Explore the Everglades by Airboat — Thrilling Mangrove Tunnels & Wildlife
Fast, guided airboat tours from Everglades City with private options, combo packages, and an on-site animal sanctuary.
Featured Airboat Tours & Packages
Choose from public rides, private charters, and multi-experience combos in Everglades City.
About Captain Jack's Airboat Tours
Captain Jack's Airboat Tours operates from Everglades City, Florida, offering guided airboat experiences through the region's unique mangrove tunnels, grasslands, and Ten Thousand Islands waters. Led by experienced captains, the company runs a range of public and private trips that include the signature 50-minute Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Tour, combo options that link airboat rides with swamp buggy excursions or boat tours, and the Total Everglades packages that combine overnight stays and multiple adventures. Tours include access to the Everglades City Boardwalk, an animal sanctuary, and a live alligator show where guests can meet and hold a baby alligator under trained supervision.
Bookings range from single-seat reservations to fully private charters. Private Mangrove Tunnel tours and private combo itineraries are available for guests seeking a personalized experience. The Total Everglades Stay & Play pairs a guided airboat tour with lodging at Ivey House for multi-day exploration of local ecosystems. Safety briefings, experienced captains, and on-site sanctuary staff support wildlife presentations and guest interactions.
Captain Jack's Airboat Tours focuses on immersive wildlife viewing, regional interpretation, and accessible departures from Everglades City. The business partners tour transportation with curated stops—boardwalk walks, sanctuary visits, and Ten Thousand Islands boat trips—so visitors can see diverse habitats and wildlife in a single day or an extended package. Reservations are recommended during peak seasons to secure preferred departure times. For travelers seeking a reliable Everglades experience, Captain Jack's provides a variety of guided options that highlight the area's natural features and wildlife. Advance booking available via website.
Book an Everglades Airboat Adventure Today
Reserve a Mangrove Tunnel ride, private charter, or combo package and secure spots for boardwalk access, sanctuary visits, and the alligator show.