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Welcome to Gulfcoast Airboat Charters Tours!

Located in the beautiful Tampa Bay area in Largo, Florida, where we offer Tampa Bay and surrounding lake airboat tours, private charters while on your Florida vacation. We are proud to give our customers a REAL airboat experience. You’ll meet Captain Kevin, an experienced airboat captain and knowledgeable tour guide on your airboat tour.

We cater to the desires of our clients –whether a breath-taking thrilling ride or a scenic viewing of Old Florida’s natural wonders and wildlife! We can do either or both. We are a family friendly operation and cater to your whole family.

Come visit us and we promise to show you the time of your life! You will have memories of your vacation that will last a lifetime. Captain Kevin is a licensed USCG captain with over 25 years experience. As a native Floridian, Kevin is intimately familiar with the Tampa Bay area and surrounding area and is able to offer a true native’s perspective. Our trips our safe and family friendly, every ride has a personal touch.

Our tours are on small highly maneuverable airboat giving our customers a true airboat adventure. Our airboat rides and tours will take you through the most breathtaking scenery nature has to offer. Photo opportunities are around every corner of Florida’s wildlife natural beauty. Enjoy a mixture of thrilling airboat rides and sightseeing tours as you glide along in a safe U.S.C.G. compliant airboat that is fully licensed.

Enjoy one of two unique airboat adventures and idle along canals to find exotic birds, turtles, manatees, dolphins and Florida alligator in their natural environment.. Then soar atop the water at speeds up to 55mph. You will feel like you’re flying above the water as you enjoy the best water experience in West Central Florida. We can also customize a trip for a sunset or night tour to suit your particular desires.

* This is not a physical location of the tours all tours are by appointment only.

• The Closet Airboat tour Company to the Tampa Bay Area.
• Thrilling affordable fun for the whole family!
• Gulfcoast airboat tours is the best way to see florida's exotic wildlife in their unspoiled natural paradise!

YOUR CAPTAIN & A​IRBOAT

The Airboat is a custom 21' Alumitech Airboat. The seating will accommodate up to 6 adults . It is powered by a high performance Chevrolet LS engine that delivers over 550 horsepower. Other features include a Stinger gearbox, 4 blade Whisper Tip carbon fiber propeller, LED lighting, powder coated stainless engine cage, 1 inch thick polymer bottom, Dry storage lockers for your belongings, brush guard, Lowrance Chart plotter/GPS, Minnkota Ulterra trolling motor, wireless headsets with voice activated & MP3 intercoms, Butt Raxx custom cushions for extra comfort and all required US Coast Guard equipment

Airboat Tours

Customize your trip with sight-seeing, sunset, alligator, bird, manatee & dolphin watching as well as point out some of the best attractions the area has to offer. Explore the waters of West Central Florida unlike any other experience out there. You will travel aboard a one of kind custom airboat designed for a comfortable, safety and a unique one of a kind adventure tailored to your needs and wants.

Plan Your Day on the Water on a custom built 20 ft. Floral City Airboat. There is plenty of room to fish and a safe ride for up to 6 passengers. We will fish for a variety of local fish from Trout, Flounder, Redfish, Snook & more; using both live bait and/or artificial lures.

PLAN YOUR ADVENTURE

Are you ready for an adventure of a lifetime? Let Kachunga Airboat Adventures take you!  

Climb aboard the area’s premier private airboat charter and experience the most exhilarating 4-hour private tour through Florida’s luscious ecosystem. Our tours are completely customizable, meaning you get to decide where you want to go. Want to get up close with alligators, we'll find em! Spot snakes slithering in the water and turtles of all sizes sun tanning on branches, no problem! We never know what we will see!

*Our tours are PRIVATE, meaning it is just your party!* 

create unforgettable Everglades memories at captain jack's!

Zip through Everglades City on airboat tours

Venture through a cypress forest on a swamp buggy

Get a chance to see wild alligators, birds & more

Stay safe and comfortable 

See alligators & animals up close

Hold a baby alligator

Take home gifts and memories

Everglades National Park Boat Tour

Mangrove Tunnel & National Park Combo

Ten Thousand Islands Boat Tour

Mangrove maze airboat tours.

