If you ever get a chance to take this tour...DO IT! This was the highlight of our time in Florida…read more These boats seat six, We had eleven in our group, so we split between two boats. I scored sitting shotgun! We purchased the ninety minute tour of the St. Johns River. Bargain at $45.00 for adults and $30.00 for kids. Saw loads of alligators, one Bald Eagle, and countless numbers of shoreline birds. Went into the marshes and among the cypress trees which showed water lines from past flooding. Was amazed at how these boats worked...450 horse power made it easy to glide over the water and land. Our Captains, John & Dan were great. Lots of information on the land, river and animals. We chose this excursion over Epcot and we all agreed it was our favorite thing we've done.

This operation is awful. Made a reservation over two weeks ago for 9:30. Promptly called back to…read morechange to 8:00. Spoke to Vicki and she said this was no problem. She took our information and even repeated my number back to me. Called this morning at 6:48am to let them know what car we would be in (they asked for this information), and was informed that we did not have an appointment for 8, but 9:30. We arrive at 9:30 at the location they gave us, and no one comes for 15 minutes. We call to find out what happened and VICKI says captain John couldn't make it so they called captain Ray. Captain Ray decided to sleep in so we're out of luck. We came into town from 3 hours away to do this, and now our trip is ruined. They had no contingency plan in place. When asked why they didn't call us, she pretended she had my number wrong. Despite me calling this morning and her repeating my number to me. Save your time and money and go somewhere that won't screw you over, unless you have an extremely flexible schedule and no value for your personal time.

I can honestly say that visiting this place and riding an airboat were among the most enjoyable…read morethings I have done in many years. Wow! My family, friends, and I had such a great time and wish that we could have remained on the airboat much longer. This place is located at the end of a very long road. The drive to the property is very quiet and relaxing. The property itself was well-maintained, everything was clearly marked, and the venue itself was fun. There is a gift shop, a snack shop, a food trailer offering hot food, a beverage hit, clean bathrooms, gold mining, and so much more. The employees went out of their way to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable. The real reason why you would visit this place is the airboats. Each guest boards the large boats, which can seat 12-15 people at a time. To the rear of the boat sits this huge fan, which controls the boat. Each guest is required to grab a headset or ear protection, as the boats are noisy and loud, and I mean LOUD once they get going. The purpose of the boats is to have fun, of course, but the objective is to look for alligators as you speed through the swamps. During our visit, we spotted nine alligators, and the boat operator stopped so guests could see and experience them up close. The alligators are never disturbed, and they do not seem to mind being watched. Back to the airboats, these things are FAST! The boat operator will have you going so fast on the water, then pull into a complete 360-degree turn when you least expect it. The first time the boat operator sped away from the dock at the start of the tour, you were a tad nervous, similar to riding a roller coaster. After this initial nervousness, you could not get enough of this airboat and only wanted to go fast on the water. I might add that there was a group seated in front of us with a boy between 8 and 10 years old and a young tween girl, and they appeared to enjoy the airboat ride just as much as we adults. This is definitely a fun place for all ages

The place itself was clean and organized, and the airboat ride was okay overall, but we were still…read moredisappointed with the experience. We were a group of 7 people, and unfortunately it did not meet our expectations. We only saw one alligator swimming in the water during the entire tour. Instead of wildlife, the driver mostly showed us horses and cows from a farm across the resort, which was not what we came for. What made the experience worse was that the driver kept intentionally driving us into thick grass areas several times. He also stopped the boat in an area full of mosquitoes/gnats, and we kept getting bitten until we asked him to move immediately. Unfortunately, he repeated this more than once, which made the ride very uncomfortable. Overall, the experience was not worth the money for us. We would not return and would not recommend it.

I had blast on the air boat ride. When you first get there they have a store with snakes and…read moreparrots. The parrots are so friendly and one even jumped on my arm and tried to snuggle up to me! We had the air boat ride with Captain Alex and he was great!! Very funny and entertaining, but extremely knowledgeable about the local wild life and ecosystem. The air boat ride lasted about an hour. We saw a ton of alligators, turkey vultures, bald eagles, and a ton of other wild life. I would highly recommend this to anyone in the area that wants to experience the wild habitats of Florida.

