Captain Bill is the real deal, grew up in the Everglades, so did his dad. Knows all the islands by name and a lot of history. Knows how to find and show you the gators and his enthusiasm for preservation and the gators is clear. Recommend, its a real experience read more

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This is the best airboat service if you want to see alligators, Everglades wildlife, and learn about the Everglades ecosystem. Our college age grandchildren came to visit a couple of years ago and we booked a tour with Capt. Bill. He's the best! They came to visit again last week, and specifically asked if we could do it again. Capt. Bill does not disappoint. Book a tour. You will be glad you did. read more

Great afternoon with Capt Bill! Loved his knowledge about the area and beautiful scenery. Highly recommend! read more

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What a fantastic ride! Captain Bill was amazing. Grew up loving and knowing the Everglades and you can understand how much he loves them. He's taken all that love and knowledge and creates a really special trip for you. We learned a ton about the birds and alligators we saw. The boat is extremely comfortable and the stadium seating gave us all a perfect view. One tip, if it's recently rained at all I'd suggest bringing a towel to sit on as the very comfy seats have fabric on them that could still be a bit damp. A bit of a damp butt, totally worth it!! Highly, highly recommend booking with Captain Bill!! read more

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Very professional tour of the NE area of the Everglades. I loved that Captain Bill's airboat had stadium seating - everyone had a great view! Captain Bill grew up in the Everglades, and knows it very well. He worked hard to make sure we got to see alligators, and he shared a lot about the ecology of the area, and the local wildlife. I've taken several tours of the Everglades and this is the best so far. Captain Bill really cares about his guests, and he is super friendly and fun. read more

This was the most amazing trip the owner was so polite Bill met us at the dock secured our personal possessions, encourage us to use our phones to take pictures and took us on the tour of a lifetime over the Everglades looking for Alligators. Then at certain places he would stop and give us the history behind the Everglades, the various types of alligators, and the different species of birds that we might see. If this is something on your bucket list don't delay book it it was fabulous. read more

Captain Bill was fantastic! He provided a great tour with some humor and shared his knowledge about the Everglades. Highly recommend and we will absolutely be back. Do yourself a favor and go with the two hour tour. read more

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Captain bull was so kind and very knowledgeable. He reached out to us the day before to review anything we needed to know and the forecasted weather. The trip was very smooth and we saw lots of gators and wildlife. We would book him again if ever in the area! read more

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Captain Bill was amazing. Great communication, super nice dude and very knowledgeable. We felt safe and loved our private 2 hour tour on the air boat. It was such a smooth ride and we saw two alligators close up. Water was high so not a lot of birds, but that was fine. The ride alone was worth it! Would recommend it and him to anyone. I'm heading back, 2 weeks later, to bring my son. read more

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Captain Bill was fantastic! A great combo of knowledgeable, personable, good eye for gators, and full of fun stories. I appreciated that he gave us a ton of insight on the wildlife, was great about coordinating with us on timing for the trip, and had a real love of what he was doing. Highly recommend. read more

Captain Bill is amazing! I never thought I would visit the Flordia Everglades, let alone ride on an airboat to see alligators but my nephew who did a 365 with his life insisted. Now I'm wondering why I never did this sooner! Capt. Bill made us feel so comfortable! He explained what we were seeing! I was so afraid an alligator would jump on the boat and bite us until I saw they are afraid of humans except under certain conditions. My nephew loves alligators and now I do too. The wildlife that you will see and Captain Bills knowledge of the Everglades and it's inhabitants will leave you in awe! He honors veterans, has a big sense of humor, is personable, respectful and knowledgeable! This is a must do/see activity! read more

What a perfect trip! Captain Bill is friendly, knowledgeable and an absolute riot! It was a perfect day, sunny and warm. We saw so many alligators, too many to count. Captain Bill is so knowledgable of the area, we could tell he truly loves what he does! read more

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SOUTH FLORIDIANS: PLEASE EXPLORE AND BOOK THIS TRIP!! I recently went on a 9am, 2-person tour (my mom and me) with Captain Bill. My experience is consistent with what I've seen in the online reviews: Captain Bill is a true professional and knows how to customize each tour to the interests and curiosities of his party. He is born and raised in Florida and is especially familiar with the Everglades National Park, in addition to being formally educated in ecosystem conservation, with international experience to boot. I don't mean to get overly political on a yelp review, but the Everglades is almost inherently political. The ways in which we protect - or FAIL to protect - this precious natural resource will have significant consequences, to put it lightly. Captain Bill is able to provide a first-hand experience and perspective on the importance of respecting and valuing the everglades ecosystem, and he is deeply familiar with the efforts of various interest groups to both protect and threaten this vital resource. Once you're out on the airboat with Captain Bill, you'll not only find yourself at peace among the endless horizon, but also wondering how we might better protect this invaluable river of grass. My experience on this tour was educational, entertaining, and somewhat meditative. read more

