Night Airboat Tours
Near Orlando Airport

AFTER DARK

SEE FLORIDA'S WILD SIDE

Experience a 1-hour night airboat ride just 6 miles from Orlando International Airport (MCO). Explore the Florida Everglades headwaters after dark and discover a completely different side of wild Florida.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE

Experience the Florida wetlands after dark on a 1-hour night airboat tour through the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades. Watch for the glow of alligator eyes as your captain searches the water for gators, native birds, turtles and other Florida wildlife. With guaranteed gator sightings, nighttime is an unforgettable way to experience wild Florida.

READY FOR THE NIGHT?

YOUR FLORIDA NIGHT AIRBOAT ADVENTURE STARTS HERE

Just 6 miles from Orlando International Airport (MCO), Gator Airboat Rides makes it easy to experience wild Florida after dark. Reservations are required for our 1-hour night airboat tours, so book ahead and get ready to search the wetlands for alligators under the night sky.

Experience the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades After DarkYou don't have to travel to South Florida to experience the Everglades ecosystem after dark. Our 1-hour night airboat tour near Orlando takes you into the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades, where Central Florida's lakes, marshes and wetlands form the beginning of the greater Everglades ecosystem.Once the sun goes down, the wetlands take on an entirely different atmosphere. From the open airboat, your captain will guide you across the water in search of alligators and other native Florida wildlife. Watch the darkness for the distinctive glow of alligator eyes reflecting across the water gator sightings are guaranteed on our night tours.Located just 6 miles from Orlando International Airport (MCO), Gator Airboat Rides gives visitors an exciting and educational way to experience Florida's natural side without spending hours driving south. Whether you're visiting Orlando or looking for a nighttime adventure close to the airport, this is a side of Florida that's completely different after dark.

NIGHT AIRBOAT TOUR FAQ

Find answers to common questions about our 1-hour night airboat tours near Orlando, including guaranteed gator sightings, reservations, wildlife and what to expect after dark.

Yes. Gator sightings are guaranteed on our 1-hour night airboat tour. After dark, your captain searches the wetlands for alligators and helps you experience a completely different side of wild Florida.
Exploring the Florida wetlands after dark provides a completely different experience from a daytime airboat ride. Your captain searches for alligators and other wildlife while you experience the sights and sounds of the wetlands at night.
The night airboat tour lasts approximately 1 hour, giving you more time on the water to explore the Florida wetlands and search for alligators after dark.
Night airboat tour tickets are $75 for adults ages 13+ and $69 for children ages 3โ€“12, plus tax.
Yes. Reservations are required for night airboat tours. Because nighttime tours have scheduled departures and limited availability, please book your night tour in advance.
Yes. The experience is both adventurous and educational. During your night airboat tour, you can learn about Florida alligators, native wildlife, wetlands and the natural environment of the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades.
Alligators are the star of the night tour, but the wetlands are home to many species of native Florida wildlife. Other wildlife you encounter can vary depending on the season, weather and conditions on the water.
Yes. A night airboat tour can be a memorable family adventure and an opportunity for children and adults to experience and learn about wild Florida together.
Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the evening temperature. It can feel cooler and windier while the airboat is moving, so bringing a light jacket may be helpful on cooler nights.
Safety equipment and hearing protection are provided. Your captain will give safety instructions before departure. Always follow your captain's directions while aboard the airboat.
Florida weather can change quickly. Night airboat tours may be delayed or rescheduled when thunderstorms, high winds or other conditions make it unsafe to operate.
Gator Airboat Rides is just 6 miles from Orlando International Airport (MCO), making our night airboat tour convenient for Orlando visitors looking for an airboat experience close to the airport.

NIGHT AIRBOAT TOUR

Everything You Need Before Your After-Dark Adventure

Experience a completely different side of wild Florida on our 1-hour night airboat tour near Orlando. Head out across the wetlands after dark as your captain searches the water for alligators and other native Florida wildlife. Gator Airboat Rides is located just 6 miles from Orlando International Airport (MCO).

Reservations Required
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Unlike our daytime rides, reservations are required for night airboat tours. Night tours have scheduled departures and limited availability, so book ahead to reserve your spot.

Florida After Dark
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Once the sun goes down, the wetlands take on a completely different atmosphere. Your captain will search the dark water for alligators and other Florida wildlife during your 1-hour adventure.

What To Bring
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Wear comfortable clothing for the evening temperature and bring your camera or phone. It can feel cooler and windier on the water after dark, so a light jacket may be helpful on cooler nights.

Just 6 Miles From MCO
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Gator Airboat Rides is just 6 miles from Orlando International Airport (MCO), making it easy to add a nighttime Florida adventure to your Orlando vacation without a long drive.