Call For Availability • Half Day Trip • 3.5 hours
Experience the thrill of a 40-minute airboat ride through Florida’s iconic Everglades. Discover diverse wildlife and unique sawgrass marshes on this half-day adventure departing from West Palm Beach.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires ability to sit for 40-minute boat ride.
Wildlife
History
The Everglades became a National Park in 1947 and have since been a focal point for wetland conservation in North America.
Conservation
Tour operators strictly adhere to sustainable practices to minimize wildlife disturbance, helping preserve the fragile ecosystem of the Everglades.
Key West Day Tours
Call For Availability • Half Day Trip • 3.5 hours
Key West Day Tours is a Sunrise, Florida–based tour operator specializing in guided day trips that depart from the Fort Lauderdale area. The company offers a lineup of curated experiences, including guided bus tours to Key West and Islamorada, a Key Largo dolphin encounter, and airboat rides in the Everglades. Roundtrip transportation is provided from Fort Lauderdale on many departures, and vehicles are described as new, safe, clean, and comfortable.
Guides on the tours are trained naturalists and professional travel guides who provide informative commentary, wildlife interpretation, and local insights. For the Islamorada and Keys offerings, small group sizes and naturalist-led ecotours emphasize mangrove cruising, oceanside nature walks, and beach exploration. The Key Largo program includes multiple dolphin interaction options, an educational briefing, and a behind-the-scenes facility tour. The Everglades excursion features an airboat ride through the subtropical sawgrass ecosystem with access to exhibits and a gift shop.
Key West Day Tours positions itself around conservation-minded interpretation and memorable, family-friendly day trips. Tours are promoted as suitable for a broad range of ages and interests, with options for wildlife viewing, beach time, scenic drives along the Overseas Highway, and relaxed bayside or oceanside lunches. The company’s focus on knowledgeable guides and included transportation aims to make exploring the Florida Keys and Everglades straightforward and enjoyable for visitors based in the Fort Lauderdale area.
Tours Offered
5
Guided day trips across Florida Keys and Everglades
Home Base
Sunrise, FL
Business located in Sunrise, Florida
Roundtrip Pickup
Fort Lauderdale
Roundtrip transport available from Fort Lauderdale
All Ages
Family Friendly
Tours suitable for a wide age range
Reserve a guided, hassle-free day tour from the Fort Lauderdale area and secure your seat for wildlife encounters, scenic drives, and beach time.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes
The boat deck and surrounding areas can be wet and slippery, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
Bring a camera with a zoom lens
Capture alligator sightings and wide panoramic marsh views with a zoom lens to get close-up shots safely.
Arrive early for check-in
Allow extra time for check-in at Marriott BeachPlace to ensure timely departure.
Ear protection provided onboard
Use the supplied ear protection to guard against noise from the airboat engine during the ride.
Sunglasses
Protect your eyes from glare reflecting off water during the airboat ride.
summer
Light rain jacket
Spring rains can occur; a lightweight jacket keeps you dry without overheating.
spring
Camera
Essential for capturing the rich wildlife and expansive Everglades views.
Insect repellent
Though not required on the boat, repellent is useful when exploring exhibits or gift shop areas.
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