Preparing for Your Florida Everglades Airboat Tour: What to Wear To The Everglades For An Airboat Ride
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 the 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 temperature experienced aboard some Fort Lauderdale or Miami airboat tours.
Dressing for the 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 boat 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, and a pair of flip-flops or sandals on those warm days. 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.
SUN PROTECTION Essentials During Airboat Ride
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.
Items to Leave Behind on Your Everglades Tour
There are also items that are best left behind when you’re on an airboat. The wind will be blowing on the boat, so most things can be left in the car or hotel room. Jewelry that isn’t secure, the kids’ favorite toys or stuffed animals, and anything you won’t want to get wet or fly away and be missed! Avoid messy snacks and plastic baggies.
You’ll want to avoid wearing expensive jewelry or clothing that could fly away once the boat reaches higher speeds. You’ll also want to pack light. Although we have plenty of room on our airboats, you’ll want to be comfortable rather than crowded or smushed on the airboat. Now that you know what to bring, buy airboat tour tickets today! For more information on group airboat tours or everything Everglades Holiday Park has to offer, contact us at 954-434-8111.
