Florida Everglades Private Night Airboat Ride Tour
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Fort Lauderdale, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Learn about the flora and fauna of the Everglades from your guide
- Great value: Sawgrass Recreation Park admission is included
- See creatures that aren’t easy to spot during the day
- A private tour ensures personal attention and flexibility
What's Included
- Private 60-minute nighttime airboat ride
- Ear Protection
- Admission to Sawgrass Recreation Park from 9AM - 5PM
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Sawgrass Recreation Park1006 US-27, Weston, FL 33327, USA
Directions: From the North: Take I-95 South or the Turnpike South to 595 West. On 595 take I-75 North towards Naples. Stay on I-75 North until you come to Exit 23 North (U.S. Highway 27) towards South Bay. We are just two miles to the North on the right hand side of the road. Turn right and cross over the bridge, make another immediate right down into the parking lot. From the South: Take I-95 North or the Turnpike North to 595 West. On 595 take I-75 North towards Naples. Stay on I-75 North until you come to Exit 23 North (U.S. Highway 27) towards South Bay. We are just two miles to the North on the right hand side of the road. Turn right and cross over the bridge, make another immediate right down into the parking lot.
Itinerary
On this Everglades National Park nighttime airboat tour, glide along the grassy water at speeds of up to 40 miles (64 kilometers) per hour while listening to fun facts and learning about the area’s subtropical ecosystem. Your seasoned captain gives you tips on how to spot a variety of wildlife—like alligators, fish, turtles, and wading birds—and listen for the sounds of the Everglades’ nocturnal creatures.
This private night tour has its advantages over the larger, public tour, including a smaller boat that travels deeper into the Everglades and for a longer period of time.
During the daytime hours, check out the exhibits inside Sawgrass Recreation Park, just a 25-minute drive from downtown Fort Lauderdale.
The Reptile Exhibit features dozens of species that are both native and exotic to Florida—from turtles, iguanas and snakes to Cannibal, an imposing 1,000-pound (454-kilogram) alligator. Capture a frame-worthy picture during the 'Hold a Baby Alligator' experience, and feel free to ask the park’s handlers questions about how these animals live and survive in the wild.
In the Glades Exhibit, watch a video called 'Our Everglades Story' and learn about the area's conservation efforts. Then, check out African spur thigh tortoises, which range in size from 20 to over 100 pounds (9 to over 45 kilograms) each, as well as rare gopher tortoises (rescued from a construction site), iguanas, and peacocks.
Don't miss the Exotic Wildlife exhibit, where you can enjoy up-close views of wild cats—panthers, leopards, bobcats, caracals, and more.
This private night tour has its advantages over the larger, public tour, including a smaller boat that travels deeper into the Everglades and for a longer period of time.
During the daytime hours, check out the exhibits inside Sawgrass Recreation Park, just a 25-minute drive from downtown Fort Lauderdale.
The Reptile Exhibit features dozens of species that are both native and exotic to Florida—from turtles, iguanas and snakes to Cannibal, an imposing 1,000-pound (454-kilogram) alligator. Capture a frame-worthy picture during the 'Hold a Baby Alligator' experience, and feel free to ask the park’s handlers questions about how these animals live and survive in the wild.
In the Glades Exhibit, watch a video called 'Our Everglades Story' and learn about the area's conservation efforts. Then, check out African spur thigh tortoises, which range in size from 20 to over 100 pounds (9 to over 45 kilograms) each, as well as rare gopher tortoises (rescued from a construction site), iguanas, and peacocks.
Don't miss the Exotic Wildlife exhibit, where you can enjoy up-close views of wild cats—panthers, leopards, bobcats, caracals, and more.
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Sawgrass Recreation Park
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Displayed pricing is based on nine (9) people in your party.
- Due to seasonality, availability can sometimes be limited so it is required that guests call in advance to confirm day and time of tour prior to arrival
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Tour operator reserves the right to cancel the tour due to inclement weather
- Children ages 3 and under are free of charge and do not require a ticket
- Children ages 6 and under are required to wear a life jacket
- Most travelers can participate
- Guests must call to confirm reservation date and time
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Joanna_C
So beautiful, and amazing wildlife. Go at sunset for the best of both worlds, light, sunset and then darkness.
Reviews
4.7
based on 35 reviews
Casey_S, Apr 2026
The experience was unique and fun for all ages - kids were entertained and the guide was knowledgeable.
Joanna_C, Jul 2025
So beautiful, and amazing wildlife. Go at sunset for the best of both worlds, light, sunset and then darkness.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
We love seeing the Everglades at night! So glad to hear you enjoyed your tour! See you next time!
Laura_S, Jun 2022
Captain Disco was great, informative and a good guide. We saw 4 alligators, but it’s understandable once you learn about the alligators move around in their habitat. It was pretty cool they way he would spot them with the flashlight.
michelemccue, Jan 2022
Actually seeing alligators & other Everglade creatures & given info about them. FASCINATING! Captain Mike did a great job as captain & teacher!
Palak_M, Aug 2021
Very fun . Kids loved it .?felt very safe and was surprisingly bug free and cool. Captain Disco answered all the million questions asked by my 8 year old :)
Kristin_L, Mar 2021
My party of 6 had a fantastic time with Captain Disco. Would def be back again if ever in the area!!
DHRUV S, Jun 2014
The Private Night Tour in the Everglades was an Awesome experience. Seeing the Alligators in the Wild at such close quarters was absolutely Fantastic. Captain Gerald was extremely knowledgeable and we learnt a lot from his experience
Nicole L, Jan 2017
A la tombée de, la nuit et en aéroglisseur privé ce fut beaucoup plus intéressant que le jour. Nous avons vu des alligators de tous âges, et nous avons circulé avec enchantement sur cette magnifique étendue d'eau et d'herbes. Le prix est un peu élevé mais cela fera j'en suis sûre un très beau souvenir pour nous tous.
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