Meet Your Miami Everglades Expert Airboat Guides
Our expert guides are the reason guests consistently leave 5-star reviews. As Florida locals who live and breathe the Everglades, they’ve spent years navigating its waterways and studying its wildlife. From alligators to native birds, our guides share real local knowledge, unforgettable stories, and an authentic Everglades experience you won’t find anywhere else.
At Miami Everglades Connection, our mission is to provide authentic, educational, and unforgettable Everglades airboat tours led by our certified local guides. We are committed to sharing the natural beauty, wildlife, and history of the Florida Everglades while preserving this unique ecosystem for future generations.
Our vision is to be Miami’s most trusted Everglades airboat tour company, known for responsible tourism, personalized experiences, and a deep respect for the River of Grass. We strive to inspire every guest to appreciate and protect the Everglades through meaningful, hands-on exploration.
Our Founders
Albert is a true South Florida outdoorsman — born and raised in Miami, fishing the Everglades and Florida Keys since he was old enough to hold a rod. What started at age 5 turned into a lifelong passion, a 100-Ton Captain’s License, and decades guiding charters across the U.S., Bahamas, and Caribbean. Today, he’s known not just for his expertise, but for inspiring a love of nature in everyone he meets — especially his three boys. Janneth brings the heart and vision behind Miami Everglades Connection. As a mother, adventurer, and community-driven leader, she believes the outdoors is something everyone should experience. Like Mother Nature herself, she intends to enjoy it, preserve it, and treat it with respect. She’s the one championing family experiences, creating meaningful connections, and making sure every guest feels like part of the MEC family. Together, they built Miami Everglades Connection as a family-run business fueled by passion, local pride, and a commitment to helping others discover the magic of the Everglades.
OUR EVERGLADES GUIDE
Born and raised in Miami Florida, Jack has a natural affinity to the outdoors and he has known the Everglades from a very young age. "I learned my love for fishing early in my life through family vacations to the keys every year. Ever since then, I've gone fishing and hunting just about every opportunity I've gotten." After graduating high school, Jack started spending every minute he could exploring in the Everglades and learning the environment. He has been working professionally in the Everglades since 2019 and is eager to share his knowledge with you and your family.
OUR EVERGLADES GUIDE
Raised scouring the wilds of south Florida, from mangroves to marshes, I fell in love with our unique ecosystem at a young age. The son of a Navy veteran, my father taught me the skills needed to be safe on the water early. As well as the skills to fill the cooler. Fishing was a huge part of my upbringing, from dinky little bluegills to 30lb mahi. My true passion however; searching for the reptiles inhabiting the wetlands around me. Water snakes, soft shell turtles, alligators, etc. Legends like Steve Irwin, Manny Puig, Jeff Corwin inspired me growing up, now I wish to inspire others to take the time to appreciate the Everglades and its creatures.
