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Orlando Airboat Ride: Explore Florida Everglades
4.7
446 Ratings
Kissimmee
Experience the thrill of an Orlando airboat ride through the Florida Everglades. Discover the Headwaters and keep an eye out for alligators lurking in the wetlands!
Duration:
30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures - You’ll feel like you are flying as you race across the water surface at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour on a 30- or 60-minute ride. The 17-seater airboat lets you see parts of the wetlands inaccessible by car, while feeling the thrill of speeding across the water with the wind in your hair.
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What's Included
- 30-minute airboat tour, no reservations required
- Live alligator viewing at Alligator Oasis
- Complimentary use of hearing protection and life vest
- Access to the serene Butterfly Garden
- All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gem & Fossil Mining (Can be purchased for add’l fee).
- Food & Beverage can be purchased onsite at Boggy Bottom BBQ Restaurant
- Native American Village Experience (separate reservation required)
Additional Information
Welcome to our enchanted 32-acre park, where adventure awaits. Explore lighted brick pathways that wind along a beautiful lake, surrounded by nature’s wonders. Get up-close with Florida’s favorite reptiles on an airboat adventure or at the alligator viewing area. Immerse yourself in the beauty of native butterflies, wildlife, and plants in Lily’s Butterfly Garden. Don’t forget to save room for a delicious lakeside meal at Boggy Bottoms BBQ. Join us and escape to nature!
- 30 minute airboat tours are assigned based upon availability. You will receive your boat time from our guest service personal upon check in.
- This tour operates from 9AM- 5PM daily based upon availability. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your desired start time.
- 30 minute airboat tours are assigned based upon availability. You will receive your boat time from our guest service personal upon check in.
Location
2001 E Southport Rd
East Southport Road
Directions: Take 192 to Poinciana Blvd (Poinciana is located between mile marker 10 and 11. Turn south on Poinciana Blvd Go 19 miles south until it dead ends (Poinciana Blvd will change it's name to Southport Rd) Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your desired start time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(446 Ratings)
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Gysbertw
Jul 24, 2024
Great hoverboat experience - Very nice to make a propellor boat with. Seen small alligators and heard all about the area and the animals that live there.
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Michelle
Jul 23, 2024
Brilliant experience - Brilliant experience and staff. Saw lots of alligators and the talk about the tribes was really interesting.
The boat puts the wind through your hair and is so much fun
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Sevans123
Jul 7, 2024
Only saw one alligator but it was a fun journey - It was a fun 30 minutes. The guide was entertaining. It was hard to see any of the wildlife they pointed out but they patiently waited and kept showing until all passengers had spotted what they were showing. We only saw one alligator but the experience it itself was worth it. The seats were black leather and in the scorching sun, it was very hot/burny to sit on. I'd advise you to bring a jumper or rug to put between your skin and the leather seat.
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Bron1303
Jul 1, 2024
Great Great Place !!! - We decided to visit this place as we wanted to take our Grandson on an Airboat. We took the half hour one which was absolutely fantastic. Our captain certainly knew his stuff and was extremely patient while we all took photos. Absolutely Brilliant!!!
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Denise_p
Jun 18, 2024
Best trip yet - The tranquility of the reserve. Enjoyed every minute of the boat ride, well worth the trip. Very engaging captain albeit it his second trip out !!! Would recommend we are going back tomorrow for another trip to see the wildlife.
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Christine_m
Jun 2, 2024
Great day out - Our driver was great, he found gaters bit biggish and smal. Bearing in mind he told us it was his second day on the job 😜😜😜ðŸ˜
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Tdleeds
May 19, 2024
Great afternoon out - Really enjoyed this experience with older family.
Saw plenty of birds and gators on the 30 minute tour.
Captain Steve was an amazing host
Generally felt well looked after from start to finish
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Karenc38
May 15, 2024
Disappointing - Disappointing … I’ve been here on 2 previous occasions, however this visit was a very different experience.
The driver of the airboat really didnt want to be there and only stopped once to see half a baby alligator in the reeds. No twists or turns, no information about the surroundings . Absolutely not worth the money.
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Tina_b
Jul 3, 2024
Just a boat ride - Not worth it - If you are expecting to see wildlife like gators - this is NOT the trip. The company really should discount the trip during summer months and have a discounted rate from 11am-3/4pm. All 12 of us were disappointed at cost for what we experienced. TOO EXPENSIVE FOR A BOAT RIDE. FOR ABOVE MONTHS AND TIME IT SHOULD NOT BE MORE THAN 15-20$. That’s it.
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Mandyhamilton007
Jun 20, 2024
Bad weather - Definitely picked the wrong day (Wednesday June 19th 2024) for this 30 minute airboat excursion. Yesterday it rained in this area for most of the day. When we arrived it was raining and by the time we boarded the boat it was raining heavily. No thunder or lightening so I guess health and safety didn’t come into play. Both of the staff on the airboat were dressed, very sensibly, in full Helly Henson waterproofs. The passengers were wearing summer clothes and a flimsy poncho - our choice but none of us were expecting the weather to be so awful. Even the forecast hadn’t predicted it would be so bad. From the start of the trip to the very end it rained relentlessly - lashed down to be honest. You couldn’t see anything and at times you couldn’t even look up because the rain was pelting down. This definitely detrimentally affected this airboat experience which should have been a lot of fun and very enjoyable. I’m not blaming anyone on the weather - obviously no one can influence that. However I do think on this occasion that this airboat trip should have been cancelled and an opportunity offered to rebook for a different day/date. I know that in better weather conditions it would have been a great thing to do. But yesterday was disappointingly miserable. I always try to be positive and I really resist moaning. However in terms of good customer practice I think it would have been better to make a different call on running this trip - but I guess business is business.
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