FORT LAUDERDALE · PLACE
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The 10 most popular everglades airboat tours in Fort Lauderdale. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Narrated 60-minute Everglades airboat tour from Fort Lauderdale with wildlife, conservation talk, and a free group photo.
“The guide was great and funny. The experience was all I thought it would be. I learned more information then I knew”
Sawgrass Recreation Park Everglades airboat tour with a 40-minute ride, wildlife spotting, and alligator plus reptile exhibit entry.
“Airboat was spacious and handled by experienced crew”
Thrilling Everglades airboat ride plus Sawgrass exhibits with reptiles, conservation stories, and wildlife-spotting—easy from Fort Lauderdale.
“We had a 40 minute swamp boat tour, followed by a visit to the exhibits of alligators and other reptiles. It was a great experience and we were able to take plenty of photos. A fun family outing.”
VIP Everglades airboat with Fort Lauderdale/Miami pickup, live narration, wildlife spotting in the River of Grass, and a free group photo.
“Very worthwhile. Learned a lot about the Everglades and wildlife. Captain Rick and our driver Bruce were great.”
Everglades airboat tour from Fort Lauderdale with hotel pickup: one hour on the water, possible gator sightings, plus an alligator show.
“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!”
Private Everglades airboat near Fort Lauderdale with wildlife spotting and included alligator-and-reptile exhibits at Sawgrass Recreation Park.
“Sawgrass Airboat Tours was an absolutely incredible experience! From start to finish, the staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the Everglades. Our captain was engaging, funny, and made safety a top priority while still giving us an exciting ride across the water. We saw plenty of wildlife and learned a lot about the…”
Small-group Everglades safari with airboat, Big Cypress wildlife drive, and a Ten Thousand Islands mangrove cruise plus lunch.
“It was a great day. Reza our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. The activities were fantastic. Saw all kinds of wildlife.”
Everglades Day Safari from Fort Lauderdale: airboat over the River of Grass, Big Cypress nature walk, and a 10,000 Islands cruise with dolphins.
“My husband and I had an amazing experience doing this tour with our guide, Karl (with a “K”!). His expansive knowledge helped engage the entire group while on the tour. The airboat was like nothing I have experienced and having dolphins in our wake during the boat cruise was delightful!”
Private Swamp Monster airboat in the Everglades near Fort Lauderdale. See gators, turtles, iguanas, and birds with expert captains.
“The tour was great. Our guide was knowledgeable and you could tell he enjoyed teaching people about the Everglades.”
Fort Lauderdale Everglades Express: hotel van pickup, Sawgrass airboat ride, reptile sanctuary, and wildlife spotting in 4 hours.
“Fantastic. I was so happy with the pick up from the hotel and drop off.”
