Booked our Everglades airboat experience through [tour company name] and the whole thing was smooth…read morestart to finish. Easy to reserve, clear directions, and they set us up with a great operator out in the glades. The airboat portion was the highlight: real wild gator sightings and a captain who knew the area cold. If you are trying to actually see the Everglades and not just drive past the edge of it, this is the move. Thanks for putting together a great afternoon.

So much beauty everywhere, stop and take it all in! Worth the drive all the way to the bottom and…read moredon't forget to stop and check out the short hiking trails and the overlook too!

This is an interesting pit stop if you're in South Florida. We went because it was mentioned in…read moresome TV shows and was something that stood out as unusual. But, it is really quite small. If this was a $10 admission fee, I'd probably add one star. But, they charge $25/pp and there's not much to the place. All that said....is it interesting? Sure. It makes you wonder why the guy who built the place obsessively worked to make it. The story about his lost love gives his the motivation. Still, pretty incredible that he went to this effort by himself.

My husband has wanted to come here ever since he was a kid, after hearing Leonard Nimoy talk about…read moreit on his show In Search Of.... Hubs told me about it, and then we heard about it together on Coast to Coast Am, early in our marriage. I had forgotten all about it until we were planning our trip to the Keys and my husband brought it up, so, we made it a priority to visit. Homestead is basically the last city you hit on the mainland before you begin your journey through the Keys, so you don't really have to make special plans to get here if you're heading there. Admission is $25 per adult, slightly less for children. With tax and a credit card convenience fee of $1.50, our total admission cost was $55. Personally, I think it was worth it, but then, I am into the weird stuff. The place can accomodate at least 100 people, but due to the oddity of the place and, I'm guessing, it's lack of notoriety, it doesn't seem to get very busy. There were maybe 25-30 people in the 2.5 hours we spent there. Coral Castle is almost entirely outdoors and exposed to the elements, so it is not really a castle. There are sitting areas, a dining area, bathing area and one enclosed living (sleeping) area. The living area could be called a tower, as it is two floors, but 1) You only get to see the lower floor which is now kind of a tool shed museum and 2) You can peek in it, but you can't actually go in it. Everything is made of a type of stone called oolite limestone. It is extremely strong and very heavy. The mystery of the castle is how it was built. How did one 5' tall man move multiple stones, weighing a ton or more, by himself? How did he make his stone chairs rock, and his stone gates turn? He claimed to know the secrets of the pyramid builders, and to this day, no one really knows how he did it. There are guided tours at regularly scheduled intervals, and you can join in anytime at no additional charge (recommended), or you can walk around and look at everything yourself, but there is no signage. You can stay as long as you want and take as many pictures as you want as well. There is a gift shop which has a cutout of Edward Leedskalnin, the man who built Coral Castle, that you can take a photo of or selfie with, along with the usual gift shop fare of shirts/sweatshirts, postcards, magnets, books, and other items. If you're looking for something interesting and unusual to do on the way to the Keys, I highly suggest a stop here. 99/2025

Horrible experience. If I could give 0 stars, I would…read more The workers were extremely rude. My helmet fell off while I was on the ATV and they made me get off the bike. Instead of taking me back, they left me stranded in the woods for half an hour. I called the front desk for help and the lady hung up on me. When I went to get my security deposit back, they tried to keep it and started antagonizing me -- calling me broke and saying I couldn't afford the bike. This is very bad business. I'm not sure if I was treated this way because I'm Black, but the way I was spoken to was completely unacceptable. Think twice before booking here.

I'm not gonna lie this was the worsg experience I ever had. they gave me a damaged bike that threw…read moreme off and now I'm left with scars and a fractured arm. once we got bavk to the site, mind u it was only 15 minutes into the ride ee found another bike had a flat tire. the one my friend was riding as well! we started to notice all the red flags including the fact that there was no first aid kit!! they said "sorry we don't have one right now" then the manager walked away to sit on a table with ppl who apparently didint work there like his girlfriend and completly ignored us while we were asking for help. the worst part is they refused to refund us or allow us to speak to some higher up! We ended up leaving and going straight to the emregency room. to sum it Up don't waist ur money on this!!!

