INSTAGATOR AIRBOAT RIDES
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Airboat Rides!
Airboat Rides on the St. Johns River with Florida Native Captain Mike Channell
Tour Times for Airboat Rides - 9:00, 10:15, 11:30, 12:45, 2:00
Experience Our Airboat Rides!
A Ride Like None Other!
SPRING BREAK NEWS FLASH!
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
First item out of the shoot is that same day bookings RARELY work out unless you call FIRST THING before I’m on the water. I’m not saying “don’t try” but if I don’t pick up the phone, that means I’m touring and not stopping the boat to answer. The folks I’m with called ahead and it’s not right to use their time to book new business. However, the answering service has explicit instructions to send a text and when I get off the water around 3pm, everyone can expect a return call to make plans. It IS possible to slip a party of 2 the same day but you GOTTA leave a text not a voicemail so I can quickly call between tours. I’m a one man show and the vessel is rated for a maximum capacity of 6 guests.
ON TO THE FUN PART! Cold snaps are giving way for the spring solstice and the clock jumps ahead. That means first tour of the day is 9am but you’ll do great ANY time of day and the star of the show is ALLIGATORS! Check out my Facebook page where I filmed HUNDREDS of them last week 2/12 just lounging EVERYWHERE! This is stunning to witness. One of them is closing in on 13 feet @ 700lbs. The kids on one of the tours named him CHAD so Chad it is!
THIS IS IT! The finest touring of the year is upon us with low water tables, wading birds galore, many hard to reach areas that require Climbing the boat over sand dunes and truly showing what a REAL AIRBOAT is capable of!
“CLIMB ABOARD FOR THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE!”
Captain Mike Channell (Owner)
Instagator Airboat Rides
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!
