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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.

2.Everglades: Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits

Experience the Florida Everglades with a 40-minute airboat tour and wildlife exhibits. Great for families and wildlife lovers seeking authentic adventure.

★ 4.2

“If you’re thinking about going, DO IT! I can’t put into works just how much I recommend this experience. This was the most incredible day out that we had on our holiday. The boat tour on the everglades was amazing, we saw multiple alligators and…”

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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

“Had a wonderful time! Guide went to all ends to try and find us an alligator! There was one hiding but I didn’t personally get to see it. To be able to say we experienced an airboat ride in the Florida Everglades was what our…”

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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

“Ryan and Mitch with Wild Lime Adventures were awesome. Ryan is very knowledgable about they area, fauna and flora and history. Amazing day visiting the Florida Everglade! Plus we saw a ton of wildlife! Alligators, a crocodile, manatees, dolphins, giant blue heron, white pelicans, egrets,…”

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6.Everglades Airboat Tour from Fort Lauderdale with transportation

Experience the thrill of an airboat ride through the Everglades from Fort Lauderdale with guided wildlife sightings, transportation, and a fun after-show.

★ 4.5

“So fun to be on the water and seeking adventure. Our guide regaled us with history and interesting tidbits as he guided us to the alligators. We saw four different ones and learned their history!”

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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 had a great fan boat tour. Captain Disco was our guide and he was great. He was very knowledgeable, answered all our questions, and was able to show us many alligators and other wildlife. We had a great time.”

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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.

“Long van ride. Stopped several times to see different things. Driver very knowledgeable and passionate about conservation and wildlife. The lunch provided very tasty with many options.”

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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

“Julio the guide has to take the kudos for my enjoyable trip. He has the ability to involve a group of strangers - 13 in all - in a bus to get to know each other and chat with each other. We were all from…”

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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

“Captain Bill is the absolute best there is! He went above and beyond to help make my family and my excursion memorable! My wife, 8yr old daughter, father-in-law and myself took the sunset tour. Saw many gators as well as many waterfowl. Also got a…”

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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

“We were collected by car and not a bus...which was a wonderful surprise. Our driver Tanna was courteous and every accommodating and gave us lots of information about our activity. A good way of ticking a visit to the Everglades off the bucket list.”

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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

“Great inexpensive excursion to check out while visiting Ft. Lauderdale. Jake our air boat captain was knowledgeable, safe, and timely. Prior to airboat ride the restroom, facilities, and gift shop. We’re both open which was a welcoming surprise. If you forget to bring bug spray,…”

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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

“Great fun. Saw three alligators in the everglades and some herons. Enjoyed seeing the reptiles in their enclosures. Saw a 13 foot male alligator that was 67 years old and a 7 foot female alligator. Also saw baby and young alligators. Excellent presentation by knowledgeable…”

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More Everglades Airboat Tours from Fort Lauderdale

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