Camp Holly Airboat Rides, Melbourne

About Camp Holly Airboat Rides

Camp Holly Airboat Rides offers 35 to 40-minute guided tours along the St. Johns River, one of North America's largest and most diverse ecosystems. Visitors travel by expertly piloted airboat through cypress heads, grass prairies, and backwater areas to observe wildlife in their natural habitat. The property, established in the early 1920s as Brevard County's first fish camp, sits in West Melbourne off U.S. 192. Beyond the airboat experience, Camp Holly features Gators Grill Restaurant serving Southern meals with river views, a full-service Tiki Bar, and a gift shop. Live music performs on the rear deck weekends. The site also offers afternoon and sunset Indian artifact eco-tours by advance booking. Standard tours operate daily with no reservations required on a first-come, first-served basis. The attraction suits anyone seeking an authentic encounter with Old Florida's river ecosystem and heritage.