Race through a maze of Everglades mangroves on an airboat, away from other traffic.

• Mangrove Maze Ultimate Combo

• Mangrove Maze Airboat Tour

Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Combos

• Total Everglades Combo

Mangrove Tunnel & Grassland Combo

Mangrove Tunnel & Buggy Combo

Private Mangrove Tunnel & Buggy Combo

Mangrove tunnel airboat tours.

Take a high-speed tour of Everglades City's signature mangrove tunnels!

• Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Tour

• Private Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Tour

Grassland airboat Tours

Grassland & Buggy Combo

• Grassland Airboat Tour

4 Attractions Included with All Our Tours

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Animal Sanctuary

Alligator Show

Hug an Alligator

Why Choose Captain Jack’s?

Local Roots

Safety & Experience

Two-Way Headsets

Alligators & Animals

Quietest & Comfiest

Personal & Popular

Refreshments & Gifts

Guests love us.

“There is something about flying down narrow alleys of mangrove trees that is just a rush. I could never get tired of it. The guides always give more than just a ride. You learn so much about the Everglades and the total ecosystem that it is. We most certainly will be back!

—C. from Florida

“The mangrove tour was so much fun! We saw a family of dolphins swimming along the boat, several alligators, and a few fish jumping out of the water. Riding through the mangroves was beautiful and a fun way to see the Everglades. I would recommend to anyone.”

—J. from Massachusetts

“We really enjoyed seeing the alligators. The captain of the airboat gave a lot of information about the Everglades and habitat. The addition of the two-way headsets let us all communicate during the tour. This was really a highlight of having friends down visiting us new Florida residents. Plan to bring other guests."

—K. from Florida

“We did the combo package and it was amazing! Great way to experience all 3 ways to 'see' the Everglades! Would highly recommend. All the captains for each segment were fantastic! Had a great time!"

—J.T.

• Mangrove Tunnel & National Park Combo
• Mangrove Tunnel & Grassland Combo
• Mangrove Tunnel & Buggy Combo
• Private Mangrove Tunnel & Buggy Combo
• Grassland & Buggy Combo
• Lodging Nearby
• Total Everglades Stay & Play
• Online Gift Shop
• Animals & Alligator Show
• Everglades City Boardwalk

Airboat Tours The Best Family Friendly Customized Private Hi-Tech Shade Covered

NATURE. GATORS. FUN.

Family friendly airboat tours in the Florida swamp.

Reservations are required to better serve you!

Take an exciting airboat tour on your next Florida vacation!

Imagine your luxury airboat tour , gliding through a beautiful natural paradise of swamps, marshes and incredible wildlife. Our trained airboat captains escort you as you discover the one of a kind Florida swamps where you will come face to face with the majestic beauty and beasts of Florida’s real animal adventure. Bring your camera to capture the thrills and chills of this unforgettable swampland journey! 321-689-6893

2830 Neptune Road Kissimmee, FL 34744

PRIVATE* AIRBOAT TOURS

*Our passengers LOVE having the airboat all to themselves, and at the same price (or less!) than non-private airboat rides. *Private rides available for groups of 4-6 guest, groups of 2 or 3 will share the boat with others.

• $49.95 for children 10 and under.
• Perfect for families with young children!
• $65 for children 10 and under.
• More time to find wildlife!

WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR LUXURY AIRBOAT RIDE

No crowded boats here! Sit back and relax in our comfortable, small private boats. The seats are padded for comfort and our boats offer covered shade if you want to get out of the sun. Our high-tech headsets allow everyone to talk to one another during the entire ride. Take a load off your feet and escape to Florida’s beautiful swamp and wildlife adventure!

Small, 6 passenger boat Yep, this is the number one reason… most people, (when they realize they have a choice) just don’t want to be on a large air boat with 20 other people. They tell us “What if we get stuck in the middle of the boat? We won’t be able to see anything!”

High Tech Headsets Our headsets with microphones allow you to talk to us the entire time – so ask us questions and help spot wildlife — you’ll absolutely love this feature that no other airboat ride company offers.

Longer trip times Many, many passengers want the “real deal” experience, to go where only the locals go… and our longer 90 minute and 2 hour airboat rides are the only ones out there!

