Wild Willys Airboat Tours - St Cloud, Florida

dochoz

I, my wife, and 2 children (11 & 13 years old) went on Saturday 02/01/25. What a unique adventure!

Everyone was very personable from the front staff to our 2 boat guides. There is a small shop when you check in, in case you want a drink or souvenir. You can buy ear plugs as well, but they do supply you with over-the-ear headphones for free.

Our guide was very informative and friendly. We saw at least 8 mature gators and a dozen smaller ones. There were plenty of colorful birds to see in and out of the water.

The best part was when he stopped about 75 yards from a tree with a huge Bald Eagles nest and as he was talking about them, both the male and female flew into the huge nest with one of them carrying "dinner" in its beak for their hatchlings - once in a lifetime sight and it was amazing!

After the tour, our guide brought out a small gator for everyone to hold and take pictures with. Great experience. I highly recommend this company!

Angela C.

FANTASTIC! We had so much fun here, highly recommend. We felt safe yet very entertained, the guide was great and we saw baby and adult (huge!) alligators. At the end we got to hold a small alligator- this was one of the highlights of our trip!

Shindern

Saw 6 gators and 2 bald eagles, and the whole ride was about an hour. You get to hold a baby gator at the end and the staff are very respectful and accommodating. Highly recommend going with the whole family.

Dean H.

If you’re visiting Florida with kids and want to experience the stunning wildlife and swamps without the hassle of hiking, Wild Willy’s Airboat Tours is a must! The location is easy to find, tucked at the back of a trailer park. There’s a small building on-site where you can buy refreshments and souvenirs like magnets.

The airboat ride itself was thrilling – a bit loud, but they provide ear defenders for comfort. Our family, including a 7-year-old and a 10-year-old, was engaged and excited the entire time.

Our captain was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and especially the alligators! He knew the best spots to find them, and we got to see both adult alligators, including a massive one, and a group of adorable baby alligators.

As an avid bird watcher, I was thrilled by the abundance of birdlife. We saw kingfishers, herons, Red-winged Blackbirds, a harrier, ibis, and the absolute highlight – a bald eagle soaring over the swamp, which our captain expertly followed for us to watch.

At the end of the tour, we had the chance to hold a small alligator, which the kids absolutely loved!

This tour is an unforgettable experience and a great way to safely explore Florida’s wildlife up close. Highly recommended!

T W.

The staff was wonderful. Great family outing for ages infant to as long as you can get on and off the boat. We had ages 1 to 82 in our group of 14, and everyone enjoyed it. Hearing protection is provided. Captain Brandon was a fun guide; using his fine-tuned gator radar to find the beautiful animals, spotting a bald eagle perched high atop a tree and testing our need for speed as we ducked our heads while he floored it sending our airboat racing across the open water. Be sure to grab a snack or two from vending. My older kids loved the homemade cookies.

Peter T.

This is an absolutely amazing experience. 100% the best thing to do in Orlando. It's a very professional place with a gift shop and rest rooms. The captain knew exactly where to find alligators and was able to identify different birds and other animals for us. We saw many different alligators, including young small ones and big scary ones. We also saw eagles! The lake is really huge and full of wildlife and plants. We felt safe with the captain expertly piloting the boat. Highly recommended.

Jim L.

This air boat ride was one of the best we've been on. Our captain was knowledgeable, funny and kept us safe. We saw about 5 alligators, a turtle and a boatload of different types of birds. Afterwards we got to hold a young alligator.

Julie M.

Absolutely amazing experience. We were lucky enough to see several alligators. The boat ride was neat. Really got to experience the vegetation. No upsells for photos. You can use your own device. Captain was great and full of knowledge.