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Dive into the wilderness of Everglades and be amazed by the mesmerizing ponds, swamps, jungles, and mangroves that you get to encounter. The biggest attraction in Everglades is Shark Valley which is characterized by hardwood hammocks, pinelands, mangroves, and so much more
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Airboat tour in Everglades Holiday Park with passengers exploring wetlands.

Miami: Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tour with Alligator Show

Explore at your pace
Pickup available

  • This airboat tour is approximately 60-mins in length, combining high-speed thrills with expert narration as you explore the Florida Everglades. Spot wild alligators, rare birds, and more in their natural habitat.

  • Nothing beats the rush of skimming across the wetlands while learning about one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. Expect fascinating stories and plenty of surprises along the way!

  • Get up close with Florida’s most famous reptile at a live alligator show by the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue team, an experience that’s as thrilling as it is unforgettable.

  • One free professional-grade group photo per party makes sure your adventure isn’t just a memory. Don’t forget to browse the gift shop for Everglades-inspired keepsakes!

  • Upgrade for convenience, choose the airboat tour with included Miami transportation.

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  • This airboat tour is approximately 60-mins in length, combining high-speed thrills with expert narration as you explore the Florida Everglades. Spot wild alligators, rare birds, and more in their natural habitat.

  • Nothing beats the rush of skimming across the wetlands while learning about one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. Expect fascinating stories and plenty of surprises along the way!

  • Get up close with Florida’s most famous reptile at a live alligator show by the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue team, an experience that’s as thrilling as it is unforgettable.

  • One free professional-grade group photo per party makes sure your adventure isn’t just a memory. Don’t forget to browse the gift shop for Everglades-inspired keepsakes!

  • Upgrade for convenience, choose the airboat tour with included Miami transportation.

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$42.79
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Everglades airboat with tourists gliding through wetlands, Miami tour.

Miami: Airboat Tour with Wildlife Show & Transportation from Miami

4 hrs
Transfers available
Pickup available

  • Alligators, adventure, and an airboat ride are what you can expect from this one-of-a-kind trip from Miami to Sawgrass Recreation Park.

  • With an English or Spanish live guide, gain insights into the Everglades ecosystem and frame your memories with a complimentary pre-journey photo.

  • Glide through the Everglades to spot diverse wildlife like turtles and birds, and enjoy an interactive show featuring majestic Floridian alligators.

  • With transportation from select central locations in Miami, this is a seamless way to explore the Everglades without the hassle of planning your way to the National Park.

  • Fun fact: The Everglades is the only known place in the world where alligators and crocodiles coexist.

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  • Alligators, adventure, and an airboat ride are what you can expect from this one-of-a-kind trip from Miami to Sawgrass Recreation Park.

  • With an English or Spanish live guide, gain insights into the Everglades ecosystem and frame your memories with a complimentary pre-journey photo.

  • Glide through the Everglades to spot diverse wildlife like turtles and birds, and enjoy an interactive show featuring majestic Floridian alligators.

  • With transportation from select central locations in Miami, this is a seamless way to explore the Everglades without the hassle of planning your way to the National Park.

  • Fun fact: The Everglades is the only known place in the world where alligators and crocodiles coexist.

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Airboat gliding through Everglades at Sawgrass Recreation Park with passengers.

Miami: Sawgrass Recreation Park Airboat Tour with Reptile Exhibit & Optional Transportation

1 hr - 4 hrs
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  • Feel the rush of an airboat ride at Sawgrass Recreation Park, zipping through lush marshes at speeds up to 40 mph while spotting wildlife.

  • Learn from expert guides about the park’s fascinating ecosystem and how reptiles contribute to its delicate balance.

  • Step into the reptile sanctuary, where you’ll encounter a variety of native species, including rescued alligators and snakes.

  • Upgrade your adventure with a private airboat tour for a customized experience or take an airboat night tour for an after-dark wildlife encounter.

  • Alternatively, choose the round-trip transportation option to be picked up and dropped off at hotels in Fort Lauderdale.

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  • Feel the rush of an airboat ride at Sawgrass Recreation Park, zipping through lush marshes at speeds up to 40 mph while spotting wildlife.

  • Learn from expert guides about the park’s fascinating ecosystem and how reptiles contribute to its delicate balance.

  • Step into the reptile sanctuary, where you’ll encounter a variety of native species, including rescued alligators and snakes.

