The airboat experience was amazing! Captain Pete was so nice and super knowledgeable. Just fyi, you meet your guide at the local gas station and follow in your own vehicle to the boat ramp. It was SO FUN and we loved our experience! read more

Our family of four did the 1.5 hour private airboat tour. It was a little more expensive than reserving spaces on a larger airboat/larger group tour, of course, but we had the tour to ourselves. Captain Pete was our tour guide, and he was WONDERFUL! He is friends with Freida and Fred (birds) and Ali the alligator. Pete is a great and genuine man, we could tell. It sprinkled on and off; at one point, it started raining; Pete got out a big umbrella. If a lot of rain is expected, I would bring lite rain jackets, We recommend calling or reserving your adventure online; i don't think it would work to show up and try to buy a ticket. I called, and this company was very responsive, luckily, or we would not have been able to fit this into our vacation schedule. 5 Stars, without a doubt! read more

We booked a private tour. We're from Southern California and it was a great experience great tour guide. We got to see two turtles and several alligators. It was very enjoyable. I would recommend this to anybody. read more

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Captain Pete was our guy! He was such a wealth of knowledge. He has been doing this for fifteen years and knows the places to go to see alligators and birds! The American purple gallinule is a sight to see! read more

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"We did the private tour and it was our first time to go on an airboat since we leave in Souther California , we wanted to experience what we don't have back home. We wanted to see gators in the wild and up close but not too personal, 6 feet or more will suffice. It was great experience will definitely go again and will recommend it! " read more

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This was worth it, our first fan/airboat experience, and Captain Pete made it phenomenal. He is a hoot and a good storyteller. His apprentice Cruz was also really nice We learned history and development of the Everglades and got closed to gators and one simpatico bird read more

We took the 1.5-hour two-person tour and it was worth the money and our time. Our guide, Bryce, knew the lay of the land--actually the lay of the water--showing us a part of the state and world we weren't familiar with at all. He knew where the gators were and was friendly with the birds. The meeting spot is in front of the Shell station at the southeast corner of US 41 and FL 997. We were there waiting prior to the required fifteen-minute lead time when Bryce called us. We met in the parking lot and he led us to the boat launch a very short drive away. They provide hearing protection, so we didn't need to use our ear plugs. It was educational and a lot of fun. read more

The airboat tour is fantastic. We did the one hour semi private tour and wished it was 90 minutes. Our tour leader was excellent. A few notes: Bring a jacket if it's not summer because the boat goes fast and it's chilly. Drive to the dock rather than taking the van from the gas station where they meet you. This is because they don't return you to the gas station afterwards. And lastly, make sure the van driver waits for you to follow him! Ours did not and the sign to the dock was so small that we missed it. The dock location is in an odd spot. read more

Oh myyy what an absolute BLAST this was! Capt Pete was such a hoot - kept us laughing the whole time and taught us a lot - his love for the nature of the Everglades shines through!! And we saw so many gators too - Capt Pete was like a Gator Whisperer haha! They were running a February special so we booked a private 1 1/2 hour tour as a birthday treat and it was soooo worth it! I really came away feeling like I saw a good bit of the River of Grass and all it's natural glory! During our whizzing and whipping through the little canals in the grass, we made numerous stops to see wildlife and listen to Capt Pete tell us about the nature surrounding us - so fascinating! Did you know those raised notches on a gator's back are actually bones?? I didn't!! Capt Pete even had some of the bones to show us! Booking online with them was easy and secure. We had zero issues. I had even previously emailed them with some questions while I was shopping around for the best tour company and they were very quick to respond, thorough, and friendly! The main reason I went with this company - apart from all the glowing reviews of course lol - is that they are very eco-friendly and concerned with preserving the Everglades as much as possible - they're very careful with their boats and super considerate of all the wildlife - and they don't even have one of those sad, gimmicky "animal attraction" parks like all the others where they make the animals perform - so that sold it for me. Heck they don't even have a store front haha! They have you meet up with the Captain at a Shell gas station nearby - very easy to find so no worries. Then you follow the Captain to the boat launch and off you go! Their "desk" at the Shell station is a tad hard to find - it's a tiny wooden makeshift desk right outside of the door - but it wasn't an issue bc Capt Pete found us right away! He gave us time to use the restroom and get any coffee or drinks/snacks before leaving too, which was nice. At the boat launch, there's ample parking off to the side on the gravel/grass area as well. read more

