This is private airboat tour with experienced guides. If you have the opportunity and you want to try something off the beaten path, this is a great experience!
We met up at the Everglades Safari Park. Captain Bill took us on a small airboat all around the everglades. We were able to see alligators, birds of all types, turtles, and the different plants of the everglades. Captain Bill told us details of each one. When alligators approached the boat, he called out to them to encourage them to approach. He also made sure we got a good picture by coaxing the alligator to open its mouth. He even seemed familiar with the individual alligators- he told us which ones had gotten into a fight and where they had been hurt. He was also very good at pointing out turtles underwater and baby alligators in the swamp grass (so cute!!!) He also told us about the history of the swamp and pointed out historical sites, such as the cottage where Dwight Eisenhower took fishing/hunting trips.
After the tour, the captain brought us to the Everglades Safari Park to enjoy the alligator park. There, we watched the typical alligator show (entertaining and fun for the family) and walked through the exhibits. There is a decent cafe there, too.
I would highly recommend this company!! The captains really care about the everglades and the flora and fauna. They are very friendly and informative. This is definitely a terrific experience, you won't regret going on this airboat tour. read more