Boat Tours in Orlando at a glance
- Our pick: Florida Everglades Airboat Tour: Wildlife & Gator Close-ups, US$ 37 per person (1h, 4.80★ · 2,809).
- Top rated: Florida Everglades: 1 Hour Wildlife Airboat Tour & Alligators, US$ 59 per person (1h, 4.95★ · 135).
- Best value: Winter Haven Chain of Lakes tour: Wildlife and history by Pontoon, US$ 28 per person (1h, 4.93★ · 171).
Price per person across the 25 options priced per person: US$ 28–US$ 239 (median US$ 75). With 100+ reviews: 17 of 26.
Of the 26 options: 25 with live guides in English, 25 with free cancellation, 26 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup, 24 kid-friendly, 3 private and 24 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Boat Tours in Orlando
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
26 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Florida Everglades Airboat Tour: Wildlife & Gator Close-ups Start an hour outside Orlando in the Central Florida Everglades on a US Coast Guard-captained airboat through 4,200 acres of protected swamps and marshes. Mon–Sat · Every 1 h 15 min, 09:00 to 16:30 · All ages ★ 4.80 (2,809 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 37 per person
Orlando: 1-Hour Airboat Tour & Alligator Viewing Central Florida Everglades airboat tour with alligator viewing, park admission, and hearing protection included. 60 minutes, small groups, wheelchair accessible. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:30 to 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.84 (914 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 66 per person
Orlando Everglades: Small Airboat Tour & Gator Encounters Feel the wind on a 90-minute Everglades airboat tour near Orlando, spot alligators with a local guide, and enjoy small-group comfort. Includes live commentary. Every day · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.84 (1,385 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 71 per person
Orlando Airboat Ride: 30-Minute Wetlands Tour & Gator Viewing Feel the rush on a 30-minute Orlando airboat ride, spot alligators up close, stroll butterfly gardens, and enjoy lakeside BBQ. Includes entry and hearing protection. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:45 to 16:45 · All ages ★ 4.65 (510 reviews) Duration: 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 44 per person
Winter Haven Chain of Lakes: 2-Hour Wildlife & History Pontoon Tour 2-hour pontoon tour of Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes with local guide. See alligators, herons, otters. Includes Cypress Gardens history and bottled water. Mon–Sat · 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 and 11:30 · All ages ★ 4.90 (447 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 46 per person
1 Hour Everglades Airboat Tour Orlando: Wildlife & Wetlands Ride an 8–10 passenger airboat through Florida's Everglades for 60 minutes with a live guide, stadium seating, and close-up views of alligators and marsh wildlife. Every day · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.94 (185 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 68 per person
90 Minute Everglades Wildlife Boat Tour from Orlando Covered pontoon boat tour through Florida wetlands near Orlando with live guide spotting alligators, eagles and rare birds: smooth, quiet ride instead of an airboat. Every day · 09:30, 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.85 (173 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 57 per person
1-Hour Sunset Airboat Ride near Orlando: Limited seats available Sunset airboat tour near Orlando with experienced captain, hearing protection and safety vests included. Every day · 16:30 and 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.66 (170 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Winter Haven Chain of Lakes tour: Wildlife and history by Pontoon Cruise Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes on a pontoon boat with a local guide spotting alligators, otters and herons while viewing historic Cypress Gardens from the water. Mon–Sat · 6 start times, 08:00 to 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.93 (171 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 28 per person
