Day Trips

New Orleans: Large Airboat Swamp Tour

5.0/5(11)

Margaret M

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

This was one of the highlights of our trip .... I wasnt sure what to expect but from starts to finish the tour was really well organised and executed. Unfortunately I cannot remember our tour guides name but he was well informative and really interesting. We saw quite a few alligators on the tour which was just amazing.... definitely a tour worth doing when in New Orleans 🥳

Mr James M

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Brilliant experience, our guide was really knowledgeable and we saw lots of alligators . If you're in New Orleans for a couple of days I'd really recommend this😀

Soar across 20,000 acres of scenic Louisiana swampland on a powerful airboat, exploring remote bayous lined with cypress trees and rich with local wildlife.

Get close-up views of alligators, turtles, snakes, and rare birds, guided by local captains who share fascinating stories and swamp secrets.

Feel the thrill of speed as your airboat glides across shallow marshes, alternating between high-energy bursts and relaxing moments surrounded by nature.

Capture stunning photographs and witness unforgettable wildlife moments, from sunbathing gators to graceful egrets soaring above the wetlands.

Enhance your trip with added convenience by including round-trip transportation to and from your New Orleans hotel.

1 hr 45 min airboat ride through 20,000 acres of swamp

Expert airboat captains/guides certified by the US Coast Guard

Large airboat up to 30 passengers

Safety equipment

Indoor alligator exhibits

Hotel pickup and drop-off from New Orleans (as per option selected)

Food and drinks

Gratuities

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 45 minutes - 2 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERAir boat
Timeline
Map
Start point
Hotel pickup from New Orleans (If option selected)
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1. Airboat adventures
If you’re joining a Small Airboat tour without transportation, your adventure will start at the venue. Please arrive and check in 15–20 minutes before your scheduled time.
2. Safety briefing and boarding the Airboat
3. Airboat Ride through the swamp
4. Wildlife spotting
5. Return to dock
End point
Hotels drop-off in New Orleans (If option selected)
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Jessica M
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Our tour guide was great and we learned so much! Overall was so impressed by how organized it was. Such a smooth process from pick up to drop off.
Jennifer G
Couple
Verified booking
Today
We had a great guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area and about the environment. The ride was fun. The alligator interaction was stellar!
Margaret M
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
This was one of the highlights of our trip .... I wasnt sure what to expect but from starts to finish the tour was really well organised and executed. Unfortunately I cannot remember our tour guides name but he was well informative and really interesting. We saw quite a few alligators on the tour which was just amazing.... definitely a tour worth doing when in New Orleans 🥳
Mr James M
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Brilliant experience, our guide was really knowledgeable and we saw lots of alligators . If you're in New Orleans for a couple of days I'd really recommend this😀
Michael F
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Have traveled extensively but normally don't do many tours preferring to discover on my own. But a swamp boat tour isn't one you can "do on your own" very easily. This exceeded all my expectations. I had seen caymans in Costa Rica but to be up close to these crocs was thrilling. And being on an airboat was equally as fun. Would do this tour again in a heartbeat. Loved every sec.

What to Bring

Choose lightweight, comfortable clothing and closed-toe footwear suited for outdoor exploration.

Carry a camera or binoculars to make the most of wildlife and scenic photo opportunities.

Sunscreen and bug spray are suggested to stay protected from the elements.

What’s Not Allowed

Please avoid bringing alcohol, large bags, or bulky luggage.

Pets are not permitted on the airboat for safety reasons.

Outside food or drinks are not allowed on-site.

Glass containers are strictly prohibited anywhere on the property.

Accessibility

The experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Not suitable for guests with neck, back, or heart problems, or other serious medical conditions.

Pregnant travelers should refrain from participating.

Passengers must be able to board and exit the airboat on their own.

Additional Information

Children under the age of 5 must be supervised by an adult and cannot ride independently.

Pickup services start about 75 minutes prior to tour time; missed pickups will not be rescheduled.

Hotel transfers are limited to select Downtown and French Quarter locations.

Tours proceed rain or shine—dress appropriately for the weather.

Separate bookings do not guarantee seats on the same boat.

Cab and rideshare options are unavailable in the Lafitte area; plan ahead.

Alligator sightings are frequent on warm, sunny days (above 65°F), though not assured.

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