Private airboat rides Our passengers LOVE having the boat all to themselves, and at the same price (or less!) than non-private airboat rides.

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH US!

We love it when you share your photos and videos with us online! Be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and TripAdvisor!

Welcome to Our Jungle

Most frequent questions and answers

Each of our airboat adventures is different and nothing is staged. With Spirit of the Swamp, you get the true Florida experience complete with amazing wildlife, and stunning scenery!

There’s never any charge for a weather related cancellation, we issue an immediate refund in full.  If you’d like to rebook, we’ll do our best to reschedule you to a different day. We recommend you book early in your vacation or holiday so that you’ll have time to reschedule – just in case Mother Nature has other plans.

In the spring and summer you should dress like you would for any other outdoor activity, sunglasses are always a great idea!  In late fall and winter, dressing in layers works best as it always feel cooler when you’re moving across the water…

Call us at  321-689-6893 or click on the booking links found on this page!

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Tom & Jerry’s Airboat Rides

68 N. Main Terrace, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538

Tom & Jerry’s Airboat Rides are near Tampa, Orlando, Kissimmee, Ocala, Crystal River, ST. Pete, Leesburg, Clearwater, Clermont and The Villages® in Central Florida. Our swamp boat tours include seeing live alligators and rare birds. Hold a live alligator and take Free Photos after your airboat adventure on the Withlacoochee River. Tom & Jerry’s Airboat Adventures offers half hour tours or one hour rides, and a 1 1/2 hour SUPER SPECIAL swamp tours. Private airboat rides to fit your fantasies in a six,twelve, or twenty passenger airboats are available. Our airboat rides are a mixture of sightseeing tours and showing you the airboat’s capability to travel over logs, grassy areas and Florida swamps with almost no water to remote areas where alligators and rare birds live. Our highly trained boat Captains will offer you mild to wild but not crazy airboat rides. Extreme private rides are available. Tom & Jerry’s Airboat rides are regulated by U.S.C.G. and has a perfect safety record. Tom & Jerry’s has several things to do, Fishing, Kayaking, Gift Shop, and a picnic area. Camping, RV Park, and Nature Walks near by. The river safari tour will take you into flowing spring feed creeks and narrow passages through overhanging cypress trees some of which are over 300 years old. Breath taking views with wildlife around every turn of your Florida airboat adventure. Airboat Captains will answer your questions about alligators and wildlife during your entire boat ride with a family friendly narration. TJ’S has 4 different airboat tours to choose from. Alligator spotting and an unequal airboat experience is on top of the list. Because of the location at 68 N. Main Terrace makes us the closest Airboat Ride to I-75 and Tampa. Only One Minute off I-75 at exit 321

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Wooten’s Private Combo

per passenger (1-6)

5 attractions

80 mins of tours

3-4 hour visit

Explore the expansive beauty of the Everglades grasslands and into the mangrove wilderness in your private airboat! Our knowledgeable captains will show you a good time as you learn about area animals, plants, and history. Next explore an additional ecosystem on a swamp buggy tour through marshes and a lush cypress forest. Then check out the alligator show and other attractions included with your tours.

5 Attractions Included with All Our Tours

• Private Airboat Tour

• Swamp Buggy Tour

Animal Sanctuary

Alligator Show

Hug an Alligator

Upgrade your tour.

Include Mangrove Maze, Grassland, & Buggy

Choose the right tour.

• The main attraction in a   Private Combo   (the combo you're looking at now) is a 50-minute   Private Airboat Tour . You'll explore Wooten's exclusive grassland and mangrove wilderness where no other boats can go in a private airboat reserved just for your party. Boats seat up to 9 guests.
• The main attraction in an Extended Combo   is a 50-minute   Extended Airboat Tour . You'll get the same experience gliding through Wooten's exclusive grassland and mangrove wilderness, but you may share the airboat with guests in another group. Boats seat up to 9 guests.
• The main attraction in an Original Combo   is a 30-minute   Grassland Airboat Tour . You'll explore Wooten's private grasslands showcasing the Everglades' unique landscape and wildlife. Boats seat up to 15 guests.

All combos include the same variety of other attractions: a   Swamp Buggy Tour  and the  Animal Sanctuary   with   Alligator Show   and   Alligator Hugs .

