The 12 Best Everglades Boat Tours

1.Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,487 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $69Our pick

See South Beach, Little Havana, Wynwood, and Miami’s skyline by double-decker bus, cruise Millionaire’s Row, then ride an airboat in the Everglades. Captain Jack is among the airboat guides mentioned by name. The $69.99 price is attractive, but expect a long day and possible delays.

“Be ready for rather rude employees. No information on scheduling and what to expect....passing the tip jar as if you are in church....lack of communication with passangers”

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2.Everglades Experience, Bay Cruise & Open-Top Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,918 reviews · from $80

See Miami from three angles: ride an airboat through the Everglades, watch an alligator show, cruise Millionaire’s Row, and tour Wynwood, Little Havana, Miami Beach, and the Art Deco District by open-top bus. English and Spanish options are available.

“Long ride to the Everglades but the Captain on the boat was excellent!!”

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3.Half-day Everglades National Park Tour and 1-Hour Air Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 811 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours (approx.) · from $189Top rated

Join Wild Lime Adventures for a small-group Everglades outing with a naturalist guide such as Ryan, Mitch, Tammy, or Addy. Walk in the national park, ride a smaller airboat through remote waterways, visit Miccosukee tree-island sites, and return by scenic Tamiami Trail.

“Absolutely the best day trip! Addy was our guide and was knowledgeable, organized, and has a positive personality. We saw turtles, birds, and plenty of alligators!”

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4.Miami and Everglades Adventure: Airboat & Bay Cruise Combo

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 355 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

You’ll ride an airboat through the Everglades, watch a wildlife presentation, then cruise Biscayne Bay past Miami’s skyline, Fisher Island, the Port of Miami, and Millionaire’s Row. The day begins at the Holiday Inn Port of Miami and lasts about six and a half hours, though delays can make it longer.

“A bit too hectic at the holiday park and a better restaurant as well as childrens playground to spread the crowds out would have been great. Also a bit more information on the wetland ecology/birdlife etc would be great. OverLl though a great and worthwhile tour”

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5.Everglades Full-Day Tour with 2 Boat Trips and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 242 reviews · 9 hours · from $295

Spend nine hours with Wild Lime Adventures exploring the Everglades by airboat, open boat, and on foot. A naturalist guide such as Ryan, Enoch, or Armando explains the ecosystem, tribal history, and wildlife. You’ll visit a tree island village, enjoy lunch, and return to Miami, the airport, or cruise port.

“The tour was excellent, only the tourguide speaks a lot for the whole day, for the way back, we were all tired, but he still speaks :D But in general, it is perfect tour.”

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6.Small Group Boat, Kayak and Walking Guided Eco Tour Everglades

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $199

In a group of no more than six, ride by boat from Chokoloskee through the Ten Thousand Islands, kayak near mangroves, and walk Barrier Island Beach with a park-certified naturalist and US Coast Guard licensed captain. Guides such as Don, Dan, and Jason share local wildlife and Calusa history.

“What a great day! The guys are knowledgeable, polite, funny and easygoing. We got to experience everything at a nice pace.”

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7.Two-Hour Everglades Dolphin, Manatee and Birding Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $109

Spend two hours in the Everglades’ 10,000 Islands aboard a small boat limited to six people. Guides such as Don, Dan, Matt, Ray, and Glenn share local ecology and history while looking for dolphins, birds, manatees, fish, and shells. Wildlife sightings vary, but the setting is always the main event.

“I really loved this trip. It was such a peaceful and calm afternoon. Relaxing and fun at the same time. We saw dolphins and many birds and we learned quite a bit about the history of the area as well.”

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8.Miami Best Of Combo: Everglades, Bay Cruise, & Open-top Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 151 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $99

Combine an English-language Everglades airboat ride, a narrated Biscayne Bay cruise, and a panoramic Miami bus loop. You’ll see alligators, downtown Miami, Millionaire’s Row, Wynwood, Miami Beach, and the Art Deco District. Plan the schedule carefully, since the three parts do not always fit comfortably into one day.

“If you take the 2:30 excursion to the glades. You will not get back in time to do the boat tour or big bus tour. Unless it’s the week end. Excursions stop at 5”

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9.Everglades Tour w/ Biologist Led WET walk + 2 Boat Trips + Lunch!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $389

Spend nine hours exploring three Everglades ecosystems with a small group of up to 14. A Florida Master Naturalist leads the wet walk, while two boat trips seek alligators, birds, dolphins, and more. Lunch, snacks, drinks, park fees, and hotel pickup are included.

“C'était super . Le guide qui donne énormément de détails et ces animaux et cette flore tellement particulière. Un moment fabuleux qui restera gravée”

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10.Everglades, Boat Cruise & Open-Top Bus Tour From Miami

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 109 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $99

Combine an Everglades airboat ride, a 90-minute Millionaire’s Row cruise, and a panoramic Miami bus tour for $99. You’ll see alligators, Biscayne Bay, Wynwood, Little Havana, and South Beach, but careful timing matters because the three tickets operate on separate schedules.

“We only could do the Everglades tour which was ok. Take a long drive to there and a earlier departire would be desireble. No customer feedback or support even after a fee messages. No flexibility regatding the tours.”

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11.Everglades Birding, Dolphin and Wildlife Boat Tour (2 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $119

Explore Everglades National Park’s 10,000 Islands on a quiet two-hour boat ride for up to six people. Guides such as Captain Don, Dan, Daniel, and Glenn share details about birds, mangroves, shells, dolphins, and park history. Bring water, sun protection, binoculars, and a camera.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable. He was able to identify and tell us about every species of bird we came upon. He piloted us expertly through the shallow waters of the 10,000 islands area of the Everglades Park. On the way out, we encountered a line dolphin who was in the mood to play. He surfed in our wake for a bit, and then he jumped out and twisted, splashing the captain on purpose. It was hilarious... he did it several times before turning back. Later, we spotted a fairly large flock of white pelicans. They were huge and flew very gracefully. It was beautiful and peaceful. On the way…”

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12.Flamingo Everglades Boat Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51Best value

Spend about 90 minutes aboard an open-air boat from Flamingo, traveling through Buttonwood Canal, Coot Bay, Tarpon Creek, and Whitewater Bay. A naturalist guide explains mangroves, wildlife, and local history while you look for crocodiles, manatees, birds, and native plants.

“It was a very pleasant and smooth boat ride. The guide was knowledgeable and stopped the boat to point out the wildlife and the plant that she saw and told us about the wildlfie and the ecosystem. My family (5-70 years old) enjoyed the boat tour so much!”

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