1 Hour Private Airboat In Everglades
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1 Hour Private Airboat In Everglades
By Airboat In Everglades
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Small Private Luxury Airboats
Comfortable Cushion seats
Ice and Water filled cooler
No Caged Animals
No Lines, No Waiting
Flexible Scheduling
Convenient Location
Personal Q & A with Knowledgeable and Experienced Captain
Ages 0-120
Duration: 1h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, French, Spanish
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- Ear Protection, Coolers with Ice and Water, Life Jackets for young children, Bottled Water,
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- 17696 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33194, USAWe are proudly located at out personalized Airboat In Everglades desk inside the Shell gas station to the left at the front door. Using the restroom and gathering any food or drinks prior to boarding the airboats.
End:- 5334 FL-90, Miami, FL 33185, USAAll vehicles are parked at the boat dock, with no addition charge for parking.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 181986P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 181986P1
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- 17696 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33194, USAWe are proudly located at out personalized Airboat In Everglades desk inside the Shell gas station to the left at the front door. Using the restroom and gathering any food or drinks prior to boarding the airboats.
- 1On the day of your adventure arrive at meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure to utilize the restroom and grab any items such as food or beverages. We are located at the Shell gas station inside at the front door. If you do not arrive on time, we can not guarantee full duration of your tour or availability at another time. We do not provide transportation to or from our boat dock unless we have a vehicle available the day of your tour. If you are delivered by uber or taxi you may need the uber or taxi to deliver and collect you to and from the boat dock. Cancellations must be received 48 hours in advance in order to receive a full refund. A 50% cancellation charge will be issued if you are a no show or cancel less than 48 hours prior to your reservation. If the adventure is cancelled on behalf of Airboat In Everglades Inc. for any reason whatsoever, the guest is entitled to a full refund.
- 5334 FL-90, Miami, FL 33185, USAAll vehicles are parked at the boat dock, with no addition charge for parking.
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- farquhar710 contributionsJust do it!I did a LOT of research before arriving in Miami about which of the many tours to book. The majority of the options seemed to involve being collected from Miami from one of several stops on a coach route, and then forming a large group in an airboat, presumably ending up in a gift shop or prodding an unsuspecting captive baby gator. The cost was to be around 50 bucks each. My party of four didn't fancy that, so looked for a private tour, and luckily found Airboat in Everglades. Wow! Okay, so the cost doubled to 100 each, but it is worth every last penny. To be picked up right outside the accommodation in a private mini coach, and driven in air conditioned comfort to the meeting point was a a pure joy, and our driver kept us entertained. The boat ride itself can only be described as EPIC! To see alligators, turtles and various wetland birds inches from the side of the boat is an experience I'll never forget. In summary, an unforgettable experience made possible by an enthusiastic and dedicated company.Written January 2, 2025
- sarahfL9516EO0 contributionsGreat memory for our vacationThe tour was perfect. One hour was exactly the right length for my family of 2 teens and 2 adults. Captain was super knowledgeable and we saw several gators. Really appreciated the call we got about 20 minutes before the tour to check in with us, and when we said we were running late they provided us with the location to the dock so we wouldn't miss the tour. Highly recommend!Written December 30, 2024
- kennypbs0 contributionsGreat tripGreat 1 1/2 hr ride w/ Cap't Pete, very interesting and a lot of fun, highly recommend 😎, we did this on a whim, so glad we did 🤗Written November 23, 2024
- StefanV55690 contributionsGreat alligator meet & greet.Our captain has a lot of humour and drove us savely through the Everglades. The scenery is beautiful and we met alligators (not crocodiles like someone wrote). One of them is named Lola and she really swims up to the boat. Great pics and videos. Absolute A MUST DO!!Written November 2, 2024
- Isabella R0 contributionsA MUST DO!!!!My partner and I recently did this for a fun date, and it was absolutely incredible! Our guide, Dylan, was personable, funny, and went above and beyond to ensure we had an unforgettable experience. He even rescued a turtle that had a fishing line tangled around its mouth, which was such a touching moment. This is an absolute must-do! Don’t miss out!!!Written September 22, 2024
- missusP19790 contributionsAn absolute mustThis is, without a doubt, one of the most amazing things I've ever done. Captain Pete was a fantastic guide, so knowledgeable and friendly. We did a private 2 hour tour, and saw so much of the Everglades wildlife, and zooming around on an airboat has been a dream since childhood when Gentle Ben was on the TV 😂Written August 15, 2024
- Martino E0 contributionsA wonderful momentA wonderful moment with captain P. who thanks to his expérience allow us to discover the wildlife in the Everglades. We warmly recommand !Written July 30, 2024
