Nearby Airboat tour suggestion
 

Have company coming in for a few days and want to take them on an airboat tour. Prefer "adventurous" tour, and looking to stay within 1.5 hours of The Villages. Any suggestions?

We tried Wild Bill's a few years ago and enjoyed it. Not sure that I would call it adventurous but it was interesting.

Our ride was on a boat that held 15+ people. They also had an option for a smaller boat that held only six or so (more expensive of course).

Thanks Bill. I saw a billboard for them near Inverness and had them on the list to find out about. Thanks.

We’ve done both Wild Bill’s and Swamp Fever. I would go with Swamp Fever. Their equipment was a little nicer and they seemed a little more organized altogether.

I've used Tom and Jerry several times. Always enjoyed the ride.

When I first got here that was nice boat tour up St. John’s River at Astor’s black water inn. Nice as slow and no noise. I haven’t seen any advertising last couple years so he may of retired?

Glass bottom boats at Silver Springs St. Park, gators, manatees, fish, turtles and more.

I believe Wild Bills may be out of business, We went by there a couple weeks and looked like it wasn't open any more. The Cove has airboat rides during day and evening one.

I was looking for the same and did a Google and found some places - you might try to do a Google.

Swamp Fever
 

Swamp Fever, we have gone twice with the family and both times really enjoyed it. Depending on the time of year they try and show you what nature is doing. Also you get to hold an alligator if you want.

Swamp Fever. I used them a couple of times when the grandkids came down. We all had a good time.

Black Water Inn is now Drifters and they no longer do the river tour

Swamp Fever was awesome! Took the family there twice. Everyone gets to hold a baby alligator. The ride was awesome! Highly recommend. You can go on their site and buy tickets ahead of time and pick the tour time you prefer.

Air Boat
 

The Cove.

PT Airboat Adventures in Homosassa. Retired FWC officer runs it. Would highly recommend it.

Wild Willys in St. Cloud is fantastic, have used them a few times over the past 5 years...

I've used both Swamp Fever and Tom and Jerrys. I would use either again, but, I prefer Tom and Jerrys.

Airboat
 

I took family to Lake Panasoffkee and had great fun. We had been on a couple of airboat rides in the Everglades and my adult son thought this was better. A lot closer too!

Thanks for all the great suggestions. I've added them to my list. I went on one in ST Cloud years ago and it was very interesting. Don't remember the name. Saw a lot of gators.

I highly recommend Swamp Fever. TOUR INFO:
+1 (352) 643-0708
AIRBOAT SWAMP TOURS & ADVENTURES
OPEN 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Swamp Fever, tried all available and the guide was excellent.

Thanks all. Booked on Swamp Fox for this coming weekend.