami airboat tour, it’s best to dress appropriately for the weather and be aware that your clothes may get wet when the airboat reaches high speeds. Some excursions offer ear protection, but check ahead if you are sensitive to loud sounds and consider bringing your own if it isn’t provided. Pack sunscreen and sunglasses, as you won't be able to wear a hat during the tour thanks to windy conditions on the vessel.

The best time to book your Miami airboat tour is December to May—Florida’s dry season—for the highest chances of avoiding rain, and cooler, less humid conditions. When the climate is hot by day, plan an evening tour to spot nocturnal creatures.