Exploring the wetlands of the great Florida Everglades is truly a unique experience, especially on a small custom airboat with a Florida native Gladesmen captain. Step aboard a clean boat with comfortable cushioned seating for a relaxing, yet thrilling and educational cruise of our worlds only Everglades. The River of Grass captains are experienced and knowledgeable about the environment and the wildlife that call it home . As you glide over the fresh water marshlands, the captains will make several stops for safe, up-close wildlife encounters with alligator, exotic birds and a variety of fish, turtle and butterfly. Engage in interesting conversations about the history of the Everglades and its current restoration efforts, one of North America's largest eco-system programs.
We invite all our guest to visit Dade Corners Pilot Travels Center first for restrooms and souvenirs. The boat launch is just 1.5 miles west, where you will have free parking just a few yards away from your boat and captain. Ubers are welcome and typically quick to pick up at our location since we are located near the Miccosuke Casino & Resort.
Take an easy step aboard a clean and comfortable airboat built for the Everglades shallow waters. Your captain will provide you with light weight noise cancelling head sets, great for keeping your hat or visor on. Be sure to bring along an extra layer of cloths, it can be cooler late afternoon, wind breakers or hoodies are perfect, you will have room under the seat for your belongings. The Captain will give you a brief summary of the tour and a few rules for the ride. Sit back and enjoy this one of kind adventure where you will have amazing photo opportunities of the unique views, flora and wildlife unlike anywhere else in the world.
How you see the Everglades matters to our team at River of Grass. We look forward to welcoming you to the Everglades; see you later alligator!