When Are Alligators Most Active in the Everglades?
If seeing alligators is the main reason for your tour, timing helps. Alligators are cold-blooded, so their activity follows temperature and season closely. Here is what to know. Time of day Alligators are most active in the cooler parts of the day, early morning and late afternoon. In the heat of midday they often rest, basking to regulate their temperature or staying still in the water. Morning tours tend to offer the best activity, especially in warm months. Season In spring, warming temperatures kick off […]
Read MoreWhat to Wear and Bring on a Florida Airboat Tour
What to Wear Light, breathable clothing. It gets warm, and the boat moves fast so you want layers you can manage. Closed comfortable shoes or sandals that can handle a little water. A hat and polarized sunglasses. The sun reflects hard off the water. A light layer for early-morning rides, which can feel cool before the sun is up. What to Bring Sunscreen, applied before you board. Insect repellent, particularly in the warmer wet-season months. A secured phone or camera. Things can get breezy and […]
Read MoreWhat Wildlife You’ll See on a South Florida Airboat Tour
The Everglades is one of the most unique ecosystems on earth, and an airboat is one of the best ways to experience it up close. Here is what you might encounter out on the water. Alligators The headliner. South Florida’s marshes are prime alligator habitat, and seeing them in the wild is the highlight for most visitors. In late summer you may even spot hatchlings. Birds The Everglades is a birder’s paradise. Depending on the season you may see herons, egrets, anhingas, ibises, ospreys, and […]
Read MoreWhat to Wear on a Summer Airboat Tour in Florida
Quick checklist for a summer airboat tour: Polarized sunglasses Hat with a chin strap, not a baseball cap Reef-safe SPF 30 or higher Lightweight long-sleeve shirt Quick-dry shorts or pants Closed-toe water shoes Small dry bag for your phone Bug spray for the walk to the boat The boat moves fast, the wind takes anything loose, and the sun does not negotiate. Dress like you’re spending 90 minutes in direct Florida summer sun, because you are. Sun protection Plan clothing and sun protection for time […]
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