Orlando Airboat Rides: 30-Minute Everglades Tour Walk-Ins Airboat tour through the Everglades headwaters near Orlando with live captain commentary, hearing protection and life vests included. Every day · No fixed time · All ages ★ 4.67 (159 reviews) Duration: 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 37 per person
Kayaking Silver Springs: Manatees, monkeys & wildlife Paddle through Silver Springs' clear waters on a guided kayak or paddleboard tour with a live guide, meet manatees, monkeys. Every day · 09:30, 10:30, 12:30, 13:30 and 15:00 ★ 4.93 (290 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Florida Everglades: 1 Hour Wildlife Airboat Tour & Alligators Feel the rush of the Florida Everglades on a fast-paced airboat tour. Spot alligators, hear wild birds, and learn from a local guide. Includes ear protection. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.95 (135 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Everglades Airboat Tour from Orlando: Gators & Wildlife Airboat tour through the Central Florida Everglades from Orlando with hotel pickup, a guided ride through 100,000 acres of protected swamps. Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.64 (268 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 109 per person
Pontoon Pub Crawl Winter Haven: 5 Lakeside Bars by Boat Ride a pontoon through Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes, stopping at 4-5 waterfront bars and restaurants over three hours with a live guide: no sober driver required. Wed–Sun · 16:00 and 19:30 · From age 21 ★ 4.87 (120 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Everglades Airboat Night Tour: Spot Alligators After Dark Night airboat ride through tall grass trails with a live English-speaking guide. Search for alligators by their red eyes in the dark aboard a 17-seater boat. Every day · 18:00 · All ages ★ 4.73 (97 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Also popular with travelers
The ones most travelers have taken, by number of reviews.
Orlando: Crystal River Manatee Snorkeling & Airboat Tour Swim with wild manatees at Crystal River, then explore Homosassa State Park with airboat ride and lunch included. Hotel pickup from Orlando, early morning departure. Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.70 (293 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 169 per person
Clearwater Beach Day Trip from Orlando with Boat Tours Full-day Clearwater Beach tour from Orlando with roundtrip transport, beach time, and optional boat tours including dolphin spotting and deep sea fishing. Mon and Thu · 08:00 · All ages ★ 4.68 (177 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
Orlando: 90-Minute Everglades Airboat Tour & Alligators 90-minute airboat tour through Florida Everglades headwaters from Orlando. See alligators, birds, and wildlife with expert captain. Ear protection included, all ages welcome. Every day · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 ★ 4.99 (106 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 77 per person
Wild Florida Airboat Tour: Everglades Wildlife Park Airboat ride through the Everglades and wildlife park visit from Orlando with hotel pickup and lunch included, seeing alligators and native birds. Tue, Thu and Fri · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.73 (74 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 139 per person
Kennedy Space Center & Airboat Ride Day Trip from Orlando Feel the thrill of Kennedy Space Center’s shuttle exhibits, then glide across Florida swamps on an airboat ride. Includes hotel pickup and a local guide. Mon, Wed and Fri · 08:00 · All ages ★ 4.61 (74 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Sea Screamer Boat Cruise Clearwater Beach: High-speed Gulf ride Ride the largest speedboat on the West Coast through Clearwater Pass into the Gulf of Mexico for an hour of open-water speed. Mon and Thu · 08:00 · All ages ★ 4.58 (36 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 129 per person
Compare 5 more options for Boat Tours in Orlando
From US$ 65 per person · 2 h to 12 h
Alexander Springs Guided Kayak Tour: See Turtles & Otters Four-hour guided kayak tour on Alexander Springs' clear water with a UF master naturalist guide: paddle past turtles, otters. Every day except Tuesday and Sunday · 10:00 and 12:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.94 (18 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Snorkeling Rainbow River, Florida: Kayak, Swim & Explore Paddle and snorkel Florida's clearest spring-fed waterways at KP Hole Park on the Rainbow River: kayak, life jacket and guide included, with the option to add snorkeling gear. Every day except Tuesday · 09:00, 12:00 and 14:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.56 (9 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 per person
