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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

“This was a great trip thru The Everglades. The airboat ride was totally cool as we traveled thru the waterways. Captain Sebastian gave us a lot of knowledge of this amazing ecosystem.”

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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

“I always enjoyed the airboat ride through the Everglades. We actually saw a female alligator. The crew members are always friendly and informative. Cute gift shop store!”

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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

“Be ready early for pickup so you have more time at the park. May not have time to get food. If it’s cool, dress warm for when the boat goes fast.”

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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

“The experience took place in January. Unfortunately the water levels were low preventing the boating portions of the outing to go to a number of areas in the ten thousand island area and also we couldn’t go into the sawgrass on an airboat. This was…”

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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

“Fun for the whole family. Saw many alligators and other wildlife . Boat ride was super fun. Holding an alligator and seeing the animals at the site was a great bonus. Captain Ron was great and knowledgeable.”

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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.

“Julio was our guide and driver, he was fantastic. Very informative. The pontoon boat excursion was our favorite, we saw dolphins and our boat operator had them playing in the wake of our boat, it was amazing to see. He was also very informative about…”

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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

“Amazing tour! Captain Bill was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He captures pictures and emails them to you, so if you missed it. He also gave us other recommendations of what we should do while in the area. His restaurant recommendation was amazing!”

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12.Fort Lauderdale: Everglades Express Tour with Airboat Ride

Explore the Florida Everglades with a guided airboat ride from Fort Lauderdale, including wildlife encounters and reptile exhibits for a memorable day trip.

★ 4.5

“Fun activity - left enough time to grab a bite to eat at the recreation center and walk around. Appreciated the ease of transportation and how knowledgeable Walker was. Thanks!”

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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

“Amazing!! Justin our Captain was great and had this great eye on spotting gators with a spot light in the middle of the night! Highly recommend!”

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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