Miami · EVERGLADES AIRBOAT TOURS

The 15 Best Everglades Airboat Tours

24 tours  ·  from $35

Half an hour over the sawgrass, ear defenders on, then a wildlife show with a handler. These 15 differ on ride length, group size and whether the transfer from South Beach is in the price. All of it is here.

From Miami: Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer - The airboat ride at Everglades Holiday Park
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From Miami: Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer

1.Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8,622 reviews · 5 hours · from $49Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Miami to Everglades Holiday Park, then ride an airboat with a captain such as Kyle, German, or Jose. Look for alligators and birds, watch an alligator presentation, and receive a group photo. Bus commentary is available in English and Spanish, but the Everglades tour is in English.

“Driver (bus and airboat) was so nice! The alligator show might be boring for my kids.”

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Miami: Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show - The 35 to 40 minute airboat ride
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Miami: Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show

2.Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,296 reviews · 1 day · from $42

At Gator Park, you’ll take a 35 to 40 minute narrated airboat ride through the Everglades, then watch a 30 minute alligator and wildlife presentation. Guides such as Cody, Jay, Tom, and John are known for humor and clear explanations. Bring sun protection and allow about two hours on site.

“The two guides were very knowledgeable. I wish we would have seen more wildlife but it was very hot.”

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Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride - South Beach, Art Deco, and the city bus route
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Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride

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

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

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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Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, and Roundtrip Bus From Miami - Getting from Miami to Everglades Holiday Park
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Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, and Roundtrip Bus From Miami

4.Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, and Roundtrip Bus From Miami

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,886 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Ride an airboat through Everglades Holiday Park, look for alligators and other wildlife, and watch a short wildlife show. Roundtrip buses leave from Miami Beach or Bayside Marketplace. Guides such as Ronet Blanc, Rafael Acosta, and Captain Zack have earned praise for clear explanations and good humor.

“Lots of information at the everglades and we were lucky to see alligators in the everglades. Bus driver told us so Information about the sites on the drive too.”

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60 min. Everglades Airboat ride & pick-up ,small group +pro guide - The minibus ride is part of the experience
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60 min. Everglades Airboat ride & pick-up ,small group +pro guide

5.60 min. Everglades Airboat ride & pick-up ,small group +pro guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,252 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Miami in a small-group minibus with a guide such as Christian, Ross, or Dominick, then take an approximately 60-minute airboat ride through an Everglades wildlife area. Expect alligator sightings, a short wildlife show, shared boat seating, and hotel return in about 4 to 5 hours.

“Great experience with Banana Joe Tours. Christian, our driver and guide, was excellent. He provided lots of interesting information on the drive from Miami to the Everglades, which really enhanced our enjoyment. The airboat ride was exhilarating and we were lucky to have several really good alligator sightings. A first class experience, many thanks.”

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Everglades Airboat Safari Adventure with Transportation - The bus ride: useful transportation, mixed comfort
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Everglades Airboat Safari Adventure with Transportation

6.Everglades Airboat Safari Adventure with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 956 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $35Best value

Leave from 305 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach for a round-trip bus ride to an Everglades airboat site. Your Coast Guard-certified captain takes you through marsh grass and mangrove tunnels for about 40 minutes, followed by limited time for exhibits and lunch.

“The trip we booked was for 1pm. Said to be there 1/2 hour early. We got there and we're told bus would not arrive till 130. We did not even leave the mtg place till 2pm or so. We had figured by what site said that we would be back by 430 or so. We did not get back till after 6pm. Glad we did not make other plans too. The airboat tour was good. No real complaints there. Just the Miami tours companies lack of time management is the real issue.”

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From Miami: Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer - Biscayne Bay and the homes of Millionaire’s Row
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From Miami: Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer

7.Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 817 reviews · from $40

Ride an airboat through the Everglades, watch a 40-minute alligator show, and explore the park at your own pace. Add Miami’s open-top bus tour and a Biscayne Bay cruise past celebrity homes. Guides such as Captain Andrew, Will, and Josh bring the wildlife stop to life.

“Only saw one alligator was ok probably better in winter”

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Half-day Everglades National Park Tour and 1-Hour Air Boat Ride - Walking among alligators at the national park
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Half-day Everglades National Park Tour and 1-Hour Air Boat Ride

8.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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Miami: Original Everglades Airboat Tour & Interpretive area - Jojo and the interpretive area
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Miami: Original Everglades Airboat Tour & Interpretive area

9.Original Everglades Airboat Tour & Interpretive area

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 786 reviews · 3 months · from $39

At Coopertown Everglades, meet Jojo, see reptiles in the interpretive area, and watch an animal presentation before a 40 to 45 minute airboat ride. Guides such as Will and Dwight explain the sawgrass, wildlife, and alligator holes. Airboats leave every 20 to 30 minutes.

