Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures

History

A family owned business, Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures started way back in 1994, making them one of Orlando’s original airboat tours. They were instrumental in bringing attention to the actual headwaters of the Florida Everglades which are right here in central Florida. Guests can experience this exciting eco-tour just minutes from the world famous attractions – no lines, no parking charges and thrills galore. Not to mention a close up look at the real Florida and some of the ancient cultures that predated Mickey Mouse by a few hundred years!

Guest Experience

Uniquely the best airboat tour in Florida for 28 years! Cruise the swamps by day, sunset or night on an airboat with an expert who knows the wetlands like the back of their hand seeing wildlife in plentiful measure. Are you seeking fun and adventure and want to see the Central Florida Everglades in a new way? These airboat tours offer a unique opportunity to see some of the world’s most incredible wildlife in their natural habitat. Captains are selected for their unrivaled safety skills and ability to encourage visitors to understand and respect the environment. View a gator pond for an up-close and personal view of Florida’s favorite reptiles. Choose from several popular airboat tours: 30/60 minute, private, sunset or night tours.

NEW – Lily’s Butterfly Garden and Lorelei’s Critter Collection

Walk through the Lily’s Butterfly Garden and Lorelei’s Critter Collection, a 20 x 60 foot specially designed aviary named after the the owner’s granddaughters, features different species of butterflies that are native to Florida and the U.S., including Monarch, Painted Ladies and Sulphurs. Guests can purchase nectar cups for $2 to feed the butterflies inside the aviary.

Airboat Tours

Boggy Creek’s fleet of airboats can be seen continuously docking and setting out again on exhilarating tours conducted by friendly, informative captains – day and night. Discover territory that remains unaltered in the wilderness of the Central Florida Everglades. Our Captains take you into the breathtaking beauty of nature, including wetlands and wildlife. See alligators, turtles, birds and more in their natural environment. Each safe and educational airboat tour is a unique experience and never the same. You’ll feel like you’re flying through the wetlands as you enjoy the best Everglades experience in Central Florida.

The night time one hour tour takes guests on a quest to find the red glowing eyes of the alligators as they come out to feed. Especially during the summer, this is the best time to see many alligators and have an experience that cannot be beaten!

Popular Airboat Tours at Boggy Creek

The most popular airboat tours at Boggy Creek are:

• 1/2 Hour Daytime Tour – the popular tour, for 30 minutes.
• 1 Hour Tour – the full hour-long Daytime tour.
• Private 1 Hour Tour – VIP tour just for you.
• You Drive Tour – Drive the Airboat yourself!
• 1 Hour Sunset Tour – a beautiful sunset airboat tour.
• 1 Hour Night Tour – a thrilling nighttime tour.

UDrive VIP Tour

Learn to drive an airboat! This is a one of a kind experience that you can only do at Romp in the Swamp! Being a passenger in an airboat is a thrilling adventure, and now Boggy Creek Airboat Rides has taken it to the next level with a dually controlled boat, allowing you to be captain! You will learn airboating from the most qualified and experienced airboat captains in the world. After training on the controls and you get the feel of driving, the captain puts you in control to navigate and fly over the water. NO prior airboating experience is required!

The VIP package is an hour-long and includes you in the captain’s seat, a t-shirt, photo of you driving as well as space for two additional guests to come along as spectators. This tour is available as an upgrade locally.

Gem Mining

You will feel like a true miner discovering various gems, shells, shark/alligator teeth and rare fossils in a 70-foot mine! This activity is great for all ages and abilities – even the adults will get hooked on the crusade to find hidden prizes!

Boggy Bottom BBQ

Sit down inside the restaurant dine outside for an unforgettable lake view. Serving true Florida style bbq and all the fixins’ made from recipes handed down from generations of Floridians. Also on the menu are Florida favorites such as gator tail, catfish and the “you can’t get this back home” swamp cabbage stew. Enjoy the restaurant 7 days a week.

Native American Village (Separate admission charge)

Native American heritage is brought to life through techniques such as cooking, tool making, weapons and more. Various presentations are shared with our guests for a captivating display of their indigenous lifestyle. Demonstrations are available for an additional fee

Photo Swamp Shack

The Swamp Shack is stocked with the latest of “Old Florida Outdoor Wear” from camo to overalls to help guests be picture perfect ready for a Florida memory! Pose and model the outdoor fashion in front of our cracker style shack while sitting on an airboat. Say cheese, take a selfie!

Gator Pond

Get an up-close and personal view of Florida’s most famous reptile, the Alligator! The brand-new gator pond and viewing area houses alligators in a natural oasis.

Related

The Legend of Boggy Creek (film) – Fouke Monster

Even though this film has the same name, it was actually set on Fouke, Arkansas, and so has nothing to do with the Boggy Creek theme park in Orlando, Florida.

Camp Boggy Creek (charity)

Camp Boggy Creek (CBC) is a children’s charity, whose headquarters are located in Orlando roughly 1 hr 25 minutes north of the Boggy Creek theme park.