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create unforgettable Everglades memories at captain jack's!

Zip through Everglades City on airboat tours

Venture through a cypress forest on a swamp buggy

Get a chance to see wild alligators, birds & more

Stay safe and comfortable 

See alligators & animals up close

Hold a baby alligator

Take home gifts and memories

Everglades National Park Boat Tour

Mangrove Tunnel & National Park Combo

Ten Thousand Islands Boat Tour

Mangrove maze airboat tours.

Race through a maze of Everglades mangroves on an airboat, away from other traffic.

• Mangrove Maze Ultimate Combo

• Mangrove Maze Airboat Tour

Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Combos

• Total Everglades Combo

Mangrove Tunnel & Grassland Combo

Mangrove Tunnel & Buggy Combo

Private Mangrove Tunnel & Buggy Combo

Mangrove tunnel airboat tours.

Take a high-speed tour of Everglades City's signature mangrove tunnels!

• Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Tour

• Private Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Tour

Grassland airboat Tours

Grassland & Buggy Combo

• Grassland Airboat Tour

4 Attractions Included with All Our Tours

When you book direct.

Animal Sanctuary

Alligator Show

Hug an Alligator

Why Choose Captain Jack’s?

Local Roots

Safety & Experience

Two-Way Headsets

Alligators & Animals

Quietest & Comfiest

Personal & Popular

Refreshments & Gifts

Guests love us.

“There is something about flying down narrow alleys of mangrove trees that is just a rush. I could never get tired of it. The guides always give more than just a ride. You learn so much about the Everglades and the total ecosystem that it is. We most certainly will be back!

—C. from Florida

“The mangrove tour was so much fun! We saw a family of dolphins swimming along the boat, several alligators, and a few fish jumping out of the water. Riding through the mangroves was beautiful and a fun way to see the Everglades. I would recommend to anyone.”

—J. from Massachusetts

“We really enjoyed seeing the alligators. The captain of the airboat gave a lot of information about the Everglades and habitat. The addition of the two-way headsets let us all communicate during the tour. This was really a highlight of having friends down visiting us new Florida residents. Plan to bring other guests."

—K. from Florida

“We did the combo package and it was amazing! Great way to experience all 3 ways to 'see' the Everglades! Would highly recommend. All the captains for each segment were fantastic! Had a great time!"

—J.T.

• Mangrove Tunnel & National Park Combo
• Mangrove Tunnel & Grassland Combo
• Mangrove Tunnel & Buggy Combo
• Private Mangrove Tunnel & Buggy Combo
• Grassland & Buggy Combo
• Lodging Nearby
• Total Everglades Stay & Play
• Online Gift Shop
• Animals & Alligator Show
• Everglades City Boardwalk

• Plantation River Tours
• Airboat Tours
• Private Charters

Our Tours…

Plantation River Tours, located just a few miles south of Myrtle Beach in Murrells Inlet SC, offers comfortable, relaxing boat tours along the beautiful Waccamaw, Black and Great Pee Dee rivers. Both the Waccamaw Lady and the Waccamaw Cooter Airboat depart from the Wacca Wache Marina. Be sure to check the calendar for each tour’s availability!

Waccamaw Lady Plantation River Tour

Ticket information*:.

• Adults : $38.00
• Ages 0-12 years : $25.00 (Every passenger MUST have a ticket regardless of age)

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Plantations along the cruise include:

• Arundel Plantation – This plantation received its name from Arundel Castle, seat of the Duke of Norfolk located on the Arun River, Sussex, England.
• Chicora Wood Plantation – Elizabeth Alston, RFW Allston’s daughter, acquired Chicora Wood after her mother’s death in 1896.
• Exchange Plantation – Owned by David McDowell in 1822. May be named because he got it in exchange for another piece of property.
• Hasty Point Plantation – Tradition says the plantation was named when General Francis Marion made a hurried escape from the British during the American Revolution.
• Squirrel Creek Plantation – The house that stands today is the second house built, the first house burned between 1827-1841.
• Willbrook Plantation – The Tucker family was the original owner. Jesse Metcalf, 1936; then sold to the Hunter family; and then to the Litchfield-by-the-Sea Partnership Inc.

The Waccamaw Lady sightseeing cruise lasts 2 to 2-1/2 hours, depending on tides. Book online now or call the office at 843-446-5826 when you arrive in the area for current schedules, reservations & directions .

Please Note: Although we tour in a National Wildlife Refuge, wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

 Airboat Rides

• Adults (13 years and over): $48.50
• Children (ages 1-12 years): $38.50 (Every passenger must have a ticket regardless of age)

The Waccamaw Airboat tour lasts about an hour, depending on tides. Book online now or call the office at 843-446-5826 when you arrive in the area for current schedules, reservations & directions .

Private River Tours/ Airboat Rides

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Plantation River Tours offers scenic boat tours along historic plantations of South Carolina's beautiful Lowcountry rivers. Departing from Wacca Wache Marina in Murrells Inlet, SC you'll see rice plantations, trunk gates, slave cabins, moss-laden oak trees, alligators, eagles and osprey. You will also see transit yachts on the Intracoastal Waterway. Your narrator will be a local historian and will educate you on the history, mystery and legends of the Rice Plantations. So sit back, relax and enjoy the cruise!

