Airboat and Gator Charters, De Leon Springs

About Airboat and Gator Charters

Airboat and Gator Charters in De Leon Springs offers airboat rides and tours across Central Florida's lakes and rivers. Captain Joshua guides visitors through swamps, marshes and waterways to observe American alligators in their natural habitat. Eagles, osprey, manatees, wading birds and raptors appear regularly during tours. Deer, bears, otters, raccoons, bobcats and Florida panthers have been sighted over the years. Day and night rides are available, with evening trips offering views of full moons and sunsets. Tours operate aboard a custom-built 2009 Diamondback airboat with a Chevy LS3 motor, designed for a comfortable ride across the St. Johns River and its tributaries. The business also offers bowfishing charters on a 20-foot Woodsman boat with an elevated deck and specialized lighting for night trips, allowing visitors to harvest invasive species from Florida's waterways. Fully guided alligator hunts are available as well. Located between Orlando and Daytona Beach, the family-owned operation has operated for over 15 years.