- John F0 contributionsWell worth the moneyChristian was a great host and tour guide. He made the trip from pick up to the boat very interesting. Overall great experienceWritten July 23, 2024
- Getaway1081620 contributionsPrivate airboat tour.Booked a private airboat for a family of 4, so worth the extra money, the smaller boats are able to go into the places the bigger boats can't. Captain Pete was our guide, he has a great sense of humour, very knowledgeable and clearly loves his work. Highly recommend this company. Took an Uber to the petrol station and were collected by the driver on time. Driven straight to the airboat and no waiting around -off immediately. It was the highlight of our Miami trip.Written April 30, 2024
- elainer4930 contributionsBest airboat. EVER.I have been on a number of airboats in Florida but this one absolutely blew the others out of the water. Captain Pete knew the waters and we saw alligators up close!! I would recommend this company to everyone.Written April 22, 2024
- Lauren K0 contributionsFamily fun and a unique experienceFrom convenience to staff to availability, everything was perfect! We were on a trip of 2 moms and 6 kids ages 3 to 13! Looked for a memorable experience for kiddos and this did not disappoint! i researched (probably too much) the plethora of airboat tours and a lot seemed to have a negative like needed to your own transportation or were waiting a long time. We opted for a private tour with transportation from our hotel and it couldn’t have worked out better, driver picked us up promptly and drove to boat stopping at a pit stop to use restroom and get snacks. Your guide was very nice to kids, knowledgeable and funny made for such an interesting experience! Definitely recommend this company!Written April 3, 2024
- 941seani0 contributionsCaptain Pete at @airboatineverglades best tour ever!Was an amazing experience, captain Pete did an excellent job showing us the Everglades and was so informative. Recommend 💯Written March 22, 2024
- ee25670 contributionsAirboat Tour - Lots of WildlifeGreat tour! This company was great from the beginning. We did a private tour for 9 of us and they picked us up at our hotel in Miami. They were right on time; very courteous to our needs; very friendly; very informative. The airboat tour was great! We learned a lot about the Everglades and the wildlife. Nice tour guide and very knowledgeable about the area and surroundings. We would highly recommend this company and the tour. They even made a pit-stop for us after the tour for restrooms, drinks and snacks.Written February 25, 2024
- Z3488OUbenm0 contributionsBest Private Tour of the EvergladesCaptain Pete was awesome. He knew all about the habitat, the wildlife, he had great stories and was entertaining. We met several of his friends including Fred and Lola. I would absolutely book with Pete again, I would even bring the kids next time! Thanks for letting us spend the afternoon at your office Pete!Written February 10, 2024
- BoardingPass8169270 contributionsBeautiful captivating experience with nature.From start to finish, this tour was awesome! Our captain Pete, was very informative of the trails, wild life ,and engaged with all of us. It felt like I’ve known him my whole life. He is super in tune with the wildlife there. He even has a bird that he named Fred that came aboard the boat and kept watch and would fly back & forth during the whole tour. I was born & raised in Sunny South Florida and this was my first time going on an airboat tour. The miles and miles of Everglades was breathtaking! I highly recommended if you’re a local or even visiting , to come stop by. This is a beautiful and wholesome experience to have with friends and family.Written January 12, 2024
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Patrick P
Toronto, Canada25 contributions
Feb 2020
This is my second visit with Airboat over Everglades and my second tour with Captain Willy. What makes this tour so good is the passion of the guide, his respect for his environment and attention to detail. Any tour guide can show you gators but getting the visitors Immersed in the surroundings and explaining the ecosystem truly gives you an appreciation of the Everglades.
I travelled with a 4 and 9 year olds. The ride was thrilling but not scary. My kids felt very comfortable with Willy and truly had a great time. If you are in Florida and looking for a great Florida nature experience the Everglades is a great choice and having Captain Willy deliver the experience is the right choice.
I travelled with a 4 and 9 year olds. The ride was thrilling but not scary. My kids felt very comfortable with Willy and truly had a great time. If you are in Florida and looking for a great Florida nature experience the Everglades is a great choice and having Captain Willy deliver the experience is the right choice.
Written February 14, 2020
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Brandon W
Fort Lauderdale, FL151 contributions
Capt Pete was awesome. he had great knowledge of the local flora and fauna. He was able to get us close to a bunch of gators and even let me shake hands with a wild gator! A great tour, I highly recommend them.
Written August 8, 2020
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Russell T
2 contributions
Mar 2020
My girlfriend and I met Captain Pete a little after 8AM to start our tour of the Everglades. Captain Pete knew right were to take us to see male and female alligators. He then took us to a mangrove island where we fed all sorts of wild birds. While feeding the birds, a few baby gators swam up to get in on the action. It was super cool. If anyone is interested in touring the Everglades, I highly recommend Captain Pete.
