Since the very first airboat was built by Alexander Graham Bell at the beginning of the twentieth century, airboats have progressed greatly in terms of safety. Over the years, a variety of different airboat designs have been tested to evolve into today’s airboats, which are open, flat-bottomed boats with the engine mounted on the back and a cage to protect the propeller.
As your take an Orlando airboat ride through the headwaters of the Florida Everglades on one of our US Coast Guard approved airboats, you will notice that not only are our airboat captains experts at maneuvering these vehicles through the swamp, but also they understand the operational safety requirements for operating an airboat. Knowing operational safety is essential when operating an airboat, and we make sure our airboat captains are qualified.
In addition - in case of emergency, all of our Orlando airboats are inspected annually by the US Coast Guard and equipped with life preservers for each guest, as well as fire extinguishers, a flare gun, and a throw ring to be used if necessary. Even more, our airboat captains always have a way to communicate with home base and/or 911 while they are out on the swamp.
At Wild Florida Airboats in Orlando, we have a fantastic reputation when it comes to our airboat rides. We have never had an accident and plan to keep it that way! Book an Orlando airboat ride today by calling 407-901-2563! And don’t forget - with an airboat ride, you also get free admission to our Wildlife Park!
