If you’re heading to the Florida panhandle, our Panama City Beach condo rentals are the perfect home away from home for you for however long you plan on staying. There are plenty of activities in Panama City Beach for people of all ages when you book with Gulfgate Condominiums.
You can spend your days lounging on the white sand beaches, feasting on local cuisine, shopping for souvenirs, and going on fun tours of the area.
Besides hitting the beach, one of the most popular things to do in Panama City Beach is to take an airboat tour to see alligators. While you don’t want to run into one of these creatures normally, seeing them in their natural habitat from the safety of an airboat will be an experience you and everyone you’re traveling with will remember for years to come.
About Airboat Adventures
If your heart is set on taking an airboat ride through Gator Country Panama City Beach, you can’t go wrong with booking your tour through Airboat Adventures. Airboat Adventures is a veteran-owned and operated company that knows everything there is to know about the alligators in the area and how to navigate safely through the waters.
It’s a small company that makes everyone feel like family. Many of the boat captains have decades of experience on the water, so you can rest assured that you and your family are in good hands as you explore Gator Country. They even have a beautiful dog that acts as their mascot and skipper to whom you can say hello before or after your tour.
Airboat Adventures has been in operation for years, showing Panama City Beach visitors the swamps that alligators frequent while educating people on the animals. Something you’ll have to see to believe is Bubba. There is a resident alligator that’s 20 years old and has voice and hand command training that you can see before you board your boat for your tour.
Besides captaining the various airboats that the company has, many of the staff work with alligators and other animals on the side. Captain Rick, for example, is a resident alligator trapper for the state of Florida to help keep people safe when alligators venture to areas they don’t belong. The best part about Airboat Adventures is that you don’t have to travel far from our Panama City Beach condos on Thomas Drive to take one of their tours. They’re close to many of our rentals, and their tours make for something different and exciting to do during your stay in Panama City Beach.
The Tours
If you’re interested in taking one of Airboat Adventure’s airboat rides, you have a few different tours that you can choose from. Your first option is their Daytime Gator Eco Tour and Alligator Demonstration. This is one of the best things to do with kids in Panama City Beach because they love being on the boat and getting to see staff handle a real alligator. You’ll board an airboat with one of the captains and buckle up as you fly through the swamp. Each passenger gets headphones to help with the loud noise while traveling through the water.
Before you board the boat, you’ll tour their alligator exhibit, where you can meet what they call their “gator country citizens.” Staff will teach you more about alligators, and then you’ll have an alligator demonstration. The actual airboat ride takes you through marsh areas and the backwaters of the West Bay. You’ll likely see alligators, birds of prey, and dolphins on your tour!
Airboat Adventures also offers private airboat tours. These tours run seven days a week and last about an hour. Everything you get with their daytime tour, you’ll get with their private tours, just with only people you know on the boat and in your group. If you want to book a private airboat tour, remember that the boat they use for these tours only accommodates up to six people. Since you’ll be renting out the entire boat, availability varies. If you’re interested in a private airboat tour, you’ll need to call them to find out what available times and what will work with your schedule.
Plan Your Visit
Whether you’re looking at our one-bedroom condos, two-bedroom condos, or even our pet-friendly condos in Panama City Beach, we have something for you. To learn more about our rental properties and book your stay, contact the team at Gulfgate today.
What to Expect
Before you head out for one of the best airboat tours in Panama City Beach, there are a few things you’ll want to know. Knowing what to expect can help you feel more prepared and allow you to have the best experience possible with your tour. You can expect to learn more about alligators and the surrounding area and spot a bunch of wildlife on your tour. Besides that, here are some other things you’ll want to know.
Florida weather can change quickly. You’ll want to make sure you’re easy to get in touch with if the tour guides need to talk to you about weather changes. Depending on what time of year you’re visiting, it can be pretty hot, so dress accordingly. Plan to wear plenty of sunscreen to protect yourself while you’re out on the water for the tour. Airboats are known for being quite noisy, so preparing for this will eliminate the shock of the loud noise. Last but not least, expect to have a great time with some of the most knowledgeable and skilled airboat captains in Panama City Beach.
Book Your PCB Condo
If Florida is calling your name, book your stay with Gulfgate Condominiums. We have a team of passionate and professional people who know what you’re looking for in a great vacation rental. We have rentals throughout Panama City Beach in sizes that can fit a variety of groups sizes.
All our Panama City Beach condo rentals have comfortable furniture, updated appliances, full kitchens for you to cook meals with your group, free WiFi, and more. The best part is that regardless of which Panama City Beach condo you choose to rent, you’ll be in a prime location to hit the beaches and venture off to take an airboat tour with Airboat Adventures.