Top Orlando Water Tours

Escape to the wilderness of the Florida Everglades from Orlando on this airboat adventure. This exciting nature tour includes admission to the Wild Florida Airboats and Wildlife Park— with over 200 different animals like lemurs, sloths, zebras, watusi cattle, bobcats and more. Choose from two airboat durations and upgrade to the half-day tour and enjoy a delicious barbeque lunch at the Chomp House Grill, plus an alligator souvenir.

Welcome to our enchanted 32-acre park, where adventure awaits around every corner. Explore the lighted brick pathways that wind along the beautiful lake, surrounded by nature's wonders. Get up-close and personal with Florida's favorite reptiles on an airboat adventure. Immerse yourself in the vibrant beauty of native butterflies, wildlife, and plants in Lily's Butterfly Garden. Embark on a mining adventure as you sift through buckets of soil, uncovering semi-precious gems, fossils, and crystals. Witness our living history museum and learn from descendants of the Jororo Tribe, “The Forgotten Tribe of Florida” and discover a primitive way of living at our authentic Native American Village. Wrap up your visit with a delicious lakeside meal at Boggy Bottoms BBQ. Join us and escape to nature! * For 1-hour tours, please arrive 30 minutes prior to your reservation.

Located north of Orlando, Silver Springs is a popular spot for boaters and other on-water riders to spot manatees floating leisurely through the crystal waters. Get close to these mammals and other wildlife including monkeys and turtles on a clear paddle board or kayak tour. Take an adventure into the springs on your choice of a clear kayak or paddle board, letting your transparent watercraft give you a fantastic view beneath the surface.

The Florida Everglades can be a dangerous place to adventure to alone. This guided tour of the area by airboat allows you to enjoy the awesome views of alligators and other wildlife without feeling threatened. Along with live commentary from your guide.

Florida is home to a biodiverse ecosystem and one of the best ways to explore is by kayak. Board a glass-bottom kayak with a small group and follow your guide on an eco-tour of Rainbow Springs for unparalleled views of the underwater world. Paddle through nature’s playground and keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife like turtles, alligators, fish, and even otters.

Explore the manatee capital of the world – Crystal river by boat, followed by an amazing airboat adventure! Discover Florida’s lush scenery and unique wildlife on this immersive, full-day tour. First, head to the Crystal River area of the Gulf Coast—one of the only places in the U.S. where it’s legal to swim and snorkel with manatees. If you select the full tour (operating Monday, Wednesday and Friday) then after your Manatee swim, you will encounter other local wildlife, including alligators, flamingos and more at Homosassa Springs State Park. Finally, cap off your day with an airboat tour of the Withlacoochee River.

Come aboard Toho Riverboat Adventures with your USCG Master Captain and Crew to enjoy a family friendly sunset cruise on East Lake Toho. This St. Cloud lake is the setting for more than a remarkable sunset. Snacks and drinks, including alcohol, are for sale on board so your family can kick back and relax. Let the music fill the airwaves while you stare into the water waves looking for fish.

No reservations required for groups under 15 guests! Seeking an escape from the hustle & bustle of the city? Visit Gator Airboat Rides for an exhilarating airboat adventure and connect with the natural beauty of Florida. Travel through the headwaters of the Everglades in our high-speed Coast Guard certified airboats, accommodating up to 15 passengers, all piloted by licensed, fully insured Master Captains. Get the chance to possibly encounter alligators, otters, the Great Blue Heron, Snail-kites, American Bald Eagles, and more! Experience the untouched beauty of Florida’s wildlife and their habitat up close. Discover why we’re top-rated in airboat tours in Orlando, Kissimmee, St.Cloud, and more! We pride ourselves on offering you the Lowest Prices in the Orlando/Kissimmee area for airboat rides. Also, we are Closest to Orlando Attractions! Only 16 miles from Disney World and 6 miles from Orlando International Airport. Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year!

Experience Florida’s wild wetlands on an exciting, family-friendly airboat ride! This boat tour winds through the mossy cypress swamps in the Central Everglades south of Orlando. While onboard, enjoy lively commentary from a native guide as you admire the lush, woody shoreline and spot local wildlife like lurking gators.

Swap crowded bus tours for a much more intimate safari experience—a self-guided tour where you can drive your own vehicle through the Wild Florida Drive-Thru Safari Park. During the ride, look out for over 100 animals—including zebras, white-tailed deer, and bison. There's also a huge pond that's home to alligators, and an area where you can hand-feed giraffes.

Get a look at the creatures of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans with pre-purchased admission to SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium. You'll be immersed in an underwater world of more than 5,000 fish, marine mammals, and more, from sharks to jellyfish. When booking, you have the option to upgrade to a 2- or 3-attraction pass to visit other Orlando attractions as well.

