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.
Our Buy 3 Get 1 FREE Special for Memorial Day Weekend (Friday-Sunday)
Buy 3 Tickets and Veteran will RIDE FREE redeem ticket at Gift Shop
WE ARE CLOSED on MONDAY MEMORIAL DAY May 29th .
With your purchase of 3 airboat ride tickets, you will receive one additional free ticket when you check-in to the gift shop. This limited time offer gives you a chance to check out all of the great Florida nature and wildlife around Lake Jesup and Historic Bird Island. Zoom across the lake and twist through hidden paths on America's most alligator populated lake!
Departures Limited. Online Reservations Required.
**Please purchase 1 less ticket than needed and receive free ticket upon check-in at the Black Hammock Gift Shop.**
show your voucher to the gift shop attendant
Your departure will be within 30 minutes off your check- in at the gift shop.
Book one of our special Lunch Airboat rides now, to get 10% off your 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!
Our Buy 2 Get 1 FREE Special for Fathers Day Weekend (Saturday & Sunday)
Buy 2 Tickets and you're Father will RIDE FREE redeem ticket at Gift Shop
With your purchase of 3 airboat ride tickets, you will receive one additional free ticket when you check-in to the gift shop. This limited time offer gives you a chance to check out all of the great Florida nature and wildlife around Lake Jesup and Historic Bird Island. Zoom across the lake and twist through hidden paths on America's most alligator populated lake!
Departures Limited. Online Reservations Required.
**Please purchase 1 less ticket than needed and receive free ticket upon check-in at the Black Hammock Gift Shop.**
Our Buy 3 Get 1 FREE Special is BACK!
With your purchase of 3 airboat ride tickets, you will receive one additional free ticket when you check-in to the gift shop. This limited time offer gives you a chance to check out all of the great Florida nature and wildlife around Lake Jesup and Historic Bird Island. Zoom across the lake and twist through hidden paths on America's most alligator populated lake!
Departures Limited. Online Reservations Required.
**Please purchase 1 less ticket than needed and receive free ticket upon check-in at the Black Hammock Gift Shop.**
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.
*Online reservation required.
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.
Minimum of 6 people
24 hour advance reservation required.
45 Minute Sunset tour for a minimum of 6 paying customers.
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.
Take a tour of Lake Jesup at night. Our captains are US Coast Guard certified and trained to take you on the best tour you've ever had, riding at night! Use spotlights to search for wildlife around the shores of the lake. Zoom around Bird Island before returning to the Marina. See what Lake Jesup holds at night, this thrilling tour awaits
Minimum of 6 paying customers.
45 Minute 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 $59.00 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.
30 Minute Tour Around Lake Jesup For A Group Of 12 Or More.
Perfect for family get-togethers, corporate events, team building and more. When you book for a group tour of 12 or more people, you save! More more details, availability, and for larger groups, please call 407-365-1244.
1 Hour Tour Around Lake Jesup For 6 - 17 People
Take 1 hour tour around Lake Jesup and Historic Bird Island with a group of 6 to 17 people and save! Please call for more availability or groups larger than 17 people. At least 24 hour advanced reservation required.
Our airboat rides provide an exciting yet safe adventure for children of all ages. They will learn about Florida's spectacular wildlife and witness it first-hand. The tour includes a thrilling ride around Lake Jesup and Bird Island where students can view live alligators in their natural habitat as well as many other species of birds. Our airboats are US Coast Guard approved and piloted by licensed and experiences captains.
Package:
30 minute airboat ride for a discounted $21.99 per student (reg $25.95)
FREE Class photo with a LIVE baby alligator
Lunch Included with package: $7 (ages 5 to 12) or $10 (ages 13 to 18) with 30 minute airboat ride for cheeseburger or chicken tenders & fries PLUS all you can drink soda or pink lemonade.
Prices for the Field Trip:
For ages 5 to 12: $28.99
For ages 13 to 18: $31.99
$3 Fuel charge additional per person
*Tax & Gratuity not included
Please call to book.
Airboat Rides
Birthday Child Rides Free
Adults with the party $30.95
Adults in the party get 10% off their meal in the restaurant, with an airboat ride
$35 Per Child & They Get:
Everything is plus tax and gratuity
Please note: With the rising cost of fuel prices, there is currently a $3 fuel surcharge per ticket on all airboat rides.
*Min of 12 people total
Kids 12 & under
Please arrive at least 15 to 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time and 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 when available
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 which we provide for you. Children under 6 are also required to wear eye protection (such as sunglasses, which can be purchased in the gift shop or brought from home). We also highly recommend eye protection for adults.
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. During the warmer months, the morning rides are better and during the colder months, the warmer hours are best for airboat tours.
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 we provide, and eye protection, such as sunglasses (can be purchased in the gift shop). Eye protection is also highly recommended for adults. Eye protection can be brought from home (glasses, sunglasses, goggles, etc) or purchased in our gift shop.
Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate your pet on the airboat tours or near the waters. For your safety, the safety of your pet, and the safety of others we do not allow pets down the peninsula or on our airboat tours. Service animals are permitted but we do advise against it, again, for safety.