Excellent experience. Best Airboat ride ever. Captain Bill was fun, cordial and very knowledgeable. Recommend the two hour tour. Too much to see in less time. Easy to find with directions they send. Easy on line bookings. read more

This by far was the best Airboat Tour Ever! We will be back, and we will be telling all our friends too! read more

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Went on a private 2-hour airboat Everglades tour for two with Capt Bill, owner of Cyprus Outdoor Adventures. Capt Bill is a wealth of information about the ecology of the Everglades and the impact that man and development are having on it. Great tour with 6+ gator sightings, several from less than 3 ft away! Other tour companies use the big 15-or-so passenger airboats. If you like that "city bus feel", that may be the way to go. But if you want a smaller, more personalized experience on a more maneuverable craft that can go where the bigger boats can't, including getting closer to the gators without scaring them away, go with Capt Bill! read more

What a great adventure for our family of nine...ages 8-74! I am challenged and walk with a cane. Great care was taken to assure my safety getting in and out of the airboat. Definitely book with this company! So much better than big companies. Our guide/operator was very knowledgeable, friendly and kid sensitive. One of the best experiences we have had during our vacation. read more

WOW! If you can only do one adventure take the air boat tour with Captain Bill! This was the highlight of our trip to Fort Lauderdale. This was NOT a canned tour with a set route. We definitely took the path less traveled. Captain Bill is a very skilled Captain and his knowledge of the Francis S Taylor Wildlife Mgt area is phenomenal. THIS IS A MUST DO. Ps we saw over 7 gators, some hatchlings and on our way out we saw the Big Stud over 12'. read more

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One of the best experiences in my life !! ..This Company and Owner are awesome. They really know the area and it doesn't feel like a guided tour .. felt completely safe at all times and bonus saw a ton of alligators but most importantly just enjoyed the ride and hearing about the Everglades. If you are deciding between tour companies... go with this one I would go again in a sec.. The owner also gives you a video at the end and photos he takes as well! read more

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This was my first time on an air boat...will not be the last. Captain Bill was great. We had a wonderful time. Felt more like an old friend that just happens to have an air boat versus a stuff collar tour guide. We were in good safe hands. He was very friendly and knowlegeable. The video was an added touch. Next time we are here...will absolutely make this another trip. Well worth the money. read more

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Captain Bill made this adventure fun, exciting and informative for our two families! He was extremely professional and excellent with communicating best times for the tour, directions and day-of confirmation. Captain Bill was very friendly, and he did his best in finding gators for us and allowing us to see as much of the Everglades as possible. The adults and kids all equally enjoyed this adventure! read more

Captain Bill is the BEST! I have been out with him now for more than one trip because they were all so great! Saw lots of wildlife, and he will teach you all kinds of cool nature facts! Felt very safe on the boat too. I've been on other airboat tours, and nothing compares to Cypress. Would definitely recommend to anyone local or visiting!! read more

LOVED, LOVED, LOVED, my 1st time experience on an air boat! We went in February, before being quarantined. But If you want an adventure while still using "social distancing", this is a great way to get out there! My 13 yr old daughter was even surprised at how much fun she had! A friend had recommended & I'm so glad I chose to go with Cypress Outdoor Adventures LLC. Captain Bill is top notch with a great personality & he has so much knowledge about the Everglades & the wildlife there. I've always wanted to see the Everglades but have a huge fear of getting up close to gators. Captain Bill helped ease my fear & I was able to see several of them up close. (Don't worry folks, they don't hop onto your boat! LOL) He was extremely cautious the whole time we were out. Other air boat tours we saw seemed to have arrogant captains that were showing off, disregarding common safety rules. I was concerned at first, but Captain Bill takes safety very seriously & made sure we were never in harm's way. We really felt we were in good hands. He seemed to have a built-in radar knowing where every boat was coming from. (Yes, you can hear them from a distance, but out there, it's difficult to tell what direction they're coming or going.) He took us to more secluded areas, you know, Off the Beaten Path. I could tell he was familiar these areas as if he had made his own paths just for his tours. It was a true adventure! We saw gators, so many different bird species I didn't even know existed, an old cabin & even an old wreckage from a small plane. This tour was educational as Captain Bill knows a lot of history of the Everglades. He is very professional & seems to love his job. We can't wait to do this again, hopefully this summer! read more