  • Upgrade your adventure with a private airboat tour for a customized experience or take an airboat night tour for an after-dark wildlife encounter.

  • Alternatively, choose the round-trip transportation option to be picked up and dropped off at hotels in Fort Lauderdale.

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$33.12
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Child holding a lizard and turtle at Everglades Holiday Park animal encounter.

Miami: Everglades Holiday Park Animal Encounter Experience Tickets

1 hr

  • Step into a private section of Everglades Holiday Park for a 45-minute animal encounter with expert handlers and professional photos included.

  • Get hands-on with up to five exotic animals like baby alligators, snakes, skunks, and tortoises in an intimate, crowd-free setting.

  • Learn fun facts and stories from wildlife experts as you interact with creatures and snap pro photos, including a rare albino baby alligator named Luna!

  • With limited group sizes and timed entry, this experience offers a relaxed, educational escape perfect for families and animal lovers alike.

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  • Step into a private section of Everglades Holiday Park for a 45-minute animal encounter with expert handlers and professional photos included.

  • Get hands-on with up to five exotic animals like baby alligators, snakes, skunks, and tortoises in an intimate, crowd-free setting.

  • Learn fun facts and stories from wildlife experts as you interact with creatures and snap pro photos, including a rare albino baby alligator named Luna!

  • With limited group sizes and timed entry, this experience offers a relaxed, educational escape perfect for families and animal lovers alike.

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$48.15
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Airboat with tourists gliding through Everglades National Park wetlands.

Everglades National Park: Airboat Tour with Reptile Exhibit

40 mins - 4 hrs
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  • Learn about the flora and fauna on your airboat tour of Florida’s Everglades as you glide through the River of Grass.

  • See alligators, colorful birds, herons, grackles, and the endangered Everglade Snail Kite on your tour of Everglades National Park.

  • Get up close to the animals at the Alligator Exhibit and learn about the species and the care involved in maintaining their habitats.

  • Meet the residents of Coopertown to learn about their history and the evolution of the area. Experience the Floridian way of life with one of the first and original airboat tours around the Everglades.

  • Upgrade to make your airboat tour more personal, with a small group size of max 7 guests, add admission tickets to Everglades Safari Park, along with round-trip transportation from select Miami hotels (small size, shared-group tour).

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  • Learn about the flora and fauna on your airboat tour of Florida’s Everglades as you glide through the River of Grass.

  • See alligators, colorful birds, herons, grackles, and the endangered Everglade Snail Kite on your tour of Everglades National Park.

  • Get up close to the animals at the Alligator Exhibit and learn about the species and the care involved in maintaining their habitats.

  • Meet the residents of Coopertown to learn about their history and the evolution of the area. Experience the Floridian way of life with one of the first and original airboat tours around the Everglades.

  • Upgrade to make your airboat tour more personal, with a small group size of max 7 guests, add admission tickets to Everglades Safari Park, along with round-trip transportation from select Miami hotels (small size, shared-group tour).

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$39
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Airboat tour at Everglades Holiday Park with passengers enjoying the ride through wetlands.

Miami: Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tour with Wildlife Show & Animal Encounter

Explore at your pace

  • Glide through Florida’s wetlands on a 60-minute airboat tour, spotting native wildlife and taking in the stunning Everglades landscape.

  • Get up close with up to five different uncaged wildlife species during a 45-minute guided animal encounter led by expert handlers.

  • Learn fascinating facts about local wildlife and capture the moment with professional photos, including a free group photo per party.

  • Watch a thrilling live alligator show and see these powerful reptiles in action as handlers share intriguing insights.

  • Did you know? Alligators have been around for over 150 million years, making them one of the oldest living species on Earth!

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  • Glide through Florida’s wetlands on a 60-minute airboat tour, spotting native wildlife and taking in the stunning Everglades landscape.

  • Get up close with up to five different uncaged wildlife species during a 45-minute guided animal encounter led by expert handlers.

  • Learn fascinating facts about local wildlife and capture the moment with professional photos, including a free group photo per party.

  • Watch a thrilling live alligator show and see these powerful reptiles in action as handlers share intriguing insights.

  • Did you know? Alligators have been around for over 150 million years, making them one of the oldest living species on Earth!

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$90.93
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Guests on airboat touring Everglades, Florida, surrounded by wetlands.