“Saw a few gators, plenty of fish and a couple of turtles. They gave a child life vest for my 5yo, The animal show was good but we couldn't handle the albino burmese python as he/she was shedding. Overall I thought this was worth the money and well organized.”

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Everglades Airboat Adventure with Hotel Transport from Miami - What the $62 Miami Everglades trip really offers
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Everglades Airboat Adventure with Hotel Transport from Miami

10.Everglades Airboat Adventure with Hotel Transport from Miami

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 542 reviews · 5 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Ride an airboat through Everglades Holiday Park, watch for alligators and birds, and visit the park’s exhibits and walking trail. Gray Line Miami provides pickup from selected Miami Beach and Downtown hotels. Expect a fun boat ride, but allow extra time for shared bus transfers.

“The trip was really good but the booking process with Viator not so much. Booked online and chatted with Gillian who seemed unable to advise where the nearest pick up was to our hotel. There was a list of addresses to choose from but nothing near us. She advised 'just pick one' and the booking would be amended on completion. This proved not to be the case and several emails later I was still none the wiser. It wasn't until Grayline the actual tour operator contacted me the day before the trip on Whatspp to offer pick up options that I felt reassured that we would be going on the…”

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60 Minutes Small Group Everglades Airboat Ride in Miami - One hour of wildlife spotting
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60 Minutes Small Group Everglades Airboat Ride in Miami

11.60 Minutes Small Group Everglades Airboat Ride in Miami

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $79

This one-hour airboat ride takes you from a meeting point just outside Miami into the Everglades. Expect a small group, bottled water, wildlife spotting, and lively explanations from guides such as Jay, Daniel, Wyatt, and Captain Hank. The ride is direct, with no gift-shop stop built into the outing.

“If you want to see lots of alligators this is a great excursion. Our guide Jay was very knowledgeable. Suggest bringing a rain suit if rain is threatening.”

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From Miami: Everglades Airboat Ride and Nature Walk - Hotel pickup keeps the morning simple
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From Miami: Everglades Airboat Ride and Nature Walk

12.Everglades Airboat Ride and Nature Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 459 reviews · 5h 30m · from $189

Ride from Miami or Fort Lauderdale in a small Sprinter-style vehicle, walk through an Everglades hardwood hammock, then search for alligators by airboat. Guides such as Mitch, Lindsey, Ryan, and Armando bring the plants, wildlife, and Miccosukee culture to life. Snacks, drinks, binoculars, and park entry are included.

“The everglades Tour was amazing!! I can 100% recommend it. We took a great walk and a nice ride on the airboat. We learned a lot about the animals, plants & the indian live. It is very nature & animal friendly as well. Our Tourguide Mitch was fantastic! Great guy. He took very good care of us, showed us everything and explained us a lot. The Tour is 100% like they write it in the description! I would definitely do it again.”

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Everglades Eco Airboat Small-Group Tour & 2 Private Islands - The airboat ride through sawgrass and cypress country
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Everglades Eco Airboat Small-Group Tour & 2 Private Islands

13.Everglades Eco Airboat Small-Group Tour & 2 Private Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 366 reviews · 4h 30m · from $138

Ride a small open-air airboat through Miccosukee country, stopping at two private islands tied to one family’s history. Max, Massimo, or another multilingual guide handles the Miami transfer, while an English-speaking captain searches for alligators, turtles, birds, and untouched wetlands.

“We had a amazing experience in the Everglades! Max, our tour guide and minibus driver and the Airboat driver, Miccosukee lady, you were a amazing. We highly recommend this tour, because everything was so perfectly planned and on time, we were able just to relax and enjoy. Thank you for this great experience!”

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Miami and Everglades Adventure: Airboat & Bay Cruise Combo - The ride to Everglades Holiday Park
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Miami and Everglades Adventure: Airboat & Bay Cruise Combo

14.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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Miami: Everglades Airboat incl. Group Photo - The Everglades stop and park facilities
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Miami: Everglades Airboat incl. Group Photo

15.Everglades Airboat incl. Group Photo

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 296 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride a covered airboat through the Everglades, watch for alligators and birds, and learn about the wetland ecosystem. Selected options add an alligator presentation and photo opportunity. Pickup from selected Miami locations is included, with 20, 40, or 60-minute boat rides available.

“Captain Rick on the boat was great. The time to pick up and drop was far too long for the one hour boat ride. We spent 4.5 hours on a bus. Standing in line whilst waiting for the boat ride in the hot sun without shade should not be permitted. The gator show was very underwhelming”

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