• A private tour ensures your party gets an entire airboat to yourself, but takes you through only one environment.
• You can see three Everglades environments with a   Total Everglades Combo.

Guests Love Us!

"What an amazing day! Airboat ride and swamp buggy were so great! Got to see the Everglades, a lot of gators, bear tracks, birds and vultures. Staff was friendly and accommodating. They knew a great deal about the animals in the area and answered a lot of questions. I highly recommend!"

—S. from North Carolina

"The airboat was a thrilling ride and we saw a lot of alligators! The swamp buggy was fun and fascinating. This is definitely the place to go to check off your bucket list. Everyone working there was friendly and gave us a great time! I would definitely do this again."

—L. from Florida

—C.Z.

"We sat in the front row for the airboat tour and it was so much fun. The captain was very knowledgeable with a sense of humor. Seeing the alligators and holding them was something I never thought I would get to do!"

—S. from Massachusetts

Why Choose Wooten's?

Local Roots

Most of our team grew up in the Everglades and they all look forward to sharing their passion for the water and wildlife with you!

Safety & Experience

Our safe, experienced captains are licensed by the Coast Guard, and our boats are regularly maintained.

Alligators & Animals

You'll definitely see alligators and other animals in our sanctuary, and you might even see wild ones on your tour!

Quietest & Comfiest

Our custom airboats are the quietest and most comfortable they've ever been, with a ride just as thrilling.

A Timeless Classic

Wooten's has a long history of delighting customers since 1953!

Refreshments & Gifts

Buy refreshments and take Everglades gifts and souvenirs home with you.

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• 45 minutes from Naples
• 75 minutes from Fort Myers
• 90 minutes from Miami
• 3 hours from Tampa
• 4 hours from Orlando

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• Yes, all ages are welcome on all our tours.
• Any passengers aged 17 or younger must be accompanied by at least one passenger who is aged 18 or older.
• Coast Guard regulations require everyone, even infants on your lap, to buy a seat.
• Consider bringing sunblock, bug spray, and comfortable shoes and clothes.
• You might get a little wet from small splashes and spray.
• If rain is forecasted, we recommend bringing a poncho.
• Many guests see wild alligators, birds, and other wildlife on their airboat and buggy tours, but Mother Nature makes no guarantees, so neither can we.
• You will definitely see alligators and other rescued animals in our Animal Sanctuary , an attraction included with all our tours.
• Our tours run rain or shine, except when there's a thunderstorm.
• We don't refund bookings if you cancel too close to a tour's departure time (check the policy when booking).
• Sometimes we need to delay due to thunderstorms or other unforeseen circumstances. We'll do our best to reschedule or issue a refund.
• Our airboat docks are handicap accessible, but wheelchairs can’t be loaded onto our airboats.
• If anyone in your party is using a wheelchair, please be sure they can move from the wheelchair onto the airboat.
• For everyone's safety, pets and service animals are not allowed in the Animal Sanctuary , near the boat launch, on airboats, or on swamp buggies.
• Service animals are allowed only in the gift shop, restrooms, and picnic areas.
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See Old Florida on an airboat ride

• Sharon Kennedy Wynne Times staff

I was kicking myself as a lifelong Floridian that I had never tried an airboat trip. It’s an experience that isn’t easily found, but I discovered that it’s worth the time.

You have to drive to the boonies and then get on a funny-looking boat that resembles a Rube Goldberg contraption. You then enter the heart of a swamp and for the next hour you won’t even see a house or Circle K sign as you glide across the river of grass.

That’s why it’s worth the trip.

Airboats were designed as a way to fish and hunt in shallow water. Alexander Graham Bell is reputed to have invented the first airboat in 1905 to test aircraft engines. You don’t want to think about this too hard while on one, because it’s really just a big, honking motor that moves a propeller to power a johnboat across the water.

The result is a very smooth ride that even people with a bad back will be able to tolerate because it’s rarely a bumpy one. When our boat went into a mass of grass and water lilies, the ride still kept its smooth vibe. There were times I was thinking that our captain would turn to avoid an obvious dead end, but he headed right into the grass.

