The 6 Airboat Tours in Orlando That Earn Their Price

1.Florida Everglades Airboat Tour and Wild Florida Admission with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,576 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $37Our pick

Drive about an hour from Orlando to Kenansville for a 30-minute or 1-hour airboat ride through 4,200 acres of protected wetlands. Captains such as Alex, Jeff, Curtis, and Bob point out alligators and birds, while the included park adds lemurs, sloths, zebras, white alligators, feeding shows, and a petting zoo.

“Great experience! Matt was wonderful… very knowledgeable and stopped several times to point things out.”

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2.Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Park Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,459 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $36Best value

At Wild Florida, you’ll take a 30-minute airboat ride across 4,200 acres of Central Florida wetlands with an English-speaking captain such as Jeff, Lauren, Todd, or Mike. Your ticket also covers the wildlife park and live alligator demonstration. Plan for weather, and arrange your return ride in advance.

“Even on a record breaking COLD day all the expected services were there and all staff were very kind and accommodating! We'll be back,...and with more friends!”

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3.90 minute Everglades Airboat Tour near Orlando Florida

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,222 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Ride a small airboat through the wetlands near Kissimmee for 90 minutes, with a guide such as Andrew, Tanner, Taylor, Logan, or Ally pointing out alligators, bald eagles, turtles, cranes, and water birds. Stadium-style seating gives you open views, while multiple departure times make this a practical Orlando side trip.

“Great experience. Great way to see wildlife in their natural environment. Captain Andrew was awesome. Very knowledgeable about the Everglades and Marsh. Captain Andrew was very interactive and stopped along the way to give us opportunities to take great photos of wildlife. Recommend going with Captain Andrew!!!!”

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4.One-Hour Airboat Ride Near Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 801 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65

Spend an hour on an airboat at Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures near Kissimmee, with captains such as Chris, Connor, Steve, and Brandon pointing out alligators, turtles, birds, and more. Your ticket also covers park admission, the butterfly garden, wildlife viewing area, safety gear, and the Native American Experience.

“This is a beautiful place to visit. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The restaurant was closed for remodeling but they had a food truck with good food. The butterfly area is beautiful too. We had the hour tour and saw a good amount of alligators and even a couple cows from land near by lol . Our tour guy was very kind. I say take this is you are in the area.”

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5.Kissimmee: Boggy Creek Airboat Ride with Optional Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 777 reviews · from $41

Take a 30-minute or one-hour airboat ride through Boggy Creek’s wetlands with an English-speaking captain such as Chris, David, or Andrew. Look for alligators, turtles, eagles, herons, and other birds, then visit the butterfly garden and critter area. Optional packages add gem mining and a lakeside barbecue meal.

“This is something we've been looking at doing for a long time. I've grown up visiting Florida and we've never been on an airboat ride before. I would 100% recommend the airboat tour. Our guide was really amazing, boggy creek is beautiful and we saw so much amazing wild life.”

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6.Kissimmee: Everglades Airboat Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 367 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $70

Board a state-of-the-art airboat in Kissimmee and cruise Shingle Creek for one hour or 90 minutes. Your English-speaking captain, including guides such as Chris, Camden, Andrew, or Ally, points out alligators, birds, native plants, and swamp habitat while sharing stories of Native Americans and early settlers. Parking, ear protection, and life jackets are included.

“Ally was our captain and shared excellent information about the wildlife and their habitat. What’s more she is an excellent driver of the airboat. 5 🌟”

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