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    Speedy's Airboat Tours

    2,298 Reviews
    #6 of 30 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Everglades City
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    621 Begonia Street, Everglades City, FL
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    “Fun ride! Exceeded expectations!”

    Just went on the airboat ride with a couple of friends and we all had a great time. Captain Bill... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    ClimbingChica
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    Stamford, Connecticut, United States
    “Fantastic!!”

    This is a really, really fun tour! Bill, our guide, was great. He struck a perfect balance between... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Stephanie T
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    Our company does not run the "big boats" or the "jet boats" we run only the small six passenger airboats. Your captian will take you through both the unique grassland praries and winding mangrove tunnels on your tour into this national treasure we call the Florida Everglades.

    About Speedy's Airboat Tours

    Our company does not run the "big boats" or the "jet boats" we run only the small six passenger airboats. Your captian will take you through both the unique grassland praries and winding mangrove tunnels on your tour into this national treasure we call the Florida Everglades.
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    • Excellent84%
    • Very good12%
    • Average2%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
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    621 Begonia Street, Everglades City, FL
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Fun ride! Exceeded expectations!

    Just went on the airboat ride with a couple of friends and we all had a great time. Captain Bill was terrific - knowledgeable, friendly and explained a lot about the vegetation and wildlife in the area. Had some great stories about things that have...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Fantastic!!

    This is a really, really fun tour! Bill, our guide, was great. He struck a perfect balance between time spent talking to us about what we were seeing and time spent flying though the mangrove trees! It was fantastic!! Highly recommend this company and Bill!!

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Fun

    We booked through TripAdvisor, which uses a third party (I didn't realize it), and when we arrived they had no reservation for us. The staff was super helpful and thankfully I had the email where I had been communicating with whoever at the other company....More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Great fun

    Someone recommended this company and I wasn’t disappointed. We had a tour to ourselves. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Good value for money and great way to see the area.

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Speedy's Airboat Tours through the Mangroves April 2018

    We had Captain Bill with Speedy's Airboat Tours as our tour guide April 5, 2018. It was a highlight of our trip. Our family of 5 took a morning tour and Captain Bill was a great guide pointing out the many plants and birds in...More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Captain Hoss - a treat

    Hoss was great, my wife and I went today and had a great hour - private tour just the two of us - we were going out into nature - so no guarantees of anything - other than Mother Nature doing what she does best...More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Exciting ride

    Bill our captain was great, some nice high speed action through the mangrove swamps and passed on some nice info during the trip.

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Informative and fun

    Captain Freddy took us on an informative , safe and fun ride! Totally recommend this ride for exploring the nooks and crannies of the Everglades.

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Great fun

    This airboat ride was great fun, Captain Lyle was both professional and entertaining, and everyone really enjoyed it.

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Hang on to your hats!

    Staff - 5 Location - 5 Activity quality - 4 Other positives - the ride itself was a lot of fun and our capt made sure we enjoyed it. Other negatives - didn’t see any of the wildlife we were hoping for but I guess...More

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    Deborah W
    4 April 2018|
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    Response from Dozmond | Reviewed this property |
    I remember it being in the $40 range.
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    Paula S
    30 January 2018|
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    Response from chitownbeachgal | Reviewed this property |
    They do accommodate for young children. I would call ahead and let them know. I asked that question when we were on the tour; they just don't go as fast down the mangroves and they don't do the fast turns. But, it is fun... More
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    Tamara H
    8 August 2017|
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    Response from Keith M | Reviewed this property |
    I would suggest going in the morning, as the sun is low in the sky.
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