60 MIN. EVERGLADES AIRBOAT RIDE & PICK-UP MIAMI AIRBOAT TOUR
60 min. Everglades Airboat ride & pick-up, small group + pro guide.
Over 3,500 guest reviews across major online review platforms (e.g. Tripadvisor, Google, Viator)The Wild Heart of Florida
Just an hour west of Miami, a different world begins.
A sea of grass, shaped by water, light, and life.
Here, in the Everglades, you experience Florida as it once was — raw, quiet, and full of energy.
Alligators glide silently through the water, eagles soar above the sawgrass fields, and the hum of nature replaces every city sound.
Our 60-minute airboat ride takes you right into the heart of it.
At speeds of up to 49 mph (79 km/h), you skim across the water as wind, sun, and nature merge into one.
No long-winded script — our captains live the Everglades.
They know every plant, every bird, every sound.
You ask the questions; they tell the stories.
Authentic, close, unforgettable.
The only tour company in Miami offering a real 60-minute airboat ride (instead of 25 minutes) — the fastest airboats in all of Miami, with a wildlife show with the Gator Boys (Animal Planet TV), guaranteed wildlife sightings and a covered airboat for protection from sun and rain.
No script. No crowds. You ask the questions — we deliver the stories.
Overview, Adventure & Gear
60 min. Everglades Airboat ride & pick-up, small group + pro guide.
No script. No crowds. You ask the questions — we deliver the stories.
🗺️ Overview 🗺️
- ✓Small group experience
- ✓Approx. 4 hours duration
- ✓Local expert guide
- ✓Pick-up included in Miami Beach, Downtown & Brickell
- ✓Over 3,500 guest reviews across major online review platforms (e.g. Tripadvisor, Google, Viator)
- ✓start around 8 AM*
- ✓expert guide
- ✓from $77 per person
- ✓pick-up included*
🌴 Adventure awaits you 🌴
- ✓🚐 Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or residence
- ✓🌾 Experience the “River of Grass” up close
- ✓🦜 Discover up to 350 bird species in the wild
- ✓⏳ Explore the past, present & future of the Everglades
- ✓🐊 Watch real alligators during a wrestling demonstration
- ✓🌿 Ride through the legendary sawgrass fields
- ✓🔥 Learn why the Everglades are the heart of Florida
- ✓🌅 And experience so much more…
🌴 Gear & Clothing
- ✓🩴 Comfortable outdoor clothing
- ✓🌦️ Dress according to the weather
- ✓🧴 Don’t forget sunscreen
- ✓😎 Bring a good mood
- ✓❓ Ask us anything and shape your Everglades experience your way!
🌴 Included 🌴
🌴 Included 🌴
- ✓🌀 Approximately 60 minutes of airboat riding
- ✓🐊 Wildlife show with the Gator Boys (Animal Planet TV)
- ✓☀️ Covered airboat — protection from sun and rain
- ✓🚐 Small groups in a comfortable minibus
- ✓💨 The only tour company in Miami offering a real 60-minute airboat ride (instead of 25 minutes)
- ✓⚡ The fastest airboats in all of Miami
- ✓🦅 Guaranteed wildlife sightings
- ✓🎙️ English-speaking airboat captain
- ✓🛶 Shared airboat tour with up to 25 passengers (not a private ride)
✨ Upgrade available: Experience the tour on a private, small airboat — exclusively for your group!
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✅ Pick-up included in Miami Beach, Downtown & Brickell
Check the map below to see if you are within the pick-up area.
Pick up zone →
Also available as an exclusive private tour!
✅ Also available as an exclusive private tour!
Experience the Everglades in luxury style — with hotel pick-up, own guide, and an airboat reserved only for your group.
VIP TOUR with pickup →✅ Also available as an exclusive private tour!
Enjoy the Everglades in a private setting — with your own guide and an exclusive airboat just for your group, starting directly in the Everglades.
VIP TOUR →Where We Stop
From your hotel into the River of Grass — and back: seven steps of real Everglades adventure.
Hotel Pick-Up
Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or residence — included in Miami Beach, Downtown & Brickell. Start around 8 AM*.
On the Way West
From the turquoise Atlantic you head west — the skyline fades in the rearview mirror, palm trees give way to open landscapes, wetlands and farms.
The River of Grass
The view opens to the endless sawgrass fields — the famous “River of Grass.” From here, the wilderness begins: Welcome to the Everglades.
60-Minute Airboat Ride
Approximately 60 minutes of airboat riding at up to 49 mph (79 km/h) on a covered airboat — alligators, turtles, exotic birds and snakes in their natural habitat.
Gator Boys Wildlife Show
Wildlife show with the Gator Boys (Animal Planet TV) — watch real alligators during a wrestling demonstration, hold a baby alligator if you wish.
Gift Shop & Keepsakes
After the airboat ride and wildlife show, the gift shop offers handmade keepsakes.
