Ride The Wind Private Airboat Charters
Ride The Wind Private Airboat Charters
Ride The Wind Private Airboat Charters
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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About
Charters goes deep into the Florida Everglades and covers over 36 miles where you'll see lots of gators, birds, turtles, and camps with over 200 years of history. The best part is that you get to drive the airboat. Bring a cooler if you like. Snacks, soda, water and adult drinks are welcome. Are you looking for the most remarkable gator action? Ride the Wind is the leading airboat tour in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Our airboat tours depart every few minutes, so your Everglades experience starts the instant you arrive. We also provide private tours for a more intimate and particular look at the alligators. Your safety
Weston, Florida
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Travelers' Choice
2024
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Karen T
4 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
This is a must do activity! Our entire family went today and it was the highlight of our trip. Captain Randy did a fabulous job by showing us alligators up close and personal and a fountain of knowledge of the area and the habitat. Will do it again for sure!
Written January 7, 2023
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Maria S
2 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
We drove an hour and a half to get a tour of the Everglades. Today 3,750 people in the US died of Covid but when we got to the location Captain Randy (owner / guide) refused to wear a mask or any kind of face covering even though we politely asked and gave him a surgical mask. So much for customer service. We have vulnerable people in our group and we’re hoping for an outdoor activity we felt would be safe. Luckily another air boat company was nearby and felt bad for us and took us masks and all. Never do business with Ride the Wind or Captain Randy
Written December 30, 2020
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Joe L
Boca Raton, FL9 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Overall, a great ride in the Everglades. Captain Randy was friendly & knowledgeable. He took time to explain various things about the Everglades and made the trip enjoyable. We went on the 2 hour trip and enjoyed every minute. We were 4 adults with 3 children ages 8 thru 13. They loved it. Highly recommend this for a family outing, you won’t regret it!
Written February 9, 2024
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Nyul11
Budapest, Hungary112 contributions
Dec 2020
To start with the strength: Randy is a nice guy, helpful, and not only riding, but driving his boat is a big opportunity.
Unfortunately we have seen basically not wildlife, at the final minutes we encountered a baby-aligator at sunbath.
Minimal number of birds on the horizon
We have been a couple of years ago ön an airboat near New Orleans, there was much more to see.
Unfortunately we have seen basically not wildlife, at the final minutes we encountered a baby-aligator at sunbath.
Minimal number of birds on the horizon
We have been a couple of years ago ön an airboat near New Orleans, there was much more to see.
Written December 23, 2020
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Marcia S
1 contribution
Feb 2023
Booked a 2 hour private tour for four of us with Captain Randy. We had a wonderful time. From checking in with us the day before to make sure we had the directions of where to meet, to answering all of our questions, to telling us about the things we didn't even know to ask about, to showing us amazing wild life, Captain Randy was a total pro - and engaging. Highly recommend booking with him.
Written February 20, 2023
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Eleanor
3 contributions
May 2023
Our group of 3 adults thoroughly enjoyed our two hour airboat ride with Captain Randy. We would highly recommend this adventure to anyone visiting the Everglades. We saw some amazing sites and laughed a lot.
Written May 21, 2023
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Karen H
3 contributions
Apr 2021
The best part of our vacation!!! I picked Ride the Wind because of all the reviews and Captain Randy didn't disappoint. He communicated all details with us and gave us perfect directions on where to meet him. We did the hour tour and it was so beautiful. Captain Randy is very knowledgeable, respectful, and proud of the Everglades. It was great to learn so much!!! We had such a gorgeous day and and many gator sightings, but like Captain Randy said, it wasn't only about the gators, there are so many there sights to see!!!!
Written April 13, 2021
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Gary J
4 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Absolutely the BEST. Captain Randy is fun, professional, very knowledgeable, and accommodating. He went out of his way to ensure we had the best experience. Do not look into any other companies, this is the one you want to go with. Best value for your time and money.
Written August 23, 2021
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Darrin K
Las Vegas, NV5 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
What a great experience with Captain Randy!! The beauty of the Florida Everglades, the amazing airboat right....and those Florida Gators!! WOW!! To see them in their world and to be up close and look them in the eyes (from a little distance) was truly breathtaking!!
