Captain Mitch has been zipping through the Everglades on an airboat since he was a little tike. He followed in his family’s footsteps and began his own airboat touring company more than 30 years ago. As most people know, airboats are pretty iconic in the Everglades. Airboats are great way to travel in the Park that allow guests access to areas that are not accessible by foot.
For this article, we wanted to share with you the many benefits/pros of airboats in the Everglades.
- Airboats are considered safe for riders, wildlife, and plant life.
- Airboats don’t redirect natural water currents or alter surface hydrology as much as regular boats.
- Airboats, unlike regular boats, don’t cause soil and organic particles in the water to rise up and affect plants, fish, and other wildlife in the water.
- An airboat can go anywhere, whether its shallow or deeper waters.
- Airboats do not have any moving parts under the water, which makes it safer in the water for fish and plants nearby.
- If there is a collision with plants or animals, an airboat will cause far less damage than an average boat because it does not have a propeller.
- Airboats are stable, so you can move without risking the vessel tipping over.
- On an airboat, you get a great view of your surroundings because of the raised seating.
- Airboats go fast, which is great if you end up in an area you shouldn’t be in by mistake.
- Airboats can easily handle dense vegetation, sandbanks, dam walls, floating grass islands, and rocks in the water.
- An airboat is easy to launch. In fact, only one person is needed to get the trip started.
- An airboat doesn’t need a slip or ramp to be launched into the water.
Come explore the Everglades safely in an airboat. It’s a truly unique experience. For many, it’s an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Captain Mitch’s Airboat Tours give you a glimpse of the Everglades like no other. To book an airboat ride, click here or call 800-368-0065.
