Incredible day led by Reza! Our entire party enjoyed the experience, and it was a wonderful overall…read moreview of the Everglades. Yes lots of driving, but we were birding on the way there and napping on the way back so time flew by. So happy this was offered from Ft Lauderdale as we were short on time there.

We had an outstanding all-day tour with Everglades Day Safari and couldn't recommend it more…read more Thanks to the owner, Pete, we were able to squeeze it in on our last day in the Miami area, even though our group didn't meet the minimum number of guests. Our guide, Marc, was energetic, extremely knowledgeable, and very considerate of our individual interests, which made the experience feel personal rather than scripted. Pickup was easy and convenient at a location near the Miami airport, and the clean, comfortable van made the drive across southern Florida along the Tamiami Trail enjoyable. The airboat ride was a highlight--we got up close and personal with alligators sunning themselves despite the chilly weather, which was unforgettable. The day ended with a phenomenal boat ride with an excellent captain on the west coast through and around the mangrove islands, where we saw dolphins, white pelicans, cormorants, and an impressive variety of other waterfowl. Overall, this was a highly educational and entertaining day from start to finish. A perfect way to experience the Everglades and Florida's unique ecosystems.

We booked a Mother's Day intercoastal tour with Riverfront Gondola Tours for my wife and daughter…read moreand had an awesome experience. It ended up being one of the highlights of our weekend. Alex was our captain and was great the entire trip. Super friendly, easy to talk to, and did a nice job pointing out houses, yachts, and different spots along the water without overdoing it. The whole ride was relaxing and never felt rushed. If you're looking for something different to do in Fort Lauderdale that's actually worth it, I'd definitely recommend them.

This was such a fun experience. The captain was lots of fun, great sense of humor and the food from…read moreCasa sensei was great. We even spotted a shark while out on the water. would highly recommend and will definitely be back.

I have never laughed so hard it was truly a joyous experience! I saw so many gators it was…read moreincredible the staff and everyone there was so warm and kind truly a one of a kind experience :)

I did the Animal Encounter with my family and had Ethan as our presenter. He was awesome! Very…read moreknowledgeable and thorough in his explanation of each of the animals. The rest of the staff with whom I interacted was good too! The reason I am giving this review 4 stars instead of 5 is there were certain employees in the gift shop who left a little to be desired. They seemed as if they didn't really want to be there. Could have caught them on a bad day, but I noticed a difference between those few and the rest of the staff around the premisis.

The captain was great! She was extremely knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. The boat ride…read morewas smooth and enjoyable. The moscato was nice and cold and the glasses she provided us were as clean as a whistle.

Excellence all the way around. Selecting the tour, confirming pets are OK through a quick call…read morespeaking to a real person, booking it, punctuality of the captain, and Lisa was an amazing captain!! Highly recommend this comfortable and affordable experience!

Trunky was a great tour guide. I've done a shorter airboat ride before but this 1.5 hour ride was…read morewell worth it! We had a great time & the landscape was beautiful.

Capt. Trucky (sp?) gave us an exciting tour. He was very knowledgeable about the Everglades and…read moreanswered all our questions ... and there were many. hahaha

What a nostalgia trip! I went on this boat maybe 35 years ago and remembered it fondly. I still…read moreremember several of the stories and jokes I heard aboard way back then. When my family was embarking on a cruise from Fort Lauderdale, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to introduce my own kids to the Jungle Queen. It's a short boat ride that takes you through the canals behind the mansions and quasi-famous homes on the water. Your guide on board will tell you about the homes and landmarks you pass en route. There is a bar on board, so no need to sail sober! LOL There are also a few snacks for purchase. The air movement on the boat keeps you from getting too warm, even when the sun is blazing, but don't forget your sunscreen. There's no bad seat aboard. All in all, it's a nice little boat ride if you're looking to get outside and burn some time in Fort Lauderdale. There is a string of food shops along the waterfront outside the entrance, so you can plan to grab lunch or dinner before or after your ride. We really enjoyed our trip, but I'm deducting one star due to the boat traffic (which I know they cannot really help). Maneuvering around all the other drunks in their watercraft was kind of a drag.

Did this with a group from my husband's work they set everything up. Left towards the evening so…read morewe were able to catch the sunset which was stunning. A two story boat the cruses to the Jungle island. Drinks on the boat while you can sit or walk around while enjoying the scenery. Beautiful waterfront homes and yachts big ones little one. While your cruising other people wave to you they have a little bit of music playing. I enjoyed standing in the front it was very enjoyable and just loved the sunset Florida has some of the most beautiful sunsets incredible. We arrived at the island and greeted with friendly people where all the entertainment began. We sat down and ate they brought the food bbq to the table brought is drinks during the dinner they had live music that followed outside fire dancers and hula dancing. Then you were able to walk around the island birds a few animals jungle vibe. Than back on the boat for a ride back. Food was chicken which was tender and tasty. Ribs that feel off the bone with extra bbq sauce. Corn bread coleslaw.

