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Ride-the-Wind

Mile Marker 34, Florida Everglades, Miami, FL
305 299 1366
Ranked #30 of 87 tours in Miami
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Tours
Traveller Description: Prepare yourself for an exciting adventure that includes piloting one of our customized hi-performance airboats through the Florida Everglades. Turn... more »
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Toronto, Canada
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

Jan 2006, Jan 2009 and Jan 2012 have all been experiences we will never forget! This charter is not cheap. However you are getting a private charter and the value of the experience far out weighs the cost! Captain Randy accually lets you drive the boat. Highly recommended. More

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Granite City, Illinois
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011
4
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Booked tour for July 17th. I was told to meet at the launch ramp at 11:30. We arrived at 10:30 at a desolate ramp. I confirmed from another Captain that we were at the right ramp. Called Captain Randy approximately 5 times, informing him we were early, where was he, and finally at noon that I had given up on... More

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Paris, France
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011

My wife and I remembered years ago the poor airboat experience we had in the Everglades, sharing with 20 people an airboat for a 30mn ride. This time with our two boys and their Grand-Mother we wanted the TRUE experience. If you are ready to pay for it, then you will have the experience of a lifetime: 2 hours of... More

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Cobden, Illinois
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2011
4
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This was our 1st everglades air boat ride, waited 50 years for it and we definatly went with the right one. Captain Randy not only taught us about the environment and animals,,,but we felt absolutely safe with him. We got the ride we had dreamed of and would readily recommend him for your everglades air boat trip. I would highly... More

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Dallas, Tx
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2011
1
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Two grandparents in 60s, twin 10-year old grandsons- add Captain Randy for an excellent adventure. We hired Randy for a two hour Everglades trip, as it was the first time any of us had been in the Everglades, much less on an airboat. Followed his directions to the somewhat remote public boat ramp, and he was waiting for us right... More

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Savage, Minnesota
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2011

We had Capt. Dave, look out Capt. Randy, he was a lot of fun! He had me laughing all the time! The airboat was a blast, the scenery was fabulous, I got a ton of pictures. Although he did trick me into driving, I had a Blast. What a character! Thanks Capt. Dave! I would book this again in a... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2010
3
people found this review helpful

We booked this tour in advance through a couple phone calls, and follow-up email, and the guide never showed up at our agreed upon tour time. We went to the location and the place looked shut down with nobody around. Questionable. More

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Wellingborough, United Kingdom
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2010
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On a recent 4 day trip to Florida we wanted to experience an airboat trip in the Everglades. We looked on Trip Advisor and came across 'Ride The Wind' and decided to trust the good reviews and book up a trip. I emailed Captain Randy and arranged to meet him and his airboat at a slipway just outside Fort Lauderdale,... More

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Minneapolis
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2010
2
people found this review helpful

We booked a 8 person group out of the Fort Lauderdale location on a Sunday in June. Randy was our guide/captain and was lots of fun, and very knowledgeable. We had a great time, especially the kids. Anyone who wanted to, was allowed to drive, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all who did. It was extremely warm, which probably limited... More

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Richmond, VA
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2010
2
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Due to traffic and stupidity, we were very late to our departure with Tigertail Airboat Tours (a partner of Ride The Wind). Not only was our guide not upset, he was friendly and personable. He did not rush our tour and gave us the ride of our lives. Umberto was our captain/guide. He made the tour interactive with our kids... More

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