Orlando: Wild Florida Airboat Tour with Gator Park Tickets

30 mins

  • Get ready for an unforgettable day with a 30-min airboat tour and full access to the Gator Park, which is home to over 200 animals and live shows.

  • Cruise through the wetlands of Wild Florida and keep your eyes peeled for native wildlife as you explore the Everglades in a way unique to this ecosystem.

  • You'll even get the chance to see Florida’s most famous resident, the alligator, up close in its natural habitat. Expect some wild animal encounters along the way.

  • Just an hour from Orlando, this adventure offers a chance to explore the wild beauty of the Everglades up close with no need to stray far from the city, and you'll still be back in time for dinner.

  • Add another 30 minutes to your airboat experience, and upgrade your ticket to an hour-long Everglades airboat tour of the grasslands.

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  • Get ready for an unforgettable day with a 30-min airboat tour and full access to the Gator Park, which is home to over 200 animals and live shows.

  • Cruise through the wetlands of Wild Florida and keep your eyes peeled for native wildlife as you explore the Everglades in a way unique to this ecosystem.

  • You'll even get the chance to see Florida’s most famous resident, the alligator, up close in its natural habitat. Expect some wild animal encounters along the way.

  • Just an hour from Orlando, this adventure offers a chance to explore the wild beauty of the Everglades up close with no need to stray far from the city, and you'll still be back in time for dinner.

  • Add another 30 minutes to your airboat experience, and upgrade your ticket to an hour-long Everglades airboat tour of the grasslands.

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$37
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Airboat with tourists gliding through Everglades wetlands under a clear sky.

Miami: Everglades Airboat Tour with Reptile Exhibit & Optional Transportation

1 hr - 4 hrs
Transfers available
1 more

  • The airboat ride through the Everglades, takes you across miles of waterways at speeds up to 40 mph, spotting alligators and exotic wildlife along the way.

  • Learn from expert guides who share fascinating insights into the Everglades ecosystem and the important role reptiles play in its survival.

  • Explore the reptile sanctuary with over 50 rescued reptiles, including the iconic Florida alligator, and get an up-close look at baby alligators.

  • Opt for the airboat tour with the wildlife show and transportation from Miami for a seamless round-trip adventure.

More details

  • The airboat ride through the Everglades, takes you across miles of waterways at speeds up to 40 mph, spotting alligators and exotic wildlife along the way.

  • Learn from expert guides who share fascinating insights into the Everglades ecosystem and the important role reptiles play in its survival.

  • Explore the reptile sanctuary with over 50 rescued reptiles, including the iconic Florida alligator, and get an up-close look at baby alligators.

  • Opt for the airboat tour with the wildlife show and transportation from Miami for a seamless round-trip adventure.

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$33.12
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Group enjoying an Everglades private airboat tour through marshlands.

Miami: Private Everglades Airboat Tour [Group Pricing]

1 hr

  • Experience the magic of the Everglades for an hour with a private tour on a custom airboat at Sawgrass Recreation Park.

  • Learn about the 1,000-pound alligator known as Cannibal, turtles, and iguanas, among other native and exotic wildlife species, at the Alligator & Reptile Exhibit.

  • Get a chance to interact with a baby alligator under the guidance of expert handlers with the “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience.

  • This private experience with just your group, offers a relaxed and intimate way to explore the Everglades. With no strangers on board, you’ll get uninterrupted views, personal attention from your guide, and a deeper connection to the wildlife around you.

  • You can even pick the group size that works best for you, whether it’s 4, 6, 12, or 15 people.

More details

  • Experience the magic of the Everglades for an hour with a private tour on a custom airboat at Sawgrass Recreation Park.

  • Learn about the 1,000-pound alligator known as Cannibal, turtles, and iguanas, among other native and exotic wildlife species, at the Alligator & Reptile Exhibit.

  • Get a chance to interact with a baby alligator under the guidance of expert handlers with the “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience.

  • This private experience with just your group, offers a relaxed and intimate way to explore the Everglades. With no strangers on board, you’ll get uninterrupted views, personal attention from your guide, and a deeper connection to the wildlife around you.

  • You can even pick the group size that works best for you, whether it’s 4, 6, 12, or 15 people.

