There are various tours that you can accomplish in the Everglades. Hiking tours, kayak tours but also airboat tours are attracting a lot of people to this national treasure. Airboat tours are definitely what makes the Everglades stand out from other parks throughout the U.S. It is a great way to navigate through the swamps, see exotic greenery while spotting beautiful wildlife.
What is an Airboat?
Airboats are very popular transportation in shallow areas where a standard outboard or inboard engine will have difficulties to properly function in water. This type of boat has ab engine that is connected to a flat-bottomed vessel commonly used for hunting, fishing or ecotourism. Its name comes from the air-craft propeller at the back of the boat that help its motion. As such, the airboat is pushed forward thanks to the propeller that will produce a column of air as it passes across the rudders. The pilots will control the airboat thanks to a lever/ stick on the left side of the operator making this an exciting ride for tourist of all ages. These boats can go to 150 miles per hour.
Safety measures with airboats
If you’re taking an airboat tour in the Everglades, there will always be one or two guides with you. The guides are there to give you information about the park and its wildlife. However, their role is also to drive the airboat and ensure the safety of every passenger by paying attention to them and helping them with their needs. While you’re on an airboat, it is advised to stay still and to not get up in order to avoid any unnecessary movement of the boat.
Why choosing an airboat tour in the Everglades
Thanks to the shape of this boat as well as the fact that there is no operating part below the waterline, airboats can easily navigate through marshes and shallow swamps. This particularity makes it the best transport to navigate through the swamps of the Everglades. Moreover, airboat tours will provide you with a knowledgeable guide that will furnish you with interesting information about the wildlife in the park. You will be able to enjoy a beautiful boat ride, while spotting various types of animals and getting to know everything about them. Airboats are suitable for anyone and it’s a great activity to do with your family.
