Boggy Creek airboats

[Gazpacho]

Just checking out the Boggy creek airboat rides. Anyone know if they are worth the trip away from the parks and if so which location of the two is the better one ?

cheers (again)

John

[Anne]

Hi John - check out this earlier thread here (http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8673&highlight=boggy) and Anita's trip report about her day here (http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12437&highlight=boggy)

[AlisonB]

Just popping this over to 'Beyond the Parks'...

[GOS]

Great, throughly enjoyed it. Will be going again.

[BONZO]

We also had a poll about this a while back here (http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?s=&forumid=52&threadid=10844)

Also - if you scroll to the bottom of the browser window you'll see a list of other threads that match your question.

[mapman]

A MUST see event - probably best to go early in the day (due to the temperature) - it's a fantastic experience. One of their drivers (Captains) has posted on the DIBB, so they know of our existence too.

We went to the Eastern one (the one described in the Brit Guide) - I've forgotten the exact location though, sorry.

[John]

Saw this thread before I went...wow...what an experience, it was brilliant - lasts about 30 - 40 mins...do go early in the morning though if you want to see gators.....or take the night trip, but you'll need to book in advance for that one.

[DAN]

We went to the one at East Lake Fish Camp, we booked for the 11:05 boat ride and then went up the resteraunt which served the most AMAZING breakfast, we finished that and jumped on the airboat with Captain Jack and it was the most thrillling experence, A must do in FL!

[Suzie&Stuart]

Could somebody tell me how many people will fit on those airboats.Theres 8 of us going in November.

[Jackie]

Suzie

I think its 18 per boat....

Jackie

[HJW]

We thought it was a great way to spend some time away from the parks and just a thrilling.

[Suzie&Stuart]

Thanks jackie,those boats must be bigger than they look

[BONZO]

Here's a pic from the Boggy Creek site


http://www.bcairboats.com/images/gabby-pic.jpg

[IANIAN]

when you all say 'get there early' how early do you all mean as i've put it on our timetable for mother-in-law & i'd better get the time right - :confused:

[Scrabble]

I went there about three years ago and it was exellent!!

[Jackie]

IANIAN

I'm assuming that 9.30 will be early enough - that's when we're planning to be there when we do it!

I wonder if it depends on the time of year though? As its not so hot in October, maybe the wildlife is more visible in the middle of the day? I think we need the advice of an expert!

[Kazzie]

I haven't been back to do this since my first trip.

How do you book in advance ?Are there lots of companies that do airboat rides?

[Muppet]

Karen

I haven't been to Boggy Creek but EVERYONE raves about them so I'd go with them. I cannot for the life of me remember the web address. Hopefully someone will point you in the right direction.

[Quicksilver]

Three days ago I closed a good deal for all my clients for the Boggy Creek Airboat rides(both locations)
Even if you drive yourself, just tell them you came with Quicksilver Tours and Transportation. Since we just closed that deal I'm not 100% sure how it will work but they should automatically give you the 25%. Below is a copy of our contract.




Date: 10/5/2003
Boggy Creek Airboat Rides

Vendor: Quicksilver Tours
Attn: Gregory Nicolas

Boggy Creek Airboat Rides, Inc agrees to honor the following net rates for the term of this contract. This agreement is honored at both Boggy Creek locations. 25% off rate is for customers of Quicksilver Tours only. Prices may change at any time. Thirty day notice will be issued for price changes.





gate Price Quicksilver Customer rate

Adult: $19.21 $14.40
Child (3-12) $13.86 $10.39

(7% Tax included in above prices)

[Quicksilver]

www.bcairboats.com

[Kazzie]

Thanks for the website:D

The night time ride looks exciting,has anyone done a ride at night?:eek:

[coma]

Originally posted by IANIAN
when you all say 'get there early' how early do you all mean as i've put it on our timetable for mother-in-law & i'd better get the time right - :confused:

Taking Mother-in-law on an air boat. Now there's an idea! Just have to up her insurance a bit first, only precautionary of course but you never know. All those Gators about and she might just loose her balance!:D

Only kidding.....honest:angel:

[Quicksilver]

on what I promised above. Unfortunatelly the discount will only be accepted with our drivers or with a 25% off gift certificate they are sending me. They explained that because of "word of mouth" they couldn't agree on only mentioning our name.

I feel bad to go back on my word... Sorry to all.

What I might do though is send the gift certificates to your hotel if you want to drive yourselves, or we could meet somewhere...

Sorry again for the misunderstanding.

Regards.

Gregory.

:blush:

[Stu]

Dont worry about it Gregory..

Not quite 25% off but there is this voucher

http://www.bcairboats.com/images/coupon.gif