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Plantation River Tours Wacca Wache Marina 1950 Wachesaw Road Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

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Discover Waccamaw River Tours

Come Aboard Waccamaw River Tours - One of the best things to do in Myrtle Beach!!

 With Waccamaw River Tours, you explore by boat the beautiful cypress-lined Waccamaw River and the Intracoastal Waterway. Come with us and explore the back creeks and swamps in search of birds and other wildlife that inhabit these southern waters within the untouched National Wildlife Refuge. The majesty of the moss-lined river is breatht

 With Waccamaw River Tours, you explore by boat the beautiful cypress-lined Waccamaw River and the Intracoastal Waterway. Come with us and explore the back creeks and swamps in search of birds and other wildlife that inhabit these southern waters within the untouched National Wildlife Refuge. The majesty of the moss-lined river is breathtaking and the peacefulness of this natural area is appealing to all. Large osprey nests can be seen along the river and at certain times of the year we are lucky enough to see the babies take their first flights. You may also see herons, egrets, cormorants, ducks, turtles, alligators and much more.

NATURE & WILDLIFE TOUR PRIVATE TOURS OSPREY PHOTOGRAPHY

Nature & Wildlife Boat Tour

Adults $32.95

Children 0-12 $18.95

This is a one and a half-hour narrated Nature & Wildlife boat tour of Myrtle Beach’s beautiful cypress-lined and moss-draped Waccamaw River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the National Wildlife Refuge back creeks and swamps. Learn about the history of these rivers and waterways, t

This is a one and a half-hour narrated Nature & Wildlife boat tour of Myrtle Beach’s beautiful cypress-lined and moss-draped Waccamaw River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the National Wildlife Refuge back creeks and swamps. Learn about the history of these rivers and waterways, the Waccamaw area, and its wildlife along the untouched National Wildlife Refuge. This is a beautiful and peaceful section of the Intracoastal Waterway/Waccamaw River.

You will leave with a new found appreciation for this beautiful, vital ecosystem.

Private Nature & Wildlife Boat Tours

Enjoy a riverboat tour in a private setting by buying out the boat for your own private hour and a half narrated Nature & Wildlife River Boat Tour. We can accommodate 1-6 people in our small boat ($375) or 1-46 people in our large boat. ($995 for 1-30 guests, $20 per guest (for guests 31-46)

PLEASE NOTE: Private tours for 1-6 people are available to book online for the 9 AM time slot daily. If you have a large group or want a different time slot please call us at 843-668-4250. Booking a specific time may require a few days notice, so please book early!

Osprey Photography Tours

Call 843-668-4250 for information and availability.

OUR MISSION

At Waccamaw River Tours, we are a small, locally owned and operated business. We strive to make your experience memorable as well as educational. After the tour if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask. 

"May you enter as our guests, but leave as family!!!"

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For small group tours, we can customize an itinerary to emphasize your interests. If you have a special request, send us a message, and we will be sure to get back to you soon.

Waccamaw River Tours

8496 Enterprise Road, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29588, United States

888-315-9439 or 843-668-4250

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Experience more of the Everglades at Wooten's!

Glide across 259 private acres on a grassland airboat tour

Get a chance to see wild alligators, birds & more

Stay safe and comfortable 

See alligators & animals up close

Hold a baby alligator

Have fun learning with friends & family

Take home gifts and memories

Everglades National Park Boat Tours

Grassland & National Park Combo

Ten thousand islands boat tour, popular airboat combos.

Combine multiple tours for a complete Everglades experience!

• Original Combo

• Extended Combo

• Total Everglades Combo

Popular Airboat Tours

Book a tour and get our Animal Sanctuary & Alligator Park included!

• Grassland Airboat Tour

• Extended Airboat Tour

• Private Airboat Tour

3 Attractions Included with All Our Tours

When you book direct.

Animal Sanctuary

Alligator Show

Hug an Alligator

Why choose wooten's.

Local Roots

Most of our team grew up in the Everglades and they all look forward to sharing their passion for the water and wildlife with you!

Safety & Experience

Our safe, experienced captains are licensed by the Coast Guard, and our boats are regularly maintained.

Alligators & Animals

You'll definitely see alligators and other animals in our sanctuary, and you might even see wild ones on your tour!

Quietest & Comfiest

Our custom airboats are the quietest and most comfortable they've ever been, with a ride just as thrilling.

A Timeless Classic

Wooten's has a long history of delighting customers since 1953!

Refreshments & Gifts

Buy refreshments and take Everglades gifts and souvenirs home with you.

Guests Love Us!

"What an amazing day! Airboat ride and swamp buggy were so great! Got to see the Everglades, a lot of gators, bear tracks, birds and vultures. Staff was friendly and accommodating. They knew a great deal about the animals in the area and answered a lot of questions. I highly recommend!"

—S. from North Carolina

"The airboat was a thrilling ride and we saw a lot of alligators! The swamp buggy was fun and fascinating. This is definitely the place to go to check off your bucket list. Everyone working there was friendly and gave us a great time! I would definitely do this again."