My wife and two dear friends enjoyed a private tour with Captain Randy and had such a memorable and amazing time touring the Everglades!! Definitely an experience that won't be forgotten. If all of your guests enjoy their ride half as much as we did..... you are doin something right my friend! Thank you again for a great and memorable time!
My wife and two dear friends enjoyed a private tour with Captain Randy and had such a memorable and amazing time touring the Everglades!! Definitely an experience that won't be forgotten. If all of your guests enjoy their ride half as much as we did..... you are doin something right my friend! Thank you again for a great and memorable time!
Written July 21, 2020
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Abbie S
Myrtle Beach, SC7 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Captain Randy was super! He was very knowledgeable and gave us an excellent ride. My husband really enjoyed driving the airboat.
We met his gator, guapo, which was definitely an experience to remember.
We’ve done the group airboat tours but this was outstanding!!! No comparison. We will absolutely be back to do a 4 hour tour in the winter.
Highly, highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We met his gator, guapo, which was definitely an experience to remember.
We’ve done the group airboat tours but this was outstanding!!! No comparison. We will absolutely be back to do a 4 hour tour in the winter.
Highly, highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Written August 24, 2022
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Yes you need to make reservations so we can plan your airboat ride.. We need information how many people in your group and what time of day. Thanks Sharon Please let me know if you like to make a reservation with Ride The Wind Airboat Rides in Fort. Lauderdale Florida 305-299-1366
Written June 8, 2016
Brian you had the receipt for 2 weeks before you came out on the private airboat charter in Fort. Lauderdale... You was told and it is on the website that our semi private is in Miami... You understood before you came out... It was a beautiful airboat ride.. We seen lots of gator turtles birds... I asked if anyone wanted to drive and no one said anything so I took that as a nolaunch.... For talking about my daughter.. I seen you had 2 kids... We just like our people to feel like family... I will agree with you about one thing.. The ride was worth more that $500.. We are sorry you was not happy.. We know we had nothing to do with that... It was a beautiful day and beautiful ride... Since you did not get your way so you posted here until you do.. Sorry Brian...
Written June 3, 2015
Brian you had the receipt for 2 weeks before you came out on the private airboat charter in Fort. Lauderdale... You was told and it is on the website that our semi private is in Miami... You understood before you came out... It was a beautiful airboat ride.. We seen lots of gator turtles birds... I asked if anyone wanted to drive and no one said anything so I took that as a no.... For talking about my daughter.. I seen you had 2 kids... We just like our people to feel like family... I will agree with you about one thing.. The ride was worth more that $500.. We are sorry you was not happy.. We know we had nothing to do with that... It was a beautiful day and beautiful ride... Since you did not get your way to get a discount so you posted here until you do discount.. Sorry Brian... We stand by our AirRide It was the best ride
Written June 8, 2015
Do you offer less expensive tours than the $375 one?
Written February 25, 2015
Yes we have our Miami location semi private 1/hour $60 per person 2/hour $85 per person
Fort. Lauderdale Private 2 hour $375 for 2ppl
Written March 10, 2015
I would like to know the availabilty and cost, as well as the duration, of your tours. My husband and I are staying at The Vacation Village in Weston. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Cathy Doughty
954-217-9490. ext: 28622
Written January 26, 2015
Fort Lauderdale Times & Pricing
Start Times. 9am, 11:30am, 2pm, 4pm
The most popular ride is our 2/ hour private $375 for 2 people
$75 for each additional Adult
$35 for each additional kid ages (7-12)
Children 6 and under are free
All Airboat rides are private for just 2 people and small groups up to 7 people in your party. You will be with your group only. We do not put people with you. Only the people you bring that will go out with you… Our Custom dual control Airboats are smaller and better than the park boats… Our custom airboats ride are very smooth and comfortable just incase you have a bad back or any other injury.
It’s like riding a fresh water Harleys Private Airboat Rides/ Dual Controls
You can drive the Airboat
/2ppl $375
see lot’s of gators
3/ hour private $500 for 2 people
Written February 5, 2015
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