--- title: What is an airboat tour? Facts and Safety description: An airboat tour can give families the experience of a lifetime! We’ll share more about exactly what is an airboat tour and what you and your family can expect. image: https://blog.wildfloridairboats.com/hubfs/Wild%20Florida%20-%20Airboats%20-%2052.jpg --- orlando's only airboat, gator & drive-thru safari park ![Clock](https://blog.wildfloridairboats.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Wild_Florida_Airboats_October2023/images/Clock-icon-white.svg "Clock") 9AM-6PM | CLOSED ON SUNDAYS ![Tickets](https://blog.wildfloridairboats.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Wild_Florida_Airboats_October2023/images/ticket-icon-white.svg "Tickets") [tickets ](https://www.wildfloridairboats.com/buy-wild-florida-tickets) ![Faq](https://blog.wildfloridairboats.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Wild_Florida_Airboats_October2023/images/faq-icon-white.svg "Faq") [FAQs ](https://www.wildfloridairboats.com/wild-florida-faq) ![Contact](https://blog.wildfloridairboats.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Wild_Florida_Airboats_October2023/images/contact-icon-white.svg "Contact") [contact ](https://www.wildfloridairboats.com/contact-us) [![WFAP-LOGO_COLOR-1](https://blog.wildfloridairboats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WFAP-LOGO_COLOR-1.png?width=120&height=87&name=WFAP-LOGO_COLOR-1.png "WFAP-LOGO_COLOR-1")](https://www.wildfloridairboats.com/) ![Search Icon](https://blog.wildfloridairboats.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Wild_Florida_Airboats_October2023/images/search-icon.svg) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ![Close](https://blog.wildfloridairboats.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Wild_Florida_Airboats_October2023/images/x_icon.jpg) # What is an airboat tour? [ Airboat Tours](https://blog.wildfloridairboats.com/topic/airboat-tours), [ Private Airboat Tours](https://blog.wildfloridairboats.com/topic/private-airboat-tours) [ Posted by Sam Haught ](https://blog.wildfloridairboats.com/author/sam-haught) on October 23,2023 03:57:PM From hair blowing in the wind to being surrounded by nature, an [airboat tour](https://wildfloridairboats.com/airboat-tours/) in Orlando can get you up close to wildlife in the beautiful [Headwaters of the Florida Everglades](https://www.fws.gov/refuge/everglades-headwaters-and-conservation-area#:~:text=Everglades%20Headwaters%20National%20Wildlife%20Refuge%2C%20located%20within%20the%20biologically%20important,landscapes%20of%20eastern%20North%20America.). In this blog, we dive into what is an airboat tour, along with the thrilling experience of hopping on one t where you and your family can glide through swamps and marshlands like never before.  ## ![A family rides on an airboat tour through the Everglades in Wild Florida](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/acKkTOaM7Xsg1uV62gAUFBIIl3P3DrzmN8ycef0rxcsexkL3D0WCYhxaUMgyqc4S6MR6TvB6L2t0C9gvleKf2oskWKgdKD9-aj6B3IzdEPDOj5nmwbzMV90yJXjFTTAWyIz9kwsBEhkAHs0xVjt1ARg) ## Journey through Nature The Headwaters of the Florida Everglades are like an enclosed kingdom. The breathtaking views are filled with mangrove forests, shimmering waters, and marshlands as far as the eye can see. As you get deeper into the ecosystem, areas like Lake Cypress are home to hundreds of species, including the Florida alligator. As the[ king of the Everglades](https://blog.wildfloridairboats.com/here-are-4-reasons-why-the-american-alligator-is-the-king-of-the-everglades), alligators are the rulers and play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem. As sharp-eyes creatures, they use their eyes, perched on either side of their heads, to offer them a panoramic view of their surroundings. They're not just spectators, though - they're hunters, skilled at detecting the slightest movement of potential prey. ## What is an Airboat Tour? An airboat is the best way to explore the wild side of Florida. The flat-bottom vessel that is powered by a mighty propeller can have your family gliding in just six inches of water in areas you could have never imagined. Unlike traditional boats, airboats can navigate harder-to-reach areas, allowing you to witness the [hidden gems](https://blog.wildfloridairboats.com/21-more-animals-you-can-see-on-airboat-rides-in-florida-2018?_gl=1*budl84*_ga*ODA2OTE2NTE0LjE2OTc0NjkxMTg.*_ga_3PHBGKWGCC*MTY5NzU2NTE0OS41LjEuMTY5NzU2NjU0OC41OS4wLjA.&_ga=2.204812880.1370678631.1697469118-806916514.1697469118) of the wilderness up close and personal. Keep your eyes peeled as you cut through the water! You might spot a sunbathing alligator, a graceful heron taking flight, or even a group of playful otters. These magical moments create memories that last a lifetime.  ## ![A family with their two children experience a thrilling airboat ride at Wild Florida](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/5YmdYvD8mygDWpvYglE1LvhsLPseIzAvlOoGnszeyfeF4IjBe2n3WN14EQEmbuj9ueQS6LVlDOACSKbW3D_lydIXJc_aW4lYHIlk17S-ReEj9oY17mKVw2xe1GcdVhvnvUDr56ttOy9fk8Iwh2_423Y) ## Wild about Safety  At Wild Florida, your safety is always our top priority. Our Master airboat captains will ensure you feel comfortable throughout your journey while educating you on everything you see on your airboat tour. That’s why, on each thrilling airboat tour, ear protection and life jackets are provided to make you feel safe throughout your journey. Our airboats are also approved by the [U.S. Coast Guard](https://www.uscg.mil/) to provide the ultimate worry-free experience.  An airboat ride is perfect for any family looking to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades. You will witness the real Florida and its nature’s beauty and encounter wild creatures from the safety of your U.S. Coast Guard-approved airboat. So get ready to have a great time and create the wildest memories for your entire family!  The fun doesn’t stop there. Included in your airboat tour is admission to our [Gator Park](https://wildfloridairboats.com/gator-park/). There, you can get even closer to wild and exotic animals that you have never seen before. So what are you waiting for? 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