The result was like going into a different world. Deep into the heart of a cypress forest, you are surrounded by black mud, cypress knees sprouting from the ground and whispering green branches overhead. Or you are zipping at 30 or 40 miles per hour across the water in the middle of one of the massive Kissimmee Chain of Lakes that make the headwaters of the Everglades. It can be miles from edge to edge of the shoreline.

My trip was on the north end of the Everglades with Alligator Cove Adventures in Lake Wales, which runs out of Camp Mack, a Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina and RV Resort.

Our guide Dwight Keen, nicknamed Flame for his wild red hair when he was a kid in backwoods Polk County, now has snowy locks and a head full of knowledge about Old Florida. He can spot a gator in the water a half mile away.

He also spotted a pair of bald eagles high up in a pine tree. We saw herons, egrets and beautiful pink roseate spoonbills. There were even some cattle roaming the shore.

Getting an up-close look at rural Florida also brings its environmental issues into focus. Lake Hatchineha, known for its world-class bass fishing in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, is choked in some parts with non-native plants such as water lettuce and hyacinths and invasive hydrilla. They are fed by the pollution of its more urban neighbors and farms, and decades-old engineering mistakes that straightened rivers for drainage.

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In the town of Okeechobee, located on the north side of the big lake, one airboat captain has made a point of showing tourists how some of the recently added stormwater treatment areas have surprisingly clean water and plentiful fish by filtering out the phosphorus from the water. He’s hoping to see more of these expensive treatment areas to improve the health of Lake Okeechobee.

“I want them to go home with something they learned, something to think about, helping to protect the environment,” said Jason Ferrell, a fourth-generation Okeechobee resident who offers ecotourism airboat rides .

Finding an airboat tour usually means heading to a rural area, where cell service can be spotty. The boat ride is smooth enough to take even young children. Wheelchairs and walkers aren’t permitted on most airboats, but if the rider can move from the wheelchair onto the seat, the captain will store them.

Trips generally cost around $50 for an hourlong tour, and it’s usually half that for kids.

Note that airboats are not permitted within state and federal parks, so these tours are adjacent to the protected lands.

If you head north of the Tampa Bay area, you can find airboat rides along the Withlachoochee River near Dunnellon and the Homosassa River and Crystal River north of Brooksville, though the no-wake zones along those rivers have driven tours further north lately.

East of Lakeland, you’ll find tours of the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes near Lake Wales and Avon Park.

In Everglades City, about 35 miles southeast of Naples, both Captain Jack’s and Everglades City Airboat Tours offer two-way headsets to better communicate with the captain.

If you want to venture further south, Everglades Holiday Park near Fort Lauderdale is a favorite of Ivanka Trump, who went there with her family in February after her father left the White House and again in October with girlfriends to celebrate her 40th birthday.

• It’s loud. Most boats provide earmuffs, but have them on hand if you are concerned.
• It’s windy. Even on a balmy day it becomes downright cold once the boat ramps up to speed. Consider a long-sleeved shirt or hoodie if you are susceptible to cold.
• Book ahead. Some of the boats only have four to eight seats, so don’t expect to just walk up and get a ride.
• Wear a hat, sunscreen and bug spray as you would on any outdoor Florida excursion.

Airboats rides

Alligator Cove Adventures: About 25 miles east of Lakeland in the heart of the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, it launches from Camp Mack river resort. 14900 Camp Mack Road, Lake Wales. 863-696-0406. alligatorcoveairboatnaturetours.com .

Nature Coast Navigator: Offers tours around Ozello, the small town between Crystal River and Homosassa. The drive to get to the tiny Citrus County town is a beauty, with twists and turns through St. Martin’s Aquatic Preserve. On the water, you’ll see a chain of islands and inlets of Florida’s Nature Coast. 352-445-2755. naturecoastnavigator.com .

Everglades City Airboat Tours: Tour the western edges of Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve. 907 DuPont St., Everglades City. 239-695-2400. evergladescity-airboattours.com .

Captain Jack’s: After tours of the mangroves and a cypress forest, there’s a live alligator show back on land. 905 Dupont St., Everglades City. 239-360-6607. captainjacksairboattours.com .

Everglades Holiday Park: A favorite of the Trump family, this park outside of Fort Lauderdale has 29 acres of wetlands to explore. 21940 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale. 954-906-6982. evergladesholidaypark.com .

