wild bill's airboat tours

fenwickfrigm

We were looking for something fun to do on our way from Orlando to Inverness and came across Wild Bill's and I'm glad we did! It was a fun and entertaining hour. I think our captain, Aaron, made the ride fun and informative. We also were lucky enough to have a really fun group of guys that were on the same boat with us. It was a slow ride out to see some of the wild life and then a little faster ride back for a little extra fun. I'd definitely recommend it.

ValerieC377

We had Captain Aaron. He was super nice. We had a very nice ride -- water was high no big gators, but a couple of small ones. We saw lots of turtles, a snake, tons of birds. It was a fun ride back when he gave us a joy ride. We were in the front and got wet!!!

TerryM86

Awesome, wild and fun ride. They accommodated my family of 4 with a last minute "mercy" tour after our scheduled tour at Tom and Jerrys was abruptly cancelled (I guess Tom and Jerry oversold the last trip of the day) Thanks Wild Bill for making our vacation the best ever! See you next year!

architect

The 50 minute ride was full of spins and turns and speed. But it was short on Nature and alligators It was fun, but they should advise those sitting in the first two rows that you will get soaked.Did not appreciate them charging $3.00 each to take a photo with their baby alligators.Despite it all, it was fun. Also, need better road signage coming from the east.

todw450

While on vacation we had some time to waste before meeting up with friends. Saw the billboards for airboat rides. I've always wanted to ride an airboat so why not? Follow the signs and luckily that had a group leaving in twenty minutes. The cost was 38.00 per person with a discount. The ride last about one hour. The first half of the trip you are going slow looking for wildlife. The second half of the trip is the reason I've always wanted to ride an airboat. The captain opened the boat up and did fast turns and 360's. They do have some baby gators there that you can hold for a 3.00 donation. They also have a 1000 pound gator there to see. It would be fun taking a private longer ride.

DCatMcG

If your looking for Floridian adventure look no further than Wild Bill's. Gorgeous vistas and wild antics make this one of the attractions in Florida. Only to be topped with a friendly staff and knowledgable boat captains!! This place is tops. I will be back.

530katiet

Well worth the trip! Our guide was very knowledgable and lots of fun! The kids (ages 7 and 9) had a blast, as well as the parents and grandparents.We saw gators, fish, birds and loved spending the day enjoying the Florida wilderness.Make sure to stop and see Bubba!! The airboats are pretty loud, but ear plugs are provided.

656lorib

Had family from up north, went on Wild Bill's airboat tour on Jan, 18th. What a great ride, saw baby aligators, and adult, saw lots of birds, the captain Aaron was very informative, knew what he was talking about!!! The ride was exciting and beautiful!!!!! Would go again!!!!

AnnK854

Great fun!! Nice tour of the river& wildlife, great captain! Hold on for the 360!! Beautiful scenery, peaceful. Gator up close. Very safe, the boys loved it. Check out the huge old gator, Bubba.

jimcC7325RT

The staff is very friendly and our boat captain was great. He provided a lot of information about the river and surrounding area as we were looking for gators. Unfortunately, there was not much to see because the water has been so high but the ride was still a great time. Gift shop is a bit expensive but hey, you gotta make a living.

rmm1958

I booked this as part o an all day tour but I thought I would single them out for special mention.the day itself was cold for Florida at this time of year and we were told not to expect to see many gators because of the weather.Although we never saw any gators riding on the airboat was amazing - I had a great time and the swerving up the river was superb. Despite other postings on this matter we never disturbed any wildlife and I got to hold a baby gator whilst waiting for the other group to complete their ride.I have no problem recommending this group to anyone they were friendly and accommodating and it was a memorable day if only they could control the weather

shaunl160

The tour was very informative and the driver made it safe and fun. He took special care to stop for pictures and even manuvered the boat so everyone could see animals along the river. The people that worked in the gift shop where we bought tickets were very friendly and informative.

cleansheets352

Very Loud, and very disruptive to nature. The boat driver deliberately scared birds off their nest, at one point two birds hit each other falling into the river. If you love nature avoid this place.

258Scott

great day out. to ge toff the beaten track and see the depths of florida for what it really is - a welcome relief from the theme parks.

markdlawson

My wife desparately wanted to get the opportunity to ride on an airboat whilst on our honeymoon so we booked on Wild Bills based on some other good reviews we had read. The boat ride itself was great fun, and although we did not see too many 'gators on our trip, simply zooming through the swampland and taking in the other wildlife was a good enough experience! The spins and turns at the end provided the added thrill factor as well as getting us suitably wet (quite welcome given the high temperatures and humidity!)