We spent over a week road tripping through Florida and on our way out of the state we drove past…read moreBuffalo Tigers Airboat Tours. It was late in the day and we had tried to do some Airboat Tours earlier in the week but we were traveling with our dog and they were not dog friendly. We decided to stop just to check and luckily for us, not only are they dog friendly but they were doing one last tour before the sunlight was gone. Our guide Fabian was awesome. He was super chill but informative and really did a great job. Especially considering that is was late in the day and he was only able to find one alligator. He definitely tried a lot of spots and it was clear that there would normally have been more wildlife to look as so even he seemed a bit disappointed but he definitely made the most of the birds and other wildlife that we did spot. There was a second alligator and even a baby gator when we arrived at the makeshift village stop that we watched swim in the water a bit. I really liked that Fabian was upfront about the fact that the "village" was just a replica for tourists and not really a relic. He also joked that he has a TV and it is nothing like how native people live today. We had a really nice time on the tour but it is incredibly loud and we spent some of the tour putting our headphones over our dogs ears to protect her from the sound. The office workers warned us about the noise though and they were so sweet they even offered to let her stay in the office with them while we took the tour. I definitely would not take her with us again if we did another tour, but only because I worried about her little ears. She did super well with everything else, including the gator being so close to us and getting on and off the boat. We spent well over $100 after tip on the tour for two people and a dog and it lasted about 45 minutes but I really feel like the experience was well worth the price and the employees here were just so friendly and kind. I highly recommend stopping here and taking a tour with this company.

What an amazing tour. I'm so glad that I chose this one, as the others in the area seemed a bit…read moremore built up/commercialized. Our air boat tour guide was Kenny who was a no frills kind of guy, gave us appropriate information, and answered all questions. Staff was really friendly overall and there was even a pizza spot on site for if anyone wanted food. We had the 5pm time slot so it was just myself, my husband, and another couple so a bit of a smaller crew. Saw multiple gators super close up and he even got one of them to open their mouths! Saw some cool wildlife as well. I honestly think this was the best time to go since we also got to see an amazing sunset reflected in the water. Overall, I would highly recommend!

This was the second time I did one of River of Grass Adventure's boat tours. Both times, my guides…read more/ boat Captains were great. They are passionate about the Everglades, preserving it, and really love what they're doing. For about hour, we zipped and stopped around the park, through channels in between the high saw grass, over grassy flats, and within a few canals dredged many years ago. The fresh air felt great and I think maybe my blood pressure eased for a few moments. We saw wildlife, including a peregrine falcon, other birds and of course, many alligators, either resting on the grass or swimming off to do whatever it is they do. The guides I think know pretty much where to find the alligators, some of which have names. River of Grass is one of the first swamp tours west of Miami off of highway 41 past the casino. The boats take you pretty far into the Everglades where you don't see or hear any civilization, only the quiet rustle of the grass, i.e. when the engines are not powering the boat thru the glades (why can't they make a quieter engine?). The pictures I took really don't do it justice.