Enjoy the opportunity to get out on the water—and soak up the sunset views—on this private sailing tour of Lake Fairview. Meet your sailor guide right at the Lake Fairview Park boat ramp, and hop aboard your 25-foot sailboat. Then, sit back and relax as you admire the scenery, complete with whichever bring-your-own food and beverage options you prefer.

A good choice for nature lovers, this tour takes you into a unique part of Rock Springs Run known as "Emerald Cut.” The first part of the tour is an upstream paddle through calm waters and overhead tree canopy, with stops to hop off your clear kayak and into the fresh spring water. Keep your eyes peeled for for fish, turtles, birds, small alligators, and more. 

Discover the wonder and wildlife found throughout Winter Haven’s famous Chain of Lakes during this guided tour. Explore this serene area of Central Florida with a local guide who will sail you around five or six of these stunning lakes. Bottled water is provided on the pontoon boat to keep you hydrated under the sun. Spot otters, turtles, alligators, and other wildlife as you learn about the area’s history.

Spend around two hours kayaking through the Winter Park Chain of Lakes with this private tour, led by a local guide. You'll hop in a clear kayak and head out to the Venetian-style canals, passing alongside beautiful homes and through lush natural areas full of local flora and fauna.

Swap theme parks and busy city life for a tour that takes you to see the untamed beauty of the Everglades, as well as a Native American Village attraction. No need to worry about being stuck on a crowded boat—the tour is private with just your party and a captain. Whizz off on an airboat and look out for alligators and turtles on the way. Then, learn about Native American culture and see alligators at Gator Oasis.

Escape from the hustle and commotion of the theme parks on this day trip from Orlando to Clearwater Beach. There are plenty of options for relaxation and fun in the sun. Choose to go deep-sea fishing, relax on the pristine sands of Clearwater Beach, ride on a pirate ship, go dolphin-watching, and more. The choice is yours.

Take an award winning tour of the Chain of Lakes in Winter Haven! Awarded the Certificate of Excellency & Travelers Choice awards every year since 2018. Experience true southern hospitality as you explore real Florida aboard a brand new Pontoon boat with a local guide with over 40 years experience. Your guide will take you on adventure like no other through the incredible beauty and rich history of 6 to 8 historical lakes of the famous Chain of Lakes . You will be able to capture amazing photos of the abundant wildlife and lush tropical landscaping that line the shores of this rich resource. You can expect to see alligators, otters, blue heron, turtles, osprey, anhingas and much more! You will also learn about the history of Cypress Gardens and take a nostalgic look at the famous Florida pool as you glide by and peek into a moment in history where the southern bells once stood on the famous Cypress Gardens bridge.This tour is perfect for history buffs and nature enthusiasts alike!

Enjoy a pub crawl like no other in Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes region. Meet your helmsman guide at the first stop, and order your first round of drinks. Then, hop aboard your pontoon with just a small group for company, and hit the water. You’ll travel by boat to four other popular bars and restaurants, and will have the chance to order drinks and bites at every stop (own expense).

Grab an underwater view of the springs, shipwrecks, caves, statues and more via glass bottom kayaks! We'll share our waterways with an abundance of wildlife such as manatees, alligators, turtles, otters, monkeys, fish and birds! This is an experience you'll never forget; equal parts serene and adventurous and appropriate for all ages and experience levels! Our glass bottom kayaks are the clearest, most stable of it's kind on the Silver River! They come with a sit-in-top design, which means they are well suited to all-weather paddling, stability is greatly increased and paddler comfort is enhanced. Our kayaks come with a transparent hull for underwater viewing all the way to the bottom, even the deepest springs in the river! -Booking here is per solo kayak with a max weight of 200lbs -Tandem Kayaks (300lbs max) can be booked via our website -Late arrivals and no-shows can not be accommodated and will result in cancellation without refund

Spend a day with central Florida’s manatees on this guided cruise and wildlife park adventure. Begin with a boat ride on the Crystal River, home of the manatee. Snorkel near these gentle giants, then enjoy the afternoon at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. This is one of the best places in the state to watch manatees, as well as other animals, like bears, panthers, and alligators in their natural environment. An airboat tour on the Withlacoochee River and lunch is also included.

Get a first-hand immersion into the rich wildlife of the Florida everglades during this sunset airboat tour. Explore the waters at their most picturesque, gliding down shallow areas not accessible to standard boats. You’ll also maximum your chances of wildlife spottings, since local animals like cattle and flocks of birds go on the move before dusk.

Escape to the wilderness of the Central Florida Everglades from Orlando on this 4-hour airboat tour and alligator encounter. Enjoy Florida’s natural beauty with a 30-minute or upgraded 1-hour airboat ride. Get up close with the local wildlife — like alligators and birds — plus lush vegetation while skimming across the grassy water. Then, depending on the day, you can feed the alligators (Tuesdays and Fridays) or explore a butterfly pavilion and Native American exhibit.