Back to Miami
Then it’s time to head back — full of impressions, wind in your hair, and a new perspective on Florida.
The Everglades
🌿 THE WILDEVERGLADES – THE WILD HEART OF FLORIDA
Just an hour west of Miami, a different world begins.
A sea of grass, shaped by water, light, and life.
Here, in the Everglades, you experience Florida as it once was — raw, quiet, and full of energy.
Alligators glide silently through the water, eagles soar above the sawgrass fields, and the hum of nature replaces every city sound.
🐊 RIVER OF GRASSTHE RIVER OF GRASS
The Everglades are not a swamp — they are a slow-moving river, nearly 60 miles wide.
For centuries, this unique ecosystem has resisted human influence, climate change, and urban expansion.
Standing here, you realize how fragile and precious nature truly is.
Our 60-minute airboat ride takes you right into the heart of it.
At speeds of up to 49 mph (79 km/h), you skim across the water as wind, sun, and nature merge into one.
No long-winded script — our captains live the Everglades.
They know every plant, every bird, every sound.
You ask the questions; they tell the stories.
Authentic, close, unforgettable.
📸 WILDLIFENATURE YOU CAN FEEL
You’ll encounter alligators, turtles, exotic birds, and snakes in their natural habitat.
And yes — you’ll capture breathtaking photos that will stay with you long after the tour.
If you wish, you can even hold a baby alligator — safe, respectful, and unique.
⚡ SINCE 2017DOUBLE VALUE. DOUBLE ACTION.
Since 2017, Banana Joe Tours has offered more than any other tour company in Miami:
• Twice the airboat time (60 minutes instead of 25)
• Twice the speed (up to 79 km/h)
• Real Everglades experts — no recordings, no scripted routines
You’ll understand why this landscape gained worldwide fame as the River of Grass —
and why it has survived despite every threat.
🌱 PROTECTPRESERVE, DON’T FORGET
The Everglades are both symbol and warning.
From the drainage projects of the 19th century to today’s restoration efforts —
every story here reflects the struggle between humans and nature.
Our guides show how each of us can help protect this fragile ecosystem.
🏕️ THE JOURNEYFROM START TO RETURN
Even on the drive from your hotel to the park, you’ll learn about history, wildlife, and climate.
By the time you arrive, you’ll feel like a half-Edge Everglades expert already.
After the airboat ride and wildlife show, the gift shop offers handmade keepsakes.
Then it’s time to head back — full of impressions, wind in your hair, and a new perspective on Florida.
🧭 ConclusionCONCLUSION
This Everglades tour is not a standard program.
It is a nature adventure — real, intense, alive.
Experience the wild side of Florida with Banana Joe Tours —
60 minutes you will never forget.
No script. No filter.
Just real adventure.
Welcome to the heart of the Everglades.
📍 ON THE WAY 🚐HIGHLIGHTS ON THE WAY TO THE EVERGLADES
🌇 From the turquoise Atlantic, you head west — leaving the city buzz behind and entering the real Florida.
🏗️ The skyline slowly fades in the rearview mirror, and palm trees give way to open landscapes.
🌴 Passing tropical vegetation, wetlands, and farms where the water sits higher than the land.
🌦️ The farther you go, the quieter it becomes — roads turn into levees, asphalt gives way to nature.
🌾 Then the view opens to the endless sawgrass fields — the famous “River of Grass.”
🐊 From here, the wilderness begins: Welcome to the Everglades.
Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off
No stress, no parking, no taxis. We pick you up directly from your hotel in Miami Beach, Downtown or Brickell — and drop you safely back after approx. 4 hours.
Adventure Awaits You
Door-to-Door Transfer
Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or residence — included in Miami Beach, Downtown & Brickell.
Local Expert Guide
Small group experience with a local expert guide — ask us anything and shape your Everglades experience your way!
Small Group
Small groups in a comfortable minibus — approx. 4 hours duration.
60-Min Airboat Ride
The only tour company in Miami offering a real 60-minute airboat ride (instead of 25 minutes) — the fastest airboats in all of Miami, covered for protection from sun and rain.
Gator Boys Show
Wildlife show with the Gator Boys (Animal Planet TV) — guaranteed wildlife sightings, English-speaking airboat captain.
Honest Pricing
From $77 per person — straight from the local operator. Shared airboat tour with up to 25 passengers (not a private ride).
Pick-Up & Meeting Point
- Free hotel pick-up in Miami Beach, Downtown & Brickell (hotel must have a driveway / loading ramp).
- No ramp? No worries. If your hotel doesn’t have a driveway or loading ramp, we’ll arrange a convenient meeting point within easy walking distance — sent to you with clear directions before the tour.
- Meeting point outside the pick-up zone: Maurice A. Ferré Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd, Miami FL 33132.
- Start time around 8 AM* — exact time emailed one day before your tour.
