Preparing for Your Florida Everglades Airboat Tour

An Everglades airboat tour is among the best and most adventurous ways to tour the marshy terrain. If you’ve never been on Everglades tours before, then you may be unsure about what to bring and how to dress. At Everglades Holiday Park, we want to make sure you’re comfortable, prepared, and, most of all, excited for your Everglades excursion. Below is an airboat tour checklist, which outlines what to bring on an airboat ride to make the most out of your day when you go on your private tour or group airboat tour.

What to Bring For an Airboat Tour...
CAMERA: Capturing the Everglades

Your captain will bring you up close and personal to some of Florida’s most unique wildlife. Don’t miss a shot during your Florida Everglades boat tour! Bring your camera for priceless photo ops so you can cherish the memories from your experience aboard a one-of-a-kind Everglades tour.

Water

Don’t forget water! This may be one of the most important things to remember on your airboat checklist, especially during the hot and humid weather.

Dressing for an Everglades Airboat Tour:

Comfortable, Practical Clothing

What you wear should depend on the weather forecast of the day. However, we always recommend keeping high-maintenance clothes at home. Remember, an Everglades airboat takes you straight through the wilderness. Your trip will be both fun and relaxing, so make sure you dress appropriately and wear comfortable, practical clothing.

Summer Clothing Recommendations

We recommend you wear shorts, a t-shirt or blouse. It rains frequently during the summer in Florida, and our airboat rides run rain or shine. You’ll want to keep a poncho on hand if you want to stay dry on your next Everglades airboat tour or Everglades National Park airboat tour!

Winter Clothing Recommendations

We suggest wearing long pants, like jeans, and a long sleeve shirt. You may want to have a sweater, jacket, or even a windbreaker handy, especially as the airboat approaches higher speeds and winds. However, this weather is rarely experienced in the Everglades.

Essentials During Airboat Ride

Sun Protection

It’s no secret – South Florida is HOT! We are the Sunshine State! Even though you’re out on the water, it’s important to protect your eyes and your skin. We recommend that you bring sunglasses and sunscreen so you’re relishing in memories after your Everglades tours. Light-colored clothing can help you stay cooler.

Polarized Sunglasses & Hat

With plenty of marine life to be seen below the surface, polarized sunglasses make it easier to spot the alligators and fish as they swim on by during your Everglades airboat ride. Also, a wide-brimmed hat (if secured) can be a great option on the boat.

Light Rain Jacket

We all know the rain likes to come and go in South Florida, which is why we suggest you bring a light rain jacket on your trip. If the rain comes through during your boat tour, you can keep your clothing from getting too wet, and- on warm, humid days- you won’t get too hot!

Binoculars

This often-forgotten item is best for Florida Everglades sightseeing. Our captains keep a safe distance from the animals as they lay in their natural habitats to keep from disturbing them. But don’t fret! You’ll come right up to animals like alligators and birds. However, you may have better luck observing other native Everglades animals through binoculars.

Bug Spray

Don’t leave home without it! Carry a bug repellant to prevent bites and stings from the insects in the Everglades.

Everglades Airboat Tours What to Bring – Questions

Always bring questions! Our airboat captains have several years of experience navigating the Everglades. They not only know the ins and outs of the ‘glades but also love to share all their knowledge on this subtropical wilderness and its exotic nature! Make sure to get the most out of your day sightseeing in Florida by having all of your questions about the Florida Everglades answered by a vetted professional.