Glide through Central Florida swamps on a narrated airboat ride and spot diverse wildlife
1 hour
Airboat ride, Guide, Wildlife views
Explore the wetlands near The Villages on a one-hour airboat ride with expert narration. Cruise across the marsh to spot alligators, birds, and other wildlife.
Please do not bring snacks or feed wildlife, and leave pets at home. Tours may be rescheduled in case of thunderstorms or heavy rain. We require a minimum of 4 participants to run our airboat excursions.
Full refund with 24 hours notice. No refunds within 24 hours of departure. Full refund if operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. No-shows charged full price.
Product ID: DSUDYK
A: Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
A: Yes, a minimum of 4 participants is required for the tour to run. If this is not met, you may choose to pay for 4 participants, reschedule, or receive a refund.
A: The tour departs from Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, which is centrally located and easily accessible from nearby areas like Orlando, Tampa, and The Villages.
68 N Main Terrace, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538. Please arrive at least 30 minutes early for check-in.
Tom and Jerry's consistently delivers memorable airboat experiences thanks to their exceptional captain lineup. Guests rave about captains like Dexter, Monte, Chad, and Brent, who blend humor with genuine expertise about local wildlife, plants, and the ecosystem. You'll spot plenty of alligators (both babies and adults), turtles, and birds while learning fascinating facts that make the tour educational without feeling like a lecture. The captains clearly love what they do, and it shows in how they work to position the boat for perfect photo opportunities. Beyond the ride itself, the facility offers nice extras that families appreciate. While you wait, there are activities like cornhole and horseshoes, plus giant tortoises roaming around and opportunities to hold a baby gator in the shop. The staff both on and off the water get consistent praise for being friendly and patient, especially with kids. Recent visitors mention noticeable improvements to the facility, and several say this was a highlight of their entire trip. The tours strike a good balance between thrilling speed and approachable nature viewing that works for all ages.
Chad was a wonderful captain! So knowledgeable and fun. He had great spots to show us animals/baby gators and other fun facts. Highly recommend! Ask for Chad.
Diana Brown
July 7, 2026
Chad was a wonderful captain! So knowledgeable and fun. He had great spots to show us animals/baby gators and other fun facts. Highly recommend! Ask for Chad.
Diana Brown
July 7, 2026
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