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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“Absolutely worth it!” – Kathy 🐊 Kathy shared how she had an amazing experience on the water, spotting tons of gators and creating memories that will last a lifetime! Ready to see why our guests keep calling Airboat Rides Melbourne a must-do Florida adventure? Book your ride today!🚤 #AirboatRidesMelbourne #CustomerReview #WorthIt #FloridaAdventure #WildFlorida #ExploreFlorida
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Sometimes the best adventures are the peaceful ones. Out here, it’s not about the crowds or the noise... it’s about slowing down, taking in the views, and reconnecting with nature! From wildlife sightings to quiet moments on the water, every tour brings a different side of Florida to life. Nature is waiting...come experience it for yourself! Book your tour at AirboatRidesMelbourne.com #AirboatRidesMelbourne #NatureIsWaiting #WildFlorida #PeacefulPlaces #ExploreFlorida #NatureAdventure
Every tour is different! Some days it’s dozens of gators. Other days it’s birds, turtles sunbathing, or hidden wildlife tucked into the marsh. That’s the fun of exploring nature... you never know what’s waiting! Book your next adventure today 📲https://airboatridesmelbourne.com #AirboatRidesMelbourne #WildFlorida #ExploreFlorida
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What makes our tours unforgettable? It all starts with our captains 👏 From keeping things fun for all ages to sharing deep knowledge about the wildlife and wetlands, our captains don’t just drive the boat, they bring the entire experience to life. Come see why our captains make all the difference Book your tour at AirboatRidesMelbourne.com #AirboatRidesMelbourne #BestCaptains #WildFlorida #FloridaAdventure #EcoTour #ExploreFlorida #5StarExperience
Most people only see one version of Florida… The busy beaches. The crowds. The noise. But out here? It’s different Open water, untouched marsh, and the kind of peace you didn’t even know you needed. Come experience it, learn about it, and see Florida in a whole new way Book your tour at AirboatRidesMelbourne.com #AirboatRidesMelbourne #WildFlorida #HiddenFlorida #NatureEscape #ExploreFlorida #RealFlorida #AirboatAdventure
Happy Mother’s Day from the wild side 💐🐊 Nature is full of incredible moms, and today we’re celebrating all of them! Whether you’re spending the day relaxing or out making memories, we hope it’s a special one 💚 Celebrate with an experience you’ll never forget Book your tour at AirboatRidesMelbourne.com #AirboatRidesMelbourne #MothersDay #HappyMothersDay #WildFlorida #NatureMoments #ExploreFlorida
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