Eco-Friendly Airboat Rides

Experience thrilling eco-friendly airboat rides in Central Florida. Encounter wildlife up close. No reservations needed for groups under 15. Closest to Orlando attractions.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gator Airboat Rides - Upon your arrival, please proceed to the office for check-in. Our office personnel will provide details about the 30-minute airboat tour, navigating through bulrushes and the remote areas of the swamp. They’ll also share insights about the various animals spotted in the swamp on that day.
    Once you’ve checked in, you and your…
What's Included
  • 30 Minute Airboat Ride Through Headwaters of the Everglades
  • On-board live commentary
  • Hearing protection and life vests
  • All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information

No reservations required for groups under 15 guests! Seeking an escape from the hustle & bustle of the city? Visit Gator Airboat Rides for an exhilarating airboat adventure and connect with the natural beauty of Florida.
Travel through the headwaters of the Everglades in our high-speed Coast Guard certified airboats, accommodating up to 15 passengers,…

Location
3702 Big Bass Rd
Big Bass Road
Upon your arrival, please proceed to the office for check-in. Our office personnel will provide details about the 30-minute airboat tour, navigating through bulrushes and the remote areas of the swamp. They'll also share insights about the various animals spotted in the swamp on that day.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Karen
Aug 10, 2025
Excellent enjoyable adventure - From start to finish very welcoming with everyone despite some of us not taking part exceptionally interesting and informative with photos, stories and facts that made this experience fantastic
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Janes869
Aug 9, 2025
Great time - The gentleman at the counter was the most fun and kind man. Ornery but so kind. This is not much of a learning tour since you wear headphones. We were at the wrong season so only one gater at a nest. The drive was kind and killed the engine so we all could see and learn for a few moments in the heat. I highly recommend this company.
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Kaitlin_h
Aug 2, 2025
4 Brits on holiday in Orlando - baby gators and gator next galore! - This gator experience was fantastic. We got the full 30 minutes out on the water, the drivers of the airboat were very knowledgeable and you were given lots of information about the wildlife around the area. You felt very safe on this airboat and could tell the drivers were experienced and knew what they were doing. We got to hold a small gator named ‘crazy Mike’! And there are also a few small things to purchase in the shop and souvenirs, although not many of them. We didn’t get to see any large gator’s as it was so warm they were all being nocturnal at this time. We did get to see some small 10 month old gators which were very cool, and also a gator nest, which again the drivers were very knowledgeable about and could tell you lots about. We also got to see an Everglades snail kite - of which there are only 2,000 left in North America. So this was very rare and awesome to see. I have been on two airboat rides precious to this one, both in Miami, and although this place was much smaller and didn’t quite have as much going on (eg smaller gift shop etc), it was still all round a great experience and would be good for anyone wanting to experience airboat rides.
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O8664rbericp
Aug 1, 2025
Great Airboat Ride - The crew was fun, the wetlands were great, and the airboat ride was awesome. My family enjoyed the entire experience. I would recommend simply to have fun in an airboat.
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Terrance_g
Jul 28, 2025
Great job ! - Very courteous and accommodating staff. Our grand-daughters will never forget being able to hold a (small) gator.
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Debbiek_c
Jul 26, 2025
An Amazing Adventure Into the Wonderful Wetlands - I did the early morning excursion, and no one else came, but they took me on a private trip anyway. I really enjoyed myself. Beforehand, I was able to observe a four-foot alligator right near the dock. I also purchased a keychain that had the same size foot with claws as the alligator I saw. Then, they let me hold and take pictures with an alligator that they had the jaw taped shut, and it was like holding a long baby. On the airboat, I saw lots of wildlife. There was a brown rabbit, several types of birds and a smaller alligator. I was amazed that there were beautiful lotus flowers in bloom and the driver slowed down so I could take some close up pictures. When I turned around, he handed me one and said, "You can't get any closer than that." I laughed so hard and was shocked and thrilled at the same time. We also saw a beautiful large nesting bird that was resting on some eggs, and another smaller mother bird with three little ones with her. I had an amazing airboat ride and upon my return I saw a group of about six gathering to take the next ride. I was absolutely thrilled and highly recommend them as everyone was curteous and considerate.
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John_s
Jul 19, 2025
it's a must do if you are in Orlando. - No guarantees to see crocs or alligators, especially in the daytime in high summer. However the experience of the boat ride and the sense of humour of the boat guys make it very enjoyable. They had a 3 year old croc in the office which we were able to have a hold of.
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Nastassja_m
Jul 13, 2025
Great experience - Fantastic experience. Getting to hold a gator and learn so much about them before going on the airboat tour was an added bonus.
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Scott_r
Jul 7, 2025
A bucket list experience - 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.
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Haroa_r
Jul 28, 2025
A scam DE Viator - It was a scam POR Viator, put in an hour and it was only 30 min, we paid an Uber to go further to make the tour and in the end 30 hour and no DE aligator.
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From $37
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).