About Aces Airboat Tours
We're a family-owned, Florida-native airboat company that grew up on these waters. No fenced parks, no scripted cattle-call rides — just real captains showing you the wild, gator-filled Everglades on the western edge of Broward and Palm Beach County.
“Text or call me and I’ll get you out on the water — I can’t wait to see you out in the swamp!”— Captain Billy, owner & native Everglades guide
Born on the Water, Run by a Florida Family
When people ask what makes Aces Airboat Tours different, the honest answer is simple: we're a family, and this is home. Our captains were born and raised in South Florida, learning the Everglades the way most kids learn a neighborhood — one canal, one hammock, one gator hole at a time. Long before we ran tours, we were out on this sawgrass at sunrise, reading the water, learning where the big bulls bask and where the wading birds nest.
That's the difference you feel the moment the prop spins up. Aces isn't a corporate operation piping strangers through a fenced attraction. We ride the genuine wild Everglades on the western edge of Broward and Palm Beach County, and every ride is captained by someone who actually loves this place and knows it cold. Guests from Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Coral Springs and Parkland come back year after year because the ride feels personal, because it is.
Family-owned means we answer the phone, we remember the birthday parties, and we treat your first-time visitor from out of town like we'd treat our own cousins. It's the kind of hospitality that made us the go-to airboat tour for South Florida locals and travelers alike.
Text or call Captain Billy today — a real South Florida local answers.
Why Guests Choose Aces
Decades of combined time on this water, a spotless safety focus, and a genuine love for the Everglades you can hear in every story.
Native Everglades Captains
Our captains grew up fishing, running and reading this sawgrass. They know exactly where the wild alligators hold and how to find wildlife on every ride.
Safety-First, Every Ride
We run our operation with USCG-minded practices — stable, well-maintained boats, hearing protection for every guest, thorough briefings and captains who never cut corners.
The Wild Glades, Not a Fence
We ride the real river of grass, not a penned enclosure. You see alligators, herons, turtles and osprey in their true habitat — the way the Everglades is meant to be seen.
Family-Owned & Local
Every dollar stays with a South Florida family, not a national chain. Book direct and you deal with the people who actually run the boats.
Rooted in the Community
We're proud to serve neighbors across Tamarac, Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Parkland, Boca Raton and Delray Beach — and to show visitors the wild side of home.
Thousands of 5-Star Rides
A 4.9-star reputation isn't built on hype. It's built on captains who deliver a genuinely great morning, afternoon or sunset, ride after ride.
Safety, Respect and a Real Everglades Ethic
A great airboat tour starts with a captain who takes safety and stewardship as seriously as fun.
Every Aces ride begins with a clear safety briefing and hearing protection for all guests, because an airboat engine is powerful and we want your ears as happy as your camera roll. Our boats are inspected and maintained to a high standard, and our captains run them with the kind of USCG-minded discipline you'd expect from professionals who put their own families on these decks. Children, grandparents, first-timers and thrill-seekers all ride comfortably because stability and preparation come first, always.
We Protect the Everglades We Love
The river of grass gave our family a livelihood and a lifetime of memories, so we treat it with respect. We keep a responsible distance from nesting birds, we never bait or harass wildlife, and we teach guests why this ecosystem — the sawgrass prairies, the cypress heads, the alligators that have ruled these waters for millions of years — is worth protecting. When you ride with Aces, you're supporting a company that wants the glades just as wild for the next generation of Broward and Palm Beach kids.
Deep Local Roots
We launch from three points along the western edge of the metro, so the true Everglades is only minutes from home for guests in Coconut Creek, Tamarac, Boca Raton and beyond. That local convenience, paired with real hometown captains, is exactly why South Florida families keep choosing Aces for birthdays, reunions, date nights and out-of-town guests.
Text or Call Captain Billy Today!
“Text or call me and I’ll get you out on the water — I can’t wait to see you out in the swamp!”— Captain Billy, owner & native Everglades guideThe Right Boat for Every Group
8-Passenger Airboats
Two spacious 8-seat airboats — perfect for families and mid-size groups who want room to spread out and a great view.
2-Passenger Airboats
Four nimble 2-seat airboats for private, up-close, adrenaline-friendly rides deep into the sawgrass.
15-Passenger Group Boat
One big 15-seat airboat built for large groups, corporate outings, birthdays and reunions.
What Locals & Visitors Say About Aces
“You can tell this is a family that actually loves the Everglades. Our captain grew up out here and it showed. Best thing we did in Fort Lauderdale.”
“We've done other airboat places that felt like a fenced tourist trap. Aces is the real wild glades. Safe, professional and genuinely fun.”
“Booked direct for my parents' anniversary. The captain treated them like family and the whole thing felt personal from start to finish.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Aces Airboat Tours different from other Everglades tours?
We're a family-owned company run by born-and-raised Florida captains, and we ride the genuinely wild Everglades — not a fenced enclosure. You get real local knowledge, real wildlife, a safety-first operation and hometown hospitality you won't find at a big corporate attraction.
Are Aces airboat tours safe?
Yes. We run stable, well-maintained boats with USCG-minded practices, give every guest a safety briefing and hearing protection, and our captains never cut corners. We put our own families on these decks, so safety is never optional.
Where is Aces Airboat Tours located?
We serve the western edge of Broward and Palm Beach County with three pickup points: Stub Canal in Tamarac, the Sawgrass Expressway at Atlantic Blvd for Coral Springs and Coconut Creek, and The Landing at 15490 Loxahatchee Rd in Parkland, FL 33076. See our pickup locations page for directions.
Do you really see wild alligators?
We ride a wild, gator-rich stretch of the river of grass and see alligators on the vast majority of tours, along with herons, egrets, turtles and osprey. These are wild animals so sightings can't be guaranteed, but our native captains know exactly where to look.
Your Local Everglades Airboat Company
Come Ride the Real Everglades With Our Family
Meet the captains, feel the roar of the prop, and see why South Florida trusts Aces to show off the wild river of grass. Text or call Captain Billy — we'd love to get you on the water.
“Text or call me and I’ll get you out on the water — I can’t wait to see you out in the swamp!”— Captain Billy, owner & native Everglades guide