Written March 22, 2020
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George Rollins
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Feb 2021 • Couples
Captain Pete and the Airboat in Everglades tour were awesome! Captain Pete was a great tour guide who had us laughing the entire time. He also gave us a great education about the Everglades and the gators. Most importantly we got to see some gators and lived to tell the tale! The Everglades are beautiful, the fan boat ride is nothing short of exhilarating, and I would definitely recommend this experience to a friend. Two thumbs up!
Written February 16, 2021
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Paul1812
Reading, UK35 contributions
We had a tremendous time with Captain Willy. He is knowledgeable regarding the flora and fauna; highly competent with the airboat and has the perfect level of friendliness( without being overbearing or in your face all the time). We saw several types of bird, many alligators , all at close quarters and lots of the flora. He explained it all and gave us some background regarding the Native American inhabitants in the area. 60 minutes passed by so quickly. Great value for money.
Written February 12, 2020
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789frede
Philadelphia, PA11 contributions
What a soul filling experience we had! I was touched so much by the way I felt out there in the wide open Everglades, that tears came to my eyes!Our captain, Willy, was the best! He loves and respects all that the nature of the Everglades offers. He made our trip fulfilling in that he took time to just allow us to soak in all the beauty that was around us. The trip was way too short, so next time we will spend more time out there with Willy🐊 Willy had so much knowledge to share with us and we took such an appreciation of the Everglades with us, because of how and what he shared with us. We have the best photos to always remember this bucket list adventure!
We were impressed by the ease of making the reservations for this adventure. Everyone we came in contact with, through your company were professional, friendly and truly wanted us to have an adventure of a Lifetime! Thank you for making this happen for us! See you next time when we visit the Keys!
We were impressed by the ease of making the reservations for this adventure. Everyone we came in contact with, through your company were professional, friendly and truly wanted us to have an adventure of a Lifetime! Thank you for making this happen for us! See you next time when we visit the Keys!
Written January 26, 2020
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Paul,
Thank you sooo much for taking the time to write this incredible review ;) We love reading experiences like yours. It lets us know we are doing something right. Willie hopes you come back soon so yah'll can explore some more of the beautiful Florida Everglades.
Thank you,
Airboat In Everglades, Inc.
Written January 28, 2020
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MooreVegasFood
Las Vegas, NV623 contributions
My best friend and I were in Miami 10/5-10/8 for her birthday and wanted to do a different experience. After a quick Google search, we decided on Airboat in Everglades. They gave us a fair price for the two of us so we reserved the hour. Upon arrival, we met Captain Pete who was so amazing!! He’s fearless, LOVES the Everglades and the gators, is extremely knowledgeable on the entire eco system and makes the ride fun! He knows so many gators and you’ll swear they know him too!! I suggest this experience with Captain Pete for anyone going to Miami area.
Written October 23, 2020
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Laurisch
Hollywood, FL44 contributions
Jun 2020 • Family
20 years living in Florida and for the first time decided to visit the Everglades and this private tour didn’t disappoint! Out tour guide was funny and knowledgable. The area we visited had plenty of wildlife in their natural environment. It was not staged or crowded. A must see for visitors and locals!
Written June 20, 2020
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Lauri,
Thank you so much, we're so happy to see the outcome of your airboat tour.. Thank you again for writing this review.
Written June 22, 2020
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Megan K
6 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Captain Pete did a great job of of taking us through the Everglades. We saw several alligators and babies. The meet up point at the gas station was easy and we followed him down the road to the boat ramp. I loved that this excursion didn’t have the alligator shows/gift shops. Less gimmicky and more time on the water! Worth the trip!
Written June 22, 2022
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387indy
Coral Springs, FL4,369 contributions
Jan 2020
This is exciting and with the the cushion seats its almost comfortable. The staff is very knowledgeable, after you tell if its alligators or birds or what you are interested they can show it to you. Directly west of Miami off the Tamiami Trail is the Shark Valley entrance to Everglades; they have a 15 mile path or trail ideal for strollers, you can get off the airboat. Don't get too close to the alligators.
Written January 5, 2020
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What time does the 2-person private tours start on 11/25 (Wed. before Thanksgiving). Our flight arrives around 10 a.m. that morning.
Written October 31, 2020
Oh and btw, if anything ask for captain Pete to give you the tour he will give you a wonderful experience. Captain Pete is great, charismatic and above all he is the everglades whisperer!!! [ he is like snow white but with birds and alligators lol ]
Written November 1, 2020
How do you select your departure time?
Written August 25, 2019
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