Cancelled on us twice and kept trying to get us to do the half an hour ride even though we wanted the hour ride. Went with someone else.

We had been on airboat tours in the Everglades but one of the members of our party had never been on an airboat, so we booked through Grasshopper Ecotours. Captain Rick kept in contact and even gave us an opportunity to move our scheduled tour so we would get better weather. By the time our tour rolled around, it was a beautiful day with nothing but sunshine. Captain Rick was obviously very knowledgeable about where the gators would be so we were able to see a lot of them during our hour ride, including some of the biggest alligators I'd ever seen. I'd highly recommend this airboat tour. read more

Grasshopper Airboat Ecotours - Gator - Boating Near Me - Cocoa, Florida

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We loved captain Rick! The man does everything himself. He's fun and full of information. He pointed out not just the gators, but also the birds and plants. The tour is an hour longer than competing company, Twister. If you're worried about the noise, Captain Rick provides free ear protection for guests to use. The boat also has binoculars and water at no charge also. Even in choppy waters, the ride was smooth and fun. Tip: Sweatshirts are recommended. The wind from the sea breeze and the boat makes it a little chilly for some, but I was comfortable in a tank top. read more

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Had a fantastic ride this morning with Captain Rick. Boat was comfortable and clean, nice headphones to keep the engine noise down when moving. Great mix between wider river to look for wildlife (saw a few gators which is harder in the hot months) and weaving through narrow trails you wouldn't be able to get to in the winter months when it rains less. Captain Rick gave a good blend between slowing down to give us information about the area, plants, and wildlife we were seeing and kicking up the speed for some fun crossing over some places regular boats could never go. Great way to spend the morning, easy to get to from Cocoa and Cape Canaveral beach areas. read more

Went for a ride with family. It was AMAZING!! Our tour guide was extremely informative and knowledgeable not only where the gators were but about trees, birds, native land, etc. I would recommend this to anyone not only wanting I see gators but also wanting to see wildlife and have a relaxing time!! Rick was amazing, cost was low, and it lasted about hour twenty minutes. read more

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This is NOT the typical tourist airboat ride where the guy polishes off his beer at the bar and barges you around in the river for 20 minutes. Capt. Rick is as professional as they get, has beautifully maintained airboats, and knows these headwaters of the Everglades and St. John's River like no one else. An airboat is the only way to see that vast watery wilderness, and Capt. Rick knows just where to take you to see the cypress swamps, huge flocks of migrating birds, and of course, gators! He's a great guy full of all sorts of local lore, history, and ecology. Whether you're a local or a visitor, treat yourself and your family and friends to a great ride in an amazing wildernesses. http://www.airboatecotours.com/ read more

Set up a tour while on a port day from a cruise, and was blown away. This was nothing like the junk that the cruise line tries to force on you. The boat captain was personable, knowledgeable, and very cool. Ride was over an hour long and we saw gators, fish, birds, turtles, etc. Cost per person was quite low. There is also a bar by where you depart with beers on the cheap. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

I booked a cruise and wanted to do something I'd never done before when we docked at Port Canaveral. I wanted something different, not overrun with cruise people and affordable. A friend found Airboat Ecotours by looking online and we booked! I had SO much fun! We arrived to the swamp and immediately you can tell he takes pride in his work. The boat was well maintained, stocked with noise reducing earmuffs, binoculars and even a cooler with ice cold water for the ride! The tour itself was informative, giving details about the Everglades, St. John's River, birds, the land, history of the land and the best part: ALLIGATORS! I highly recommend this tour to anyone who is looking to do an airboat ride! I will be bringing my son next time we travel to the area or port here for a cruise! read more

Hooray for Captain Rick. Three of us were on a boat of 6 plus Rick, boat could hold 15. On the water about 1h 45m. Pickup at a nearby hotel in his shuttle bus, short drive to his airboat launch. He was full of good history, geography botanical and wildlife information. Talked just the right amount, took questions, clever and courteous. Saw 7-9 gators, bald eagle, lots of birds. Use the binoculars and ear protection he provides! A little miffed he charged me $55/head on a credit card without telling me, but cash payers paid $49 while his ads say $45 adults/$40 kids. Still, def recommend this experience. read more