This was a great tour and we had a lot of fun. Very knowledgeable staff ! We recommend this placeread more

Awesome time! My family of 4 loved it. Captain Wayne did a great job explaining the ecosystem and…read moreanswering our questions. Highly recommend.

Cruising Tiki Charters is an absolute must when in Lauderdale. My first time, but host that I was…read morewith has been several times. It's BYOB y'all so load up and get on board for a awesome water tour and adventure. Our Captain Aaron was a great knowledgeable experienced Saylor. He was able to narrate all the wonderful homes with back stories to most of them. Our tour lasted 4 hours and it seemed like 1 we had so much fun. Highly recommended by me.

We were extremely disappointed with this experience and, unfortunately, even more disappointed with…read morehow our concerns were handled afterward. We booked a 90-minute sightseeing tour expecting to cruise the Intracoastal and see historical sites and celebrity homes. Shortly before the trip, we asked whether we could make a quick 10-15 minute stop to get in the water and were told that we could. Unfortunately, once we stopped, the boat had difficulty getting restarted. What was supposed to be a brief stop ended up taking up a substantial portion of our tour. My parents had no intention of swimming and spent much of their experience sitting on the boat waiting. We saw virtually none of the sights we had expected to see. The captain was very new to this particular tour and told us this was only his fourth trip. He was pleasant, and I still tipped him, but this was simply not the experience we paid for. I contacted the owner afterward hoping he would recognize that a significant portion of our 90-minute tour was lost because of the boat issue and offer a reasonable refund. Instead, the conversation became surprisingly confrontational. When I said I felt that at least half of the cost should be refunded and that otherwise I would share our experience in reviews, he accused me of "extortion." Most troubling, he then told me that he had shared our conversation "with every fishing charter in our area." We were still on vacation and had another fishing trip planned. I found the suggestion that he was contacting other local charter businesses about a customer because she complained about his service incredibly inappropriate and upsetting. It felt like an attempt to interfere with the rest of our vacation rather than resolve a legitimate customer-service complaint. I understand that mechanical problems happen. What turned a disappointing boat trip into a truly negative experience was the way the complaint was handled afterward. We paid more than $500 including the captain's tip, and I expected a professional sightseeing experience and professional customer service when something went wrong. Unfortunately, we received neither. I would not recommend this company based on our experience.

We spent over a week road tripping through Florida and on our way out of the state we drove past…read moreBuffalo Tigers Airboat Tours. It was late in the day and we had tried to do some Airboat Tours earlier in the week but we were traveling with our dog and they were not dog friendly. We decided to stop just to check and luckily for us, not only are they dog friendly but they were doing one last tour before the sunlight was gone. Our guide Fabian was awesome. He was super chill but informative and really did a great job. Especially considering that is was late in the day and he was only able to find one alligator. He definitely tried a lot of spots and it was clear that there would normally have been more wildlife to look as so even he seemed a bit disappointed but he definitely made the most of the birds and other wildlife that we did spot. There was a second alligator and even a baby gator when we arrived at the makeshift village stop that we watched swim in the water a bit. I really liked that Fabian was upfront about the fact that the "village" was just a replica for tourists and not really a relic. He also joked that he has a TV and it is nothing like how native people live today. We had a really nice time on the tour but it is incredibly loud and we spent some of the tour putting our headphones over our dogs ears to protect her from the sound. The office workers warned us about the noise though and they were so sweet they even offered to let her stay in the office with them while we took the tour. I definitely would not take her with us again if we did another tour, but only because I worried about her little ears. She did super well with everything else, including the gator being so close to us and getting on and off the boat. We spent well over $100 after tip on the tour for two people and a dog and it lasted about 45 minutes but I really feel like the experience was well worth the price and the employees here were just so friendly and kind. I highly recommend stopping here and taking a tour with this company.

We saw so many alligators and other beautiful wildlife while learning along the way! The captains…read morewere so knowledgeable and friendly!

I enjoyed celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Adventure Company with the Nolting family in Ft…read moreLauderdale. It was fabulous meeting many of the 30 employees of the company, those that returned from safari & many like us that have a safari scheduled at this Soirée. I did not think I could be any more excited about our upcoming trip; but this evening was just amazing. Meeting and speaking with many repeat African explorers was illuminating. We selected the African Safari Company because they create custom safaris that are transformative & life changing. We valeted our car at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts then checked into the event. The evening agenda was: 6:00 Cocktails & Heavy Hors d'oeuvres Mingle Reception 7:00 Miles & Nicholas Nolting welcomed guests Introduced Mark Nolting, President for 40 years. 7:15 James Currie Q&A to follow 7:35 Nick Murra 8:00 Dave Carson 8:20 Fireside Chat Panel with the moderator opening discussion 8:50 PM Desserts & Champagne Toast Safari Raffle Drawing 9:00 PM Party Celebration

Booked my safari through AAC, for last month. My safari was amazing. Life changing. The trip was so…read morebeautiful, the stays were beautiful, and our guide was SO knowledgeable. I had such an amazing time and already want to go back. Shoutout to Maria who was so helpful!!