Eaglebay Adventures: Offers ecotourism tours of the marshlands of Eagle Bay, which feeds into Lake Okeechobee. 900 State Road 78 W, Okeechobee. 863-824-0500. eaglebayadventures.com .

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Catch the fever at swamp fever airboat adventure, orlando’s best airboat tours.

We are located in an off-the-beaten-path in Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, which means you get to have a unique and exciting airboat tour experience.

With Orlando’s best airboat tours, you get to enjoy your day and learn many things about wildlife and history. Our tour knows no age!

If you love speed, our airboat tours will not disappoint you. Our airboats can reach 50+mph in no time, making your ride even more exhilarating. We go the extra mile to show you what Lake Panasoffkee has to offer in a safe, comfortable, and naturally interesting way.

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Why Visit Lake Panasoffkee?

Lake Panasoffkee holds a rich history, making it a more interesting tourist destination. History has it that Seminole Indians came to the lake in the 1800s, giving it the name Panasoffkee, the Indian term for “Valley of Water.” With its lush and distinct wildlife, you’ll have no regrets visiting this place or sharing the experience with your loved ones. If you’re eager to discover a new adventure, our airboat tour gift cards are sure to fuel their wanderlust.

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What we offer.

Whether you are looking for an adventure with your friends or family, Swamp Fever Airboat Adventures has got you covered. We offer boat tours in Orlando that are exciting, entertaining, and educational. It’s an experience that’s one for the books!

AIRBOAT TOUR

You’d be surprised how much fun you can have in the swamp with our airboat tours. We also offer private airboat tours perfect for team parties or family gatherings.

ANIMAL ENCOUNTER

Witness incredible alligator encounters and enjoy a thrilling yet friendly gator photo opportunity. We’re also eager to answer any questions you may have throughout the trip.

GATOR SIGHTING

You can also see the gators up close and personal, and even give them alligator hugs. Experience it all LIVE and brag about it with your photos!

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Expect the best from us. With Swamp Fever Airboat Adventure, we promise wild and exciting boat rides in Tampa, Orlando and the surrounding areas. Experience a full hour of our airboat tours on Gator Thang or Swamp Thang. Be amazed by the beauty of Lake Panasoffkee as we wind through swamps, marshes and backwoods into the natural springs of the Withlacoochee River system.

Come enjoy our airboat tours and marvel at the various kinds of wildlife including alligators, snakes, turtles, ducks, and even rare birds. Come visit an untouched area of Florida where only airboats are allowed.

While there are other airboat tour captains in Tampa, Florida, we consider ours the best. With our top-notch services, we offer more than just a powerful airboat tour. We ensure that all our guests are satisfied from start to finish. We always listen and that’s our key to success with our Tampa boat tours every single time.

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If you googled “airboat tours near me,” you’ll find that we are voted the most highly recommended airboat tour in Central Florida!

• 30 minutes from The Villages, Ocala and Inverness, Florida
• An hour’s drive from Brooksville, Orlando, Tampa and Gainesville
• 2 hours from Daytona areas and Clearwater, St. Petersburg

For airboat tours in Orlando, FL, give us a call at 352-643- 0708 or directly Book Online in advance and reserve your spot today.

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Your 'true florida airboat adventure' awaits.

You can't beat our backwood swamps - full of wildlife and lush canals of Lake Panasoffkee - Located close to The Villages, Orlando, and Tampa areas - Right next to i75 - It's your #1 Best Choice!

Book your Ride & We'll See Ya Later, Alligator!

Schedule your scenic airboat adventure, discover the wildlife of real florida.

Our airboat rides provide a unique opportunity to see Florida’s wildlife up close. Glide through the lush swamps and wetlands, and keep your eyes peeled for the incredible array of animals that call this area home. From the iconic alligators basking in the sun to the vibrant birds soaring above, every trip promises sightings that will take your breath away. Watch for turtles sunning themselves on logs and hear the chorus of frogs and insects that create the soundtrack of the swamp.

