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Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter

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Fort Lauderdale, USA
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On average, this is booked 15 (5.03) days in advance.

30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Hold on tight for the most popular Florida Everglades airboat ride, at Sawgrass Recreation Park! An exhilarating airboat tour is the perfect introduction to the Everglades and its turtles, fish, Florida gators and wading birds.

What's Included

  • Total duration of visit is about 2 hours
  • Access to the park's Alligator and Reptile Exhibit
  • Admission to Sawgrass Recreation Park
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Captain's Gratuities (optional)
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Meeting Location

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1006 US Highway 27
Weston, FL 33327, USA

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Sawgrass Recreation Park

Skim across the grassy water at speeds up to 40 miles per hour while looking for wildlife like alligators, fish, turtles, and wading birds. This general admission ticket includes entrance to Sawgrass Recreation Park, a 30-40 minute guided airboat tour and an admission to our Alligator & Reptile Exhibit.Just 25 minutes from Fort Lauderdale, the safest and most entertaining and educational way to experience the Everglades’ unique subtropical ecosystem is at Sawgrass Recreation Park.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Any age child can enjoy the airboat tour. Children 3 years and under are free. It is not necessary to purchase a ticket for ages 3 years and under.
  • Tour operator reserves the right to cancel the tour due to inclement weather
  • If you have selected the 4 p.m. time please note that it is a check in time only and that your airboat adventure will be leaving the dock at 5 p.m. so that you have ample time to explore the exhibit areas before they close at 5 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions (9)

Q: Will I get seasick on Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5190AIRBOAT

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4.43
1,782 reviews

Average 4.43 out of 5 stars based on 1,782 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 15 (5.03) days in advance.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Total duration of visit is about 2 hours
  • Access to the park's Alligator and Reptile Exhibit
  • Admission to Sawgrass Recreation Park
  • 40 minute guided airboat ride
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Captain's Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Reservation date and time required. Tours leave every 30 minutes from 9:30am to 3:30pm
  • Any age child can enjoy the airboat tour. Children 3 years and under are free. It is not necessary to purchase a ticket for ages 3 years and under.
  • Tour operator reserves the right to cancel the tour due to inclement weather
  • If you have selected the 4 p.m. time please note that it is a check in time only and that your airboat adventure will be leaving the dock at 5 p.m. so that you have ample time to explore the exhibit areas before they close at 5 p.m.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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