WESTON AIRBOAT FIELD GUIDE
Private Airboat Adventure: Your Own Captain, Your Own Crew — Raw Everglades at Speed
A private airboat tour from Sawgrass Recreation Park that pairs high-speed glides through the Everglades with a visit to the park’s Alligator & Reptile Exhibit—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
Private Airboat Adventure: Your Own Captain, Your Own Crew — Raw Everglades at Speed.
Experience the Everglades like never before with a private airboat tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park: an escorted, small-party run through subtropical rivers and sawgrass where experienced captains take your group to exclusive locations to encounter native and exotic wildlife and then return to the park’s Alligator & Reptile Exhibit for close-up encounters with creatures like Cannibal, the park’s 1,000-pound alligator.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Glide across miles of Everglades river at speed
Private airboat tours let your group skim miles of river and sawgrass at thrilling speeds—captains drive custom boats designed for small parties so you can feel the Everglades under you and the wind in your face.
Up-close encounters at the park exhibit
Enhance the airboat experience with a visit to Sawgrass Recreation Park’s Alligator & Reptile Exhibit, where handlers present dozens of native and exotic species, introduce Cannibal (the park’s notable 1,000‑pound alligator) and offer a "Meet a Baby Alligator" opportunity for close photos.
A truly private run with an experienced captain
These private tours are escorted by a dedicated captain who pilots one of Sawgrass’s custom airboats just for your group, taking you to exclusive spots in the Everglades and tailoring the outing to your party.
What the day feels like
What the private airboat feels like
Board your private, custom airboat and let an experienced captain escort only your party into the Everglades. You’ll skim channels and open water, pause for wildlife viewing and photos, and return to the park to explore the Alligator & Reptile Exhibit and meet reptiles up close—an immersive loop that mixes speed, wildlife observation, and hands-on encounters.
THE LANDSCAPE
Glide across miles of Everglades river at speed
Private airboat tours let your group skim miles of river and sawgrass at thrilling speeds—captains drive custom boats designed for small parties so you can feel the Everglades under you and the wind in your face.
THE WILDLIFE
Up-close encounters at the park exhibit
Enhance the airboat experience with a visit to Sawgrass Recreation Park’s Alligator & Reptile Exhibit, where handlers present dozens of native and exotic species, introduce Cannibal (the park’s notable 1,000‑pound alligator) and offer a "Meet a Baby Alligator" opportunity for close photos.
THE PRIVACY
A truly private run with an experienced captain
These private tours are escorted by a dedicated captain who pilots one of Sawgrass’s custom airboats just for your group, taking you to exclusive spots in the Everglades and tailoring the outing to your party.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private airboat is best for
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Private tours are offered in set lengths: 40 and 60 minutes regularly, with 90‑ and 120‑minute options available seasonally.
Be sure to bring your camera to capture wildlife and up-close moments at the exhibit.
Private tours can be scheduled seven days a week between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.; advance reservations are required.
Meet at Sawgrass Recreation Park: 1006 US-27, Weston, FL 33327.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a private tour?
Private tours are offered in 40‑ and 60‑minute durations; 90‑ and 120‑minute tours are available seasonally.
Where do we meet for the tour?
Meet at Sawgrass Recreation Park, 1006 US‑27, Weston, FL 33327.
How big a group can I bring?
Private tours accommodate groups up to the operator’s stated maximum group size; the offering lists capacity for parties up to 19 guests.
Are children allowed?
Yes—these private tours are listed as suitable for all ages.
Do I need to make a reservation?
Advance reservations are required for private tours; they can be scheduled daily between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
What will we see at the Reptile Exhibit?
The Alligator & Reptile Exhibit features dozens of native and exotic species, handlers’ demonstrations, Cannibal (a 1,000‑pound alligator) and the option to "Meet a Baby Alligator."
How fast do the airboats go?
Tours describe gliding across miles of river at speeds up to 40 mph.