All Everglades Airboat Tours
Sixteen ways to ride the wild river of grass — from laid-back daytime wildlife cruises to after-dark gator safaris, full-throttle thrill runs, private charters and guided fishing. Every tour is a private, front-row ride with a born-and-raised Florida captain. Find yours below.
“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 guideFind the Right Everglades Airboat Tour for You
Whether you want a gentle daytime cruise with the kids, a fiery sunset ride, an adrenaline-soaked thrill run or a quiet dawn full of wildlife, there is an Aces tour built for it. Every single one launches into the same wild, gator-filled Everglades sawgrass on the western edge of Broward and Palm Beach counties — and every one is a private charter, so it is just your group and your captain. No 25-seat cattle-calls, no middle seats, no bad views.
New to airboats? Start with our day tours or the classic Everglades signature tour. Chasing the best photos? Try sunrise or sunset. Want the most gators? Go after dark. Browse the full menu below, then text or call Captain Billy at 561-660-2419 to reserve your seats.
Classic & Scenic Tours
Start here. These are the all-ages, all-around best ways to experience the river of grass in full daylight.
Everglades Airboat Tours
Our flagship sawgrass adventure and the best all-around introduction to the wild Everglades. Skim across open marsh with a native captain, glide up on basking alligators, and take in the endless river of grass the local way — front-row and up close.
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Day Tours
Bright sun, big skies and wildlife everywhere you look. Our easiest, most family-friendly ride and a favorite for kids, grandparents and first-timers. Full daylight makes gators, herons and turtles easy to spot and even easier to photograph.
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Nature Tours
A slower, deeper look at the river of grass for guests who want the ecosystem, not just the thrill. Your captain eases through the shallows to point out wading birds, native plants, turtles and the quiet workings of a living Everglades marsh.
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Same wild marsh, three magic hours. Ride the glades at first light, golden hour or under the stars.
Sunrise Tours
Glass-calm water, cool morning air and the most active gators of the day. Sunrise is the Everglades at its most peaceful and its most alive — mist on the sawgrass, birds lifting off the water and soft gold light made for photos.
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Sunset Tours
Ride into a blazing Everglades sunset on our most romantic, photogenic tour. As the sun drops the sky catches fire over the sawgrass, gators cruise the warm shallows and the whole marsh glows gold. Ideal for couples and unforgettable photos.
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Night Tours
Our after-dark Red Eye Gator safari — sweep the black marsh with a spotlight and watch dozens of glowing gator eyes flash back. Nighttime is when the Everglades comes alive, and it is the most thrilling way to meet its apex predator.
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Wildlife-focused and welcoming — built for birders, photographers and guests of every ability.
Bird Watching Tours
Built for birders and photographers. Ride prime wading-bird habitat with a captain who knows exactly where the herons, egrets, anhingas, ospreys and roseate spoonbills feed. Early light and a shallow-draft airboat get you closer than any trail could.
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Accessible Tours
Everyone deserves the Everglades. Our accessible tours offer easy boarding and seating so guests using wheelchairs or with limited mobility can ride the sawgrass in comfort. Same wild gators, same native captains, same front-row view.
View TourHigh-Speed Thrill Rides
Came for the adrenaline? Open throttle, sliding turns and a wall of cool spray across the open marsh.
Fast Airboat Tours
For guests who came for the rush. Full-throttle straightaways, high-speed banking turns and a wall of cool spray as your captain opens it up across the open marsh — with gator-spotting between the runs. The most adrenaline you can have on the water.
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Airboat Drifting Tours
Feel the back end break loose. Our drifting run leans into fast, sliding side-to-side turns that carve across the water and throw a curtain of spray — a high-energy thrill with a captain who knows exactly how far to push it.
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Airboat Sliding Tours
Airboats do not just float — they slide. Skim up and over wet sawgrass and glide across surfaces no other boat can touch, then drop back into open water. A uniquely Everglades thrill you can only get from a true flat-bottom airboat.
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Your group, your captain, your Everglades — from intimate two-seaters to big 15-seat group runs.
Private Tours
Just your group and your captain — no strangers, no schedule but yours. Our nimble private airboats reach the narrow back trails the big 25-seaters cannot, for an intimate, up-close ride. Perfect for families, couples, proposals and anyone who wants the marsh to themselves.
