Only A Local Can Lead

Only A Local Can Lead

Your airboat tour guide, Captain Mike, is a 5th generation Floridian. His lineage includes the original settlers in the St. Johns River area. Proud to be a part of a family that raised cattle, operated & owned sawmills, & planted and harvested orange trees, Mike spent his whole life on the St Johns River. 

These irreplaceable experiences have given Mike extensive knowledge of where to find the landscape, plants, birds, & animals around St. Johns River. Let him know what you want to see & he’ll find it.

Safety First!

Safety First!

Captain Mike’s extensive personal experience & training ensure he is well-qualified to provide a completely safe river airboat tour experience. He personally ensures that his boats are fully insured & meet all safety requirements, including emergency equipment. 

Captain Mike is a retired Federal Officer who worked as a S.W.A.T. Officer and Field Supervisor with the Marine Enforcement Unit at Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, and U.S. NAVY.