Orlando Airboat Rides

Written by Viator, August 2010

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Golfing, Nature & Wildlife, Swim & Snorkel, Water Sports

Skipping over floating brush and water, the iconic image of the airboat with its enormous fan is quintessentially American Southern. If you visit the Everglades or any of Florida’s many subtropical waterways, you’ll quickly realize that the airboat is the preferred method of transportation for a reason. It’s simple, it’s efficient, and just plain fun.

From flying (well, boating really) across the vast water plains to the Kennedy Space Center to swimming with the manatees or dolphins or just simply taking in all that the wilderness has to offer, you’ll be sure to get your fair share of exposure to what the wilderness keeps in store for you.

And as your chosen airboat propels you forward at speeds of up to 45mph (72 k/h), you’ll see why Florida is known for its complex ecosystems. Pine forests abut winding creeks, which then flow into watersheds that eddy out into the floating brush and swampland that is the Everglades. All this leads to a fantastic diversity of wildlife, and an airboat is a fun and exciting way to see sea manatees, alligators, Egrets, Cranes, Nutria and many more critters that call this area home.

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Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: Kennedy Space Center and Everglades Airboat Safari from Orlando

We had a brilliant time. Our tour bus driver was very good. He chatted to us most of the time telling us really interesting facts about the Space Centre and the space rockets.
The Everglades Airboat ride was also fun. We spotted plenty of alligators and eagles etc. A really good, value for money day out.

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Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Swim with Manatees at Crystal River plus Everglades Airboat Adventure

We had a great time! We came in one of the best months (March) to see the manatees. The water was a cool 72 degF (22.2 degC). We recommend renting a wetsuit at the shop ($10). There were dozens of manatees to photograph and pet. The Homomassa Wildlife Park was fun to visit, and we had a great time on the airboat ride. We even got to hold a baby alligator! The bus trip to and from the different locations was enjoyable. Breakfast and lunch was included. We would highly recommend this excursion to anyone.

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Reply by Viator, March 2013
Doing what: Kennedy Space Center and Everglades Airboat Safari from Orlando

worth every penny , what a wonderful day . good idea splitting the day into the two trips .
Coach driver making the drive fun all through the day when dropping off and picking up.
Everglades airboat people so informative and helpfull and nice.
What a wonderful day

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