Orlando · EVERGLADES AIRBOAT RIDES
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Twenty minutes past the resorts, the sawgrass takes over and the gators come to the surface. This page sorts the best airboat rides near Orlando: Boggy Creek versus Wild Florida versus the Everglades headwaters, how long each ride runs, which throw in a gator park or a meal, and what every seat costs.
Orlando airboat ride in Central Florida Everglades wetlands plus Wild Florida animal park admission; optional BBQ lunch upgrade available.
“Fun experience. Lots of gators and great blue herons. Our guide was informative and fun. I would recommend the one hour trip over the half hour.”
Orlando Everglades airboat ride with wildlife park admission and a live alligator show, plus up-close animals and Everglades-style views.
“Nice setting. The tour was very informative. First time on an airboat and was worth the 2 hour drive to get there. Only negative was that it started to rain about 10 minutes before the end of the tour but that’s beyond the tour operator’s control.”
90-minute guided Everglades airboat near Orlando with live captain commentary, stadium-style seating, and chances to see alligators.
“It was a really cool tour, there were some awesome wildlife that we got to see. The captain knew where all the gators were.”
One-hour airboat ride near Orlando with alligator viewing, a butterfly garden, and a native village presentation on 32 acres.
“We had a great time. Jeff is very funny and knowledgeable. My kids (4 & 9) loved it, as did the grandparents!”
Fast airboat ride near Kissimmee with wildlife spotting, butterfly garden, and optional BBQ and gem mining for all ages.
“This is something we've been looking at doing for a long time. I've grown up visiting Florida and we've never been on an airboat ride before. I would 100% recommend the airboat tour. Our guide was really amazing, boggy creek is beautiful and we saw so much amazing wild life.”
A half-day Orlando-area airboat, gem mining, Native American village entry, and barbecue lunch voucher, all with park admission and wildlife time.
“The restaurant is closed due to a fire about one week ago. No repairs thus far. The fire included the gift shop. When I got there one of the staff made a racial slur loudly within earshot of me.”
Fast 30-minute airboat ride near Orlando with life vest and hearing protection, plus live gator viewing, butterfly garden, and optional adds.
“Amazing experience. We were not sure what to expect, but we absolutely loved it! Great with kids. Guide was knowledgeable and super friendly. Safety was at the forehand (much appreciated). The ride was so nice and something we have never done before. We loved it!”
Speed through Kissimmee swamps on a 60–90 min airboat. Spot alligators, birds, and plants as your captain shares local history.
“Allie was our guide- she had so much knowledge about Alligators, Florida and more! She found 3 alligators and their nests while on the hour tour and we saw 3 more small gators on accident- couldn’t have been a better trip! Every staff member we came in contact with was friendly and helpful- highly recommended for the cost and experience! Oh- and go early before it gets to hot!!”
Orlando Everglades airboat tour: 90 minutes on open seating, spot alligators and birds, and learn swamp history with a guide.
“We had a great time and saw 7 alligators, many birds, turtles and a bald eagle! Captain Scott was funny and knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend this!”
VIP private airboat near Orlando with up-close gators, wetlands wildlife, plus Gator Oasis and optional Native American village visit.
“Great trip! Interesting and informative. Tour guide did great. The girls enjoyed looks for gators. My husband and I enjoyed the smooth ride.”
Central Florida Everglades airboat tour with hotel pickup, one wildlife park stop, and a 30-min or 1-hour ride, priced from $109.
“Once we got to Wild Florida our Grayline tourguide was helpful and informative. We had to wait 30 minutes later than originally thought to board the airboat which broke up the morning a bit. Saw one gator on the opposite side of the boat but the boat was cool. Glad we did it, don’t know if I’d do it again. Be sure to confirm bus meeting time and location in advance. Our meeting time posted was 8:30, after calling to confirm, I was told 8:10 and the driver was still early to the mtg point and called to make sure we were coming. Probably just a courtesy call but had…”
A fast, family-friendly 1-hour Everglades airboat tour from Kissimmee with elevated views, expert narration, and close-up alligator spotting.
“What an amazing hour we had with Captain Ally out in the Everglades I’ve never done this on my previous holidays to Florida and it was one of the highlight of my trip! We saw three alligators which we were delighted with and lots of different birds the feeling of the place was so calming and I loved to hear all Ally’s knowledge on alligators! Was great to see her love for the wildlife and the alligators! Thanks for a lovely hour will definitely be returning next visit maybe longer trip next time ❤️”
1-hour sunset airboat near Orlando at Boggy Creek: gators, birds, and cooler evening views in a small group. Mobile ticket included.
“the experience of riding on an airboat and seeing the everglades was fun. Beautiful birds and plants. Not much alligator action which was a little disappointing. The requirement to arrive 1 hour early was excessive. We had to sit in the heat with nothing to do for a whole hour, Why?”
A short, small-group airboat ride near Orlando with real swamp vibes, wildlife spotting, and a chance to hold a baby alligator.
“Great experience run by a knowledgeable and friendly team of guys! It always been on my bucket list of things to do and it didn’t disappoint. My boys loved meeting Psycho Steve the 2 year old Gator who hangs out in the office.”
A 1-hour nighttime airboat ride in Kissimmee for a real shot at red-eyed alligators, with safety gear, big-cap fun facts, and chilly wind.
“had to wait for the weather warning to clear, but andy kept us well informed. fantastic ride, seen plenty of gaters & andy was very nolagable about the gaters, would highly recommend”