—L. from Florida

—C.Z.

"We sat in the front row for the airboat tour and it was so much fun. The captain was very knowledgeable with a sense of humor. Seeing the alligators and holding them was something I never thought I would get to do!"

—S. from Massachusetts

• Grassland & National Park Combo
• Private Combo
• Kayak Airboat Combo
• Swamp Buggy Tour
• Animal Sanctuary & Alligator Park
• Lodging Nearby
• Stay & Play Adventure
• Large Group Grassland Airboat Tour
• Large Group Original Combo
• Students & Field Trips
• Online Gift Shop
• Gift Cards for Tours
• Shipping, Tax & Returns

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• Murrells Inlet, SC
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• Walter’s on the Waterway
• Boat Tours & Airboat Rides
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• Boat Rentals

Pontoon & Jet Ski Rentals

Zip along the Waccamaw River on one of our Yamaha Waverunner EX Sport jet skis! or Relax and cruise on our Luxury Tritoon pontoon boats!

New Dining!

Kick back and relax at Walter’s on the Waterway, located dock level at Wacca Wache Marina. Beautiful views and sunsets included.

Wet Slips & Dry Rack Storage

Wacca Wache Marina offers wet slips and dry rack storage options for boats, as well as boat and trailer storage with affordable daily, weekly, monthly, and annual rates available.

Check out our calendar for upcoming events and specials all year long!

Tours & Airboat Rides

Enjoy the sights and surroundings of the beautiful Waccamaw, Black and Great Pee Dee Rivers aboard the Waccamaw Lady Sightseeing Tour or the Waccamaw Cooter / Gator Bait Airboat Tour, which depart from the marina.

Wacca Wache Marina

Why wacca wache marina.

A first-class freshwater marina, visitors and residents alike will appreciate the premier customer service and amenities Wacca Wache Marina has to offer. A popular destination for nearly 70 years, boating enthusiasts and waterway travelers have enjoyed Wacca Wache Marina’s idyllic harbor as a recreational stopover or launching spot.

Wacca Wache Marina is conveniently located at ICW Marker #383 on the Waccamaw River in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Amidst lofty oak, cypress, and palmetto trees, our full-service marina offers a relaxing spot for boaters to relax, fish, and dine in a beautiful waterfront setting.

We offer online pontoon boat rentals and jet ski rentals that provide the perfect activity for friends and family. The marina also provides affordable rates on wet slips and dry rack boat storage , boat trailer storage , fuel services, clean restrooms, showers, and a collection of amenities to enhance your experience.

If you’re hungry, come enjoy the amazing view from our marina restaurant Walter’s on the Waterway , located at dock level. Wacca Wache Marina is also home to Plantation River Tours , a premier boat touring company offering sightseeing and airboat rides, and a Grand Strand location for the Freedom Boat Club .

Boat & Jet Ski Rentals

Waterfront Dining

Wacca Wache Marina's Premier Amenities

Boat fuel, a clean shower, or free Wi-Fi, we have you covered!

We offer 93 Octane Diesel and 93 Octane Marine Gasoline.

Available for boaters, inquire at the desk for more information and fee schedule.

Shore power available: 120V-30 Amp | 240V-50 Amp | 240V-100 Amp

Inquire about the password at the marina store.

Dry Stack Boat Storage

Indoor and outdoor storage options.

Boat & Trailer Storage

Indoor and outdoor trailer storage options are available year-round.

Clean heads and showers, renovated with tiled floors are available for use.

Book your boat rental online for a full or half day. 

Amazing food, cold beverages, and amazing views!

Features basic boat supplies, ice, snacks, beer, soft drinks, t-shirts, and koozies!

Channel 10 & 16

Wacca Wache Marina communicates on Channel 10 and monitors Channel 16.

About Wacca Wache Marina

The name Wacca Wache derives from the language of the Waccamaw Indians and means ‘happy, happy’. It’s a shortened combination of the phrases Waccamaw, meaning ‘happy waters’, and Wachesaw which means ‘happy hunting’.

Wacca Wache Marina has pleased boaters, fishermen and hunters for nearly 70 years. The marina originated in 1954, built from remnants of local houses and cottages that floated down the waterway after Hurricane Hazel moved through the Grand Strand. Today, the marina continues to be a popular spot for waterway travelers to launch their craft or enjoy as a recreational stopover.

Boating in Murrells Inlet

Located in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina on the Intracoastal Waterway at marker #383, Wacca Wache Marina is a convenient spot for exploring the beauty of the Murrells Inlet and Grand Strand area. Close to Brookgreen Gardens, Huntington Beach State Park, and the MarshWalk, Wacca Wache Marina is a prime location for travelers near and far.

Walter's on the Waterway

This waterfront restaurant offers a relaxing and family friendly environment for enjoying lunch, dinner, or a few cocktails. Their menu features a delectable range of fare including appetizers, salads, soups, burgers, seafood and more.

Plantation River Tours

The Wacca Wache Marina is home to Plantation River Tours, a premier boat touring company.

