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15 Best Everglades Airboat Tours from Fort Lauderdale

I compared the Everglades airboat tours that run from Fort Lauderdale, both hotel-pickup packages and drive-yourself parks about 30 minutes west. Airboats skim water too shallow for a normal outboard, which is how you reach the sawgrass where alligators actually live. Good captains keep a respectful gap; feeding wild gators is illegal in Florida.

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

Prepare for an exhilarating journey into the heart of the Everglades with the Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits, where surprises and wonders await.

★ 4.2

“it was easy to find, well organized, but the activity itself is not a big of a deal. it's a quick tour with 1 gates sighting. the area is mostly grass and the tour was quick. the guide was polite and the ride is ok,…”

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5.Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike Airboat

Experience the untamed beauty of Everglades National Park with a biologist-led adventure. Cruise, hike, and ride an airboat in this thrilling exploration of nature's wonders.

★ 5.0

“Tour guides are experts and make the trip worthwhile and fun! Unfortunately the trip description was not accurate on Viator due to lack of water which prevented part of the journey. Evidently this has been for sometime so it should have been updated.”

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7.Private Tour: Florida Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Adventure

Discover the untamed beauty of the Florida Everglades on a private airboat ride. Get up close with wildlife and experience the thrill of exploring this unique ecosystem.

★ 4.5

“We did a 90-minute private tour with Mike. There were 8 in our party, and that was just the right amount of time. Mike was knowledgeable and informative, and great at spotting alligators, then getting us up close to them without disturbing them much. The…”

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8.Everglades Day Safari From Ft Lauderdale

Embark on a thrilling Everglades Day Safari from Ft Lauderdale. Discover the hidden wonders of this unique ecosystem. Click now for an unforgettable adventure!

★ 5.0

“What a wonderful trip! They do everything for you. Marc, our guide was perfect pointing out wildlife, points of interest, discussing conservation, consequences of previous ecological changes, knowledgeable about ecology, anthropology, birds and birding, plants, wildlife, etc etc. He was on time and on a…”

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9.Air Boat Tour of Palm Beach in The Swamp Monster

Adventurous explorers can expect to witness the diverse wildlife of the Everglades on a thrilling air boat tour led by an enthusiastic guide in The Swamp Monster.

★ 5.0

“Great time with our family - saw a lot of birds and alligators! The highlight was the baby gators. The trip on the boat was really nice, but cold and windy- wear long pants and a jacket just in case! Brian was knowledgeable and kind.…”

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10.Fort Lauderdale: Everglades Express Tour With Airboat Ride

Immerse yourself in the untamed Everglades on an airboat ride like no other, where nature's secrets beckon and mysteries await.

★ 4.5

“Our trip to the Florida Everglades turned out to be a fabulous journey! Our guide, Julie, was so knowledgeable and kind. She made sure that we were taken care of every step of the way. We enjoyed the airboat ride, and saw five different alligators!…”

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11.Everglades Swamp Walk With a Naturalist, Ten Thousand Islands – Fort Lauderdale

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Everglades on a thrilling swamp walk with a naturalist. Discover the hidden wonders of Ten Thousand Islands in 2024!

“Zac was absolutely amazing with his knowledge and obvious love for nature. He was a fountain of information and his energy was contagious. We enjoyed two boat rides exploring different areas, a great lunch and an interesting wRead more”

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12.Florida Everglades Night Airboat Tour Near Fort Lauderdale

Experience the thrill of a Florida Everglades night airboat tour near Fort Lauderdale. Discover the hidden wonders of this enchanting ecosystem under a starlit sky.

“If you're looking for an exciting way to see some gators, this excursion is for you. It was a beautiful hour out on the water. We saw 8-10 gators up close. Captain Disco made our adventure even more fun with his personality. 10/10 would do…”

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13.Everglades: Sawgrass Park Airboat Adventure Package

Yearning for an exhilarating adventure in the Everglades? Uncover the unexpected thrills that await with the Sawgrass Park Airboat Adventure Package.

★ 4.3

“Great fun. Saw three alligators in the everglades and some herons. Enjoyed seeing the reptiles in their enclosures. Saw a 13 foot male alligator that was 67 years old and a 7 foot female alligator. Also saw baby and young alligators. Excellent presentation by knowledgeable…”

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4.4The Everglades: 1-Hour Airboat Night Tour1 hour$48 5.0Florida Everglades Private Night Airboat Ride Tour1 hour (approx.)$206.84 3.5Everglades Admission Ticket With Airboat Ride and Wildlife Show4 hours (approx.)$39.99 4.5Florida Everglades Fishing Charter Near Fort Lauderdale4 to 12 hours (approx.)$500.00 4.0Everglades Small Group Express From Fort Lauderdale Airboat Ride$99.00 5.0Fort Lauderdale Airport Private Transfer to Port Everglades20 minutes (approx.)$180.00 4.5Fort Lauderdale Private Transportation To & From Port Everglades35 minutes (approx.)$179.50 5.0Hotel Transfer To Ft Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port Everglades15 to 55 minutes (approx.)$143.50 5.0Airboat Rides Florida Everglades Captain Wayne1 to 2 hours (approx.)$125.00 5.0Everglades All Day Fishing Trip Near Fort Lauderdale$794.99 5.0Little Havana Walking Tour 1 Hour Everglades Airboat Ride5 hours (approx.)$195.00 5.0Airboat Rides in Fort Lauderdale Captain Wayne1 hour (approx.)$125.00 5.02 Hour Exclusive Everglades Airboat Safari$250.00 5.0Everglades: Sawgrass Park Reptile Exhibit Private Tour1 hour$30 5.0Private 90 Minutes Everglades Airboat Adventure$217.50 4.5Port Everglades to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) – Departure Private Transfer15 minutes (approx.)$90.11 5.0Port Everglades Private Transfer From Weston20 minutes (approx.)$57.50 5.0Port Everglades Private Transfer From Las Olas Beach Area20 minutes (approx.)$60.00 5.0Port Everglades to Miami Airport (MIA) Departure Private Transfer$82.11 5.0Private HOUR Helicopter Tour Lauderdale -Everglades -Miami Beach1 hour (approx.)$425.00 Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to Port Everglades – Round-Trip Private Transfer$173.52 Private Transfer From FLL to Port Everglades / Fort Lauderdale20 to 40 minutes (approx.)$143.15 Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to Port Everglades-Arrival Transfer$86.49 Privat Transfer From Port Everglades to Miami Airport (Mia)40 minutes (approx.)$85.49