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Group Tours
Bring the whole crew. Our 15-passenger group boat keeps big parties together with one captain and one shared adventure — ideal for corporate outings, birthdays, reunions, camps and team days. Everyone rides, everyone sees, nobody gets split up.
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“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 guideFishing & Sport
Airboat access to fishing, spearfishing and seasonal hunts most people simply cannot reach.
Fishing Tours
Fish waters most anglers never reach. Our airboats run you deep into prime Everglades bass and peacock-bass territory, then post up where the fish are holding. Guided by a captain who has fished these marshes his whole life — bring a rod or ask about gear.
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Spearfishing Tours
Airboat access to spearfishing spots off the beaten path. We handle the transport and the local knowledge; you bring your own gear and skills. A rare, adventurous way to work Everglades waters most people never see.
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Duck Hunting Tours
Guided seasonal duck hunts by airboat, running you to productive marsh before first light. Local captains, prime spots and the quiet advantage of a shallow-draft boat. Offered during open season only — call to check dates and licensing.
View TourEverglades Airboat Tour Pricing
Every Aces tour is a private charter — when you book, the boat and the captain are yours alone. That means no sharing your ride with strangers and no fighting for a seat with a view. Pricing depends on the tour you choose, the boat size and how long you spend on the water, so the best way to get an exact quote and lock in your date is to text or call Captain Billy at 561-660-2419.
Ask about our smaller 2-passenger airboats for a private up-close ride, our roomy 8-passenger boats for families, and our 15-passenger group boat for big parties and corporate events. Booking direct is always the simplest way — you deal straight with the captains who run the tours.
Book Your Tour in Three Steps
Pick Your Tour
Choose the experience that fits your group from the menu above — day, sunset, night, private, thrill, wildlife or fishing.
Choose Time & Launch
Text or call Captain Billy at 561-660-2419. Meet us at Stub Canal in Tamarac, the Sawgrass Expressway at Atlantic Blvd, or The Landing in Parkland.
Ride the Real Everglades
Grab your hearing protection, hop aboard your private airboat and let a native captain show you wild Florida up close.
3 Convenient South Florida Pickup Points
Choose the launch closest to you — every ride heads into the same wild, gator-filled Everglades sawgrass.
Stub Canal
Off the Sawgrass Expressway area — easy access from Broward County.
Book From HereSawgrass Expressway at Atlantic Blvd
Convenient ramp right off the Sawgrass Expressway at Atlantic Boulevard.
Book From HereThe Landing
Our north Broward launch on Loxahatchee Road near Parkland.
Book From HereWhat Our Guests Say
Real reviews from real guests who rode the wild Everglades with the Aces of the Everglades.
Awesome tour! Captain Billy was great! Very knowledgeable and fun to be around. We went in the morning and it was perfect weather. Great views, saw lots of alligators and birds. We will definitely do this again!
We went with our friends visiting from out of town, and our kids. Captain Bill was so knowledgeable, he knew the area so well and showed us a ton of alligators up close. The tour was a 10/10.
We booked a 2 hour private tour, which seems to be the right amount of time to see everything. Very easy meeting spot at a boat landing. Our captain was fantastic and I can't say enough great things. He put us on some alligators. We will definitely be back.
The Red Eye Gator tour is the best way to see gators, an absolutely awesome experience zipping through the Everglades during twilight. Lots and lots of gators awake and active. Captain Billy is very knowledgeable and one hell of a captain!
What an absolute amazing experience! Our captain is one of the most experienced men in the Everglades. We explored the wildlife including up to 30 alligators, several species of birds, frogs and fish. Well worth it, and you get a private party instead of being with strangers.
Called Captain Bill at 9 AM and asked if he could do a 10 AM run. He said yes and met me right on time. We saw two alligators, a pink spoonbill and numerous herons. If you want the real Everglades with someone who actually lives in them, book Captain Bill. Highly recommended.
Our captain was the best! We live in South Florida and bring guests all the time. By far the most fun. I loved the fast paths and the way we went side to side.
We had a terrific time with Airboating Bill and his mate for the day. They were very knowledgeable about the history of the area and all of the wildlife. We really enjoyed learning his family history and the ride was so much fun.