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Great trip. Lots of wildlife. Comfortable boat and very nice captain. On time start and finish

We had a great time today on our airboat ride. It was a one hour ride and we had fun. We were able to see gators with babies and lots of birds. We even got splashed when two male gators decided to fight. We'll be larger one did win. Really cool!! Our guide was Captain Greg. He was very knowledgeable on the area. I would highly recommend this tour group. Not sure of price differences between groups but we truly enjoyed the ride. The check in process was easy with clear direction on where we would be going and where we would be parkin read more

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BEST AIRBOAT TOUR EVER !!!!! Unforgettable Everglades Wildlife Adventure! Our 2-hour airboat tour through the Everglades was nothing short of spectacular! From the beginning till we hopped off the land glider, i'ld call it abot but the was more land than water. It was an exhilarating ride packed with breathtaking scenery and close encounters with incredible wildlife. We saw dozens of alligators in their natural habitat, colorful birds soaring overhead, turtles and gators, sunbathing on logs. Our captain was extremely knowledgeable and Knowledgeable about our surroundings, sharing fascinating facts about the trees bushes whatever who cares it was awesome, native species, and the importance of conservation speech was a history lesson considering it was in the only place of this world with that habitat.. The boat ride itself was thrilling--smooth, fast, and surprisingly peaceful when we stopped and the engine cut off to admire the beauty all around us. We felt the environment. It wasn't just a tour but something we will remember forever. My wife & I will absolutely do it again. read more

Informative, great experience, we went on a Thursday, no reservations required, we were able to get tickets and sit in our own row. We did have to wait a bit, but you can walk around & check out the other reptiles. Fun afternoon. read more

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Great tour. Our guide was very entertaining. We saw a number of gators. We booked a private boat and our group really enjoyed it.

Captain Pete was a blast. We saw a few gators, a turtle, and lots of native birds. Pete provides a ton of great info about the Everglades and it's clear he cares about maintaining the amazing resource. I vaguely recall traveling through the area as a kid on our trips to Florida from New England but don't remember ever taking a ride in a fan boat. It's super cool. I highly recommend it. We came in early December and the weather was perfect. Only thing we didn't see was baby gators as Pete explained a recent big tropical storm wiped out the nests. I suspect you'll see them if you come next year. read more

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Great guide. Great experience. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to see the Everglades through a local's eyes on an airboat, up close and personal with gators, birds, and just a fun time ripping through water ways for a couple hours in the hot Florida sun! read more

When my daughter came down from New York, we took your airboat ride. Since I live here in Florida, I have been on many airboats but hands down this was the best. Our guide had all kinds of birds flying around us and knew the best spots to find alligators. I am so gl read more

Xavier was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time and would recommend! Plenty of gators.

We had originally booked with another tour but they randomly cancelled on us and we are so happy they did. We were a group of 14 and had a blast. the drivers were so knowledgeable and fun, we all loved it! read more

Our tour guide was so good! Way better than your competition. He knew where all the animals were and has been doing this for decades. Super knowledgeable and funny highly recommend. read more

Great guide. We were only out 1 hr and saw 10 alligators. Very knowledgeable about the area.

Great experience, kids (12 and 10) loved it. Seeing the wildlife was so much fun. We did the 1 1/2 hr and it was perfect amount of time.

It's a bit difficult to book a ride with this company because they don't always answer the phone or return messages. Be persistent because it's worth it, especially if you get Captain Pete. Capt. Pete communicated with us prior to our trip, was early to our meeting spot, he was so fun and friendly, and he even brought water! His knowledge of The Glades was incredible and made the trip that much more interesting. I love that he's pals with some of the wildlife...he's on a first name basis with a few! read more

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The BEST Everglades airboat experience out there. Captain Pete was a blast- equal parts knowledgeable and hilarious. We saw lots of gators, birds and other natural wildlife. An experience we will not soon forget. THANK YOU! read more

Awesome airboat tour with an awesome guide! We saw a bunch of gators on our one hour tour with a total of six people. Our guide had been doing it for over 10 years and you can tell he's very passionate about the Everglades and the animals he introduced us to. We met us at the shell gas station. We were told to let our Uber know that he should hang around the area since there was little to no service at the dock, but when we were finished with the tour we had no problems getting an Uber quickly. I would definitely recommend this tour! read more

