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Take a full-day trip through Florida's Everglades aboard a powerful 20ft pontoon boat. Perfect for groups up to eight, this rental offers a private and scenic way to explore Homestead's stunning waterways.
Take a full-day trip through Florida's Everglades aboard a powerful 20ft pontoon boat. Perfect for groups up to eight, this rental offers a private and scenic way to explore Homestead's stunning waterways.
Book with Flamingo Adventures - Everglades National Park
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Operated by Flamingo Adventures - Everglades National Park · Homestead, Florida
Explore the serene waters of the Everglades with a full-day rental of the 20ft Lexington II pontoon, powered by a robust 90HP outboard engine. Ideal for groups of up to eight, this boat rental offers a perfect balance between comfort, capacity, and control. There’s no better way to discover Florida’s unique ecosystem and wildlife in Homestead — from winding mangrove channels to wide open bays. Whether you're maneuvering through shaded waterways or soaking in the vast views, this excursion blends relaxation with excitement. Be sure to bring your boating license and prior experience, as you'll be in charge of your own vessel. The Lexington II is designed for easy handling but offers enough power to explore distant spots where crowds rarely reach. Along the way, keep an eye out for alligators, bird species such as herons and egrets, and the occasional manatee. This private boating adventure, offered by Flamingo Adventures near Everglades National Park, provides an unforgettable immersion into one of America’s most remarkable natural landscapes.
moderate.
6–8 hours.
Basic physical ability required to board, disembark, and move safely around the boat; minimal fitness needed for the adventure itself.
Yes, Florida law requires operators to have a valid boating license or completed boating safety course.
The boat comfortably fits up to 8 passengers.
Yes, operators should have basic boating and navigation experience to handle the pontoon safely.
You can expect to see alligators, herons, egrets, turtles, and possibly manatees.
Fishing is permitted in designated areas with proper permits; swimming is not recommended due to wildlife and safety concerns.
Bring sun protection, water, snacks, appropriate clothing, and your boating license or proof of education.
The Everglades has long been inhabited by the Miccosukee and Seminole tribes, with rich cultural traditions tied to these unique wetlands.
Efforts are ongoing to protect this vital ecosystem from pollution and habitat loss, emphasizing responsible boating and wildlife observation.
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.
Book with Flamingo Adventures - Everglades National Park