Enjoy the sights and surroundings of the beautiful Waccamaw, Black and Great Pee Dee Rivers aboard the Waccamaw Lady Sightseeing Tour or the Waccamaw Cooter/Gator Bait Airboat Tour, which depart from the marina.

Waccamaw Lady Plantation River Tours

1950 Wachesaw Road, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576    843-446-5826

Description About Waccamaw Lady Plantation River Tours

Plantation River Tours departs from Wacca Wache Marina in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, and takes its guests on scenic boat tours along historic plantations of South Carolina’s beautiful Lowcountry rivers. On your tour, you will see rice plantations, trunk gates, slave cabins, moss-laden oak trees, alligators, eagles, and osprey, and you will see transit yachts on the Intracoastal Waterway!

The tour will be narrated by a local historian who will educate you on the Rice Plantations’ history, mystery, and legends. The Plantation River Tour is on a 60-foot Pontoon Boat named the Waccamaw Lady, which features shaded seating and clean restrooms on board. The Waccamaw Lady is also handicapped accessible.  The Plantation River Tour costs $35 for adults, $25 for kids ages 6 to 12, and the tour is free for children 5 and under!

Plantation River Tours also offers an Airboat Tour! Waccamaw Cooter Airboat Tours takes you along the Waccamaw, Black, and Pee Dee Rivers for an unforgettable experience. You’ll find yourself up close to beautiful creatures like alligators and osprey and in canals where no other boat could take you.

Private Charters are also available upon request.

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36 Fantastic Airboat Rides You Never Knew Existed

A quick Internet search for airboat rides may leave you feeling disappointed if don’t live near the Everglades or New Orleans but there’s good news. It isn’t just Florida and Louisiana that offer exhilarating airboat rides.

Here are 36 exciting airboat rides from different parts of the country. Scan below for your state as you are never far away from a high speed boat ride.

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Airboat rides exist in many different parts of the USA.

From the tip of Florida and the swamps of the Mississippi to the Lone Star State’s biodiverse estuaries and Seattle’s Lake Washington, the USA has many airboat rides available.

Although you’d be forgiven for thinking that high speed airboat adventures are only available in Louisiana and Florida there are a ton of hidden gems out there just waiting to be experienced.

Many states have companies that offer airboat rides.

Airboat rides are available throughout the USA not just in New Orleans and the Everglades.

For an airboat to be used safely all that is required is calm water and fair weather.

So it should come as no surprise that airboats are popular throughout the United States.

Not every opportunity to cash-in on this growing pastime has been seized by budding boat entrepreneurs (there are a few states that have a large amount of airboat owners but no commercial airboat tours).

However, there are still many rides and tours available throughout the USA.

From Oregon at one end of the country to the tip of Florida at the other end there are some fantastic airboat rides and tours available.

For ease of reading, and so you can find your state quickly, I have listed the states in alphabetical order.

Unfortunately, although airboats can be found in just about every state in the USA, not all states have airboat rides available.

If your state is not listed then it does not offer airboat rides at the moment to the best of our knowledge.

If any of our readers know of good airboat tours in states that have not been listed please feel free to contact us and/or leave information in the comments section.

If your state does not offer airboat rides look to the next state over as you may find one that is not too far away.

Without further ado let’s delve into these hidden airboat gems now.

Alabama airboat rides

Alabama has 2 great airboat rides worth mentioning.

Airboat Adventures offer exciting high speed airboat tours on the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta.

As this delta is made-up of about 260,000 acres and is 40 miles by 10 miles in size there is a lot of area to explore.

The Mobile-Tensaw River Delta is the second largest delta in the United States and is one of the most biologically diverse regions in the USA.

So, there is a lot to see from the mesic flood plains, cypress-gum swamps, tidal brackish water marshes, bottomland forests to the submersed grass beds.

They also have specially customized airboats for bowfishing enthusiasts.

Prices are cheap though they also offer more expensive fishing tours in the fall.

Vits Airboat Adventures website or call them on 251-680-4477.

Airboat Express also operates on the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta.

They offer very reasonable prices for an hour long tour with all the same benefits that the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta has to offer.

Visit their website or call them on 251-370-7089.

Airboat Alaska offers truly thrilling airboats rides through the Alaskan wilderness. They specialize in tours of the Taku glacier and river.

They take you to places that are only accessible via an airboat or helicopter!

As an airboat performs equally well on ice as it does in calm water this tour company, being located in Alaska, is in the unique position to offer you an airboat water and ice adventure.

As well as airboat tours they also offer helicopter and airboat/helicopter combination tours where you get to enjoy air, water and ice.

This is truly a one-in-a-lifetime experience.

Visit Airboat Alaska website or call them on 907-586-2030.

Originally a company called River City Tours were set to give airboat rides on the Arkansas River but to date this does not seem to have materialized.

This is a shame as this part of the country has a lot to offer an airboat passenger as nothing could equal the stunning views as you speed down the river faster than any other boat could ever do.

This is one of those states that we think is missing a big opportunity.

Although airboats are very popular in California no-one has started an airboat tour company yet!

Florida airboat rides

Florida is arguably the most famous part of the country for airboat tours.