Captain Rick was awesome. "Grasshopper" Airboat Ecotours was such a unique Florida experience. Capt Rick does everything himself. His airboat was extremely clean and well kept (no ripped seats etc), noise dampening headphones and binoculars are provided for every person and he also has a cooler of waters for his guests. He was very kind in accommodating us at the last minute without reservations after our original plans for the morning fell through and waited for us to arrive which we were able to do while the other guests were still filling out paperwork. Once we were all situated on the boat Captain Rick took a picture with everyone's individual camera or phone. Such a nice gesture and he really is just that nice of a guy. The weather was beautiful for a day out on the water and we saw lots of egrets, heron and a handful of gators. Very reasonably priced for a 2 hour tour through the central Florida everglades. Capt Rick is extremely knowledgeable and is able to spot gators a hundred yards away and cut off the engine before the noise from the boat scares them off. Was a great way to end our 2 week vacation around Florida. Thanks Rick! read more

This airboat ride was MUCH better than one we took one year ago with a larger competitor. Captain Rick showed us a wider variety of wildlife (including gators, an amazing inlet with tons of baby gators, and all sorts of birds) and a fun mix of marshes, rivers, islands, and open water. Captain Rick's boat is spotless and well-maintained, with nice binoculars provided for every rider. Captain Rick's knowledge of these waterways and their flora and fauna made for a fascinating trip. My nine-year-old son loved it. Highly recommended, especially if you prefer more interaction and attention with a pleasant, knowledgeable captain. read more

Just had the BEST time with Captain Rick! He gave us a fantastic airboat ride where we saw alligators and beautiful birds and his great knowledge of the area. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Wouldn't want to use anyone else. read more

Captain Rick is a wonderful airboat tour guide and captain. He has noise reducing headphones, binoculars, and extra pair of sunglasses for my son, and water on ice. He gave us an amazing historical and informative tour. He found us many alligators and gave us great information. He spoke about the birds, the lake, and the river giving us details about each. Very friendly, and very professional. read more

Came with my family, 6 of us, we had a great time! Saw 3 alligators, tons of birds, cattle, horses, and some other cool stuff! Boat operator did a great job, informative, and entertaining! Very pleased! read more

Captain Rick is professional and very knowledgable!! We had a great time and saw several large alligators!! We had a blast and the kids loved it!! Entertainment money well spent!! Highly recommend you take a spin with Captain Rick! read more

Grasshopper Airboat Ecotours - Boating Near Me - Cocoa, Florida

We have a little extra time between getting off our cruise ship and flying home. We saw Grasshopper airboat eco tours and thought it would be fun. Fun it was. Captain Rick was a super nice guy with a lot of knowledge. He was able to guide us into great areas to see alligators and lots of birds. Super fun, reasonable priced and on the way to the airport. read more

Awesome nature adventure with captain Rick. Birds, alligators, snakes, and an ecology lesson none of us will forget. read more

Grasshopper Airboat Ecotours - Alligator trying to hind in the reeds - Boating Near Me - Cocoa, Florida

Very family friendly ride with a very nice Captain. Educational, but not annoying, guided tour. Friendly bar to grab a beer before or after the ride if you want. read more

Had a wonderful trip well over an hour. Saw plenty gators and lots of wild life. Lots of useful info from capt. Jack. Well worth a family visit. read more

Get off your butt and go take a ride with captain Rick. He is a one man wrecking crew who works very hard. We wanted the kids to bring something different home with them and now they can say they have rode an airboat. read more

This is a fun way to see the river and lake ecosystems in the region. Captain Rick was personable, seemed knowledgable, and was attentive to the comfort and safety of his passengers. I'd do it again! read more