Ride The Wind Private Airboat Charters
Ride The Wind Private Airboat Charters
Ride The Wind Private Airboat Charters
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Charters goes deep into the Florida Everglades and covers over 36 miles where you'll see lots of gators, birds, turtles, and camps with over 200 years of history. The best part is that you get to drive the airboat. Bring a cooler if you like. Snacks, soda, water and adult drinks are welcome. Are you looking for the most remarkable gator action? Ride the Wind is the leading airboat tour in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Our airboat tours depart every few minutes, so your Everglades experience starts the instant you arrive. We also provide private tours for a more intimate and particular look at the alligators. Your safety
Weston, United States
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2022
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Karen T
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Family
This is a must do activity! Our entire family went today and it was the highlight of our trip. Captain Randy did a fabulous job by showing us alligators up close and personal and a fountain of knowledge of the area and the habitat. Will do it again for sure!
Written 7 January 2023
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Nisha P
4 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Captain Randy is the best!!
We had a great time riding through the everglades, he is very knowledgeable and made it so fun for us!!
We had a great time riding through the everglades, he is very knowledgeable and made it so fun for us!!
Written 28 December 2022
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Mathew G
5 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Captain Randy was very friendly. Ride with the wind swamp Airboat made our vacation very memorable. We saw alligators, wild ducks and many other species. This is fun, must do.
Written 28 December 2022
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kate d
Cheyenne, WY1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Family
Came to FL for Christmas and wanted something fun to do with our 19,20 and 21 year old. We booked this trip based on other reviews and can honestly say it was well no worth it. The 5 of us had a private tour led by Captain Randy. What a great guy!! He shared his knowledge and love of the Everglades with us. He shared stories of growing up in the glades with his grandfather. He explained life in the glades from the farms, to recreational use and the Indian reservation. He taught us about “country law” and made us laugh many times. We got to see Guapo the gator and many other creatures. Do not hesitate to book your private tour. It will not disappoint
Written 21 December 2022
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Ruth Y
7 contributions
Dec 2022
Do yourself a favour and go with Captain Randy. A great guy who knows all there is to know about the Everglades and it’s accupants and he’s excellent about sharing his knowledge. Seeing gators close up was amazing and worth every penny for the private tour. You won’t regret going on this tour.
Written 13 December 2022
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G.Berman
Fort Lauderdale, FL17 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
Really enjoyed our air boat ride today.
It was fun to see an alligator up close and enjoyed the experience of steering the boat.
Very relaxing.
It was fun to see an alligator up close and enjoyed the experience of steering the boat.
Very relaxing.
Written 26 November 2022
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Tim
Columbia, MO1 contribution
Nov 2022
Had a great time. Randy is a really nice guy over the 2 hour private tour. Letting us take turns driving the air boat for several minutes each was probably the highlight for myself and my two boys. Water level was way up in the Everglades so seeing gators was more challenging, but we still saw 3, plus lots of birds and several turtles.
I'd recommend bringing sunscreen, water, and sunglasses or other eye protection. Also, no official bathroom at the meeting location other than behind a tree so plan accordingly. Hearing protection is provided.
I'd recommend bringing sunscreen, water, and sunglasses or other eye protection. Also, no official bathroom at the meeting location other than behind a tree so plan accordingly. Hearing protection is provided.
Written 25 November 2022
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LeslieMcC1958
Radlett, UK339 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Excellent airboat tour in the safe hands of Captain Randy. He’s so passionate about the Everglades and gators and we learnt so much and had great fun
Written 31 August 2022
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Abbie S
Myrtle Beach, SC2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Captain Randy was super! He was very knowledgeable and gave us an excellent ride. My husband really enjoyed driving the airboat.
We met his gator, guapo, which was definitely an experience to remember.
We’ve done the group airboat tours but this was outstanding!!! No comparison. We will absolutely be back to do a 4 hour tour in the winter.
Highly, highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We met his gator, guapo, which was definitely an experience to remember.
We’ve done the group airboat tours but this was outstanding!!! No comparison. We will absolutely be back to do a 4 hour tour in the winter.
Highly, highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Written 24 August 2022
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Andrea D
7 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
Captain Babyface was AWESOME in explaining the nature scenes. His enthusiasm for the ride was great!
Written 22 August 2022
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How much is the cost per person and how long is the ride?
Tracis111
Lambertville, NJ27 contributions
Their website has all of that information. The cost is per person and the ride times vary based on your choice. Younger kids are free.
Do you need to make reservations?
rebos68
Hollywood, FL7 contributions
Yes you need to make reservations so we can plan your airboat ride.. We need information how many people in your group and what time of day. Thanks Sharon Please let me know if you like to make a reservation with Ride The Wind Airboat Rides in Fort. Lauderdale Florida 305-299-1366
rebos68
Hollywood, FL7 contributions
Brian you had the receipt for 2 weeks before you came out on the private airboat charter in Fort. Lauderdale... You was told and it is on the website that our semi private is in Miami... You understood before you came out... It was a beautiful airboat ride.. We seen lots of gator turtles birds... I asked if anyone wanted to drive and no one said anything so I took that as a nolaunch.... For talking about my daughter.. I seen you had 2 kids... We just like our people to feel like family... I will agree with you about one thing.. The ride was worth more that $500.. We are sorry you was not happy.. We know we had nothing to do with that... It was a beautiful day and beautiful ride... Since you did not get your way so you posted here until you do.. Sorry Brian...
rebos68
Hollywood, FL7 contributions
Brian you had the receipt for 2 weeks before you came out on the private airboat charter in Fort. Lauderdale... You was told and it is on the website that our semi private is in Miami... You understood before you came out... It was a beautiful airboat ride.. We seen lots of gator turtles birds... I asked if anyone wanted to drive and no one said anything so I took that as a no.... For talking about my daughter.. I seen you had 2 kids... We just like our people to feel like family... I will agree with you about one thing.. The ride was worth more that $500.. We are sorry you was not happy.. We know we had nothing to do with that... It was a beautiful day and beautiful ride... Since you did not get your way to get a discount so you posted here until you do discount.. Sorry Brian... We stand by our AirRide It was the best ride
vickietoria
160 contributions
Do you offer less expensive tours than the $375 one?
rebos68
Hollywood, FL7 contributions
Yes we have our Miami location semi private 1/hour $60 per person 2/hour $85 per person
Fort. Lauderdale Private 2 hour $375 for 2ppl
Lobsterlord
Fort Collins, CO3 contributions
I would like to know the availabilty and cost, as well as the duration, of your tours. My husband and I are staying at The Vacation Village in Weston. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Cathy Doughty
954-217-9490. ext: 28622
rebos68
Hollywood, FL7 contributions
Fort Lauderdale Times & Pricing
Start Times. 9am, 11:30am, 2pm, 4pm
The most popular ride is our 2/ hour private $375 for 2 people
$75 for each additional Adult
$35 for each additional kid ages (7-12)
Children 6 and under are free
All Airboat rides are private for just 2 people and small groups up to 7 people in your party. You will be with your group only. We do not put people with you. Only the people you bring that will go out with you… Our Custom dual control Airboats are smaller and better than the park boats… Our custom airboats ride are very smooth and comfortable just incase you have a bad back or any other injury.
It’s like riding a fresh water Harleys Private Airboat Rides/ Dual Controls
You can drive the Airboat
/2ppl $375
see lot’s of gators
3/ hour private $500 for 2 people