Your Epic Airboat Ride & Tour Awaits 

Tom & Jerry’s Airboat Rides, where your adventure through the wild heart of Florida begins! Nestled in the backcountry of Florida, less than half a mile off I-75, our airboat rides offer an unparalleled experience for thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re a local from The Villages, FL, Wildwood, or Tampa, or a visitor looking to explore the natural beauty of Florida, our airboat tours are the perfect way to immerse yourself in the wild wonders of the swamp.

The Ultimate Adventure

Located conveniently near The Villages, FL, and just a short drive from Orlando and Tampa, Tom & Jerry’s Airboat Rides offer the perfect escape into nature. Our state-of-the-art airboats are designed for safety and comfort, ensuring you have a smooth and exciting ride. As you speed through the waterways, feel the rush of the wind and the thrill of discovery with each turn and bend. Our knowledgeable guides are experts on the local ecosystem and will share fascinating facts about the flora and fauna, making your adventure both educational and exhilarating.

Unforgettable Experiences

At Tom & Jerry’s Airboat Rides, we believe in creating unforgettable experiences for all our guests. Whether you’re embarking on a solo adventure, a family outing, or a group excursion, we tailor each ride to ensure maximum enjoyment. Capture stunning photos of alligators in their natural habitat, marvel at the beauty of the diverse bird species, and enjoy the serenity of the untouched wilderness.

Great Location

Our prime location, less than half a mile off I-75, makes us easily accessible for a day trip or a spontaneous adventure. The proximity to major areas like The Villages, FL, Wildwood, and Tampa means you can quickly escape the hustle and bustle of city life and find yourself in the tranquil backcountry of Florida. Experience the full adventure feel as you navigate through the swamps, surrounded by the lush, untamed beauty of the region.

Book Your Adventure Today

Ready to embark on an airboat ride like no other? Book your adventure with Tom & Jerry’s Airboat Rides today and discover why we are the top choice for nature tours in Florida. Our easy online booking system and friendly staff are here to help you plan the perfect outing. Don’t miss out on the chance to explore Florida’s swamps and wetlands in a way that only an airboat ride can offer.

Why You Should Book a Ride with Tom & Jerry’s Airboat Rides

Booking a ride with Tom & Jerry’s Airboat Rides is more than just an adventure; it’s an unforgettable experience that brings you face-to-face with the wild beauty of Florida’s swamps. Our expert guides are passionate about the local ecosystem and provide fascinating insights into the diverse wildlife, from majestic alligators and graceful herons to shy turtles and elusive snakes. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a photographer looking for that perfect shot, or simply seeking a thrilling outdoor activity, our airboat rides offer something for everyone. The exhilarating speed of the airboat combined with the serene beauty of the swamps creates a unique blend of excitement and tranquility that you won’t find anywhere else. Plus, our convenient location, just half a mile off I-75, makes it easy to embark on this one-of-a-kind adventure. Don’t miss the chance to create lasting memories with your family and friends—book your ride today and experience the true essence of Florida’s wild side!

Escape into the Wild Gliding on the Most Scenic Airboat Rides in Central Florida!

Experience the Thrill of Florida’s Canals

As you embark on your adventure with Tom & Jerry’s Airboat Rides, you’ll cruise through some of the most breathtaking canals in Florida. Picture yourself gliding effortlessly through the serene waterways, surrounded by lush greenery and the vibrant sounds of nature. The views you’ll experience as we open up to full speeds are simply unparalleled, offering a unique perspective on the stunning landscape. Whether you’re capturing the perfect photo or simply soaking in the beauty around you, these moments are sure to become cherished memories. Feel the rush of the wind and the excitement of the journey as you explore these hidden gems of the Florida swamps.

The ‘See Ya Later, Alligator’ Newsroom

Welcome to the See Ya Later, Alligator Newsroom! This is your go-to source for all the latest updates and exciting happenings at Tom & Jerry’s Airboat Rides. Here, you’ll find a collection of fan-submitted photos capturing the wild beauty of our airboat adventures, as well as sneak peeks into upcoming events and special tours. Don’t miss out on our Weekly Report, where we’ll keep you informed about everything from wildlife sightings to seasonal highlights. Stay tuned and be a part of our vibrant community!

(Pictured) Natalie Spooner, Olympian Gold Medalist Winner , came to cruise on Tom & Jerry’s Airboat rides airboats and posed with one of our celebrity baby gators.

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