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The 15 Best Everglades Airboat Rides

36 tours  ·  from $33 a head

An airboat is loud, fast and the only way across the sawgrass without getting wet. These 15 rides are compared on price, time on the water and whether transport from Miami comes with the ticket.

From Miami: Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer - The 45-minute airboat ride
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From Miami: Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer

1.Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8,622 reviews · 5 hours · from $49Our pick

Ride an airboat through the Everglades with a captain who points out wildlife, then visit the park’s alligator presentation. The five-hour outing from Miami includes round-trip bus transport, priority park entry, and a group photo. Guides such as Jose, German, and Captain Kyle have earned praise for clear directions and lively commentary, though wildlife sightings and show timing can vary.

“We had a wonderful time. Our boat captain Jeff was wonderful and we saw at least 12 alligators !”

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Miami: Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show - Sawgrass, wildlife, and what you might spot
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Miami: Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show

2.Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,296 reviews · 1 day · from $42

At Gator Park, an English-speaking guide takes you on a 35 to 40 minute airboat ride through the Everglades, followed by a 30 minute alligator and wildlife show. Guides such as Cody, Anthony, Jay, and John have earned praise for mixing useful facts with humor. The $42 price does not include the $8 park fee or transportation.

“Super fun captain! We saw several animals including birds turtles and alligators, even babies! Highly recommend!!”

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Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride - Bayside Marketplace and the Biscayne Bay cruise
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Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride

3.Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,487 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $69

This roughly nine-hour Miami combo pairs a narrated double-decker city tour with a 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise and an Everglades airboat ride. Expect South Beach, Little Havana, Millionaire’s Row, and a chance to spot wildlife. An Everglades captain, including Captain Jack on some departures, explains the subtropical ecosystem. Lunch and drinks cost extra.

“The Everglades was awesome, Captain Jack very informative. The city tour was awesome set up too on the double decker bus seen the whole city from there. The Biscayne bay cruise was ok. We did this cruise a few years back and it was open not closed like today was and I enjoyed it much better open could not see everything due to it you being on the inside I would have rather it have been all open. Just my take on it”

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Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, and Roundtrip Bus From Miami - From Miami pickup to the park
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Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, and Roundtrip Bus From Miami

4.Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, and Roundtrip Bus From Miami

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,886 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Ride an air-conditioned coach from Miami to Everglades Holiday Park for a guided airboat trip and an alligator and wildlife show. The captain may spot alligators and other animals in the wild, while guides such as Ronet Blanc, Raphael Acosta, and Captain Zack have been praised for lively explanations. The tour takes about four hours, though traffic can add time.

“The explanations on the bus were very good; however, the speakers were set far too loud. The boat ride was very interesting! The crocodile show can be skipped - to be honest, we felt a bit sorry for the animals.”

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Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides - What the guide brings to the outing
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Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides

5.Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,884 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

At Everglades Holiday Park, take an approximately 60-minute narrated airboat ride across the wetlands, with a captain pointing out wildlife and explaining the Everglades ecosystem. Alligators and birds are frequent highlights, but sightings vary. The park is home to The Gator Boys, and one group photo is included. Tickets cover the airboat tour only.

“Very cool ride to do. We see 5 or 6 alligators. The guide was good. We are very happy to choose this compagny”

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Everglades: Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits - Looking for alligators without a guarantee
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Everglades: Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits

6.Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,857 reviews · 40 min · from $33Best value

At Sawgrass Recreation Park, a live English-speaking captain takes you on a 40-minute airboat ride through grassy Everglades waterways, sharing wildlife and Seminole history along the way. Look for alligators and birds, then visit the reptile exhibit, where you can touch a baby alligator. Ear protection and exhibit admission are included.

“Excellent tour! Very friendly and knowledgeable staff and guides!”

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Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter - The ride starts with speed, sound, and open sky
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Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter

7.Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,791 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

At Sawgrass Recreation Park, board a guided airboat for a 30 to 40 minute ride across the Everglades, with a captain pointing out wildlife and explaining the ecosystem. Then explore the Alligator and Reptile Exhibit and other park displays. It is about 25 minutes from Fort Lauderdale, and wildlife sightings vary with weather and time of day.

“If you’re using a ride share, just know it is not too close to town. Boats do not go fast or far. We mostly trolled around the bank and we never saw a gator or really any wildlife. The exhibits were the best part of the experience. Getting to pet an alligator was so cool. The people who work at the exhibits are super friendly, intelligent about the wildlife and willing to spend time with visitors. The gift shop has a lot to choose from.”

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Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour - A wildlife show and a boardwalk finish
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Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour

8.Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,267 reviews · 1 day · from $41

At Everglades Safari Park, an English-speaking guide takes you on a roughly 40-minute airboat ride through the River of Grass. Look for alligators, turtles, deer, wild hogs, and raccoons, then visit the wildlife show, exhibits, observation platform, and jungle trail. Captain Joe is one of the guides named by visitors, but your captain may vary.

“Excellent activity! The guide was very knowledgeable and gave us loads of information. The show and walking trail after the boat ride were also very good!”

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60 min. Everglades Airboat ride & pick-up ,small group +pro guide - On the airboat, speed and sightlines matter
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60 min. Everglades Airboat ride & pick-up ,small group +pro guide

9.60 min. Everglades Airboat ride & pick-up ,small group +pro guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,252 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $78

Banana Joe Tours combines Miami pickup and a guide-led drive with an airboat ride advertised at up to 60 minutes, a short alligator show, and return transport. Expect a shared boat of up to 25 people, not a private outing. Guides such as Christian, Ray, Ruslan, Ross, and Dominick have led tours, but your guide will vary.

