Airboat Tours Near Atlantis, FL

Airboat Tours Atlantis Residents Can Take at Their Own Pace

On a private Aces boat, the pace is yours, and that is what Atlantis guests value most. Some want a slow, scenic ride with long stops for birds and photos. Others want a burst of speed across the grass. Most want a bit of both, and the captain adjusts as you go.

Every tour is a private boat, so there are no strangers aboard and no rush to get back for the next group. Our boats are stable on the flat marsh and every seat is a front-row seat, with no middle row to climb past. We provide hearing protection for every guest. Look over the fleet on our boats page.

For guests with limited mobility, our ramp-equipped boats let wheelchair users roll aboard. Details are on our accessible airboat tours page. Mention any needs when you call and the captain will plan around them.

The person at the controls makes the difference. Owner Captain Billy has spent more than sixty years in and around the Everglades and built his own airboats by hand. Captain Bill has over thirty years as a naturalist captain. Both enjoy a guest with questions. Meet them on our captains page.

How Far Is the Airboat Launch From Atlantis?

From Atlantis, the closest Aces launch is The Landing in Parkland. The usual route: Lantana Rd west to Florida's Turnpike, south to Glades Rd, west to US-441/SR-7, south to Loxahatchee Rd, then west.

• The Landing, Parkland: about 33 miles, roughly 55-65 minutes by car outside rush hour.
• Sawgrass Expressway at Atlantic Blvd: about 39 miles, roughly 55-65 minutes by car outside rush hour.

We also run trips from our Stub Canal launch on request; ask Captain Billy which ramp suits your group.

Times are measured from central Atlantis and grow at rush hour and on event weekends. Captain Billy confirms the exact meeting spot, parking and what to bring when you text or call 561-660-2419. All three launches open onto the same wild, gator-rich northern Everglades, so pick whichever is easiest for your day. See every launch on our pickup locations page.

Birds, Gators and a Tee Time Worth Trading

On airboat tours, Atlantis golfers often notice the birds first, because many of the same species visit the ponds on their course. Out on the marsh they appear in far greater numbers: great blue herons, great and snowy egrets, white ibis, anhingas drying their wings and ospreys circling overhead. Roseate spoonbills turn up often enough to keep binoculars handy.

Alligators are the other draw. We see wild American alligators on the vast majority of trips, from large adults sunning on the banks to small ones tucked into the lily pads. They are wild, so we never guarantee a sighting. The National Park Service has a clear overview of how alligators shape the marsh.

Serious birders should ask about our bird watching airboat tours, which slow down for photography. Our Everglades wildlife guide is a good primer before you go.

A sunrise ride in the cool season can feel a lot like an early round: fresh air, long shadows and wildlife moving before the heat. For many golfers it is a fair trade for one tee time.

Booking From Atlantis

Booking airboat tours Atlantis families enjoy takes a phone call, not a website. Text or call Captain Billy at 561-660-2419 with your date, group size and preferred time, plus any mobility needs. He recommends the boat, confirms the launch and sends directions.

Every tour is private, so rates depend on your group and how long you ride. Ask Captain Billy for yours. In the busy winter months, reaching out a little ahead helps lock in the morning or evening slot you want.

Bring sunglasses, a hat that stays put, sunscreen and closed-toe shoes or secure sandals. Check the National Weather Service Miami forecast the day before, and see our guest reviews to learn why Aces holds a 4.9-star Google rating.