The Everglades offer so much opportunity to see and experience a vast array of biodiversity and they look stunning.

Below are a few top picks for airboat tours in the Sunshine State.

Everglade City Airboat Tours are a very popular company.

They offer a very unique type of airboat ride in that you get full commentary throughout your tour via a two-way headset for no more cost than that charged by other operators.

Visit their website or call them on 1-877-222-6400.

Wild Florida Airboats offer everglade boats tours from Orlando.

As well as the amazing airboat tours they have what they call their Gator Park .

In the Gator Park they have over 200 animals on display, including exotic animals like zebras, sloths, lemurs and Watusi, just to name a few.

This is a great place to visit with kids.

Be sure to check out their deals page to see if you qualify for a discount.

Visit their website or call them on 1-866-532-7167.

Wild Bill Airboat Tours offers an airboat ride on the Withlacoochee River.

This river is very unusual because it flows north to the Gulf of Mexico.

Its over 150 miles long and much of it flows through the Withlacoochee State Forest so there’s plenty to see.

Wild Bill Airboat Tours is very kid friendly and the extremely large airboat you’ll be on gives a feeling of added stability and safety.

Visit their website or call them on 352-726-6060.

What better way to see beautiful Georgia than on an airboat thundering on the waters of Tybee Island .

Tybee Airboat Tours offer high speed tours of the marshland areas on Tybee island just south of Savannah.

On one side you have the mainland USA and on the other you have the vast Atlantic Ocean.

This location has given rise to a unique and breath-taking location.

The airboats don’t just offer the exhilaration of high speed on the water, they also allow you the opportunity to visit areas that are not easily accessible to other powered boats.

As well as experiencing the thrill of travelling on open waters, you will also travel through the shallow creeks in the marshes surrounding Tybee before landing on the beach.

To respect the wildlife the airboat does not directly travel through the marsh grasses.

The company is keen to stress that the airboat is not hazardous to manatees and other sea life, as there are no propellers in the water.

Visit their website or call them on 912-661-5225.

Swan Falls Excursions began offering airboat tours on the Snake River back in the early noughties.

Unfortunately their website is no longer online and there are conflicting phone numbers for them.

We did discover that Swan Falls Excursions are in fact a subsidiary of Hells Canyon Adventures.

So, if you are interested in finding out if they still offer airboat tours in Idaho use the information below.

Visit their website or call them on 800-422-3568.

Airboats are popular in Illinois with more than just tourists and boat enthusiasts.

Law enforcement train their personnel in airboat use along the Fox and Illinois rivers.

Unfortunately no-one has jumped into this massive hole in the market for commercial airboat rides yet.

Indiana fairs much better for airboat tours than many other no coastal states.

For just $20 you can get a high speed 20 minute ride on an airboat down the Maume river on Airboat 1 (clever and neat name).

Airboat 1 also offers fishing charters and longer duration tours all year round.

Vits their website or call Mike on 260-417-3249.

Although there are no airboat tours directly from Iowa there are 2 companies based in Nebraska that offer rides and tours on the Platte river.

So this may be of benefit to Iowa residents.

See Nebraska below.

Po’ Boy Airboat rides is a company situated near Mammoth Cave, Kentucky.

They offer airboat rides on the Nolin Lake and Green River in Brownsville.

At The time of writing it is $30 per 30 minute ride.

You can contact them via Facebook for rates and to make an appointment or call them on 270-202-1698.

Louisiana airboat rides

Louisiana, like Florida, is synonymous with airboat rides.

So, it should comes as no surprise that there are many rides available.

We have listed two of the very best below.

One of the most popular airboat tour operators in the state is aptly names Airboat Tours.

Airboat Tours offer trips through swamps, over marshes, and through moss draped trees.

You will see a wide variety of wildlife and birds such as hawks, egrets, herons, and occasionally bald eagles.

You will only get to see alligators from February through November so plan your trip accordingly.

Airboat Tours are located just 45 minutes from downtown New Orleans and are only 15 minutes away from the nearest plantations in Destrehan.

The tours are very reasonably priced and the addition of seeing the varied ecosystem as well as experiencing high speed on the water makes these tours exceptional value for money.

Visit their website or call them on 800-975-9345 or call Cathy on 504-810-4756.

Another popular tour operator is New Orleans Tour Center.

Their airboat rides include both large and small airboats to suit your party size.

The best part of the swamp tour is that the boat goes right next to the alligators where your guide will give you a brief history of the alligators of the area.

Visit their website or call them on 504-717-5616.

Apparently there is a local airboat owner who is willing to take people out on Chesapeake Bay for a small fee.

Although we couldn’t track him down you can find some minor information about him here .

If you decide to take a trip on his boat, or any or one, make sure he is fully insured and registered or you won’t be covered if you have an accident.

If anyone knows his name be sure to let us know.

Northern Thriller Airboat Tours operates on Deer River, Minnesota.

You can contact them on their Facebook page here .

The Gator Ranch of Mississippi is renowned for their airboat tours.

You’ll see alligators and a host of wildlife.

Their tours are both educational and fun.

Visit their website or call them on 228-475-6026.