Our family had an incredible time with our captain. He shared so many interesting facts about the alligators and went out of his way to make sure we saw several, despite the weather. Highly recommend!
We had an amazing trip with the best airboat captain ever. My daughter and I were impressed by the whole trip, the cool stories, the amazing Everglades and the hospitality. We got to watch at least 20 gators, even a mother with several babies. Thank you!
It can't get any better than this! Our captain's airboat tour was phenomenal. He knew just where to go to find the alligators, and we saw many. A truly authentic Everglades experience.
Loved this experience and so glad we took the time to do it. Saw lots of gators and other wildlife. Very happy and lucky to tour the real Everglades with our captain.
Awesome tour! Captain Billy was great! Very knowledgeable and fun to be around. We went in the morning and it was perfect weather. Great views, saw lots of alligators and birds. We will definitely do this again!
We went with our friends visiting from out of town, and our kids. Captain Bill was so knowledgeable, he knew the area so well and showed us a ton of alligators up close. The tour was a 10/10.
We booked a 2 hour private tour, which seems to be the right amount of time to see everything. Very easy meeting spot at a boat landing. Our captain was fantastic and I can't say enough great things. He put us on some alligators. We will definitely be back.
The Red Eye Gator tour is the best way to see gators, an absolutely awesome experience zipping through the Everglades during twilight. Lots and lots of gators awake and active. Captain Billy is very knowledgeable and one hell of a captain!
What an absolute amazing experience! Our captain is one of the most experienced men in the Everglades. We explored the wildlife including up to 30 alligators, several species of birds, frogs and fish. Well worth it, and you get a private party instead of being with strangers.
Called Captain Bill at 9 AM and asked if he could do a 10 AM run. He said yes and met me right on time. We saw two alligators, a pink spoonbill and numerous herons. If you want the real Everglades with someone who actually lives in them, book Captain Bill. Highly recommended.
Our captain was the best! We live in South Florida and bring guests all the time. By far the most fun. I loved the fast paths and the way we went side to side.
We had a terrific time with Airboating Bill and his mate for the day. They were very knowledgeable about the history of the area and all of the wildlife. We really enjoyed learning his family history and the ride was so much fun.
Our family had an incredible time with our captain. He shared so many interesting facts about the alligators and went out of his way to make sure we saw several, despite the weather. Highly recommend!
We had an amazing trip with the best airboat captain ever. My daughter and I were impressed by the whole trip, the cool stories, the amazing Everglades and the hospitality. We got to watch at least 20 gators, even a mother with several babies. Thank you!
It can't get any better than this! Our captain's airboat tour was phenomenal. He knew just where to go to find the alligators, and we saw many. A truly authentic Everglades experience.
Loved this experience and so glad we took the time to do it. Saw lots of gators and other wildlife. Very happy and lucky to tour the real Everglades with our captain.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book an Aces airboat tour?
Pick the tour that fits your group from the menu on this page, then text or call Captain Billy at 561-660-2419 to reserve your seats. Because every ride is a private charter, you are booking the whole boat for your group — not individual seats on a crowded tour.
How do we book a tour?
Pricing depends on the tour, the boat size and how long you are on the water. Every Aces tour is a private charter rather than a per-seat cattle-call, so you book the entire boat for your group. Call 561-660-2419 for current pricing and availability.
Which tour is best for families with young kids?
Our daytime tours are the easiest and most family-friendly — bright light, relaxed timing and easy wildlife spotting. Kids of all ages are welcome and we provide hearing protection sized for children and adults.
What is the best tour to see the most alligators?
Sunrise and after-dark night tours put you on the marsh when gators are most active. That said, we ride a gator-dense stretch of the Everglades, so sightings happen on the vast majority of daytime tours too.
Where do the tours launch from?
Three convenient South Florida pickup points: Stub Canal in Tamarac, the Sawgrass Expressway at Atlantic Blvd, and The Landing in Parkland. Choose the launch closest to you when you book.
Do I need to bring anything?
Just sunglasses, sunscreen and a sense of adventure. We provide hearing protection and all safety gear. Bring a phone or camera — the photo opportunities are nonstop.
Book Your Everglades Airboat Tour
Pick your tour above, then text or call Captain Billy and we will get you on the water. Real wild alligators, native captains and the best sawgrass in South Florida — book direct with Captain Billy.
“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