Five airboat rides by price, time on the water, pickup and group size, so you book the one that fits your day.
By Andrew, City by Six · Miami · Updated 2 Nov 2026
The short version
Most booked: Everglades Airboat Wildlife Exhibit and Roundtrip Bus from Miami, 2,480 reviews.
Cheapest: Airboat Tour of the Everglades National Park, from $37.
Best rated: Miami: 60 Minute Private Everglades Airboat Ride, 5.0.
No car: 60 min. Everglades Airboat ride & pick-up ,small group +pro guide offers hotel pickup.
An airboat ride is the fastest way to see the sawgrass and, with luck, an alligator. The tours below differ less in the ride than in everything around it: whether a bus picks you up, how long the boat is out, and how many people share it.
Most of these trips leave the city for half a day once you count the drive west, so plan the rest of your day around the departure time.
Stop 1 Bayside Marketplace. Please look for the Big Bus Kiosk in the outside plaza south of Ben's Pizza. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of departure time. The journey to Sawgrass Recreation Park is 45-60 minutes,… Map
Group size
Up to 30 people per booking
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
What happens
We meet all travellers at a meeting point before departing to the Everglades with a driver guide.
Enjoy a thrilling Everglades airboat ride and wildlife encounter at Sawgrass Recreation Park, with comfortable round-trip travel from Miami by Big Bus for an unforgettable…
Return to Miami aboard the air-conditioned motorcoach
Good to know
Wheelchair accessibleInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerPublic transportation options are available nearbyInfants are required to sit on an adult’s lapSuitable for all physical fitness levelsPlease arrive 15 minutes in advance of your chosen departure time.The journey to the Everglades takes between 45-60 minutes. Total tour duration is approximately 5 hours.Please notify us at least 48 hours in advance for accessibility requirements (wheelchair user, etc) in order to make arrangements to accommodate you comfortably.
02 · Hotel pickup
60 min. Everglades Airboat ride & pick-up ,small group +pro guide
from $784 h★ 4.4 · 1,398Hotel pickup
About 60-minute airboat ride through the Everglades, with pick-up and drop-off included.
Small group led by a guide with over 10 years of experience; live commentary in English.
Not for pregnant travelers, spinal injury, or poor cardiovascular health; runs rain or shine.
Included
Live commentary on the transportation in the language chosen.
Expert guide
alligator show
✓ All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Live commentary on the airboat and educational activity in english only.
Where it starts
If outside the pick-up area, we'll assign a meeting point: Maurice A. Ferré Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, USA, or 7th Street Car Park, Miami Beach, FL, USA. Use public transport or your car to reach the… Map
Group size
Up to 14 people per booking
Guide languages
English
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
What happens
Our tour starts right from your pick-up! Our guide doesn't just talk to you and recite a standard script... No! They love their job and the surroundings, actively involving you in…
Get ready for a thrilling approximately 60-minute airboat ride through the "River of Grass" that we've selected for you! Zoom into the wild vegetation, pass by alligators,…
Before heading back, we'll explain to you why the alligator population has recovered through alligator farms. Also, feel free to use the return journey to discuss any remaining…
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuriesNot recommended for pregnant travelersNot recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular healthSuitable for all physical fitness levelsCoordinated start times between 7:45 AM and 1:30 PM depending on locationThe guides will send out the pickup times the afternoon before the tour via email. Please check your Viator message center for that information as well.Please note: The unpredictable weather is a regular occurrence, with fluctuations observed every other day. This tour will operate in rain or shine.
03 · Hotel pickup
Everglades Airboat Tour from Fort Lauderdale with transportation
from $754 h★ 4.6 · 652Hotel pickup
One-hour airboat ride through Everglades wetlands, led by a driver/guide.
Round-trip hotel transport from Fort Lauderdale, selected hotels only.
Infants must sit on an adult's lap; strollers are allowed.
Please be ready a front of Your Hotel in selected pickup time. Map
Group size
Up to 20 people per booking
Guide languages
English
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
What happens
Airboat ride for one hour
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lapPublic transportation options are available nearbyInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerSuitable for all physical fitness levels
04 · Lowest price
Airboat Tour of the Everglades National Park
from $372 h★ 4.7 · 360Meet at the start point
Narrated airboat ride across the Everglades, led by guides who explain wildlife and ecology.
Look for alligators, turtles, and birds in their natural habitat along the River of Grass.
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries; infants can ride in a pram or stroller.
Gator Park offers daily airboat tours departing every 20-30 min throughout the day. There are plenty of photo ops to catch wildlife in their natural habitat. Our experienced…
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerService animals allowedNot recommended for travelers with spinal injuriesSuitable for all physical fitness levels
05 · Private · Top rated
Miami: 60 Minute Private Everglades Airboat Ride
from $1351 h★ 5.0 · 169Meet at the start point
One-hour private airboat ride through a significant part of the Everglades.
Covers alligators and rare plant life, with a focus on local ecosystems.
Bottled water is included; suitable for all fitness levels.
One Mile West of Miccosukee Resort & Gaming on Tamiami Trail. Turn North at the Tall Tower and Cross the Bridge. Your Guide Will Meet You There. Map
Group size
Up to 6 people per booking
Guide languages
English
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
About
The 1 hour airboat tour takes you through a significant part of these famous wetlands. From alligators to rare plant life, this hour-long trip will leave you with a greater understanding of the ecosystems and habitats that exist in the Everglades. If you’re visiting South Florida for the first time, an airboat ride in the Everglades will become a memory of a lifetime.
