Take control of your Everglades adventure with a 16ft Sundance Skiff rental in Homestead. Perfect for fishing and exploring, this half-day trip offers a private, thrilling boating experience.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4–5 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have moderate fitness to handle loading gear, managing the boat controls, and staying alert on water for several hours.
Wildlife
History
The Everglades area near Homestead has long been inhabited by indigenous peoples and later became a protected national park to conserve its unique ecosystem.
Conservation
Flamingo Adventures actively promotes eco-friendly practices by minimizing fuel use and encouraging responsible wildlife viewing on all trips.
Flamingo Adventures - Everglades National Park
Take control of your Everglades adventure with a 16ft Sundance Skiff rental in Homestead. Perfect for fishing and exploring, this half-day trip offers a private, thrilling boating experience.
Flamingo Adventures - Everglades National Park is based in Homestead, Florida, and provides kayak, canoe, and small skiff rentals along with a guided Backcountry Boat Tour inside Everglades National Park. The operation offers a full range of paddle options — single kayaks, tandem kayaks, and canoes — across short and extended rental formats, including 2-hour, 8-hour (available 8 AM to 3 PM for select rentals), 24-hour, and multi-day rentals for three, four, and six days. Transportation to scenic trailheads is available for many trips, streamlining access to backcountry routes and launch points.
Motorized options include a 17ft Mako Pro Skiff with a 60HP Yamaha outboard (available as half-day and full-day rentals) and a 17ft Carolina Skiff JV17 CC with a 40HP Yamaha outboard for half-day rental. Skiff features noted in rental listings include padded seating, GPS navigation, rod holders, fuel capacity details, and occupancy guidance for up to three adults on select models. The Backcountry Boat Tour is a 1.5-hour naturalist-guided cruise that travels the Buttonwood Canal into Whitewater Bay and focuses on regional wildlife and park history.
Seasonal specifics are included where applicable (for example, multi-day transport availability from November through March). Flamingo Adventures emphasizes safe, regulation-compliant access to Flamingo’s waterways, offering both motorized and paddle-based ways to explore the Everglades from Homestead, Florida.
Location
Homestead, FL
Gateway to Flamingo Everglades
Tours Offered
11 trip options
Paddles, skiffs, and a boat tour
Rental Hours
8 AM–3 PM (selected)
Available window for select rentals
Boat Types
Kayaks • Canoes • Skiffs
Paddle and motorized options
Reserve a 2‑hour paddle, a multi-day expedition, or a guided 1.5‑hour Backcountry Boat Tour and access the Everglades from Homestead, Florida.
Bring Your Boating License
Ensure you have the necessary boating experience and certifications to operate the skiff safely.
Pack Sun Protection
Use sunscreen, sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed hat to guard against Florida’s intense sun.
Check Weather Conditions
Review the forecast beforehand as sudden tropical storms can occur, especially in summer.
Bring Fishing Gear
Rod holders are provided, so bring your own tackle and bait to enjoy a fishing adventure.
Life Jacket
A personal flotation device is crucial for safety on any watercraft.
Waterproof Dry Bag
Keeps your phone, wallet, and valuables dry during your trip.
Sun Protection Kit
Includes sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to protect you from strong sun exposure.
summer
Fishing Gear
Bring rods, tackle, and bait if you plan to fish using the provided rod holders.