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Great 11/2 HR ride w/ Cap't Pete, very interesting tour w/a very knowing guide, had a great time, highly recommend

Amazing! Book this tour! It was peaceful, well-organized- everything was smooth and super fun! Captain Pete was awesome and knows exactly where to go and has a love for the animals of the Everglades and the animals love him right back! He's super informative and funny! I highly recommend! read more

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What an amazing experience! Mt. Pete made it extra special I recommend the private boat tour, It was totally worth it. We enjoyed the views while feeling safe and comfortable. I'm definitely coming back soon! read more

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We booked a 2 hours private tour with door to door transportation. Art was so kind beginning with the booking phone call and throughout our entire experience. He was also our shuttle driver and gave us a wonderful tour of the city, pointing out interesting places and details and making recommendations. Captain Regis was so knowledgeable and you could tell that he loves what he does and that he really wants to take care of his guests and give them an amazing experience. We saw Gators up close and personal!! Would absolutely book again! read more

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There are allot of Airboat Tours, but go the the Original Everglades City Aiboat Tour,, its was my birthday Dec 17th, and I wanted to treat my girl to something new. All I can say is unbelievable, Steve our Captain/drive is the best. A little prices, but well worth it. You must experience this trilling, educational, hold on to your seat ride. 5stars and a tip thats all I can say!!! This is a must go to location read more

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We were in town with family and had such a great airboat experience with Airboat in Everglades! They had great customer service and called us ahead of time to confirm our tour. The gentlemen who showed us to our boat had a great sense of humor and started the tour off on a good beat! Our tour guide was super engaging and showed us around a couple of islands and we even saw some alligators. The airboat was fun and an experience we won't forget! Our guide told us all about alligators, mother gators, mating season, birds around the area and even tried to coax out some baby alligators. Super familiar with the area and rich with history, this company is a great choice to go on an airboat with family and have a unforgettable experience. Thanks Airboat in Everglades, we will be back! read more

Booked a private tour and Pete, or tour guid was great. We took our two young children and Pete made it fun for them and gave us a great tour! read more

Booked a 1 Hour Semi-Private Airboat Adventure. What an amazing experience!! I booked this tour the same day and had an email confirmation with instructions to arrive 15 mins prior to the Shell Gas station & good thing we did bc we were hungry. There is a Subway inside the gas station & a clear sign of the airboat company. After paying for the Airboat we followed the representative to the Everglades. The car ride was probably less than 5 mins. When we arrived we were immediately taken to the Airboat where we were greeted by Capt. Lo. If you have a young child they will need to wear a life vest. (I have a 4 yr old). The first 15 mins we were riding into the Everglades and then we got to the good part, alligators, birds, and fishes. Capt. Lo was informative and fun. I really had no expectations since we were dealing with species and animals in their natural habitat but we saw more than we anticipated! I highly recommend this tour!! *Fyi - I thought there would be a lot of mosquitoes but it wasn't bad at all. Also keep your mouth closed while the Capt. drives his boat- lots of flying bugs and bring a bit of cash to tip your Captain. read more

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What an experience ! This is for sure a must to do if you are visiting Florida. We stayed in Miami and adjusted our schedule so we specifically could check this out. My group and I were dying to see an alligator, but safely of course. It was awesome because it was only 40 minutes away from our air bnb. Not only did we see multiple alligators in their habitat, we got to get up close to a young gator. Captain Hank was the man and was so nice and informative. He led us to safety, showing us how genuine and kind he was to the wildlife around. We loved his vibe and he made our trip super worthwhile. I also loved how he gave us an opportunity to feed the birds live worms ! We chose to do only an hour, but we got to see so much. I am very thankful for this experience and when I come back to Miami, I'm definitely hitting this place up again ! read more

