bluenoser2 Posted June 9, 2012 #1 Share Posted June 9, 2012 We're staying in FLL for 2 days before our cruise out of POM end of December, and I'm doing some research on airboat tours - there are TOO MANY to choose from! Can anyone give some advice on WHERE the best place to do such a thing would be, and any advice on best company to go with? Thanks for any help or advice you can give. We will have a rental car during our stay, so getting somewhere isn't a problem. We're 6 in our group, ages 15 - 81! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted June 9, 2012 #2 Share Posted June 9, 2012 You are correct that ther are many companies that do them. Here is a list from tripadvisor that has reviews that you can read and compare. I'd stick to the most recent. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Search?q=everglades+tours&sub-search=SEARCH&geo=&returnTo=__2F__ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper28 Posted June 9, 2012 #3 Share Posted June 9, 2012 We ended up over in I think Everglades City or something like that and ended up doing a tour from over there. Somewhat different in character than the ones further east from what I can tell, this involved a lot more in channels through mangroves, where I think the further east stuff is more open. Also was a smaller boat, and it seems a lot of the ones closer to Miami like to use somewhat larger boats. Honestly can't remember the name of the company off the top of my head, never did get a picture that said what it was, and the camera died on us on that trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapleleaf5 Posted June 11, 2012 #4 Share Posted June 11, 2012 We went this Feb. to Gator Park. Great ride! We booked a private tour because we wanted the small boat! http://www.gatorpark.com/index.php Joanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted June 11, 2012 #5 Share Posted June 11, 2012 We were a family of 6 and went to the "Sawgrass Recreation Park" for their airboat ride and then their Wild Life Exhibit and show...What a great time...spent more time there than we expected to as it was more than just the airboat ride..We also had a rental car..our hotel in Fort Lauderdale gave us directions as it was approx a 25-30 min drive...but well worth it !!!! I researched other airboat companys and am very glad we chose this one...would recommend this without hesitation :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoser2 Posted June 11, 2012 Author #6 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Thanks Ashland! That was the sort of thing I wanted to find out - there's so much out there it's hard to decide! Did you do a private tour, or with your group of 6 did you need to do that? Small boat or larger boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiyogi Posted June 11, 2012 #7 Share Posted June 11, 2012 The absolute best place to do this is Coopertown. Just google coopertown, its the first link. If you can swing it opt for the private tour, the boat is smaller and the operator will usually show you just how fast and maneuverable these boats can be. Airboats are really loud, fast, and fun. But generally are not the best way to see wildlife. Yogi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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