- Heads up: Street pickups aren’t allowed in Miami Beach. If your hotel has no driveway, you’ll get a nearby safe meeting point within walking distance.
ARRIVAL & PARKING
If you are arriving by car, you can park directly at this address or at the nearby Bayside Marketplace — just a short walk away.
Many guests choose to park at Bayside because it usually offers plenty of spaces and convenient access.
🔹 Note: Regular parking fees apply, and free parking cannot be guaranteed.
We recommend arriving a bit earlier to secure a parking spot without stress.
🚆 Alternative arrival:
The Brightline train station is within walking distance of the meeting point.
🚌 Public transportation:
Several bus lines stop directly at Bayside Marketplace, providing an easy and convenient option without a car.
Pick-up or meeting point
For all guests located outside the pick-up area (which includes Miami Beach, Miami Downtown, and Brickell), this is the designated
📍 MEETING POINT:
Maurice A. Ferré Park
1075 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, United States
🚫 Pick-ups on the street are not permitted in Miami Beach.
The city issues heavy fines for stopping on the roadway — even for just a moment. 💸⚠️
To ensure everything remains safe and compliant, we only pick up at hotels that have a private driveway or loading ramp where we are allowed to stop briefly. 🚐✨
🏨 If your hotel does not have its own driveway, you will automatically receive a nearby meeting point at a hotel with a safe loading ramp.
The meeting point is always within easy walking distance and will be shown in your final confirmation. 👣💛
Other Banana Joe Tours
VIP Tour with Pickup
Experience the Everglades in luxury style — with hotel pick-up, own guide, and an airboat reserved only for your group.
VIP TOUR with pickup
Private Everglades Airboat Tour
Enjoy the Everglades in a private setting — with your own guide and an exclusive airboat just for your group, starting directly in the Everglades.
VIP TOUR
Miami & Everglades Combo
🌴 EVERGLADES & MIAMI COMBO TOUR – ONE DAY, TWO WORLDS! 🌴 Most guests don’t just book the Everglades tour — they go all in with the Combo Tour.
COMBO TOURPick-up Times & Flexibility
Start Time
Pick-ups aim to start around 1:00 PM. Tour duration is approximately 4 hours. We reserve the right to start the tour earlier in the day (for example, from 8:00 AM).
Pick-up Zone
Included in Miami Beach, Downtown & Brickell at hotels with a private driveway.
Exact Time Sent
Your precise pick-up time and meeting point are sent by email one day before the tour.
Outside the Zone
Meeting point at Maurice A. Ferré Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132.
We like to make it easy
🕐 Pick-up time & flexibility
We aim to start pick-up around 1:00 PM. However, please note that the actual departure time may vary depending on traffic conditions, construction, events, or other external factors.
To ensure a smooth operation and the best possible experience for all guests, we reserve the right to start the tour earlier in the day (for example, from 8:00 AM).
If any adjustment becomes necessary, we will inform you in advance with the exact pick-up time and meeting point.
📧 Important information about communication & pick-up
The exact pick-up time will be sent by email one day before the tour.
This is necessary because we first collect all bookings, then plan the route and pick-up points efficiently, while also considering Miami’s current traffic, events, and construction — a city where conditions can change every single day.
Our booking system operates fully automatically, and all information regarding the tour, pick-up details, and any possible updates is sent exclusively by email.
Please make sure to read your emails carefully and completely to avoid misunderstandings or delays.
If something important comes up or last-minute changes occur, we will contact you by phone — for international numbers, usually via WhatsApp.
🌴 This ensures you stay fully informed and your Miami experience with Banana Joe begins smoothly and stress-free!
🌴 Miami time – why things sometimes take a little longer 🌴
Even if we pick up our first group in Miami as reliably as the sunrise on Ocean Drive, small delays can occur during the following stops — that’s simply part of the adventure in a lively city like Miami.
🚗 Real-life examples:
A guest can’t find the correct hotel lobby right away
(Miami sometimes has three entrances — all with palm trees in front).
Another guest waits at the wrong “tower” —
and anyone who knows Miami knows there are plenty of those!
Or traffic on the MacArthur Causeway suddenly turns into a tropical rush hour.
We always do our best to pick up every guest safely and without stress —
but in a city full of sunshine, music, and pure joy of life, not everything runs by the clock.
Sometimes it simply runs on Miami Time.
So stay relaxed, enjoy the sun — we’re definitely on our way! 🌞
🥤 Food & drinks
🍌 Food & Beverage Notice
You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks on the tour.
We try to include a short break along the way — however, we cannot guarantee that food or drink options will always be available, as this depends on traffic and the flow of the tour.
Tip: Bring a drink and a small snack so you are well prepared at all times.
The Everglades the way locals see it
A 90-second look at the route, the vibe, and the small-group feel — straight from Banana Joe Tours.
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