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$407.18

What our guests say

Kelly S

United Kingdom
Family
Jun 2026
Walker are guide was excellent, he really brought the Everglades's to life with so many facts, stories and interesting insight that we would have never learnt! The boat trip itself was fun, exciting and would highly recommend!! The alligator show was really great and our kids were delighted to see a baby alligator up close.

Everglades National Park: Airboat Tour with Reptile Exhibit

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Overview of sightseeing cruises in the Everglades (Orlando airboat area)

  • Cruise options: Most tours are airboat safaris through marshes and tall grass, with 1‑hour daytime rides plus separate sunset and night departures.
  • Duration: Standard airboat experiences last about 1 hour, with total visit time usually 2–3 hours including check‑in and boarding.
  • Day vs. sunset/night: Day tours focus on clearer views of birds, turtles, and open wetlands; sunset and night rides emphasize changing light and spotting nocturnal wildlife such as alligators.
  • Type of commentary: Commentary is provided live by the airboat captain, who points out wildlife and explains the local Everglades ecosystem.
  • Boat style: Tours use shallow-draft, fan‑powered airboats with open seating; expect wind and some spray rather than enclosed or glass‑roof vessels.
  • Boarding hubs: Airboat cruises typically depart from dedicated Everglades airboat bases near Orlando, reached by self‑drive or separate transfers.
  • Time‑saving tip: Short on time? Choose a 60-minute cruise for the highlights.

What to expect on an Everglades airboat sightseeing tour

Check in and get kitted out

Arrive at the Boggy Creek dock, check in with your voucher, and meet your captain. You’ll board a 17‑passenger airboat, choose a seat, and receive a safety briefing and ear protection.

How views differ by time of day on an Everglades airboat tour

Morning cruises

Morning light is softer and more even over the marsh, helping you see detail in sawgrass, birds, and any alligators near the surface without strong glare. Boat traffic and noise levels are usually lower. This slot suits photographers, wildlife-focused visitors, and first-timers who want clearer visibility.

Afternoon cruises

Afternoon sun is higher and brighter, which can increase reflections off the water and metal surfaces of the airboat but also highlights the contrast between green marsh and open channels. Activity at the dock and on the water tends to be busier. This timing suits visitors fitting the tour around other Orlando plans.

Sunset cruises

Sunset tours run as daylight fades, with warm tones across the lake and silhouetted grasses and tree lines. You may notice both daytime and early nocturnal wildlife activity as light levels drop. Seats are limited on these departures. This slot suits photographers and travelers interested in the transition between day and night behavior.

Evening cruises

Night departures operate in near-darkness, so views rely on spotlights and reflections in the water rather than landscape color. Guides focus beams to pick out eye-shine from alligators and other nocturnal animals, with fewer other boats around. This time is best for guests interested in nocturnal wildlife observation rather than scenery.

Booking guide: choose the right Everglades sightseeing cruise

  1. Choose your time of day. If you want clearer views, more predictable conditions, and an easy fit around other Orlando plans, stick with daylight. For a straightforward, high-paced overview of the wetlands, book the Orlando: Boggy Creek 1-Hour Airboat Tour.

  2. Decide how much daylight vs. atmosphere you want. For softer light, cooler temperatures, and the chance to see activity as the day winds down without committing to full night conditions, the transitional option is the Orlando: Boggy Creek Sunset Airboat Tour.

  3. Think about wildlife behavior. If spotting a broad mix of animals through open marsh is the goal, the Orlando: Boggy Creek 1-Hour Airboat Tour balances speed and viewing time. If you specifically want nocturnal behavior and eye‑shine encounters, choose the Orlando: Boggy Creek Night Airboat Tour.

  4. Match the tour to your group. Families or mixed‑age groups often prefer daytime or sunset for easier visibility and photos, making the Orlando: Boggy Creek 1‑Hour Airboat Tour or Orlando: Boggy Creek Sunset Airboat Tour the more comfortable choices.

  5. Consider your comfort with darkness and intensity. Night rides feel more focused and can be better for repeat visitors or adults keen on after‑dark ecosystems. If everyone in your group is comfortable in low light and wants that angle, book the Orlando: Boggy Creek Night Airboat Tour.

  6. Plan around crowd levels and exclusivity. If you value a quieter boat with fewer fellow passengers and are flexible on timing, opt for the limited‑capacity Orlando: Boggy Creek Sunset Airboat Tour over the more frequently scheduled Orlando: Boggy Creek 1‑Hour Airboat Tour.

