Airboat tours in West Palm Beach: Captain Wayne's Everglades

The captain who grew up in the Everglades runs the boat.

An airboat tour of the Florida Everglades departing from West Palm Beach, piloted by Captain Wayne, a Coast Guard merchant mariner with over 40 years guiding visitors through the marshes and waterways. The tour runs about an hour and includes bottled water. A live English-speaking guide leads the experience, and the minimum age is 13.

Step-by-step itinerary

Everglades airboat tour in Palm Beach

• Arrive at West Palm Beach boat ramp
• Board comfortable airboat
• Enjoy 60-minute Everglades airboat tour
• Learn about Florida Everglades from Captain Wayne
• Return to boat ramp

The experience

What makes this tour different is who is running it. Captain Wayne and his family actually grew up in the Everglades in Palm Beach county, so he is not narrating from a script. He knows the place because he lived there. He holds a United States Coast Guard captain's license and merchant mariner credentials, and he has been taking people out on the water for over 40 years. The airboats themselves are built for comfort and safety, which matters when you are moving fast across shallow water and marsh.

The tour covers the Florida Everglades by airboat, the flat-bottomed vessel that skims over water and sawgrass where regular boats cannot go. You get bottled water for the ride. The experience is suitable for all fitness levels, and public transportation options are available near the boat ramp in West Palm Beach. Minimum age is 13.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• live English-speaking guide.
• airboat ride through the Florida Everglades.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Under 13: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Airboat rides

Is this one for you?An hour on the water leaves room for other activities in West Palm Beach the same day, so this tour works as part of a larger itinerary rather than as a full-day commitment.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the airboat tour last?

The tour runs about an hour on the water.

What is an airboat and why does it work in the Everglades?

An airboat is a flat-bottomed vessel with a large propeller that lets it skim over shallow water and sawgrass where regular boats get stuck. The Everglades are mostly shallow marsh, so an airboat is the only way to reach the interior.

Who is Captain Wayne and what makes him different from other airboat operators?

Captain Wayne grew up in the Everglades in Palm Beach county and has over 40 years of experience guiding people through them. He holds a United States Coast Guard captain's license and merchant mariner credentials, so the safety and navigation standards are professional.

What is included in the tour price?

Bottled water is included. The tour itself covers the airboat ride and the guide's narration.

Is there a minimum age for the airboat tour?

Yes, the minimum age is 13.