Airboat Ride

[Tomosh]

has anyone done an Airboat Ride, my Dad fancies doing this when we go in June. Which is the best place to go and do you have to book in advance?

[br196]

We went to Boggy Creek in June. We had a really good time. It started raining while we were out - and you get splattered in mud. But it felt really good being away from the parks for a while in the countryside.

[br196]

Forgot to say - we didn't book or buy tickets in advance. We just arrived and paid, then waited for the next tour.

[Tomosh]

Thanks will try that one as its not too far away, we are trying to do a few non park things this time, even though we love the parks its nice to do something different.

[disney owl]

Like Brij we went to Boggy Creek & really enjoyed it.

Just turned up & waited for next available boat.

[kaz06]

Boggy creek is a great day out we saw some gators (big ones) other wildlife the tour guy gave a great talk on it all and someone can ride up next to him would def rec it brilliant fun.
Karen:grin:

[Fiona]

We always go to the East Lake Fish Camp at Boggy Creek. It is a fabulous experience and well worth a visit. Every time we`ve gone there`s been lots of wildlife to see, including `gators!!

[m17]

thought about going but DD thinks i would be frightened out of my wits have a fear of water is she right ? :o:

[alisonjones]

air boat rides are great and well worth doing.
There is a place called Camp Mack in Lake Wales that do airboat rides too its a great place to fish or just chill not sure how much the boat rides are but here is the web address:
www.campmack.com

[michelleminnie]

How much approx does the ride cost?

[weeblip]

We went to Boggy Creek in Feb and had a half hour ride, just turn up, pay at the building and get on the next available tour. If memory serves me correct, it cost around $35 total for 2 adults and a child. We saw some 5 or 6 rather large Gators, but I'm sure when the weather is warmer there are more, and more active too. Apparently the lake is only about 4 ft deep...even in the middle. It is a great way to relax!!!

[RichF]

Also went to Boggy Creek and can recommend it.

[TheAldingtons]

Kewl, got this on our itinery for the last day, before the long (sad) journey home....sounds relaxing and interesting at the same time!

[jacp]

Also love the sound of this - Is Boggy Creek easy to find.We are staying at Highlands Reserve this summer, does anyone have idiot proof directions???

[Happy Hammer]

Also love the sound of this - Is Boggy Creek easy to find.We are staying at Highlands Reserve this summer, does anyone have idiot proof directions???

hi to get to boggy creek from hylands reserve turn left onto the 27 for a couple of miles then turn right onto hwy 192 for maybe 10 or so miles then turn right at the lights for ponsianna blvd if memory serves me correct it is about 20 miles down that road on the left called southport park.7 of us went and we had a great time and saw loads of gators.

[poppyland3]

Those directions sound spot on to me aswell from what I remember. Another vote for Boggy Creek!!

[traceyt]

we went on an airboat ride in the everglades and really enjoyed it. what i will stress tho is don't forget the mossie repellent - we did and suffered the consequences!

[SimonY]

Just had an e-mail from Kissimmee Visitors Bureau with a link to a 'buy one get 2nd half price' offer for Boggy Creek....

http://www.bcairboats.com/wildcard.htm

Now read it properly - it says "buy one half hour airboat tour and receive one Wildlife Safari half price so not so attractive.

[Suzie&Stuart]

Fiona, I dont think BC Airboats are at the East Lake Fishcamp anymore, just at the Southport one. We did the east Lake one last year and it was superb.

A much easier route from Highlands Reserve, avoiding all the traffic and lights on the 192.

Turn right out of HR going south on 27.
Turn left onto CR54 Ronald Reagan Parkway [Walgreens on the corner on opposite side of road]
Follow this road all the way to a T junction [gas station on your right]
Turn left onto Orange Blossom Trail South and follow to 2nd set of lights.
Turn right onto Poinciana Blvd and after a couple of miles you will pick up the signs for Southport Park and Airboat Rides. This route is much quieter and scenic as it takes you through the countryside. Will probably be a lot quicker too. We stay down on the CR54 and use these roads a lot to avoid the traffic on the 192 etc

Stuart

[rl1]

We always go to the East Lake Fish Camp at Boggy Creek. It is a fabulous experience and well worth a visit. Every time we`ve gone there`s been lots of wildlife to see, including `gators!!

When I e-mailed them for directions to East Lake they told me they have sold this site :confused2 :confused2 :confused2

[tina cooper]

weve just got back, after 2 hectic weeks in orlando we went across the everglades to the keys for a week.on the way we stopped to do an air boat ride which was brill but the water is only shallow as they have not had mnuch rain so you dont see much, we saw some crocs in deeper water whilst waiting for the ride. the driver made it more interesting by zooming the boat around a lot and it was great. it is noisy though they do sell some foam ear plugs the same as the ones you get on the plane!!it was a great experince and no mossies yet .