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Fort Pierce Nature Tours: 2-Hour Clear Kayak & Mangrove★ 4.91 (552) · 2h
Best value
Indian River Lagoon wildlife tour: Dolphins, manatees, shorebirds★ 4.82 (488) · 2h
Top rated
Siesta Key & Sarasota: Private Boat Charter with Wildlife Sighting★ 4.99 (276) · 2h
The 12 best-value of 13 options, side by side
✓ 2026-09-28Real price per person across the 13 options: US$ 43–US$ 255 (median US$ 82). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 13. With 100+ reviews: 9 of 13.
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Private experiences (3)
Miami Everglades: Private 1-Hour Airboat TourYou board a private airboat for a one-hour guided tour through the Miami Everglades ecosystem, learning how the wetland sustains its wildlife while moving through shallow channels most tours skip. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and the crew handles loading assistance if needed. You're back on land within the hour, having seen the Everglades without the crowds or the logistics headache.Is it for me?Book this if your group wants to see the Everglades without sharing the boat or arranging your own transportation—the private format and fixed hour mean you're not coordinating with other tours or waiting for a schedule to align.
Private Airboat Tour Miami Everglades: Wildlife & EcosystemA private airboat tour of Miami Everglades with a live guide in English or Spanish, lasting 1.5 hours and built for groups traveling together. You ride in your own boat, see the wildlife and learn how the ecosystem sustains it, and the guide tailors the pace to your group. Wheelchair accessibility is available with advance notice; infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a stroller on the dock.Is it for me?Your group gets a private airboat and a guide's full attention—the difference between watching wildlife and understanding what you're seeing.
Private 2-Hour Airboat Tour: Of Miami EvergladesA private, guided airboat tour of Miami Everglades takes your group across the water for two hours with a live guide in English or Spanish. You'll see the fragile ecosystem that sustains the wildlife and learn how it works as you move through it. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and infants can sit on a lap or ride in a stroller on the dock before boarding.Is it for me?Two hours leaves room for other plans in your day without the tour becoming the whole afternoon. Book this if you have a free morning or afternoon and want to understand how the Everglades ecosystem works, rather than just passing through it.
Up to 2 hours (6)
Weeki Wachee: Clear Kayak Ecotour with Wildlife & Tandem BoatsYou’ll paddle clear kayaks through Weeki Wachee’s glassy waters with a local guide who knows every twist in the river. Spot manatees if they feel like showing up, count turtles and fish below your feet, and learn stories about these springs along the way. This tour mixes gentle adventure with those small moments that stick with you long after you’ve dried off.
Miami Everglades: 1-Hour Airboat Tour & WildlifeYou board a semi-private airboat and spend an hour moving through shallow Everglades channels where alligators, wading birds and fish live. The guide points out wildlife as you go, and the flat-bottomed boat lets you reach areas deeper tours can't access. You get water included, and the whole experience is wheelchair accessible with advance notice. Book if you want to see the Everglades from inside it rather than from a visitor center overlook.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Everglades from inside the ecosystem rather than from a boardwalk or visitor center — the airboat's shallow draft gets you into the channels where the animals actually are, and an hour is enough to move through several habitats without the day becoming a full expedition.
Everglades Airboat Tour Florida: Small Boat & Wildlife with CaptainYou ride a small, comfortable airboat piloted by a naturalist captain who stops to show you alligators, crocodiles, birds, and other Everglades wildlife. The tour includes water, headsets, and life vests for all ages. You're not packed in with crowds, and the captain knows where to find the animals instead of just driving a set route.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Everglades wildlife without the logistics of finding your own boat or guide — the small group size and captain's knowledge of where animals actually are is what makes the difference between spotting something and just riding through.
Gilchrist Blue Springs: Glass Bottom Kayak Tour & SwimYou’ll paddle clear kayaks over Gilchrist Blue Springs’ unreal waters, spot turtles and otters along the Santa Fe River, swim or snorkel in fresh spring pools, and hear stories from your local guide. Expect moments of quiet beauty mixed with laughter and small surprises—this isn’t just sightseeing; it’s feeling Florida breathe around you.
Kayaking Round Island Riverside Park: Mangrove tunnels & dolphinsKayak or stand-up paddle board through mangrove tunnels at Round Island Riverside Park with a local guide who knows where dolphins and manatees gather. Groups stay under a dozen, and you get stable back-friendly kayaks, paddles, life jackets and free parking. The 2-hour paddle covers hidden waterways most tours skip.Is it for me?Book this if you want mangrove tunnels and wildlife spotting in a two-hour window with a small group, rather than committing to a full-day paddle.
Mosquito Lagoon kayak tour: Spot dolphins and manateesA guided kayak eco tour through Mosquito Lagoon, Canaveral National Seashore and the Indian River Lagoon Estuary in Florida, where you paddle a clear-bottom kayak with a certified master naturalist and local guide. The tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours and includes the kayak, life vest and whistle; children from age 5 are welcome, and no kayaking experience is needed.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and narrates the whole tour, so you're learning about the ecosystem and the wildlife as you paddle—ideal if you want to understand what you're seeing rather than just spot it. If you prefer to explore without commentary, the self-guided option lets you kayak the same waters at your own pace.
2 to 5 hours (1)
Kayaking Blue Springs Florida: Manatees & WildlifeKayaking and paddle boarding on Blue Springs and the St. Johns River in Florida, with a professional guide leading a small group through manatee habitat and wildlife-rich waterways. You paddle the spring run during open season, spot resident manatees and abundant wildlife including bald eagles, alligators, otters and water birds, then swim in the crystal-clear spring water with mask and snorkel. The outing runs four hours and includes all equipment, life jackets and dry bags.Is it for me?The outing asks you to paddle and swim for four hours in warm water, which suits travelers comfortable in a kayak or paddle board and ready to be on the water most of the morning. If you want to see manatees and wildlife without operating your own boat, a different tour of Blue Springs would be a better fit.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 12 of the 13 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Fort Pierce Nature Tours: 2-Hour Clear Kayak & Mangrove is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.91 out of 5 across 552 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 3 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
