Glide through the wetlands amongst Florida's native wildlife. Your airboat ride starts leisurely taking in sightings of exotic birds, turtles and the Florida alligator in their natural environment. Your pilot will then crank up the speed and you’ll fly like the wind travelling at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour into the swamps of the beautiful Central Everglades and between walls of tall grass.
As well as the standard Airboat Ride, we can also offer:
**NEW TOUR** PRIVATE AIRBOAT RIDE
Private 45-minute Airboat Ride
Leave the crowds behind! A perfect way to explore the natural beauty of the backwater swamps, this private airboat ride accompanied by your own captain will show you the wonderful wildlife of the backwater swamps. Airboats can accommodate a minimum of 2 and maximum of 6 persons.
Airboat ride with transport If you do not have your own transport, but would like to experience the thrill of an airboat, this option includes roundtrip transportation from Orlando.
Operates every Friday
Airboat one hour night rides For those who crave adventure and thrills and are not afraid of the dark! Take an evening tour around the swamps aboard an airboat searching for the intimidating Florida Alligator. The only way to see these impressive reptiles in their territory by night is with the aid of the light from the captain’s miners cap! Watch for the red eyes on the surface of the water searching hungrily for their next prey.
Night tours are available for a minimum of 6 people. However if you do have a group of less than 6 and would like to make a booking, please call the reservations team and we will be happy to quote a price.
Tours are available from March to November and operate approximately between 9pm & 10pm. Times vary depending on group size, day light savings, weather and lake conditions.
Why we love it!
A uniquely Floridian experience!
If you are also visiting Kennedy Space Center, perhaps you would like to consider our Airboat combo tour? Click here for more details.
If you are visiting Gatorland, why not consider our Gatorland and Airboat ride combination. Click here for more details
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a hotel pick-up included?
All tours which include transport, run from central location points (unless otherwise stated), and you will need to make your own way to one of these. This is a change to arrangements from previous years, but has been implemented to save you time sitting on a coach that calls at each hotel in Orlando – that’s a lot of hotels! The result is a much more fluid and punctual tour that will add to your enjoyment of the day.
Where will my tour depart from?
The pick-up locations are arranged so that you do not need to travel too far to your nearest point. The actual location will be given at the time of booking when you advise us of your hotel.
In the event that you do not have your hotel information available at the time of booking, you will be advised of your pick-up point when you call to reconfirm your tour in resort.
What if I am unable to get to my pick-up point?
If you are unable to get to the pick-up location or you would really prefer to be collected from your hotel, this is possible at a small charge* payable directly to the tour company
once in resort. Simply make this arrangement when you call to reconfirm.
*$10 per person/maximum of $25 per family. Subject to change.
How do we confirm a date for the tour?
All dates can be booked in advance through Attraction Tickets Direct. Should you wish to leave the date open, no problem, just call the tour provider once you arrive in Florida. To avoid disappointment we recommend booking a date before you travel.
What time does the tour depart?
Your exact departure time is given when you confirm a specific date
Can I cancel my tour tickets?
All tickets are non-refundable within 72 hours of the tour
What clothing should I wear?
We suggest dressing in warm clothes even in the warmer months. Life vests, hearing protection, safety glasses and all provided.
Can I take my camera?
Cameras and video equipment are at your own risk due to light spray.
What happens in the event of bad weather?
In colder months, tours are subject to weather conditions. In the event of a cancellation, you will be offered an alternative date. If this is not possible, please contact Attraction Tickets Direct for a full refund.