Tis’ The Season For Airboat Tours
While it may seem like Florida has the same season of hot and humid weather all year round, the true airboat tour season is almost here. The “dry season” is the perfect time to come visit the Florida Everglades. The dry season runs from December through April every year and it comes with some great advantages over the rest of the year. Swamp Monster Airboat Tours is always here to show you a great time but we want to show you why the dry season […]
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What’s The Difference Between Everglades Alligators & Crocodiles?
One of the biggest highlights for anyone visiting the Everglades on private airboat tour is to spot an alligator. They’re everywhere you turn in the Everglades, so you’re bound to spot one while gliding throughout riverways. However, there’s a chance that gator you spotted wasn’t actually an alligator at all! While it’s estimated that over 200,000 alligators call the Everglades “home”, there’s over 2,000 crocodiles that also lay claim to a piece of the Everglades. They’re very closely related, so it’s very easy to mistake […]
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Airboat Tour Safety: Everything You Need to Know Before You Ride
Airboat tours are safe, family-friendly, and designed for guests of all experience levels. That said, the Everglades is a wild environment, and knowing what to expect before you board makes the whole experience smoother and more enjoyable. Here’s what our captains recommend. What to Wear and Bring The right gear makes a real difference out on the water. Before your tour, pack or wear the following: Ear protection: Airboat engines are loud. We provide ear protection for every guest, but if you prefer your own […]
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Wildlife You’ll See on a Florida Everglades Airboat Tour
The Florida Everglades is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in North America, and an airboat tour is the most direct way to move through it. From the moment you leave the dock, you’re in territory shared with alligators, wading birds, turtles, fish, and species that exist almost nowhere else on earth. Here’s what to watch for. American Alligators Alligators are the most reliable sighting on every tour, regardless of season. The Everglades supports one of the highest alligator densities anywhere in the world, and […]
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