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15 Best Everglades Airboat Tours from Fort Lauderdale

The airboat trips: runs from Holiday Park and Sawgrass with gator guarantees in spirit if not in writing, plus night rides that add eyeshine. The sawgrass starts where the suburbs quit, minutes inland.

1.Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides

Experience the Florida Everglades on a 1.5-hour narrated airboat tour in Fort Lauderdale. See alligators, wildlife, and learn about conservation efforts.

Most Popular★ 4.0

“You still have to wait in the same line as anyone else even if you pre-order a ticket. Not well organized and felt very commercialized.”

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3.Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter

Experience the Florida Everglades on a 30-minute airboat ride with wildlife encounters, expert guides, and park access for a memorable adventure.

★ 4.5

“The boat was fun. Very informative. It was a chilly windy day and they made sure we were safe and comfortable. For the price it was amazing!”

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4.Everglades VIP Airboat Tour with Transportation Included

Experience the Florida Everglades on an airboat tour with transportation from Fort Lauderdale, wildlife sightings, and expert commentary for a memorable adventure.

★ 4.5

“The fact that transportation was included made it very easy. Demetrius was a wonderful driver and took good care of us throughout the trip. Our ride was already set up so the wait was minimal.”

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5.Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat

Discover the wildlife and landscapes of the Everglades with a full-day guided tour including boat rides, hiking, airboat adventure, and cultural visits.

★ 5.0

“Perfectly curated tour with wildl lime tours . Isaiah was a brilliant tour guide and the boat trips were amazing so many amazing memories I loved the thousand island boat tour we seen so much wildlife today thank you”

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7.Private Tour: Florida Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Adventure

Experience the Florida Everglades on a private airboat tour with wildlife encounters, exhibits, and a personal guide—perfect for nature lovers and families alike.

★ 4.5

“We are from Idaho and wanted to see the Everglades. We saw iguanas, several kinds of birds and an alligator, even on a chilly day. So fun!”

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8.Everglades Day Safari from Ft Lauderdale

Discover the Florida Everglades with this full-day guided tour from Fort Lauderdale, featuring airboat rides, wildlife sightings, and scenic boat trips.

“Great tour! It includes two different boat rides & a nice lunch! We saw alligators & dolphins & lots of different birds! And the tour company did a wonderful job coordinating to pick up and drop off guests at their hotels! I am so glad…”

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9.Everglades Day Safari from Fort Lauderdale

Discover Florida’s wetlands with a full-day Everglades safari, including airboat rides, wildlife drives, nature walks, and scenic boat cruises from Fort Lauderdale.

★ 4.8

“Had a great time at the safari tour! There were 4 tours involved and each one provided something new and exciting! The tour guide was very informative and energetic. My favorite part was the hour long boat cruise as the last tour!”

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10.1.5 Hr Guided Private Everglades Airboat Tour, Fort Lauderdale

Experience the Florida Everglades with a private 1.5-hour airboat tour led by Captain Bill. Enjoy close encounters with wildlife, expert guides, and stunning scenery in Fort Lauderdale.

★ 5.0

“Our experience was absolutely amazing! Captain Bill is a phenomenal tour guide from his knowledge to humor. Our 8 year old son had a blast and loved searching for alligators. We highly suggest taking an air boat ride with Captain Bill. It was a blast!”

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11.Air Boat Tour of Palm Beach in The Swamp Monster

Experience a private 1.5-hour air boat tour of the Florida Everglades with knowledgeable guides, wildlife sightings, and stunning views—perfect for nature lovers.

★ 5.0

“Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Just the right duration. Brian was great as a guide. Felt very safe. Saw all kinds of wildlife.”

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13.Florida Everglades Night Airboat Tour near Fort Lauderdale

Experience the Florida Everglades at night on an exhilarating airboat tour near Fort Lauderdale. Spot alligators, wildlife, and learn about this unique ecosystem.

★ 5.0

“Enjoyed our air boat ride. Our tour guide was really good with finding gators. We felt he was experienced and seemed knowledgeable about gators.”

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14.Everglades: Sawgrass Park Airboat Adventure Package

Discover the best of Florida's Everglades with Sawgrass Recreation Park’s airboat tour, reptile exhibits, and family-friendly activities for $64.

★ 4.3

“Excellent, knowledgeable guide, well-trained, excellent communication. We saw about 8 alligators in the wild (even one scarfing down a fish), herons and many other birds, iguanas in the trees, and all kind of fish. It was really fun when our guide opened up the airboat…”

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More Everglades Airboat Tours from Fort Lauderdale

5.0Private Guided Airboat Tour in Everglades, Fort Lauderdale2 hours (approx.)$615.00 4.4The Everglades: 1-Hour Airboat Night Tour1 hour$48 5.0Everglades Florida Airboat Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$150.00 5.0Florida Everglades Private Night Airboat Ride Tour1 hour (approx.)$206.84 3.5Everglades Admission Ticket with Airboat Ride and Wildlife Show4 hours (approx.)$39.99 4.5Florida Everglades Fishing Charter Near Fort Lauderdale4 to 12 hours (approx.)$500.00 4.0Everglades Small Group Express from Fort Lauderdale +Airboat Ride$99.00 5.0Fort Lauderdale Airport Private Transfer to Port Everglades20 minutes (approx.)$180.00 5.0Hotel Transfer To Ft Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port Everglades15 to 55 minutes (approx.)$143.50 4.5Fort Lauderdale Private Transportation To & From Port Everglades35 minutes (approx.)$179.50 5.0Airboat Rides Florida Everglades Captain Wayne1 to 2 hours (approx.)$125.00 4.0Fort Lauderdale: FLL Airport to City Centre | Port Everglades20 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)$30.00 5.0Airboat Rides in Fort Lauderdale Captain Wayne1 hour (approx.)$125.00 5.0Little Havana Walking Tour + 1 Hour Everglades Airboat Ride5 hours (approx.)$195.00 5.0Everglades: Sawgrass Park Reptile Exhibit Private Tour1 hour$30 5.0Private Everglades Airboat Rides West Palm Beach1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$150.00 4.5Port Everglades to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) – Departure Private Transfer15 minutes (approx.)$90.11 3.5Private Airboat Tours Near West Palm Beach$150.00 5.0Port Everglades Private Transfer from Weston20 minutes (approx.)$57.50 5.0Private Transfer From Port Everglades to Fort Lauderdale Airport15 to 55 minutes (approx.)$138.00 5.0Private Transfer to Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale Airport15 to 55 minutes (approx.)$158.00 4.5One Way Transfer From Fort Lauderdale to Cruise Port Everglades40 to 55 minutes (approx.)$27.50 5.0Port Everglades Private Transfer from Las Olas Beach Area20 minutes (approx.)$60.00 5.0Helicopter Tour: EVERGLADES, HARD ROCK GUITAR & BEACHES$481.50