Compare all your Everglades airboat options

Orlando: Boggy Creek 1-Hour Airboat Tour

  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Kind of experience: Extended daytime airboat ride
  • Main sights: Central Florida Everglades headwaters, marsh wildlife
  • Vibe: Fast-paced, outdoorsy, broad wildlife focus
  • Boat type: 17‑passenger U.S. Coast Guard–inspected airboat
  • Best for: Families or groups wanting maximum ride time and daylight viewing

Orlando: Boggy Creek Sunset Airboat Tour

  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Kind of experience: Golden‑hour to dusk ride
  • Main sights: Lake sunset, day‑to‑night wildlife transition
  • Vibe: Scenic, atmospheric, smaller‑group feel
  • Boat type: U.S. Coast Guard–approved airboat, limited seats
  • Best for: Travelers wanting sunset views plus mixed daytime and early nocturnal wildlife

Orlando: Boggy Creek Night Airboat Tour

  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Kind of experience: After‑dark wildlife spotlighting
  • Main sights: Nocturnal marsh, American alligators’ glowing eyes
  • Vibe: Dark, adventurous, focused on nocturnal behavior
  • Boat type: Airboat operating on night‑time trails
  • Best for: Visitors specifically interested in nocturnal alligator activity and night wetland atmosphere

Everglades sightseeing cruise routes

Central Florida Everglades day airboat

  • Route followed: Explores shallow marshes and open water at the headwaters of the Everglades near Orlando.
  • Sites covered: Sawgrass wetlands, lake edges, native wildlife habitats.
  • Duration: About 1 hour.
  • Ideal for: Families and first‑time visitors wanting a fast‑paced daytime overview.

Sunset Everglades airboat

  • Route followed: Similar marsh and lake routes near Orlando, timed for late afternoon into dusk.
  • Sites covered: Headwaters wetlands, shorelines, changing sky over the water.
  • Duration: About 1 hour.
  • Ideal for: Visitors wanting golden‑hour scenery and a mix of day and early‑night wildlife.

Night Everglades airboat

  • Route followed: Tall‑grass trails and open channels in the Central Florida Everglades after dark.
  • Sites covered: Nocturnal hunting areas in marsh and lake margins.
  • Duration: About 1 hour.
  • Ideal for: Travelers interested in observing nighttime behavior of alligators and other wildlife.

Sights you’ll see from the water

Sawgrass plains with endless marsh view

Sawgrass “river of grass” plains

From the airboat, the shallow, slow‑moving water is visible just beneath the sawgrass, giving a clear sense of the Everglades as a broad, flat river rather than a typical lake or swamp.

Your Everglades airboat sightseeing cruise boarding points explained

Address: Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures, 2001 E Southport Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34746, USA | Find on map

Getting there:

  • By car: Around 30–40 minutes’ drive from International Drive or Walt Disney World via US-192 and Poinciana Blvd; free on‑site parking available.
  • By taxi/ride‑hail: Uber/Lyft and local taxis serve the Kissimmee area; set “Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures” as your drop‑off point.

Famous for: Lakeside airboat base on the headwaters of the Everglades, with on‑site gift shop, small gator enclosure, and easy access to Central Florida’s wetlands and wildlife.

Dining on board

These Boggy Creek airboat tours are focused on wildlife viewing and do not include meals. The standard 1‑hour airboat tour, the sunset airboat tour, and the night airboat tour do not provide snacks or drinks as part of the ticket; food and beverages can be purchased separately at the site where available. For cruises built around a sit‑down meal, see dedicated lunch cruises in Florida and dinner cruises in Florida.

Plan your sightseeing cruise in Everglades National Park

Sightseeing boat and tram tours generally run during daylight, with first departures around mid‑morning and last trips in mid‑ to late afternoon. Dry season (roughly December–March) offers the most comfortable weather and concentrated wildlife. Winter weekends and holidays are busiest; early‑morning or late‑afternoon departures are typically cooler and less crowded than midday.

Frequently asked questions about sightseeing cruises in the Everglades (Orlando Boggy Creek airboat tours)

  • Standard Boggy Creek airboat tours last about 1 hour on the water. Daytime departures run throughout the day, with separate sunset and night departures. Sunset trips are timed to catch the evening light, while night tours leave after dark to focus on nocturnal wildlife.

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