Take a fun airboat ride and get free admission to our Animal Sanctuary where you'll see plenty of alligators and other Everglades animals!
Adults (11+)
Starting At
$41.99
Kids (4-10)
Starting At
$26.50
Infants (0-3)
Starting At
$7.00
Get a Mangrove Airboat Tour, free Alligator Hugs, a free Alligator Show, and a free visit to our Animal Sanctuary and Everglades City Boardwalk.
OR upgrade your experience to see everything Captain Jack’s has to offer!
Our airboat dock is handicap accessible, but wheelchairs can't be loaded onto the airboat. If anyone in your party is using a wheelchair, please be sure they can move from the wheelchair onto the airboat.
Mangrove Airboat Tour
Our mangrove airboat tour delivers an hour of fun for the whole family! You'll feel the wind in your face as you skim the surface of the water, zipping through twisting mangrove tunnels. You'll see unique Everglades plants and animals. Your captain will entertain you with stories, folklore, history, and fun animal facts.
Mangrove airboat tours run 365 days a year between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Tours last about an hour. Book online to reserve a time.
Activities Included With All Airboat Tours
Alligator Show
Get up close! Our experienced alligator handlers put on a live alligator show in our Animal Sanctuary every hour. Learn everything you wanted to know about these powerful creatures!
Alligator Hugs
Relatives back home will love seeing a picture of you or your kids hugging a baby alligator in our Animal Sanctuary. Bring your camera!
Animal Sanctuary
Our Animal Sanctuary is home to tigers, turtles, otters, crocodiles, and over 100 alligators. See a variety of animals in one place!
Everglades City Boardwalk
Stroll though a mangrove forest and try to spot raccoons, alligators, manatees, and more!
Fun for All Ages
"The kids loved it! The youngest got to hold a baby alligator. What a thrill! Everyone had a great time and I know the grandkids had some great stories to take back home." - Jesse B.
"This tour is entertaining and educational, which makes it perfect for family, friends, couples, even solo travelers. I'm looking forward to going again! Yes, it is that good!" – Ella P.
Why Choose Captain Jack's?
Safety & Experience
Watch a live alligator show, hug a baby alligator, and visit our alligator park, animal sanctuary, and Everglades City Boardwalk.
quietest Ride yet
Our customized airboats are the quietest they've ever been and just as thrilling as ever.
Personal & popular
Our small, personalized airboat tours are the most popular in Everglades City, 365 days a year.
more to explore
Explore more Everglades with combo trips, kayaks, overnight deals, and a well-stocked gift shop.