About Us
About Airboat Rides Melbourne, Florida
At Airboat Rides Melbourne, we’re passionate about sharing the real Florida—far beyond the theme parks. Founded by Captain Mike, a licensed and experienced airboat guide, our tours take you deep into the St. Johns River wetlands for an unforgettable adventure filled with wildlife, natural beauty, and high-speed fun.
Conveniently located in Melbourne, Florida, we’re just a short drive from Orlando, Daytona Beach, Vero Beach, Sebastian, and the Kennedy Space Center. Whether you’re vacationing in Central Florida or exploring the Space Coast, an airboat ride with us is the perfect addition to your trip.
From spectacular sunrise tours to daytime wildlife rides and even sunset and night adventures, every tour is designed to be safe, exciting, and unforgettable. With years of experience and a perfect safety record, we know where to find the best wildlife sightings, scenic views, and photo-worthy moments.
Whether it’s your first airboat ride or your fiftieth, we love creating family-friendly adventures that leave guests with memories to last a lifetime.
Meet The Captains
Meet The Captains
Capt Mike
About Mike
Capt Dexter
About Dexter
Posted Reviews
Hailey Ruth2025-07-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Not actually on Lake Washington on Three Forks Marsh. Guide was incredibly knowledgeable in the local wildlife and region. Provided entertainment and a comfortable but exciting ride by a professional airboat operator. Saw several alligators, turtles, birds, and other wildlife. John Willoby2025-07-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What an awesome experience! We took a 9am airboat ride this morning from the Three Forks Marsh and it was amazing. The boat was really nice and the ride was smooth. Capt. Dexter was super friendly with some cool stories and really good information about the area and wildlife. My wife and I enjoyed the heck out of it and will definitely be back. Thank You!! Brittany Sibbett2025-06-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Captain Dexter was awesome! We did a 9am airboat ride and loved every minute of it! He was very knowledgeable & super funny! He knew exactly where to look and the ride itself was a blast! For our very first time on an airboat ride it was a great experience! We definitely recommend and will be back! Scott Bernstein2025-05-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just got back from the airport ride. Captain Dexter was great, very knowledgeable about the area. Told us about history of the area, the animals that lived there, answered questions. As well as , got to see an 8' alligator, pair of nesting Osprey's, among other wildlife. Thank you David Warner2025-03-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our family of 5 had a great time! We saw several gators and our captain was very knowledgeable about the wildlife. Captain Dexter was friendly and entertaining! We would highly recommend this airboat company or use them again in the future. Jim Goyette2025-03-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great ride today at Three Forks Conservation Area! Saw gators and other wildlife and had a blast skimming across the water. Fun fast ride and beautiful area. Slowed down in the right spots to see the wildlife. Learned a lot from Capt. Dexter too! Highly recommend this airboat ride! Jerry Anderson2025-02-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Totally great experience. Robert Hitchins2025-02-18Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We went on our first airboat ride with some friends from Pittsburgh. Captain Dexter was terrific. He made the trip very interesting and fun. I would absolutely do the trip again. Great job! Jon Hill2025-01-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Life changing! Capt. Mike was awesome and a most hospitable guide! One of the greatest personalities of any guided trips I’ve been on in a long time! He’s very knowledgeable and gets the kids involved and they loved it. I think Em threw him for a loop about how much she knew about the wildlife as a 7 year old! He does know where the gators are, we seen more than you can shake a stick at 40+ easy. The reason I say it was life changing is he shared a moment of his life with me about happiness and it hit home. I’m currently in the same situation he told me about and it really got me thinking about making some changes. Sometimes the greatest gifts comes from the most unexpected places! So Capt. Mike you may not know it but you helped change my life for the better! On my travels back home I seen a slogan on a cargo trailer that said “ You gotta start somewhere, or you’ll never get there”. So for that I’d like to thank you and hope you’ll be a mentor if I ever have any questions in the future. That little trip feels like it was meant to be from above!
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Into the swamp they go… 🚤🐊 Hidden waterways, wild sights, and unforgettable moments await. This is Florida’s wild side... experienced the best way possible! 📲https://airboatridesmelbourne.com #AirboatRidesMelbourne #TheSwamp #ExploreItToday #BookNow
“We saw 6 gators, learned so much, and even the kids loved it!” – Alison B. From family fun to incredible wildlife encounters, every tour with Airboat Rides Melbourne is packed with adventure and unforgettable memories. 🐊 Ready to make your own story? Book your airboat ride today at AirBoatRidesMelbourne.com #AirboatRidesMelbourne #CustomerReview #FamilyFun #WildFlorida #AdventureAwaits #FloridaWildlife #ExploreFlorida
This is what wild really looks like 🐊 Up close encounters. Heart-pounding moments. If you’re ready to experience Florida the way it was meant to be seen, this is your sign! Book your airboat adventure today! 📲https://airboatridesmelbourne.com #AirboatRidesMelbourne #BookNow
This is Florida the way it was meant to be seen. 🐊 Raw, powerful, and unforgettable. On an airboat ride, you don’t just see wildlife...you experience it in its natural habitat! Ready to get up close with the real Florida? Book your adventure at AirBoatRidesMelbourne.com #AirboatRidesMelbourne #RealFlorida #StartExploring
A Little Bit About Us… 🐊 At Airboat Rides Melbourne, we believe adventure should be unforgettable. From sunrise rides to sunlit afternoons, our guided tours take you deep into Florida’s breathtaking wetlands...where gators bask, rare birds soar, and every view feels like a postcard. 👉 Ready to trade lines for adventure? Book your ride today at AirBoatRidesMelbourne.com #AirboatRidesMelbourne #ALittleBitAboutUs #FloridaAdventure #WildFlorida #ExploreFlorida #AirboatLife #BucketListExperience
Fun Fact Friday: Alligators can eat up to 23% of their body weight in one meal! That’s like a 200-pound person eating 46 pounds of food in one sitting. 😲 But here’s the twist...gators don’t need to eat every day. In fact, they can go weeks without food, especially in cooler weather, thanks to their slow metabolism. Want to learn more cool facts and see gators in their natural habitat? Join us for an adventure at Airboat Rides Melbourne! #AirboatRidesMelbourne #FunFactFriday #GatorFacts #WildFlorida #FloridaAdventure #AirboatLife #ExploreFlorida
Another five star adventure in the books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Guests keep raving about their time with Airboat Rides Melbourne from spotting alligators to learning from knowledgeable captains like Captain Mike. Every ride is packed with wildlife, laughs, and unforgettable moments! Ready to see what everyone is talking about? Book a tour today at AirboatRidesMelbourne.com or give us a call to lock in your spot. #AirboatRidesMelbourne #BookNow #FiveStarReviews
Another five star adventure in the books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Guests keep raving about their time with Airboat Rides Melbourne from spotting alligators to learning from knowledgeable captains like Captain Mike. Every ride is packed with wildlife, laughs, and unforgettable moments! Ready to see what everyone is talking about? Book a tour today at AirboatRidesMelbourne.com or give us a call to lock in your spot. #AirboatRidesMelbourne #BookNow #FiveStarReviews
Escape the crowds and discover the wild side of Florida 🌿🚤 Airboat Rides Melbourne takes guests deep into peaceful wetlands where the only sounds are nature and the hum of the airboat. It is the perfect way for families and adventure seekers to experience Florida beyond the theme parks and busy beaches. Spots fill quickly so guests are encouraged to visit AirboatRidesMelbourne.com to book their ride today!
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