“Easy booking and fast confirmation Got picked up and dropped off at our hotel by host Ross who was super! Shuttle van was comfortable and not crowded. Ross gave nice narrative and on arrival made sure our small group knew what to expect and where to go. Airboat ride with Captain Victor was super fun and lasted about an hour!! A mix of fast and slow speeds. It was beautiful and we saw lots of wildlife. The gator show after was nice and the guy was funny and entertaining. We received free individual photos which was a nice surprise. There’s time to buy souvenirs food & drinks. Ross drove expertly…”

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Everglades Airboat Safari Adventure with Transportation - The airboat ride is the main event
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Everglades Airboat Safari Adventure with Transportation

10.Everglades Airboat Safari Adventure with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 956 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $35

Travel by bus from Miami Beach to an airboat operator in the Everglades area, then take a roughly 40-minute ride through marsh grass and mangrove channels. A captain points out the ecosystem and wildlife, which may include alligators, turtles, deer, and birds. You also get time for exhibits and a meal, though the schedule can be tight.

“Overall, it was definitely worth the money. The beginning of the trip is quite chaotic but once you are on the correct bus, it flows smoother. The Airboat excusion is great. There was not not enough time to explore the animal sanctuary, get food, and see the gift shop. It seemed you could do one of those. The traffic coming back was a nightmare so our return was significantly delayed. Don't plan on getting back at a certain time.”

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From Miami: Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer - The bus ride out to the River of Grass
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From Miami: Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer

11.Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 817 reviews · from $40

Travel from Miami by air-conditioned bus for a 40-minute narrated airboat ride, a 40-minute alligator presentation, and time to explore the park. Choose the full-day option to add an open-top Miami bus tour and a Biscayne Bay cruise past celebrity homes. Captain Andrew, handlers Will and Josh, and other guides may lead different parts of the day.

“The bus ride was comfortable, and the driver was very friendly and provided us with very clear tips and directions for the tour. Once we arrived we went to the boat, and Captain Andrew was our tour guide. We had a lot of luck with the weather because it was sunny and not too cold, but we definitely recommend long sleeves for the wind as the boat speeds through the canal. Captain Andrew spotted 4 alligators for us, we got close to them and took many pics! He had a lot of dad jokes lol and answered many of our questions about the reptiles, which made the boat ride super…”

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Miami: Original Everglades Airboat Tour & Interpretive area - Wildlife is wild, and sightings change
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Miami: Original Everglades Airboat Tour & Interpretive area

12.Original Everglades Airboat Tour & Interpretive area

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 786 reviews · 3 months · from $39

At Coopertown, the original airboat tour operator dating to 1945, you’ll visit an alligator exhibit and animal presentation before a 40 to 45-minute guided ride through sawgrass prairie and hardwood hammocks. Guides such as Will, Dwight, and Bobby have been praised for their humor and Everglades knowledge. Expect wildlife sightings to vary.

“The guides were very informative and fun, telling jokes throughout the tour and show. We got up close to an alligator on our airboat, and the guide even explained this is the same alligator that normally appears on this route (it has a scar on its head). Would definitely recommend — good value for the cost!”

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Kissimmee: Boggy Creek Airboat Ride with Optional Meal - Wildlife Is Real, Not Guaranteed
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Kissimmee: Boggy Creek Airboat Ride with Optional Meal

13.Boggy Creek Airboat Ride with Optional Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 777 reviews · from $41

Take a 30-minute or one-hour airboat ride through the Everglades Headwaters with a captain who points out alligators, birds, turtles, and wetland plants. Your ticket includes park and butterfly garden admission; options can add gemstone and fossil mining or a lakeside meal. Captains such as Chris, David, and Andrew have led rides here, but your assigned captain may vary.

“just to be out on the water in a place of natural beauty. Started with an Osprey with a fish and then countless wonderful birds. Saw 4 Gators, deer and a Fish jump out the water. Fabulous”

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Everglades VIP Airboat Tour with Transportation Included - Wildlife sightings depend on conditions
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Everglades VIP Airboat Tour with Transportation Included

14.Everglades VIP Airboat Tour with Transportation Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 696 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $65

From Fort Lauderdale or Miami, ride to Everglades Holiday Park for an approximately 60-minute narrated airboat trip across the River of Grass. Your captain looks for alligators, birds, snakes, and native plants, then the shuttle returns you to your pickup point. Drivers and captains vary; past trips have included Bruce, Demetrius, and Captain Rich.

“We had a great time! The transportation was top notch, Bruce was very courteous and knowledgeable. The boat captain made every effort for us to see alligators and wildlife. Worth every penny!”

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Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat - Big Cypress, one slow step at a time
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Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat

15.Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 685 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours (approx.) · from $295Top rated

Spend a long day exploring the Everglades with a naturalist guide, a one-hour airboat ride, a Big Cypress nature walk, and a cruise through the Ten Thousand Islands. Look for alligators, wading birds, manatees, and dolphins, then visit a Miccosukee tree island village and a historic trading post. Lunch, snacks, and many hotel pickups are included.

“This was my first experience with the Florida Everglades… and oh my goodness it was FANTASTIC!! Our guide Stacey was extremely informative, patient, and knowledgeable. You can tell she loves what she does.. and the wildlife and flora of Florida benefit from that. We went on an airboat, a 6 seater skiff, and a wonderful nature hike. Filled up our bird sighting page almost completely . Saw more alligators than I expected (even baby ones).. and my most favorite part.. going up and down the stretch of highway looking for a manatee… and we spotted one. Highlight of my day!! Book this.. I promise you won’t regret it..”

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