Nebraska airboat rides

Nebraska also comes in strong on your list with 2 different airboat tour operators making the cut.

Bryson’s Airboat Tours offer very reasonably priced airboat rides on the Platte River.

Up to 11 people at a time can fit on this super fast customized airboat. Speeds of up to 60 mph mean you get an exciting ride every time.

Visit Bryson’s Airboat Tours website or call them on 402-968-8534

River Life Tours is another Nebraska company that offers great airboat rides along the Platte river.

They are child friendly and great for families.

Visit their website or call Kyle on 402-699-4489.

Airboat Adventures located at 1001 Ocean Drive, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 offer airboat rides near Wildwood, NJ.

The ride will let you see a lot of wildlife and learn a bit about about the waterways.

Their website is not currently working but you can contact them, on their Facebook page here .

Outer Banks Adventures call themselves The Home of North Carolina’s “Best Airboat Adventure” and they can can themselves that because they are!

Although they offer a varied range of water activities their airboat tours are fantastic.

They offer 4 different airboat tours ranging from 30 minutes to half day tours.

They also operate in Virginia.

Visit their website or call them on 757-871-6402.

Air 1 airboats will take you on a 30 – 40 minute tour of Lake Erie, and the Sandusky Bay.

The great thing about Air 1 airboats is that they not only offer water airboat rides but you can go ice fishing on an airboat in the winter.

So you can also get to experience high speeds across the ice.

Visit their website or call Tony on 419-366-8472.

Burks Whitetails offer airboat tours and airboat bowfishing trips along Red River and in Lake Texoma.

They are a little more expensive than the national average but if you want an airboat ride in Oklahoma they are the only “horse in town”.

They are only 1 of a few airboat operators that offer bowfishing facilities.

Visit their website or call Clay on 214-212-0491.

Airboat Tours Northwest offer airboat rides along the Willamette River and Suislaw River.

Expect to see biodiverse grasslands, and the beautiful town of Florence on the Oregon Coast.

Prices are super cheap coming in at about half the price of the national average.

Be sure to check their festivals page to see if there are any upcoming events in the surrounding area.

Their tours are geared to incorporate any festivals going on at the time.

Visit their website or call them on 800-252-0975.

D&M Airboat And Charter Fishing Trips offer airboat rides along the Susquehanna river.

Your captain is knows a lot about the area, and the river, so expect to leave with more than just great memories as you’ll be a little more knowledgeable.

Visit their Facebook page or call them on  607-725-0799.

Plantation River Cruises offer a truly unique type of airboat ride.

Not only do you get to experience the thrill of fast-paced boating and an amazing array of wildlife but you also get to see some old plantation houses located just off the the Waccamaw, Black and Pee Dee Rivers.

Along the ride you’ll see rice plantations, trunk gates, slave cabins, moss-laden oak trees, alligators, eagles and osprey.

If you want a narrator, who is a local historian, to talk through the history, mystery and legends of the Rice Plantations you will need to take a cruise instead of an airboat.

Vitis their website or call them on.843-651-2994.

Ken’s Airboat Service LLC is situated in Aberdeen South Dakota. He offers rides on his Air Ranger airboat along the Moccasin Creek river.

The boat can reach speeds of 55 mph.

Visit the website or call Ken on 605-283-2231 or 605-530-2430.

Airboat Nashville will let you see the home of Country Music like you never could on land.

Airboat Nashville are currently the only coast guard certified airboat operators in the area so you know you are in safe hands.

The company state that they offer 3 tours but we found that only 2 were available.

Visit their website or call them on 615-257-1177.

Texas airboat rides

Believe it or not we have 3 great offerings for you from the Lone Star State.

Dragon Lady Airboats offers a great experience especially for families.

The company got it’s name from The Dragon Lady herself – Captain Sallie Hayne who has many years airboating experience and an extensive knowledge of the swamp area.

On your 1 hour 30 minute tour through the Blue Elbow Swamp, Sabine River and surrounding estuaries of Orange, TX you will likely see alligators, turtles, nutria, hogs, deer, raccoon and a vast array of birds.

The only drawback to these tours is that you have to book the entire boat rather just just seats.

This means it can be an expensive lump sum payment.

As 6 people fit on the boat the price per seat comes out at just above the national average, however you are getting 3 times the boating time.

So it’s a pretty good deal.

Visit their website or call them on 321-266-1498.

With Galveston Boat Tours you can expect to see Stingrays, Oyster beds and a myriad of wildlife on Galveston Island.

You will have the opportunity to fish or bowfish if you desire.

Visit their website or call them on 409-632-0089.

Utah has a large airboat owners market but does not seem to offer an airboat rides for paying customers.

This is a shame as imagine  speeding down The Great Lake in an airboat .

Again we believe there is a huge opportunity going to waste in this state.

Although Outer Banks Adventures term themselves The Home of North Carolina’s “Best Airboat Adventure” they also operate in Poquoson, Virginia .

Although they offer a varied rage of water activities their airboat tours are fantastic.

As you may have guessed, they also operate in North Carolina.

Visit their website or Facebook page or call them on 757-871-6402.

