I am a South Florida resident now for 35 years but grew up a city boy in Boston my childhood friends came to visit and I wanted to show them the "real" Florida and all its beauty. I researched over 40 Airboat charter companies and even some of the larger tourist trap companies to have them experience the best tour.....I fount Ride the Wind and Captain Randy. I feel that the entire tour it was a "meant to be experience." Not only was was the day crystal clear (not a cloud in the sky.) with temps in the low 70's. It was just amazing from beginning to end. Captain Randy is humble and willing to take the extra step to educate if you want to learn about this beautiful piece of heaven. My friend was able to drive the boat for as long as she wanted and Captain Randy was like a Father to Daughter while she was driving...That was very cool to be a part of. Captain Randy took the time to seek out all the natural wild life. Yes gators. We saw birds , turtles, Watch the cat tails and sawgrass sway in the wind. The quiet and peaceful sounds of the wind wisping through the tall grass made me think of the sound a paint brush makes on canvas. What a piece of art that God painted for us... How we were blessed to have Captain Randy point out the brush strokes as the beauty unfolded in front of us.....Thank you so very much Captain Randy...A+ across the board. If you are looking just a ride on fan boat. As the tourist call it. That is NOT what is provided by Captain Randy and Ride the Wind Tours. What is offered. Is a top notch educational guided tour that Captain Randy personally take the time that includes the fun and excitement that fills your soul with the beauty of the...
Read moreOur family of 4 went on a 3 hour tour and had a remarkable time! Captain Randy gave us an exceptional tour. He was very knowledgeable on the trails, geography, flora, and fauna. He took us around miles of the Everglades. We explored different camps and various trails. We got to see a few Gators super up close, lots of birds, and turtles. We didn't have any interference with any other boats during our entire ride. If going, be sure to go on a clear, sunny day to see more Gators! Night rides available to see more and larger Gators! He provided hearing protection for us; might also bring earplugs as well if you have sensitive hearing. Adult beverages also allowed if you're interested in that. We will be talking about this for years to come. Definitely worth it!!! Be sure to tip well too! Captain Randy deserves it! You won't be...
Read moreI took my wife and two granddaughters on a one hour ride with Capt. Randy. Needless to say we all had a fantastic time! Having had several air boats in my younger day I had wanted to share the experience with our granddaughters. Capt Randy went above and beyond to show us an exceptional time! From feeding baby alligators that are trained to come when he whistles to viewing hunting camps and an old drug smugglers plane wreckage. I think the high lite of the trip was when he let our 10 y/o granddaughter pilot the air boat. It was all she could talk about on our ride home! He was knowledgeable on everything to do with the Everglades. I highly recommend booking Capt Randy if you want to have a once in a lifetime experience! Thank you again Randy for a...
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