Miami Airboat Tours: Private Everglades Rides & Prices

THE EXPERIENCE

About this event

Miami Airboat Tours offers private Everglades airboat rides for couples, families and small groups, operating from the west Miami area by appointment. Choose a one-hour ride or a 90-minute eco-tour aboard a custom airboat, with opportunities to photograph wetland scenery and look for alligators, herons, egrets and other wildlife. This is an ongoing bookable outdoor experience, not a single-date event. Are the airboat tours private? Yes. The operator's rates page says you ride only with your own party, with tours tailored to your group. The 90-minute option includes wildlife stops and commentary about Everglades history and ecology, while the one-hour ride is a shorter introduction to the wetlands. The business identifies Captain Wayne Gilbert Jr. as its lead captain and says its captains are USCG certified. How much does Miami Airboat Tours cost? The live rates page checked October 7, 2026 advertises 300 USD for a one-hour private ride and 375 USD for a 90-minute private tour, each including two riders. Additional riders are listed at 75 USD each, children ages 6 to 12 at 35 USD each, and children ages 5 and under ride free. Ask the operator to confirm how child pricing applies to your party's base package and the final total, including any taxes or fees, before booking. Where do you meet for the tour? The operator describes its location as the west Miami area and instructs guests to call for ramp schedules, availability and directions. Do not arrive at the office without an appointment. Call (305) 280-4812 to confirm the exact departure ramp, meeting time and parking instructions for your reservation. No specific street address is provided in the location and contact information reviewed for this listing. When are tours available? The rates page describes both tour options as available year-round, and the website advertises multiple daily departures. Actual dates and times must be confirmed with the operator; this listing does not promise a fixed daily timetable or walk-up availability. All confirmed departure times should be understood in Miami local time, Eastern. Can children take an airboat ride? The operator welcomes families and publishes child rates, but price eligibility is not the same as a guarantee of suitability for every passenger. Ask before booking about infants, flotation-device fit, hearing protection, boarding assistance and any pregnancy, mobility or medical restrictions. Confirm the group's needs directly rather than assuming accessibility or safety requirements. What happens if the weather is unsafe? The operator's safety page says trips are canceled when weather makes operation unsafe. Ask about the applicable rescheduling, refund, deposit and cancellation terms before paying, since a detailed refund deadline was not published in the pages reviewed. Do not apply another airboat company's cancellation policy to this reservation. Will you see alligators? Wildlife viewing is a focus of the experience, but specific animal sightings should not be treated as guaranteed. Bring a camera or phone only if you can secure it during the ride, and follow the captain's instructions around wildlife and while aboard. Confirm recommended clothing and arrival time when you arrange the tour. How do you book? Use the official contact link or call (305) 280-4812 to request your tour length, party size and preferred date. The linked page is a booking inquiry contact page, not a confirmed ticket or an instant availability calendar.