The 15 Best Airboat Tours

1.Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,296 reviews · 1 day · from $42Our pick

You’ll take a 35 to 40 minute narrated airboat ride through Everglades National Park, followed by a 30 minute alligator and wildlife presentation. Guides such as Cody, Anthony, Jay, John, and Tom are praised for clear explanations and humor. Bring sun protection, and allow extra time for the park fee, food, and the gift shop.

“Super fun captain! We saw several animals including birds turtles and alligators, even babies! Highly recommend!!”

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2.New Orleans Airboat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,891 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Ride an airboat through the cypress swamps near Jean Lafitte with guides such as Ronnie, Mark, Shane, and Captain TikTok. Choose a six to eight passenger boat for a closer, quieter outing, or a larger boat for up to 25 people. Expect about 1 hour and 45 minutes on the water, alligators, birds, wind, and no shade.

“Mark was an excellent tour guide, bringing us to some beautiful spots, including the Disney inspired area for the princess and the frog. actually got some video of him, kissing an alligator on the snout, truly a special encounter!”

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3.Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,303 reviews · 7 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $131Top rated

Leave the French Quarter by air-conditioned coach for Oak Alley or Destrehan Plantation, then ride a covered pontoon through Manchac Swamp. Guides such as Dionne, Jane, John, and Captain Tom have led lively history and wildlife commentary. Expect oak trees, plantation stories, alligators, raccoons, wild hogs, and a long but varied day.

“Great guides, fabulous history lesson, and beautiful sites. House was gorgeous and swamp was fun. Must try if you have the time.”

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4.Florida Everglades Airboat Tour and Wild Florida Admission with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,576 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $37

Travel from Orlando to Wild Florida in Kenansville for a 30-minute or 1-hour airboat ride through 4,200 acres of wetlands. Guides such as Alex, Curtis, Jeff, and Bobby point out gators, eagles, herons, and other wildlife. Your ticket also includes the walkable wildlife park, with an optional barbecue lunch and alligator photo.

“More to do then I was expecting. Enjoyed viewing all the animals. Would do again and budget more time.”

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5.Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,487 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $69

This 9-hour Miami combo begins at 305 Lincoln Road with a narrated city bus tour, then moves to Bayside Marketplace and a 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise before an Everglades airboat ride. You’ll see South Beach, Little Havana, Wynwood, Millionaire’s Row, and Florida wildlife. Captain Jack is one guide praised for his Everglades narration.

“Tour covered everything but tour operators were bad, some didnt knew english and were non courteous so didnt find them good”

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6.High Speed 16 Passenger Airboat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,380 reviews · 100 minutes - 4 hours · from $65

Ride a 16-passenger airboat through Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, about 35 minutes from New Orleans. Your English-speaking captain may slow for alligators, birds, and swamp plants, then open the throttle to 35 mph. Guides such as Captain Bebop, Dewey, Ian, and Ernie are known for lively stories and strong local knowledge.

“Ethan was very knowledgeable about the ecosystem. He did a great job explaining the gators interaction with the environment. The air boat ride was fun. This trip had good value for the price and I would highly recommend it.”

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7.Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,884 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Ride an airboat across the Everglades at Everglades Holiday Park, home of The Gator Boys. Your captain, such as JoJo, Jo, or Sebastian, narrates the roughly 60-minute trip, points out alligators and birds, and explains conservation. The park offers free parking, frequent departures, and a free group photo, but the ticket covers the airboat ride only.

“Great experience! Captain JoJo was so enthusiastic and really knowledgeable. We saw lots of cool things!!”

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8.Everglades: Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,857 reviews · 40 min · from $33Best value

At Sawgrass Recreation Park, you get a 40-minute daytime airboat ride with an English-speaking captain, followed by an alligator and reptile exhibit. Captains such as Nick, Disco, Ron, and Andrew are praised for spotting wildlife and explaining the Everglades, while the exhibit lets you touch a baby alligator.

“Was a fun thing to do, we were lucky to see alligators.”

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9.Orlando: Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Park Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,459 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $36

At Wild Florida, a guide such as Jeff, Lauren, Todd, or Bobby takes you across protected Central Florida wetlands by airboat. The 30-minute ride may reveal alligators, turtles, eagles, and other birds. Your ticket also includes the wildlife park, live alligator demonstration, animal exhibits, and access to shows.