Orlando to Miami Day Trip: Train, Boat & Beach High-speed train from Orlando Airport to Miami, then cruise past Star Island mansions on Biscayne Bay before exploring South Beach by open-top bus or water taxi. Every day · 07:20 · All ages ★ 1.00 (1 review) Duration: 11h–12h ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 239 per person
Silver Springs Eco Paddle Tour: Manatees & Wildlife Paddle through Florida's spring-fed waters on a guided eco tour where manatees surface near your kayak and wild monkeys watch from trees, with gear and a naturalist guide. Thu–Sun · 09:30, 12:30 and 15:30 Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Silver Springs Wildlife Kayak Tour: Monkeys, Manatees & Gators Paddle through spring-fed water at Silver Springs and watch monkeys, manatees, alligators and native birds from your kayak while floating beneath cypress. Sun · 16:00 Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 550 per group
The top 12 of 26 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Everglades Airboat Tour: Wildlife & Gator Close-upsOur pickGroup of up to 14 | US$ 37 per person | 1h | 4.80★ · 2,809 | Mon–Sat · Every 1 h 15 min, 09:00 to 16:30 | English |
| Florida Everglades: 1 Hour Wildlife Airboat Tour & AlligatorsTop ratedGroup of up to 8 | US$ 59 per person | 1h | 4.95★ · 135 | Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 15:00 | English |
| Winter Haven Chain of Lakes tour: Wildlife and history by PontoonBest valueGroup of up to 10 | US$ 28 per person | 1h | 4.93★ · 171 | Mon–Sat · 6 start times, 08:00 to 16:00 | English |
| Orlando: 1-Hour Airboat Tour & Alligator Viewing | US$ 66 per person | 1h | 4.84★ · 914 | Every day · Every 1 h, 09:30 to 15:30 | English |
| Orlando Everglades: Small Airboat Tour & Gator Encounters | US$ 71 per person | 1h 30m | 4.84★ · 1,385 | Every day · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Orlando Airboat Ride: 30-Minute Wetlands Tour & Gator Viewing | US$ 44 per person | 30m | 4.65★ · 510 | Every day · Every 1 h, 09:45 to 16:45 | English |
| Winter Haven Chain of Lakes: 2-Hour Wildlife & History Pontoon TourGroup of up to 11 | US$ 46 per person | 2h | 4.90★ · 447 | Mon–Sat · 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 and 11:30 | English |
| 1 Hour Everglades Airboat Tour Orlando: Wildlife & WetlandsGroup of up to 12 | US$ 68 per person | 1h | 4.94★ · 185 | Every day · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 | English |
| 90 Minute Everglades Wildlife Boat Tour from Orlando | US$ 57 per person | 1h 30m | 4.85★ · 173 | Every day · 09:30, 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30 | English |
| 1-Hour Sunset Airboat Ride near Orlando: Limited seats available | US$ 80 per person | 1h | 4.66★ · 170 | Every day · 16:30 and 17:00 | English |
| Orlando Airboat Rides: 30-Minute Everglades Tour Walk-InsGroup of up to 15 | US$ 37 per person | 30m | 4.67★ · 159 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Kayaking Silver Springs: Manatees, monkeys & wildlife | US$ 75 per person | 2h 30m | 4.93★ · 290 | Every day · 09:30, 10:30, 12:30, 13:30 and 15:00 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (3): Snorkeling Rainbow River, Florida: Kayak, Swim & Explore (US$ 70 per person) · Silver Springs Eco Paddle Tour: Manatees & Wildlife (US$ 65 per person) · Silver Springs Wildlife Kayak Tour: Monkeys, Manatees & Gators (US$ 550 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (12): Florida Everglades Airboat Tour: Wildlife & Gator Close-ups (US$ 37 per person) · Florida Everglades: 1 Hour Wildlife Airboat Tour & Alligators (US$ 59 per person) · Winter Haven Chain of Lakes tour: Wildlife and history by Pontoon (US$ 28 per person)
- With pickup (3): Everglades Airboat Tour from Orlando: Gators & Wildlife (US$ 109 per person) · Orlando: Crystal River Manatee Snorkeling & Airboat Tour (US$ 169 per person) · Wild Florida Airboat Tour: Everglades Wildlife Park (US$ 139 per person)
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