Flamingo Everglades Boat Tours: Explore Unique Wildlife

Embark on a thrilling backcountry boat tour in Flamingo Everglades National Park. Discover the diverse plant and animal life of Whitewater Bay while learning about its rich history.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Everglades National Park - Explore the Buttonwood Canal, passing through Coot Bay and Tarpon Creek into Whitewater Bay, as a naturalist showcases the distinctive flora and fauna of the area and shares the fascinating history of Flamingo Everglades National Park. Admission for US residents is $35.00 per vehicle, while international visitors are charged $100.00 per person.
What's Included
  • Tour Guide
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

We are situated 38 miles deep into the Everglades. Here, you will embark on a journey climbing up the Buttonwood Canal, sailing through Coot Bay, and navigating Tarpon Creek into Whitewater Bay. All the while, your guide will bring attention to the distinctive flora and fauna indigenous to this area, and discuss the fascinating history of Flamingo Everglades National Park.

  • infants can either sit on lap or in stroller
Location
1 Flamingo Lodge Hwy
Flamingo Lodge Highway
Meeting at the Boat Dock in front of the Marina Store
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Deborah_k
Apr 30, 2026
Southern Everglades Tour - Excellent way to see the southern end of Everglades National Park. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw many birds, some snakes, and crocks.
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Jjs3476
Apr 29, 2026
Excellent boat trip through the Everglades - The boat trip was excellent. The tour guide actively sought out and identified wildlife and plants on the trip. He was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions in detail. He also described the entire environment of the Everglades and the challenges it faces.
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297tracyn
Apr 28, 2026
Nice backwater tour of the southern Everglades National Park. - Great guided boat tour of the backwater in Flamingo in Everglades National Park. Admission is reasonable if you have a NPS park pass, otherwise a bit pricey to get into the park and take the boat tour. Saw a lot of crocodiles and birds, along with a few manatees.
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Joel_f
Apr 17, 2026
The tour was great, but... - The tour was great, but would not recommend booking through viator. Knowledgeable and friendly guide and captain. Saw a lot of animals, including multiple crocodiles and a variety of birds. The downside was when booking kids tickets, viator did not book tickets, just left a note as children under 5 are free. When we arrived they were not on the log and it was a full boat. We were lucky because there were 2 no shows. Book directly through the tour company.
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Monti_l
Apr 14, 2026
Fun Day!!! - This was a Great experience!!!! The boat is nice and easy for tourists, the Captain was great and John was our Biologist and he was very knowledgeable and fun!! We saw so much wildlife!!!! It was all just incredible!!
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Lisacgivens
Mar 28, 2026
Great boat tour. - Really enjoyed this boat tour. You start out in a canal and then out into a Bay Area. We saw crocs, birds, manatees. Very well run business. There is a little store and food truck available for food and drinks. There is no cell service in this area but there is WiFi available.
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Bill_n
Mar 21, 2026
Bill - Very nice captan and mate. Patient with questions from the public. Did a good job of adding some humor.
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Maddies732
Mar 16, 2026
Awesome! So cool!! - Captain Nick and first mate Mitch were awesome!! Mitch’s voice is so calming. We got to see a good amount of birds, American crocodiles, some dolphins, and learn more about nature around us. Food is not permitted, but any non-alcoholic drink is! Bring plenty of it!
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G7910zbdanj
Mar 29, 2026
Great experience . Love the everglades - John our guide was informative and humorous. However a fact was wrong and needs correction . In 1979 I along with my brother camped at the flamingo campground for 10 days. I have photos of flamingos and roseate spoonbills AT flamingo . He stated there had been no flamingo s in the area for over 100 years . Verify facts before giving tours . Just an FYI. Thanks Dan James
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Carolmv2614mh
Mar 25, 2026
Great morning on the water. - Great morning on the water. Crew was efficient and pleasant.
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From $52
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).