This amazing airboat tour, From Hartfeld & McCoy Boat Tours, starts in Matewan, West Virginia.

Matewan is a small town nestled in the Tug River Valley, which has a very rich history.

Once a coal mining town it has ties to the past through the infamous Hatfield’s & McCoy’s and the Matewan Massacre .

Tours last about 1 hour where you get to experience a fast exhilarating ride down the Tug River while you enjoy the natural beauty of West Virginia.

This region of southern West Virginia contains a diverse ecosystem of trees, birds, small game and other wildlife.

Visit their website or call them on (304) 235-9090 or (304) 928-7702.

I would like to, once again, ask all our readers to contact us if they know of other airboat rides available in states that we have not mentioned.

Either leave a comment or use the contact us form . We will be most grateful and give you a mention.

Mick McGrath

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Waccamaw River & Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge Boat Tours

See also: – Kayak tours of the Waccamaw River – Jet ski tours in the Myrtle Beach area – Kayak and paddleboard rentals – Myrtle Beach’s annual festival calendar

! Prices, availability and other details subject to change. Please check all information directly with the tour company before making reservations.

Waccamaw River Boat Tours From Conway

– Sightseeing Cruise, with Captain Jim’s Scenic River Tours 1hr30. 10 people max. Morning and afternoon tours available. Adults $15, children (3-12) $10, young children (0-2) free. 30-minute cruises in conjunction with Conway events also available, $5 per person. Narrated boat tour (some shade) of the Waccamaw River, out of Conway Marina. Call 843-246-1495. Visit website

– Pontoon Boat Tour, with Waccamaw Outfitters Pontoon boat tour of the Waccamaw River out of Conway Marina. Call 843-488-3121 or email for information. Visit website

– Theme Cruise, with Captain Jim’s Scenic River Tours 10 people max. Specialty boat tour (some shade) for New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, July 4th, Halloween, Veterans Day and the holiday season, out of Conway Marina. Call 843-246-1495 for information. Visit website

– Wine and Cheese Cruise, with Captain Jim’s Scenic River Tours 10 people max. Private evening boat tour (some shade) of the Waccamaw River, out of Conway Marina. Cheese and snacks provided, bring your own alcoholic drinks. Call 843-246-1495 for information. Visit website

Waccamaw River Boat Tours From Myrtle Beach (Near Socastee)

– Nature & Wildlife River Tour, with Waccamaw River Tours 1hr30. 49 people max. Monday-Saturday in season, Tuesday-Saturday out of season. Adults $22.95, children (12 and under) $14.95. Narrated sightseeing boat tour (shaded) of Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge. Call 888-315-9439 or book online. Visit website

– Osprey Photography Boat Tour, with Waccamaw River Tours 1hr30. 12 people max. Selected mornings, March-June. $24.95 per person. Specialty boat tour (shaded) of the Waccamaw River and Intracoastal Waterway in the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge, focused on seeing and photographing nesting osprey. Call 888-315-9439 or book online. Visit website

– Private Nature & Wildlife River Tour, with Waccamaw River Tours 1hr30. 6 people max. $185. Private narrated nature-oriented boat tour (shaded) of Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge. Call 843-668-4250. Visit website

Waccamaw River Boat Tours From Murrells Inlet

– Waccamaw Lady Plantation River Tour, with Plantation River Tours 2hrs-2hrs30. Tuesday-Saturday mornings. Adults $35, children (6-12) $20, young children (0-5) free. Boat tour (shaded) of the wildlife and rice plantations of the Waccamaw River, from Wacca Wache Landing. Call 843-651-2994 or book online. Visit website

– Waccamaw Airboat Tours, with Plantation River Tours 1hr. Ages 5+ only. 12 people max. Monday-Saturday in season, several departures each day. Adults $45, children (5-12) $35. Nature-seeing airboat tour (unshaded) of the Waccamaw, Black and Pee Dee Rivers, from Wacca Wache Landing. Call 843-651-2994 or book online. Visit website

– Sunset Cruise Aboard the Waccamaw Lady, with Plantation River Tours 1hr15-1hr30. Adults $30, children (6-12) $20, young children (0-5) free. Sunset boat tour of the Waccamaw River from Wacca Wache Landing. Call 843-651-2994. Visit website

From Pawleys Island

– Sandy Island Tour, with Captain Steve’s River Tours 1hr30. Boat tour of Sandy Island. Call 304-389-4188 for information. Visit website

– Waccamaw River Plantation Tour, with Captain Steve’s River Tours 2hrs30. Boat tour of the rice plantations of the lower Waccamaw River, plus Sandy Island. Call 304-389-4188 for information. Visit website

– Sunset Cruise, with Captain Steve’s River Tours 6 people max. BYOB sunset boat tour out of the Reserve Harbor Yacht Club at Pawleys Island. Call 304-389-4188 for information. Visit website

Waccamaw River Boat Tours From Near North Myrtle Beach (Upper Waccamaw)

– Pontoon River Adventure, with River Island Adventures 1hr30. 6 people max. Daily, year-round. $35 per person. Pontoon boat tour of the Waccamaw River Heritage Preserve, near North Myrtle Beach, with brief optional landing on a private river island. Call 843-882-7487 or book online. Visit website

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Airboat Tours Near West Palm Beach

Animal encounters, alligator shows, and much more, everglades airboat tours, everglades vip tour, animal encounters, alligator shows, group tours & events.

