Cheap Orlando Airboat Rides

If you are hoping to catch an upclose view of a Florida gator during your visit to Orlando, there are some things you should know before signing up for a cheap airboat ride.

Orlando Airboat Ride Overview

The first thing you need to know when signing up for that cheap Orlando airboat ride is that while airboat captains make every effort to bring you to gator-favored locales, gator sightings are not guaranteed. The second is that gator sightings are more probable at night than during the day, a trip that is not as cheap as the day ride. Finally, opt for a smaller airboat- the larger airboats accommodating approximately 20 passengers do not have the same capability as the smaller 6 person airboats to navigate narrow passages in rivers and swamps, or to traverse hills and dry land.

Airboats are noisy, so expect to wear earphones. And while searching for cheap, don't neglect safety. Make sure that the airboat has life jackets on board. Wearing those life jackets is mandatory for children under 6 but a sound practice for everyone.

Ready to go look for gators?

Wait! Before you go, don't you want to know what else you might see during a cheap Orlando airboat ride?

Some of the exciting bird wildlife you might encounter in Central Florida on the outskirts of Orlando includes majestic bald eagles, sand hill cranes, herons, wild turkey, snail kites and osprey.

Turtles, boar, deer and raccoon sightings are also common amid the cypress forest and marshlands of the typical Orlando airboat ride.

How Cheap Is Cheap?

How much should you expect to pay for a cheap Orlando airboat ride? For a one hour nighttime ride, expect to pay about $45. For an hour long day ride, a typical charge for a cheap airboat ride is $35.

It is possible to obtain discounted tickets for a cheap airboat ride.

Check the airboat operator's website for coupons. Several of the Orlando airboat tours listed here offer online coupons that may save you $1-2 per ticket.