What an awesome time. We have done it before, but this was even better! We come to Florida every…read moreyear and always look forward to going here with new people having the first adventure experience.

We had a great time on this tour. We did a sunset tour, unfortunately it was overcast, clear enough…read moreto see a Space X rocket launch from the boat, which we were not expecting. We saw plenty of wildlife, cypress forest, baby gators and learned plenty about the area. Seth does like to talk about growing up there but we all enjoyed hearing it. Forget the theme parks. This was a real Florida experience. I would recommend this outfit for an airboat ride. We almost did the dinner tour. Glad we didn't. We went to the restaurant they were going to take us to before our ride, Lone Cabbage Fish Camp. The food was not good but the beer was cold. Enjoy!

We had such an amazing time on this airboat tour! This was by far the best part of our vacation!…read moreSeth was an amazing guide! He was knowledgeable and provided very interesting information about the history of the land and the alligators! He went above and beyond our expectations! Add this to your list of things to do! I would 100% recommended this place!

Awesome experience!!!!! I was so impressed with the…read moreprofessionalism and dedication our captain showed and all the alligator sightings. He really knows his stuff!

We didn't actually get to book with Capt Duke's, but he so graciously offered a referral so that my…read morefriend and I could squeeze in a ride before we left for home. Thanks for your help!

This is a great experience, highly recommend it. We loved the ride, the outdoors, the birds, and of…read morecourse the gators. We only saw a couple of gators, but it didn't matter. The ride, our fantastic guide, the beauty, being out on the water, such a great time. After the boat ride, they have a baby alligator you can take a photo with if you want. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Super fun time. Captain Cabe was great! Highly recommended to both us full time Floridians and…read morevisitors alike!

These guys showed is SO MUCH Hospitality!! Had a blast and saw like 30 gators!! Would definitely…read morerecommend!!

Captain Mike is AWESOME! He's born and raised in the area and is very knowledgeable. We really had…read morethe best time and are so glad we chose him!

I've paddled the Emerald Cut a few times now. Initially I didn't like the idea of paying to launch…read moremy own paddleboard. However, it's only $10 now that I have my own life jacket (saving me additional cost of $5 to use one of theirs, as required). Well worth the low cost for some soul-enriching, communing with nature. I have never made a reservation. I normally arrive around 10:30, most recently on a Friday. Parked for free on Baptist Camp Rd. Just a bit of a walk from there with my inflated paddleboard, but I don't mind the extra exercise. You can unload your stuff closer, if preferable. There are port-a-potties available. You can count on there being a line in the check-in office. Various recreation supplies are available there for purchase. The process moves reasonably enough. A reservation will guarantee your entrance, however, and possibly aide quicker personal info collection. I always plan to do the Emerald Cut in roughly 3 hours round-trip, allowing myself several stops to enjoy the surroundings. You do run into (quite literally at times) novice paddlers along the way, which can be a bit tricky, yet not a real nuisance for me. In general, there's friendliness along the waterway. Slighty rowdy, party vibes in some spots, but also opportunities for solace and zen in various nooks. Encountering wildlife, fragrant elderberry, and other captivating flora along this stretch is always gratifying. It's a popular recreation destination for good reason.

This is one of the most beautiful places in Florida! Highly recommend visiting at least once. Being…read morelocal, I've visited a number of times. A few things knock the stars down: - The amount of rules/ regulations is a downside. There are more than any other river we've visited in Florida. It's nerve wracking to make sure you're following every new rule. - Launching and landing at the dock is stressful. It feels rushed and disorganized. - The bathroom situation is DIRE. They have a few porta potties but they're pretty gross. - I've found some of the staff intimidating/ borderline rude. There are a lot of newbies to kayaking/ paddleboarding so patience is a virtue at busy times! It's a hard paddle up stream and coming back it can be easy to lose control around the corners. There are a few spots to be cautious of other paddlers. With that said, it's really stunning. They keep the area very clean and there are a lot of spots to pull off to the side to enjoy the view. I've never done a guided tour, but I've heard they're really well done!