Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Glide through the Everglades at thrilling speeds
- Spot alligators and native birds in their natural habitat
- Learn about the unique ecosystem from expert guides
- Experience the thrill of an airboat ride
- Capture unforgettable photos of Florida's wildlife
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 60-minute airboat ride through the Everglades
- Live wildlife encounters with alligators and native birds
- Hearing protection and life vests provided
- Transportation to and from the tour location
Itinerary
Skim across the grassy water at speeds up to 40 miles per hour while looking for wildlife like alligators, fish, turtles, and wading birds. This general admission ticket includes entrance to Sawgrass Recreation Park, a 30-40 minute guided airboat tour and an admission to our Alligator & Reptile Exhibit. Just 25 minutes from Fort Lauderdale, the safest and most entertaining and educational way to experience the Everglades’ unique subtropical ecosystem is at Sawgrass Recreation Park.
Meeting point
Start Location
Sawgrass Recreation Park, 1006 US-27, Weston, FL 33327, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
- Be prepared for the possibility of getting wet during the ride.
- Confirm the tour's departure time and arrive at least 15 minutes early.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for wet conditions.
- Bring a waterproof camera or smartphone to capture wildlife sightings.
- Apply sunscreen and wear a hat to protect against sun exposure.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Reservation date and time required. Tours leave every 30 minutes from 9:30am to 3:30pm
- Any age child can enjoy the airboat tour. Children 3 years and under are free. It is not necessary to purchase a ticket for ages 3 years and under.
- Tour operator reserves the right to cancel the tour due to inclement weather
- If you have selected the 4 p.m. time please note that it is a check in time only and that your airboat adventure will be leaving the dock at 5 p.m. so that you have ample time to explore the exhibit areas before they close at 5 p.m.
Traveler reviews
Disappointing Customer Service Ruined an Otherwise Fun Experience
The airboat ride was enjoyable, and the baby alligator encounter was cool, but unfortunately the overall experience was overshadowed by the poor customer service. I couldn’t believe this was a paid experience with staff who seemed so unfriendly and cranky throughout the day. The employee taking our food order became irritated when we added another item to the order, even after we left a generous tip. At the mining section, an employee actually raised their voice at us when we simply asked if they were still open, which completely caught us off guard. While some parts of the attraction were fun, the way we were treated really took away from the experience.
Great to ride on an Airboat but no Gators to be seen
Easy to find, very well organised but sadly not one Gator to be seen so rather disappointing. Thankfully if you go down to their captivity area afterwards you can see some there.
Phenomenal Time, a Must Do ! ! !
AWESOME TIME, A MUST when in Fort Lauderdale. The Staff and tour itself were Top Notch, fun and very informative, go in the morning and you still have your entire day to enjoy the Beach
Everglades boat ride
Very good too hot to see crocs but still a great day out
Great fun
Although the wildlife were mostly hiding today, we did see a few alligators and some wonderful birds. Just gliding through the Everglades was a great experience and lots of fun. The other stuff at the centre is good too so expect to spend at least a couple of hours.