Ever dreamt of taking a deep dive into the wild heart of the Everglades, guided by a band of skilled, entertaining, and undeniably knowledgeable captains? At Everglades Holiday Park, our team of airboat captains is composed of remarkable men and women, seasoned in navigating the complex waterways and marshes of this world-renowned protected wilderness, known as Everglades National Park.
Our air boat captains are not merely guides but ambassadors of the protected ‘River of Grass’, combining navigation skills with rich storytelling, showcasing the unique magic of the Everglades with a wink and a smile. They possess an uncanny ability to know precisely where to steer to offer you front-row seats to visit our famous American alligators, view diverse and unique wildlife, the rare bloom of endemic flora, and the untouched corners of the Everglades that many only dream of experiencing.
Learn more about our fun and experienced staff of captains that welcome you aboard your upcoming Everglades adventure!
Employed by the Park for:
6+ years
Hobbies:
Fishing or riding motorcycles
Nickname:
Captain Chaos
Favorite Food/Drink:
Sweets, Monster Energy drinks, and piping hot coffee from Dunkin Donuts
Personality:
Funny but sometimes serious
Additional Info:
Like the name implies, Captain Fantastic is about as good as they get!
Employed by the Park for:
2.5 years
Hobbies:
Kickball and going out on personal airboat
Nickname:
Timmy V and Timbo
Favorite Food/Drink:
Hawaiian pizza and Dr. Pepper
Personality:
Laid back, funny, witty, knowledgeable
Employed by the Park for:
5 months
Hobbies:
Mixed martial arts, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, rodeos, horses, and bull riding
Nickname:
Cowboy, Goose
Favorite Food/Drink:
Ribeye steak
Previous Experience:
US Park Ranger – Everglades National Park
Personality:
Laid back…
Additional Info:
Swamp cowboy
Employed by the Park for:
6 years
Hobbies:
Collecting, video games, airboating, and fishing
Nickname:
Captain Babyface
Favorite Food/Drink:
Pizza, peanut butter, bananas, Sprite, and orange Fanta
Previous Experience:
Vet tech and obsessed about the Everglades
Personality:
Fun, energetic, informative, comedian/funny
Additional Info:
Everglades Holiday Park ROCKS!
Employed by the Park for:
3 years
Hobbies:
Avid reader and going to church
Nickname:
Jimbo
Favorite Food/Drink:
Bacon and cheese
Personality:
No drama attitude, and doesn’t take things too seriously
Employed by the Park for:
4 years & 8 months
Hobbies:
Riding motorcycles, fishing and captaining airboats
Nickname:
Gator Don G.
Favorite Food/Drink:
Gator meat, steak and chicken
Previous Experience:
I’ve been going out in the Glades’ since I was 9 years old. Fishing, frogging and boating
Personality:
Funny, serious, laid back and witty
Additional Info:
I was in the US Navy and was stationed aboard the USS Nimitz with VA-86 A-TE & air craft at the end of the Vietnam era
Employed by the Park for:
Less than 1 year
Hobbies:
Spending time with children, gaming and LOVE everything outdoors!
Nickname:
Jone (One)
Favorite Food/Drink:
Sweet tea, soda and pizza
Previous Experience:
Lineman at Everglades Holiday Park
Personality:
Laid back, easy-going and funny
Additional Info:
Graduate of studies on inner-workings of eyelids
Employed by the Park for:
1 year
Hobbies:
Gaming, and playing the drums
Nickname:
M.J.
Favorite Food/Drink:
All things junk!
Previous Experience:
Retail
Personality:
Seriously laid back, quiet and funny
Additional Info:
There is NOTHING better in life than feeling inner peace!
Employed by the Park for:
1 year & 8 months
Hobbies:
Videogames, fishing, movies, hunting, collecting Star Trek and Marvel stuff
Nickname:
Jr., Oh Large One and Buddy
Favorite Food/Drink:
Fried shrimp and Sprite
Previous Experience:
Saltwater and freshwater fishing. I used to come to the Everglades with my father fishing as a child
Personality:
Funny, kind, caring, witty and I can also have a temper
Additional Info:
I was an electrician, I currently work at Target and I used to play semi-professional football
Employed by the Park for:
4 years 1 month
Hobbies:
Being a great Dad, husband and friend, playing softball, working out, and watching the HEAT win!
Nickname:
Dill Pickle
Favorite Food/Drink:
Anything healthy
Previous Experience:
Personal trainer, Astronaut, nascar driver, catching killer whales with my bare hands.
Personality:
Funny, easy to talk to, and all about the family
Employed by the Park for:
6 years
Hobbies:
Astronomy, music, motor cycle riding, bike riding and fishing
Nickname:
Rockstar
Favorite Food/Drink:
Steak, ice tea, and seafood
Previous Experience:
Fishing for years in the Everglades
Personality:
Laid back and funny
Additional Info:
I’m a retired electrician and love to play guitar
Employed by the Park for:
Approximately 7 years
Hobbies:
Sports and riding motorcycles
Nickname:
Arrr
Favorite Food/Drink:
Roast pork with beans & rice
Previous Experience:
Love of the great outdoors, fishing, canoeing, and hiking
Personality:
Like to have FUN while educating folks
