Spirit of the Swamp Airboat Tours

Hi guys - First of all thanks for a really great day out on the lakes searching for Alligators – we experienced much more than we hoped for since we saw snakes, an enormous amount of birds, otter, etc. - It was really great to see all those animals living in their natural habitat instead of some cage in a zoo.

Attached are some of the pictures we (my wife took – she has not really recovered yet from the fact she didn’t break the record of photos taken on one of your trips – she was close and if she gets a new opportunity she will definitely break the record).

Both Markus and Sofia will present some of the pictures we took, including the ones we took that day of all the animals in their respective class as a part of their homework.  Markus is also really working on me to buy a similar boat – he thinks it would be really cool to run around the sea in one of those during summer time (it’s those 360 degrees turns you did he wants to show his friends)  – even if I have tried to explain to him we live by the sea and not a lake and the waves would probably flip the boat.

Have a great new year.  Best regards, Anders, Susan, Markus and Sofia, Denmark

I just wanted to say that I had a FABULOUS time on the airboat ride with Captain Harold and Debi.  They are two of the nicest people and I just love them to death!

My husband and I couldn’t have asked for a more enjoyable ride nor better company.  Captain Harold is very knowledgeable about the wildlife and surroundings and answered all our questions.  It was also nice to be on a private boat and not have to deal with strangers on this day.  The headsets made it nice to be able to talk to each other and to Captain Harold and Debi.

My husband saw the first gator and because of the headsets was able to tell Captain Harold who promptly turned the boat around and went to find this gator!  Debi is a gem!  She kept Captain Harold in line and on the right course.  We saw several bald eagles which were my sons all time favorite.  It was a great time and made even more special because of the hospitality shown to us by Captain Harold and Deb. Thanks again for a wonderful time!
- Paula and Eric Daugherty, Bon Aqua, Tennessee

Spirit of the Swamp gives you the most thrilling REAL DEAL airboat ride in the Central Florida Everglades.  Make every minute of your vacation count; don’t wait in line for an hour or longer.  Advance reservations CONFIRM the day and time of your ride - you’ll climb aboard our customized airboat and take off immediately into the swamp to search for Gators and view Florida’s amazing wildlife.

Airboat rides are fun for all ages – we’ve had passengers ranging from 5 months to 86 years old!  Most of our passengers tell us that the tour with us was the highlight of their Florida vacation or holiday!

At the end of every trip we’ll take a memorable photo – using YOUR camera (no charge for this extra service).  We want to make sure the memories of your thrilling adventure on Spirit of the Swamp last forever!

Our most popular trip is the 1 hour “WILDEST” followed closely by the 2 hour deep swamp “FLORIDA CRACKER” tour.

We also offer sunset tours and night tours – just tell us what adventures you’re seeking and we will customize a PRIVATE tour for you!Whatever you can imagine we can provide (within reason of course)!

Every photograph that you see on our web site was taken from our airboat… and yes, this is the actual boat you will be riding in. We only mention this to point out that other web sites may feature a small, private airboat in their photos but when you arrive for your tour they will put you on a large impersonal 18 passenger “pontoon type” boat.

Reservations and Cancellations: Our policy is to confirm the date and time of your reservation with a credit card.  A 24 hour notice is required to cancel your reservation, however, we will allow you to reschedule the tour and time of departure to any open and available dates and times.