If you're visiting Florida, this airboat tour of the Everglades is a must-do! We chose the pick-up…read moreoption (they offer three convenient locations) and our driver was so sweet, sharing fun facts about Miami and the Everglades along the way. Bonus--the bus had great AC, which we were very thankful for! When you arrive at the park, there are clean bathrooms, areas to walk around, and even a little general store for snacks, drinks, and souvenirs. Since the day was overcast with a light drizzle, we lucked out--apparently when it's too sunny, the gators dive underwater to cool off. This weather was perfect to see them out and about. Before boarding, they snap a professional photo that you can purchase later, then it's time to hop on the airboat. Our guide was a vibrant, knowledgeable young lady who clearly loved the Everglades. She knew her birds, plants, and most importantly--where to find the gators! At one point, we were surrounded by five gators swimming around us. We even spotted a vulture feeding on a deceased gator on shore--it felt like being in a National Geographic special. After the boat, the gator show begins. It's a slower pace but fascinating. The "Gator Boyz" are humane gator trappers who rescue and house these animals. Watching their interaction with the gators was both educational and thrilling. Huge respect for the work they do. The experience continues with a mini zoo featuring turtles, crocs, snakes, and monkeys. I couldn't resist snapping a photo holding a baby gator and even an albino snake! Keep in mind, the staff makes their living through tips and photo sales, so plan to tip your airboat captain, the gator show crew, and your driver. For the value of spending four hours exploring one of Florida's greatest natural wonders, it's more than reasonable. We had an unforgettable day surrounded by wildlife and the natural beauty of the Everglades. Highly recommend this tour if you want a true Florida adventure!!

Awesome place!! It was cool to walk through the tropical…read morefruit trees and learn more about them from our guide, I am assuming is the owner. We did a virtual walk-through, the owner was currently out of town-- but that's okay, he managed to do a great job informing us even while not being physically there. Kudos to him! Overall, my husband and I had a good time walking through the trees, seeing the fruit, hearing about the owner's plans for his farm, loved this experience, and he let us take some fruit! Super cool guy. Thanks again, from California ! Oh yeah!! You'll more than likely be greeted by friendly dogs! Loved it.

Paid almost $300.00 for 3 orders of sugar apples (sent to 2 different sisters and mine) and we were…read moretold to wait and so we waited for them to ripen, but instead, all of the sugar apples became black and hard as stone. Nobody was able to eat even at least one sugar apple in those batches. I requested a refund, but was told that all their sugar apples were like that. Then why did he still send it knowing that it was no longer fresh and inedible? Well, the owner (robert bob) kept my money and I was out $300.00 of my hard earned money. Be careful buying from this man and his business

The captain was great! She was extremely knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. The boat ride…read morewas smooth and enjoyable. The moscato was nice and cold and the glasses she provided us were as clean as a whistle.

Excellence all the way around. Selecting the tour, confirming pets are OK through a quick call…read morespeaking to a real person, booking it, punctuality of the captain, and Lisa was an amazing captain!! Highly recommend this comfortable and affordable experience!

What a nostalgia trip! I went on this boat maybe 35 years ago and remembered it fondly. I still…read moreremember several of the stories and jokes I heard aboard way back then. When my family was embarking on a cruise from Fort Lauderdale, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to introduce my own kids to the Jungle Queen. It's a short boat ride that takes you through the canals behind the mansions and quasi-famous homes on the water. Your guide on board will tell you about the homes and landmarks you pass en route. There is a bar on board, so no need to sail sober! LOL There are also a few snacks for purchase. The air movement on the boat keeps you from getting too warm, even when the sun is blazing, but don't forget your sunscreen. There's no bad seat aboard. All in all, it's a nice little boat ride if you're looking to get outside and burn some time in Fort Lauderdale. There is a string of food shops along the waterfront outside the entrance, so you can plan to grab lunch or dinner before or after your ride. We really enjoyed our trip, but I'm deducting one star due to the boat traffic (which I know they cannot really help). Maneuvering around all the other drunks in their watercraft was kind of a drag.

Food (ribs specifically) gave my whole Family food…read morepoisoning:( Other than that we had a great time while we were there lol.

This place is OK but I forget the name of it but there's another Everglades boat airboat place…read moremaybe 5 to 10 miles south and by far was the better experience. What you get here is a short airboat ride and then a very short crocodile show. Price was a little bit high in my opinion and I really forget the name of the other place but the other place had way more to do and see so I would suggest to drive 5 to 10 miles south and go to the other park.

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