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First of all, I'm not sure why people are complaining about meeting at the Shell station. It made perfect sense to us since there are no restrooms or refreshments for purchase at the boat ramp. I also liked the fact that we could follow the guide to the correct location. After all, you are in the Everglades and places can be hard to locate. Good call on their part! Also, all of the gentlemen that I spoke with were professional and kind. The equipment and boat were in great condition. Captain Willie operated the boat with the utmost care and skill. They provided us with water and Captain Willie was very intent on making sure we were happy and knew what to expect. He was also concerned about our safety, and as such, he made sure that we understood the simple rules so we could have a fun and safe experience. As for the tour itself, it was wonderful. Captain Willie took time to stop the boat and educate us about the surrounding plants and animals. Throughout the tour, there were so many alligators, different types of birds, turtles, fish, etc. I actually learned many things about the Everglades ecosystem that I hadn't learned in the 10-years I've lived in South Florida. It was very informative and Willie's knowledge was extensive. So cool! I highly recommend this tour company and Captain Willie! read more

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As I searched for the top attractions in Miami, this was in the top 10. Everything else sounded boring but this caught my attention! We were set on the $60, 1-hour semi-private tour. You can also opt for longer durations and private tours. BOOKING: Trust me, it's easiest to call them directly and book. I booked online with my credit card, and here's my story. After pressing "submit," the only confirmation I received was "an adventure specialist will send you a confirmation after your info is processed" page. No confirmation number, no instant email, no further instructions, no confidence. This was on a Friday after business hours so I figured someone would contact me first thing Saturday. Concerned that I still hadn't heard back from them by lunchtime Saturday, I called and spoke with a friendly guy named Lee. I'm not sure if he could see my online reservation but the time we requested wasn't available, so we went with the 12pm semi-private tour. He then gave us info on where and when to meet. Now I felt confident. A few hours later, a friendly gal called me to say the 10am tour wasn't available. I told her I already spoke to Lee and that he already changed our time. Then, an email comes through, stating the same thing the gal told me. I replied back with the same info I told her. MEETING POINT: We were to meet at the address listed on their website which is a Shell gas station on the western outskirts of the city, at least 15 minutes prior to tour time. Lee called about an hour before tour time to say where to park and where to find him inside. He then said we'd follow the company van to the launch site, but because we Uber'd it out there, he was nice to make arrangements for our transport. Once inside we made payment. I inquired if he had my card on file via online but he said it wasn't charged due to people not showing up and refunding being a hassle. About 5 minutes prior to tour time we headed to the launch site which was less than 5 minutes away. THE TOUR: The two of us were part of an 8-passenger airboat. Our guide (Willie, who was awesome, BTW) was ready and waiting. We jumped on, given ear muffs and was on our way. We passed through tall grasses and enjoyed the views before stopping over a lily grove for a brief safety briefing and area info. A few moments later we saw two baby gators that came up to the boat. We then headed to the dense, eery mangroves to find "Big Al," a ten-foot long gator. After Willie did a baby gator call and motoring down a few yards, there he was, eyes above water, headed straight for us like a head-on collision. The motor was killed and we floated as Big Al curiously came right up to the boat, giving everyone an up close view as the wind naturally turned us 360°+. Awesome! After getting back on land, Willie assisted us with pics aboard the airboat. TIPS: Use sunscreen. Luckily for us it was overcast the whole time at high noon in June. There were no mosquitos but there are small dragonflies that buzz by. I got a small spraying of Everglade juice as we made a turn but nothing drenching. Riding against the wind made the airboat's fan louder and was the only time I kept the earmuffs on. The Everglades they take you on are part of the wild and is not a park or conservation area. OVERALL: Nice tour and fair pricing. read more

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We booked online in advance and everything went smoothly. We not only received a confirmation but received updates when more people joined the boat. We were happy to have reservations because they sold out on the day after Thanksgiving. You have to drive out to 177th street on Hwy 41 but from there they guide you to the launch point which is only about 5 minutes away. Our guide, I think his name was Alex, was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and took us to two spots where we found gators. His eagle eye could pick them out in the brush when no one else could see them. Our boat had 10 people which is a good size. I know we had a great time and I recommend this tour. I had never been on an air boat before but it is a lot of fun. read more

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Great day on the Everglades. We had the best tour with Captain Pete. Lots o wildlife including some beautiful American Alligators.

Booked a 1.5 hr private tour. Capt Dan was knowledgable and friendly. He explained some history and facts about the ecosystem. Got up close with some big gators. It was fun and well worth the money. Just be aware this is a small business without any fancy buildings. It's the real deal. read more

Truly a fantastic tour from Captain B! The area is beautiful and may provide a more peaceful and experience than the national park side. Captain B gave great info and was very knowledgeable. Aside from that, he could have a second job as a comedian! read more

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