Welcome to Everglades Holiday Park where we offer all kinds of excitement, including private airboat rides and animal encounters! Our little piece of heaven in the Everglades offers the best airboat tours that will allow you to see and connect with the most elusive part of Florida.

Enjoy the most thrilling airboat ride of your life on one of our state-of-the-art vessels, then take a seat for one of our live alligator shows. Everglades Holiday Park is the proud home of the world-famous Gator Boys whom you may have seen featured in their show on Animal Planet.

You can see South Florida like never before from the safety and comfort of our all-weather fleet of airboats. See American alligators, take stunning pictures, and live out once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

West Palm Beach is just over an hour from our park, making this one of the most accessible options for visitors wanting to check out the incredible ecosystem and wildlife of the Florida Everglades. Our VIP Pick-Up service is also available for those who don’t want to make the drive. 

AIRBOAT TOURS & ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

Exciting tours.

Our tours are as intriguing as they are stunning. You can’t escape learning about the incredible things about the Everglades because every tour is packed with educational facts, diverse wildlife, and history that will blow your mind. The following are included in the tour:

• *60-Minute Everglades Airboat Tours
• 20-Minute Live Alligator Show
• 1 Premium Group Photo for Your Party
• Unmatched Family Fun for All Members

VIP TOUR WITH TRANSPORTATION

We want to make your visit as seamless and easy as possible. For this reason, we’ve created a plan that leaves the round-trip transportation to us. Here’s what you can expect from this package:

• Round-Trip Transportation Included
• *60-Minute, Fully Narrated Airboat Tour

Wildlife & Animal Encounters Experience

Experience the thrill of coming into close contact with up to five unique (and uncaged!) animals during one of our private tours. While you hold a baby alligator, our expert team will dive deep into interesting information about the Everglades and its inhabitants.

• 45-minute Animal Encounter Experience
• Stories and Fun Facts About the Animals
• Professional Photos Included
• Special Packages Available

EXOTIC, EDUCATIONAL FUN

We love to combine education with entertainment (we call it “edutainment”). We do this by putting experienced captains, exceptional performers, and highly-trained wildlife handlers on the front lines.

Adrenaline Packed

60-minute airboat tour.

This tour includes gliding through the Everglades wetlands at amazing speeds. You will see incredible sights, experience unparalleled thrills, and have an all-around unforgettable time.

We can probably all agree that the ultimate vacation is effortless. Since that’s the case, why not leave the transportation up to us? You can handle the airboat tour, live alligator show, one free premium group photo, and stellar sights, we’ll handle the to-and-from.

OUR EXCITING WILDLIFE

These encounters offer individuals the chance to experience something they can’t experience anywhere else. With the help of our incredible staff, you can actually meet and hold our uncaged animals.

OUR GROUP TOURS & ADVENTURES

Whether you’re looking for the best school field trip ever or you want a team-building trip for your company, our group tours are always exceptional. Family gatherings, birthday parties, reunions – whatever your speed, we can accommodate you in style.

Stop by The

Gator bites café & gift shop.

It’s easy enough to work up a big appetite with all there is to be done at our park! When you’re ready, chow down some delicious treats and meals from our full-service cafe/deli. We offer breakfast and lunch, both of which have kid-friendly options as well as more exotic choices for the adventure seekers. Don’t forget to stop by the gift shop and get a souvenir to remember us by!

A PRIVATE AIRBOAT TOUR

These tours are perfect if you’re looking for a personalized experience. Not only is the tour for only you and your crew, but you get to tell the captain where to go and how fast to get there! Basically, your wish is our command.

THE GATOR BOYS IN ACTION

The excitement doesn’t stop with the airboat tours. Our Gator Pit is known across the world for providing captivating shows put on by the Gator Boys. These shows depict alligators as what they truly are while staying fun, engaging, and educational.

Everglades Holiday Park is chock-full of wonderful things to do. Beyond taking in the natural, diverse beauty of the Everglades, we offer tours on cutting-edge airboats that provide the safest and smoothest view of our beloved ecosystem.

After you enjoy your *1-hour airboat adventure, venture back into the park for one of our thrilling shows done by the Gator Boys! As a part of the experience, you will receive one free group photo per party to help you remember the time you spent with us. On top of learning incredible things about alligators through the presentation, you can dive even deeper by joining one of our animal encounters. During that experience, you will be taken to a private section of the park where a trained wildlife handler will assist you in meeting and holding up to five different animals from the Everglades.

No matter what you’re looking for, the Everglades deliver. Soar over glassy waters as you learn about the long, complex history of the ecosystem that’s home to so many wonderful creatures. Seek adventure by coming into close contact with the native wildlife, or keep your distance and sit back and relax as you listen to the soft chirpings from the boat. When you visit Everglades Holiday Park, you’re signing up to experience nature at its finest.

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