peterp Posted October 31, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Hi Everyone, We are taking the family to Disney and we have a free day. I have had an airboat ride before. I am wondering if anyone has taken young kids on an airboat ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip_eunice1 Posted November 1, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Maybe u should give us an idea of ur kids age Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinfool Posted November 1, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Besides age you should know that airboat rides: Are very noisy (deafening) and usually require riders to wear earmuff type hearing protectors. Often include fast, sharp turns requiring that you 'hold on tight'! May get you wet. Are not guaranteed to see wildlife (gators, etc) Personally I would not take a child under 5 or 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip_eunice1 Posted November 1, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Time we were on it was a night ride saw loads of gators on the ride back large bird ended up in the boat are kids were old enough to do the right thing Not sure if it had been a four or five year old they would have Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted November 1, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 1, 2016 I would not take a child under ten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappygrrl Posted November 1, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 1, 2016 I took my kids when they were 4 and 6 and they had a great time and loved it. The guides were wonderful with them. It was Buffalo Tiger airboat tours I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted November 1, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Check directly with the airboat company you are planning to use...then based on that make your own decision...What many of us are comfortable doing or not doing isn't something you should base your decision on...you know your child ... we don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappygrrl Posted November 1, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 1, 2016 A quick look at the top three airboat tours in the Orlando area all have pricing for 3-11 and 0-2 free. OP - only you know your childrens ages and temperaments but it looks like all ages are welcome on most tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterp Posted November 2, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightsFan Posted November 2, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 2, 2016 No age is too young. The only kid I wouldn't take on one would be a child who doesn't do well with very loud noises or who gets motion sick. I recommend going on one that hits up the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, then you'll probably see cattle wading and swimming around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted November 2, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 2, 2016 No age is too young. The only kid I wouldn't take on one would be a child who doesn't do well with very loud noises or who gets motion sick. I recommend going on one that hits up the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, then you'll probably see cattle wading and swimming around. "No age is too young"...I think this blanket statement is just wrong.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted November 2, 2016 #12 Share Posted November 2, 2016 "No age is too young"...I think this blanket statement is just wrong.:eek: I agree completely. We live in south Florida and often take guests on airboat rides. There is absolutely no way I would take my 21 month old granddaughter on one and I can't imagine doing so before she is 5 or 6. The boats are fast, loud, can take turns at high speeds and, at least as far as I remember, there is no such thing as a seatbelt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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