Everglades Airboat Tour from Miami
From $79About 5 hoursExperience
A half-day into the Everglades from Miami: an airboat run through the sawgrass, a wildlife show, and enough time with alligators in genuine wild water to understand what the place actually is.
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Miami Beach or Downtown
- 30-minute airboat ride with ear protection
- Wildlife presentation
- Park entry
- Meals
- Gratuities
The day, hour by hour
- 09:00
Pickup
Morning departures see far more wildlife than afternoon ones — alligators bask early and retreat as the day heats.
- 10:30
Arrive at the park
About 45 minutes west of the city, into a landscape that stops looking like Florida entirely.
- 11:00
Airboat
Thirty minutes through sawgrass channels. Ear protection is provided and genuinely needed.
- 11:45
Wildlife presentation
Alligators, snakes, and an explanation of why the Everglades is a river rather than a swamp.
- 12:30
Return
Back in Miami by around 14:00.
Where you meet us
Your Miami hotel lobby
Miami Beach, Downtown and Brickell
If you cannot find the driver
The shuttle stops at the main hotel entrance. Be down five minutes early — the route collects several hotels.
What to bring
- Sunscreen and a hat; there is no shade on an airboat
- Insect repellent between May and October
- Sunglasses — glare off the water is constant
Price by group size
| Group | Per person |
|---|---|
| Adult | $79 |
| Child 3–11 | $59 |
| Private airboat, up to 6 | $189 |
| Without transfers | $45 |
Prices in USD, verified 20 August 2026. {{TBC: confirm all prices before launch}}
If you need to cancel
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, refunded in full.
Questions people actually ask
Will I definitely see alligators?
Almost always in the cooler months, when they bask in the open. In high summer they stay submerged and sightings are less reliable — no operator can promise wildlife, and any that does is selling you something.
Are airboats loud?
Very. They are aircraft propellers on a flat hull. Ear protection is provided and is not optional for children.
Is it cruel to the wildlife?
The airboat itself passes through open water and does not disturb much. Some operators run alligator-handling shows that we would not choose; ask us and we will place you with a park that focuses on habitat rather than handling.
What is the best time of year?
December to April: fewer mosquitoes, more visible wildlife, and comfortable temperatures. Summer is hot, wet and heavily insect-populated.
Can I drive myself?
Yes, and the without-transfers price reflects that. It is about 45 minutes each way from Miami Beach on good roads.
How long is the airboat portion?
Thirty minutes, which is the right length. Longer rides exist and mostly cover the same water twice.
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