Any ride (except for the 1 hr night ride) leaving after 5:00 pm will incur a $20 convenience charge per group when available.
All reservations will depart within 30 minutes of check-in at the gift shop.
Enjoy a 30 minutes tour by Airboat, taking you around Lake Jesup and The Historic Bird Island. You will have a chance to see alligators and wild bird species native to the area.
Come out and help us find the Gator's nest as Mating season has just ended. Right now is the perfect season to meet with our alligator friends on Lake Jesup. With about 10 thousand gators lastly registered at this location, you can expect to meet a LOT of them ! Morning lovers, they will come out mostly in the morning as the temperatures are still cool and will go for a bath later in the day.
Time to take some fresh air at the Black Hammock !
Departures every day !
Seating capacity will be limited.
We recommend the use of a mask.
For a limited time only, Florida residents with a valid ID will enjoy discounted pricing on our 30 minutes airboat ride around Lake Jesup and Bird Island when they purchase tickets online!
Book now to reserve your seats!
Seating capacity will be limited.
We recommend the use of a mask.
*Online reservation required.
(Re-Opened Mondays starting December 28)
The weather is cooling down, the lake is on the rise, and there is no better time to take an airboat tour on Lake Jesup!
With all the rain we've been getting, higher waters means more places to find alligators!
Our captains are expertly trained to search the most alligator populated areas on Lake Jesup to ensure every tour includes the highest chances for sighting all the animals native to Lake Jesup and the Black Hammock conservation area including Alligators, Herons, Bald Eagles, Cows, and more!
***Please purchase 1 less ticket than members in your group and receive free ticket upon check-in at the Black Hammock Gift Shop***
*Online reservation required.
show your voucher from Peek to the gift shop attendant
Your departure will be within 30 minutes of your check- in at the gift shop.
Book one of our special Lunch Airboat rides now and get 10% off you lunch meal ! Enjoy a beautiful ride as the sun rises and the wildlife is at its peak then enjoy our delicious lunch!
Enjoy a 30min tour by airboat, taking you around Lake Jesup and The Historic Bird Island. You will have a chance to see alligators and 20+ wild bird species native to the area!
With your airboat ticket you will get a free phone picture with a baby gator at the gift shop!
Restaurant is opened on Mondays starting December 28.
Departures at 11.40am. or 1.50 PM
24 hour advance reservation required.
Night tour for a minimum of 6 people.
Please check in at the gift shop 30 minutes before your reservation.
Ride at night! Zoom around Lake Jesup and Historic Bird Island after sunset on a tour where you will have the chance to see alligators and 20+ species of wild birds.
Seating capacity will be limited.
We recommend the use of a mask.
Min 4 persons
Enjoy a 1 hour tour by airboat, taking you around Lake Jesup and The Historic Bird Island. You will have a chance to see alligators and wild bird species native to the area.
Come out and help us find the Gator's nest as Mating season has just ended. Right now is the perfect season to meet with our alligator friends on Lake Jesup. With about 10 thousand gators lastly registered at this location, you can expect to meet a LOT of them ! Morning lovers, they will come out mostly in the morning as the temperatures are still cool and will go for a bath later in the day.
Time to take some fresh air at the Black Hammock !
Departures every day!
Seating capacity will be limited.
We recommend the use of a mask.
1 Hour Private Ride around Lake Jesup and Bird Island. Airboat and Captain reserved for your group only!
Please check in at the gift shop 30 minutes before your reservation.
On this personalized VIP tour for a minimum of 6 people and a maximum of 17 maximum, visitors will have the opportunity to witness first-hand our unique Florida ecosystem and the solitary beauty of tropical hardwood hammocks, cypress domes, plants, and wildlife in their natural habitats.
Price is $55.00 per person plus tax.Please call ahead for parties with more than 6 guests and additional times.All reservations will depart within 30 minutes of check-in at the gift shop.
All reservations will depart within 30 minutes of check-in at the gift shop.
No reservations required for our 30 minute airboat rides from 9:15 am - 5:00 pm daily. After 5:00 pm there is a charge of $20 per party.
There are no age/height requirements for our airboat rides. Children under 2 years of age may sit in your lap or ride beside you. Children under 6 years of age are required to wear a life vest and ear protection. We also highly recommend eye protection.
The alligators and wildlife are more active in the morning and evening hours during the summer months and mid-afternoon in the winter months.
Summer / Fall:
Dress light, wear sunblock, sunglasses and bring comfortable shoes.
Winter / Spring:
Wear layered clothing to ensure comfort.
Our Captains are experienced in and will do their best to seek out the locations in which alligators frequent. Lake Jesup is the most alligator populated lake in Florida. Each tour is unique and quite unpredictable.
Life vest and ear protection are provided to all of our passengers. Children under six years of age are required to wear life vests and ear protection, eye protection is highly recommended. Eye protection can be brought from home (glasses, sunglasses, goggles, etc) or purchased in our gift shop.