“Capt. Lauren was the BEST! It was way better than expected actually. We had an awesome Air boat ride through the lake and “off road” areas! We saw gators and lots of birds, and even cows - and it was a great experience! 10 stars! ⭐️”

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10.Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,267 reviews · 1 day · from $41

You’ll ride an airboat for about 40 minutes with an English-speaking captain, then watch a Wildlife Nature Show and explore a boardwalk, observation platform, and exhibits. Guides such as Captain Joe are praised for humor and clear explanations. Allow about two hours on site, plus the $8 national park fee.

“nice tour, super friendly guides! but it is not a day tour! It lasts approximately 2 hours. (boat tour for 30 minutes included) To be there half an hour before your booked time (= 09.00 am, choice is not possible) is NOT necessary. The Park opens not before 09.00 am and the first airboat tour starts at 09.30 am.”

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11.60 min. Everglades Airboat ride & pick-up ,small group +pro guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,252 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Miami in a shared minibus with a guide such as Christian, Dominick, Ross, or Ruslan, then take an approximately 60-minute airboat ride through an Everglades wildlife area. Expect a group boat of up to 25 people, an alligator show, souvenir time, and a return to Miami in about 4 to 5 hours.

“Easy booking and fast confirmation Got picked up and dropped off at our hotel by host Ross who was super! Shuttle van was comfortable and not crowded. Ross gave nice narrative and on arrival made sure our small group knew what to expect and where to go. Airboat ride with Captain Victor was super fun and lasted about an hour!! A mix of fast and slow speeds. It was beautiful and we saw lots of wildlife. The gator show after was nice and the guy was funny and entertaining. We received free individual photos which was a nice surprise. There’s time to buy souvenirs food & drinks. Ross drove expertly…”

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12.High Speed 9 Passenger Airboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 818 reviews · 100 minutes - 4 hours · from $89

Ride an open airboat from New Orleans into the wetlands of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. A captain such as Bobby, Rocky, Ian, or Captain Bebop leads the 105-minute trip, mixing fast runs with wildlife stops. Hotel pickup is optional, and groups are limited to nine people.

“Our guide was awesome! He was super knowledgeable on all things of the swamp, from animals to plants. He even got out and called a gator over to him to pet! it was so cool!”

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13.Half-day Everglades National Park Tour and 1-Hour Air Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 811 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours (approx.) · from $189

Start with a naturalist-led walk in Everglades National Park, where you may spot alligators, turtles, birds, and native plants. Then ride a smaller airboat through the River of Grass, with possible stops at Miccosukee tree island villages. Guides such as Ryan, Addy, Tammy, Mitch, and Lindsay bring strong local knowledge. Pickup, snacks, drinks, and luggage storage are included.

“The Everglades experience was wonderful from start to finish! Knowledgeable, friendly guides on this well-run full day excursion to a beautiful place.”

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14.Original Everglades Airboat Tour & Interpretive area

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 786 reviews · 3 months · from $39

At Coopertown Everglades, you’ll meet Jojo, see the interpretive animal area, and watch an animal presentation before a 40 to 45 minute airboat ride. Guides such as Will and Dwight have led especially informative trips. Expect wide sawgrass, hardwood hammocks, alligator holes, birds, turtles, and plenty of engine noise.

“Really enjoyed the ride. The guide was very informative ( airboat #5) We saw two alligators………awesome!!! Also we got to hear the Park Ranger give his talk about alligators and crocodiles. He was amazing and really interesting to listen to. Lots of great information!!! All in all a wonderful experience.”

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15.Kissimmee: Boggy Creek Airboat Ride with Optional Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 777 reviews · from $41

Ride an airboat through Florida’s Everglades Headwaters with an English-speaking captain, watching for alligators, turtles, birds, and deer. Your ticket can also include Lily’s Butterfly Garden, fossil and gemstone mining, and a lakeside barbecue meal. Choose 30 or 60 minutes on the water, and allow up to four hours for the full park visit.

“Loved the ride and seeing all the wildlife. Got to see one baby alligator but also got to see all different kinds of birds.”

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