Private Airboat Charter at Airboat Rides at Midway
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal physical exertion required beyond boarding.
Overview
Experience the thrill and natural wonders of Florida’s St. Johns River with a private airboat charter from Airboat Rides at Midway. Perfect for groups up to 14, these expert-guided rides combine high-speed adventure with close encounters of native wildlife.
Private Airboat Charter
Up to 14 Passengers | A great way to experience the gators with your friends!
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About This Adventure
Private Charters
Rates
All ages welcome, price includes six passengers. Add $62.50 for each additional passenger, up to fourteen people on the Large Private Chater.
For groups larger than 14 guests, please call to make a reservation!
Duration
One Hour - Please arrive 30 minutes early to check in for your tour
About
- Our airboat captains are U.S. Coast Guard Master Captains.
- Our custom airboat fleet is U.S. Coast Guard Inspected and Certified.
- We offer two-way communication with your guide so they can give you information about the everglades and answer your questions as you speed across the river.
- Our airboats offer stadium seating for excellent visibility and amazing photo opportunities.
- At the end of your airboat tour we offer our FREE Alligator Encounter where you can hold an alligator and take pictures!
Come for the airboats, stay for the animals!
We have plenty of animals located in our gift shop and around our property. For example, our beloved pig, Porkchop, loves to roam the grounds. You can usually find him lying by our back door or hanging down by the water. We also have snakes such as Baby, our 13-foot Burmese Python, and Red our 7ft Red Tail Boa, and our birds Picassa, Van Gogh, Romeo, and Coco. To learn more about them go to our Animals page.
Our History
If you’ve seen cabins on our property that’s because Midway first started as a true fish camp in the 1930s. People would line up just to come fish and hunt the immediate areas surrounding the fishcamp. The reason we’re called Midway is because we’re located midway between Orlando and the beaches. In the 1970s, Midway added the airboat adventures. Through the years the fish camp ultimately slowed and stopped, but the airboat tours remained and thrived.
Our long history on the St. Johns River allowed us to maintain our business on the popular river. Other airboat companies in the area must meet their customers at a public boat ramp or on the side of the road, but Midway offers a safe permanent location for you and your family to come and have an amazing airboat adventure, so book your tour today!
Adventure Tips
Arrive Early for Check-In
Plan to arrive 30 minutes before your departure time to complete check-in and safety briefing without rush.
Dress for Wet and Windy Conditions
Wear quick-drying, layered clothing to stay comfortable from river spray and Florida’s variable weather.
Bring a Waterproof Camera or Case
Protect your gear while capturing high-speed wildlife and landscape photos from the open-air boat.
Mind the Sun Exposure
Florida sun can be intense; bring sunscreen and a hat to stay protected during the hour-long ride.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- American alligator
- Great blue heron
History
Midway began as a fish camp in the 1930s and evolved through the decades into a premier airboat adventure location.
Conservation
The company follows best practices to protect the river ecosystem, promoting catch-and-release fishing and minimizing disturbance to wildlife.
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Recommended Gear
Sunscreen
Protects your skin from intense Florida sun during exposed boat rides.
summer specific
Waterproof phone case
Keeps electronics safe from spray and splashes on the airboat.
Light jacket
Provides warmth during cooler river breezes, especially in the evenings.
fall specific
Insect repellent
Helps keep mosquitoes and biting insects at bay in wetland environments.
spring specific