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Cypress Airboats, Miami

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Cypress Airboats

17696 SW 8 Street, Miami, FL 34139
305-280-4812
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Glideing thru the river of grass
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Ranked #6 of 133 activities in Miami
5.0 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Cypress Air boats tour company offers a ounce in a lifetime real back country experience in The Florida Everglades National Park. What makes us... more » Owner description: Cypress Air boats tour company offers a ounce in a lifetime real back country experience in The Florida Everglades National Park. What makes us different from other companies Our Staff are professional and are true natives of the Florida Everglades, our trips are longer and more personal. We pride ourselves in having top of the line boats and equipment that is comfortable for our guests and is safe. While in the back country you will see Lots of American alligators, native and seasonal birds as well as the occasional white tailed deer, raccons and different species of plant life and our tropical Islands. Call us today for a private back country experience. « less
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Pasadena
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70 reviews 70 reviews
17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
“Outstanding experience!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

My husband and I took a 2-hour ride with Capt Wayne and it was a real thrill. The boat was fast, sleek, smooth as glass. The sensation of being so close -- so IN -- the water the marsh, the sawgrass -- simply indescribable. Capt Wayne is very knowledgeable and decidedly not touristy or cornball. I consider that a real... More

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therealbossman, Owner at Cypress Airboats, responded to this review
April 27, 2013

I am so glad you and your husband had a wonderful time we appreciate your business. You never know who you are going to tour with and the biggest compliment is having an honest rating from a top contributor for trip advisor. thank you again and hope to see you another time. More

Ontario, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Just What We Hoped It Would Be”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

Really liked the private tour concept. Just my wife and I and the captain on this tour. Captain David gave us an informative talk about the Everglades which helped us to better understand and appreciate what we were seeing. The two-hour time frame allowed plenty of time to cover a lot of distance with some exciting airboating but also plenty... More

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therealbossman, Owner at Cypress Airboats, responded to this review
April 22, 2013

We are so glad you and your wife enjoyed the private tour in the Everglades with us, hope yopur trip back to Canada is a safe one and thank you for your business. More

Warwick, Rhode Island
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Captain Eddie Airboat Tour”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

My girlfriend and I got a 2 hour tour from Captain Eddie this past Thursday and it was awesome how many alligators we saw and how close we could get to them. Before the tour I figured we'd just be flying through the swamps hoping to see a gator. We ended up counting 12 of them and 1 of them... More

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therealbossman, Owner at Cypress Airboats, responded to this review
April 18, 2013

I am glad you and your girlfriend had a great time with us, its hard to explain to people the difference between a tourist trap barge ride compared to the smaller private boats until you experience it , I am glad it was a 5 star for you and we appreciate your business come back soon. More

Columbus, Ohio
1 review
“Fabulous Trip”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

This trip was two hours from our vacation base and more than well worth it! Lots of wildlife, including alligators, and an extremely knowledgeable captain. He was well versed in the history of the Everglades, how it had changed with human development, and what the government is trying to do to rectify mistakes of the past. As avid birdwatchers ourselves,... More

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therealbossman, Owner at Cypress Airboats, responded to this review
April 16, 2013

It was great meeting your family and we are happy they loved the trip thank you for your business hope to see you again sometime. More

West Des Moines, Iowa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“WOW”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

This is a must do adventure if visiting the area. You get up close to aligators, birds, plants plus the airboat ride. We did the two hour package and that was the perfect amount of time. We have two teenage boys and they really enjoyed it. We did some neat things in the area, but this was the best. Highly... More

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therealbossman, Owner at Cypress Airboats, responded to this review
April 16, 2013

Thanks for your business we appreciate you choosing us and we are glad you had a great trip with us. More

Detroit, Michigan
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Best airboat ride in the world”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

My family went on a private airboat ride with Capt Wayne. His knowledge of the everglades is next to none. He could be a history and science professor all in one. His airboat is the best we've ever seen. It's brand new with all the bells and whistle's. Capt Wayne treated us like family, I think my two son's wan't... More

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therealbossman, Owner at Cypress Airboats, responded to this review
April 16, 2013

Thanks, The boys were great and yes it seems they did want to stay longer with us lol, we appreciate your business and hope to see you again the next trip to Florida. More

Atlanta, GA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Perfect adventure”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013 via mobile

A knowledge guide, a thrilling but safe ride, and tons of wildlife. My wife and I took four boys aged 10-13. It was exactly what we were looking for. Thanks guys.

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therealbossman, Owner at Cypress Airboats, responded to this review
April 7, 2013

We are glad the kids enjoyed it and look us up the next time you come down from the great state of Georgia and thanks for your business. More

Chicago, Illinois, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Beyond our wildest imaginations”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013 via mobile

My family and I took a private "tour" with Captain Dave. What surprised me from the start was Dave's knowledge of and respect for the Florida Everglades. He grew up in the Glades and knows the area like the back of his hands. He began the tour with an explanation of how delicate the balance of life is in the... More

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therealbossman, Owner at Cypress Airboats, responded to this review
April 7, 2013

It was a pleasure meeting your family and we are glad you had a great time, we hope to see you again some day and thanks for your business. More

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“Amazing adventure!Fun & educational!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

Capt Eddy was fun and very knowledgeable! The airboat ride was so exciting. Definitely bring a camera, lots of birds and gators, up close and personal. It's quite an adventure!

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therealbossman, Owner at Cypress Airboats, responded to this review
April 1, 2013

I am glad you guys had a great time as always thank you for your business and we will see you again, we saw a lot of alligators on this trip more than normal it was great thank you for your business. More

Glendale, Arizona
1 review
“Great experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

I researched many airboat tours in the Everglades and contracted with Cypress Airboats on my recent trip to the Keys. We chose the private 2-hour tour and the trip was great. Captain Brown was the perfect captain and host on our trip. His extensive knowledge of the Everglades including the geographic nature of the area, the environmental challenges, and the... More

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therealbossman, Owner at Cypress Airboats, responded to this review
March 23, 2013

We thank you for stopping by and touring with us come back soon and glad you enjoyed it. More

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