I’m a native Floridian. I’ve seen airboats take to the water all of my life, but I’ve never had the opportunity to experience it myself.
That all changed a few weeks ago when I was in Kissimmee, Florida for the Chimpanzee premiere – we spent the afternoon on the water with the folks at Boggy Creek Airboats. … and it was fantastic!
With two locations in the Kissimmee area, our group toured East Lake Tohopekaliga (or East Lake Toho, to the locals). Besides soaking up the scenery, an airboat is the perfect viewing spot for wildlife! Our guide, Kevin was extremely knowledgeable about the lake and showed us some of the alligators favorite hiding spots and magnificent wildlife too!
I couldn’t get over how incredibly smooth it was to glide across the water. I’m not sure why, but I really expected it to be a bumpy ride and I was completely wrong! It was such a great experience and offered a unique view of Florida. It is definitely something I want to do again.
Check out my Facebook page photo album for more pictures from my adventure! Here’s a short video from my ride along with Boggy Creek Airboats.
Have you ever been on an airboat ride? What did you think about it?!
For more information on Boggy Creek Airboat Rides, check out www.BCAirboats.com and also visit Boggy Creek Airboat Rides on Facebook and on Twitter at @BCAirboats.
** Walt Disney Pictures, the Kissimmee CVB and Global Resort Homes is providing me with an all expenses paid trip to Central Florida for the red carpet premiere of Chimpanzee. Thoughts and opinions here are 100% my own and not influenced by others. **
Comments
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy
This was my second time visiting Boggy Creek and I absolutely love the serenity of being on the water. It’s so fun and something I hope to do again.
Carrie with Children
It was so peaceful! I’m hoping to get back there soon, so my hubby can go! I think he will love it!
Shelly
I grew up in Miami, FL and have been to the Everglades countless times. I have yet to get on an airboat! Looks like it was a fun experience!
Carrie with Children
Oh Shelly! You’ve gotta try it the next time you are in Florida. It is really a great experience!
Bridgette
Being a native Louisianian, I have seen these all the time, too. But, I’ve never gone for a ride! Looks like fun!
Carrie with Children
You should definitely give it a try, Bridgette! It’s really a lot of fun!
Tricia Nightowlmama
loved that ride and great post. Where did you get the picture of our group. I want one. lol look I was waving. that’s too funny
Carrie with Children
Thanks Tricia! It was such a fun adventure! I took that picture of you waving! 🙂 I just tagged you in the picture on Facebook, feel free to use it however you’d like!
Sara @ Mom Endeavors
How cool!! Whenever we finally get to Florida we will have to that! As a former biology teacher, with a 5 year old who loves animals, this would be right up our alley!!
What an amazing trip you had!!
Carrie with Children
Oh Sara – it’s totally up your alley! You’ve gotta check it out!
amber
I have never been on an airboat ride. Something about it makes me nervous. Great photos.
Carrie with Children
I was nervous too before we got on the boat, Amber. It was actually very calm and not even a little scary. I loved it! Glad you enjoyed the pictures
Karen
Wow that looks fun! Next time we head to Florida I would love to check out an airboat ride!
Carrie with Children
You should definitely check it out, Karen! I had a blast!
Melissa
This looks like so much fun! I’d love to do something like this – do you know if it’s a natural habitat or do they bring the animals in?
Carrie with Children
It’s totally a natural habitat! This lake is actually one of the feeder lakes for the Everglades! Completely natural surroundings!
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV
I would love to go on an airboat ride! I have never been!! This looks like an amazing day!!
Carrie with Children
It was a really great day and we couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather! So fun!
Cassie
I went on one when I was a little kid but I haven’t been on one as an adult. I would love to do this though! It looks like you had such a fun time.
Carrie with Children
It was really a great time, Cassie! So much fun to be out on the water!
Emily
Very fun! I went on one as a child and I remember being so scared that it would flip with so many gators in the water!
Carrie with Children
I’ll admit, at first I was a little scared of that too. Thankfully, our guide told us the water was very shallow – only came up to our knees!
Sara@MommaFindings
Oh my goodness. That’s the back of my head isn’t it? LOL I bet my hair was hitting you too. lol Had such a great time with you air boatin’ it!
Carrie with Children
Ha! That is the back of your head! 🙂 Such a fun afternoon out on the water!
Alba Garza
I have never been but this looks like a lot of fun!
Carrie with Children
It was so fun, Alba! Thanks for reading!
eileen ludwig
Glad you got to have fun and do this great trip. How is that great mattress?
Carrie with Children
Hi Eileen! It was a really great experience – I loved every minute of it!
The mattress is still doing great! Hope you are well!
amber whitehead
Would teenage boys do alright on this tour do you think?
Carrie with Children
Oh, absolutely! They would love it! Right up their alley! 🙂
amber whitehead
Thank you.