Airboat the private grasslands, then cruise Everglades National Park
120-150 minutes of tours
Airboat tour, boat tour, show
Explore the Everglades with a combo of guided rides and on-site attractions. Start with a 30-minute airboat tour across 259 acres of private grasslands, then join a Ten Thousand Islands boat tour in Everglades National Park.
A National Park Entrance Pass is required and must be purchased at check-in if you don’t already have one (examples: $35 vehicle, $20 individual). Wildlife may appear but isn’t guaranteed.
Cancel or change up to 24 hours before start for a refund; after that, you owe full price. Full refund if the operator cancels.
Yes. You need a 7-day Everglades National Park entrance pass for this combo. If you don’t already have one, you must buy it when you check in (examples: $35 vehicle pass or $20 individual pass).
No. Do not arrive by Uber or Lyft—rideshare services do not pick up in Everglades City, so you may not have a way to get back after your tour.
No pets or service dogs are allowed in the Animal Sanctuary, near the boat launch, on airboats, or on swamp buggies. Service dogs are allowed only in the gift shop, restrooms, and picnic areas.
32330 Tamiami Trail East Ochopee, FL 34141
Visitors consistently praise the knowledgeable captains who lead these airboat tours, with guides like Captain Carl and Bryan earning specific shoutouts for their humor, storytelling, and expertise about the Everglades ecosystem. You'll spot plenty of wildlife during the ride, including alligators, various birds, and learn fascinating tidbits like how mangroves are actually invasive to the area. The airboat experience itself gets high marks for being thrilling and informative, though some mention the swamp buggy tours can make it difficult to hear the guide's commentary. The alligator show featuring Charlie and his handler is a genuine crowd-pleaser, and families especially love that kids can hold baby alligators afterward. The staff across the board receives compliments for being friendly and helpful. One thing to keep in mind: scheduling can be a bit looser than expected, with some guests experiencing delays or changes to their tour times. If you're planning a tight itinerary for the day, you might want to build in some buffer time. Overall, most visitors leave happy and say they'd return for another visit.
It was fun.
Natalia Kofman
April 7, 2026
It was fun.
Natalia Kofman
April 7, 2026