If you are visiting Florida, you need to consider stopping by an Everglades park for an airboat tour. It’s one of the main reasons people from all over the world come to Florida; for the chance to get on a state-of-the-art airboat and zoom across the waters and swamps of the Everglades. If you have never been on an airboat tour before but are considering one, don’t panic! You have come to the right place. Some of Florida’s top airboat Captains share the top six things you should know before you embark on an Everglades airboat ride. Keep reading to learn more.
1. There’s never a bad time to go.
You don’t have to visit Florida just in the summer months. Most airboat tours run 365 days a year, rain, or shine. In addition, the wintertime in South Florida just isn’t like the winter in northern states. It is always a little more pleasant out in Florida than anywhere else. Your airboat experience will be different every time, but always fun and memorable!
2. You will go fast!
State-of-the-art airboats are designed to hit some amazing high speeds on the water, allowing you to get deep into the heart of the Everglades fast! This bring us to our next, extremely important point:
3. You are totally safe!
If your tour boat Captains are going to increase the speed, they’ll give you plenty of warning so you can make sure you are holding onto something tight. Tour operators are required to maintain their airboats in prime condition. Their Captains are Everglades experts. They have been travelling these waters for decades so they know the perfect spots to take you. Safety should always be their overriding concern.
4. It may be a little loud.
As airboats use special engines that can be a little loud you may want to wear ear protection on your airboat tour. Airboats can handle cruising across all different kinds of terrain with ease. Don’t worry about the noise though. Once your Captain slows down, you can remove the ear protection and you will be able to hear just fine.
5. You will see wildlife.
As you travel through the Everglades, you are assured to come into contact with a variety of birds, fish, and other animals that call the Everglades ecosystem home. Imagine seeing an American Alligator swimming beside your airboat or sunbathing on the shore. Your guide won’t let you miss a thing.
6. You’ll learn a LOT.
Don’t hesitate to ask your guides as many questions as you can think of. They will be happy to share their own Everglades experiences and interesting facts! There is so much to learn about the Everglades. An airboat tour is the perfect place to start.
