Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Tour
From $48 | 50 min tour | 5 attractions
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Overview
Activity details
Zip through the world-famous twisting mangrove tunnels of Everglades City on a thrilling airboat ride! Your experienced captain will guide you through the Everglades, sharing fascinating facts about local plants, wildlife, and history. You may even spot alligators, birds, and other wildlife along the way. The tour includes visits to the Everglades City Boardwalk, Animal Sanctuary, and an exciting alligator show!
What's included
- Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Tour (50 minutes)
- Everglades City Boardwalk (15 minutes)
- Access to the Animal Sanctuary
- Live alligator show (20 minutes)
- Alligator hugs (optional experience)
What's not included
- Additional snacks, drinks, or gifts at the site
- Wildlife sightings (wildlife is not guaranteed but often spotted)
Itinerary
- Begin your tour at Captain Jack’s with an exciting 50-minute airboat ride through the mangrove tunnels
- Visit the Everglades City Boardwalk and Animal Sanctuary (20 minutes)
- Enjoy the live alligator show and alligator hug experience (if desired)
- Explore the sanctuary with over 100 alligators, plus lions, tigers, and otters
Highlights
Why choose Captain Jack's?:
- Safe, experienced captains licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard
- Comfortable boats with regularly maintained equipment
- Two-way headsets on all mangrove tours
- Opportunities to see wild alligators and birds
- Visit to an animal sanctuary with over 100 alligators, plus lions, tigers, and otters
- Live alligator show every hour
- Option to hug a baby alligator
- Refreshments and souvenirs available
Pricing
- Adults (ages 11+): $48-53
- Children (ages 4-10): $33-38
- Infant (up to 3 years old): $13-17
Prices vary with demand. Plus tax and fees.
Additional information
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Comfortable clothing
Restrictions
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, but they often appear
Disclaimers
Prices may fluctuate based on demand.
Cancellations
If You Cancel
- You may cancel or change your reservation for any reason at least 24 hours before your start time. You must call us, email us, or use the cancellation link in your confirmation email before this deadline.
- You’ll get a refund only if you cancel or change your reservation before the deadline, otherwise you’ll owe full price.
If We Cancel
- We won’t cancel for rain unless it’s unsafe, like during a thunderstorm or hurricane.
- If we cancel for safety or other reasons, you’ll get a full refund regardless of the deadline.
Trip Protection
- If you buy Trip Protection when you make your reservation, the deadline above is extended to at least 2 hours before your start time.
- If you cancel and get a refund, we’ll keep any Trip Protection fee and our online booking service will keep their online booking fee.
- If we cancel, you’ll get a full refund.
Delays & Minimums
- Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start time to avoid delays.
- We’ll try to start on time, but things beyond our control might cause delays.
- If there aren’t enough guests for an activity, we may delay your start time or offer a cancellation and refund.