INSTAGATOR AIRBOAT RIDES
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Airboat Rides!
Airboat Rides on the St. Johns River with Florida Native Captain Mike Channell
SUMMER Morning Start Times for Airboat Rides - 6:30, 7:45, 9:00 and 10:15
Experience Our Airboat Rides!
A Ride Like None Other!
Greetings! I want to first thank those who took the time to share their experiences on Google Reviews, Trip advisor and Instagram. I DO appreciate your kind words. Here we are in the third quarter (midsummer) and although the start times sound outrageous, so are the midday temperatures! Afternoon thundershowers can fire up as early as 2pm and personally, I don’t like playing footsie with lightning! Early morning is where it’s at, which means for maybe just one night, you gotta get to bed early. This ALSO means a same-day booking isn’t going to happen. You’re paying good money for this so why not get the most “bang for your buck?”
This time of year in the subtropics, those afternoon showers will raise the current water table. Throw in a tropical depression or a CAT 2 hurricane and now the St. Johns goes into flood stage. A northbound river NOW offers more access to the hard-to-reach wooded areas (east/west) as seen in the opening video, and hopefully, we’ll start seeing greater varieties of animals. I have a saying, “You don’t know unless you GO!” Mark my words- we’re not getting stuck in the mud! As for now, the stars on the river are lots of gators, with a great variety of birds. I’m open every day except Sunday and again, thanks for giving Instagator Airboat Rides a look! Make sure to check out the ride video with “The Bagwell Family!” There’s plenty of information in there as well.
After meeting at the River Lakes Conservation Area Boat Ramp not far from Cocoa Beach, we’ll cruise up the St. Johns River on either a 12 or 22 mile route depending on the length of the tour. You’ll see the cypress forest, all kinds of birds, and of course…GATORS!
1 Hour Ride
$60 per person
This tour is approximately 12 miles round trip in search of all mentioned wildlife and a stop off at “POSSUM BLUFF” picnic area to step out and take it all in! The bluff is only accessible by water and quite remote.
2 Hour Ride
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We will travel some 22 miles visiting the famed “monster hole” where I once counted 66 gators laid up in one spot. Tosohatchee Cypress forest is jaw dropping as we ride down Jim Creek under the Cypress Trees.
Private Rides
1 Hour $350 2 Hour $600
If you want a private airboat tour of the area for just your party, then this is the way to go. Airboat rides include a stop at Possum Bluff with spectacular views of the St. Johns River. Call for details today!
Get the airboat ride of your life with Florida Native Captain Mike Channell. Capt Mike knows the best locations to see wildlife and the most beautiful spots on the St. Johns River!
Our state-of-the-art airboat only holds 6 people, so you are guaranteed a good view of the St. Johns River! Our Bluetooth headsets means that you can talk with your family and friends during the ride!
Get feel for what to expect on our Airboat Rides down the St. Johns River, from our aerial drone videos and trip photos. You’ll see alligators, eagles, and maybe even horses!