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Captain Bill gives a lot of himself & offered us a private tour full of knowledge & local information about the Everglades & its wildlife. Our trip was so much better than any typical "big outfit" tour. Our age group ranged from 8 to 80 and Capt Bill offered fun for all. His experience & love for the area is evident. The boat was comfortable, the directions were easy to follow & he kept us out of the rain even though storms in the area were near by. We would totally recommend this trip to anyone & we would definitely sign up again should we be back in the area. Thanks Captain Bill! Your friends from Nashville! read more

We had a fantastic time with Captain Bill just before Christmas. My girlfriend's mom was in town for the holiday so we wanted to do something fun and special. They are from Indiana, so this was there first airboat ride. Captain Bill was energetic, congenial, and informative. He really knew how to pace the day for our group. He has a wicked good eye for spotting alligators, and other wildlife. A particular highlight of our day was spotting an otter, which swam by our boat for about 10 minutes. We signed up for a 2 hour ride, and we got far more than that - so thanks Captain Bill! Also, I must say that the smaller airboat was quite nice -- it's a tank, so it felt safe, but it was intimate enough that we all felt close and could enjoy the ride together. Highly recommend spending your time in the Everglades with Captain Bill! read more

Overdue review for a great experience in February in the Everglades. Took my family on a 2 hr private tour of Captain Bill's backyard, the Everglades. Bill was great, even graciously allowed us to switch days when it looked like a bad car rental experience was going to make us slightly late for the original time. He's very client driven and wants to make sure his clients have a great experience. He grew up in the Everglades and comes from multiple generations of fan boat operators. We saw a handful of gators, great birds, turtles, etc. My kids enjoyed their first fan boat experience immensely! One even did his school project on the Everglades because of our experience. If you are in the Ft. Lauderdale area and looking for a great excursion, please contact Capt. Bill. Don't go on a big tour, spend a couple extra bucks for a once in a lifetime experience. You can't go wrong! Thanks Bill! read more

Went on a 2-hour airboat ride for 4 with Captain Bill and had a great time! Well worth the money for a private tour. Captain Bill was informative and found plenty of alligators for us to see. Safety is his priority, which is very evident and appreciated. Highly recommend this tour! read more

Captain Bill is the best! Very knowledgeable about the Everglades, its history and ever-changing eco-system. Plus he has a big personality and loves what he does! Wonderful experience. read more

This is the air boat tour you're looking for! I did a lot of research, read between the lines and singled out my best pick; Captain Bill is the "real" deal! There are other air boat tour companies out there that have a bunch of boats, different drivers, over-head to pay and run things to maintain all of that and make a profit. Captain Bill has one boat, a love for nature, an uncanny knowledge of the Everglades and a willingness to share it; and hopefully make a small profit as he is his own boss. Combine all of that and one doesn't just have a great Everglades tour, but one of the better tours of any National Park I've been to. The guy can spot the tip of a gator's head from 100 yards out (only one mud gator!) He knows the ins and outs of the terrain, a great weather app and will show you a few secret locations I won't spoil in this review. I'm really happy I found Captain Bill, don't miss an opportunity to experience an American safari, with a "real" American safari guide. read more

Captain Bill is the best captain in the Everglades, hands down. He is very knowledgeable and gives a great airboat ride. He can provide a great experience for your family, out of town guests, private parties or if you are visiting Florida from somewhere else. We highly recommend Billy to everyone. You will not be disappointed! read more

Our group was looking for a thrill and found Cypress outdoor Adventures page on yelp we were excited to go but we had a couple of problems, First we went to the business address listed on the web-site and it is a private home near western Fort Lauderdale and not a business so no luck of a ride there. Our group didnt have a lot of time to waist we had to catch a plane that afternoon so we ended up going with another private charter out on 27 in Weston Florida. We had almost missed our flight because of the confusion of the business address listed. To make matters even worse we were told the actual boat ramp is in Weston Florida on hwy 27 and not actually in Fort Lauderdale at all for Cypress Outdoor Adventures. The company should correct there business address so this wont happen to anyone else. We would of loved to have gone with them if we could only find them. read more

We were so looking forward to doing this. I called. No answer. Left message. Owner texted me right away. He said he was on the road coming back from TX. He would call me in two days. He didn't. I texted him in three days. He was taking a group out & then he was getting out of town. Irma was in the Atlantic. This was Wednesday. Storm didn't make it to keys until Friday. So I strongly recommend not wasting your time like we did. Plus he's too $. read more