Large Airboat Swamp Tour with New Orleans Pick Up

Overview

Experience the thrill of riding a 16-passenger airboat on a 1 hour and 40 minute New Orleans swamp tour, with informative narration provided by the captain. See alligators and other wildlife in their natural habitat during the adrenaline-fueled ride. This family-friendly tour includes the convenience of hotel transport from downtown hotels.

City: New Orleans

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $90.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $90.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Professional guide

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to safety concerns, pregnant women are not allowed on this tour
All children must be at least 48 inches
When traveling with multiple passengers, you must make one booking with all passengers to insure that you are on the same boat. If you did not book together, you are not guaranteed to be together.

What To Expect

New Orleans

This 2-hour swamp tour of New Orleans starts with pickup from your downtown hotel. After a 35-minute drive along the Mississippi River by air-conditioned van, you'll arrive at your destination.

Barataria Preserve

Meet your airboat captain and settle into your seat on the 16-passenger vessel, then prepare for a wild ride into the swamp. Powered by a 454 Chevy engine and propelled by huge fans, the airboat travels at speeds up to 25 miles per hour (40 kph). The captain performs exhilarating high-speed maneuvers, cruises at gentle speeds, and makes plenty of photo stops while narrating on the wildlife and local flora. Alligator sightings are common in these waters, but your guide is trained to ensure safety at all times during this family-friendly outing. After your tour concludes, relax with transport back to your hotel in New Orleans.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

O101GRrachelp

Mar 2025

What a great experience! Our favorite thing we did in New Orleans. The pick up was super easy and the tour was very educational and so much fun! I’d highly recommend this tour. Captain Ernie taught us so much about alligators and we saw so many!

Keith_G

Mar 2025

This is a wonderful trip to take when you’re visiting New Orleans. It was well worth the time and money. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we saw some wonderful sights on the water.

Stephanie_P

Mar 2025

Ernie was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and funny. He was so sweet to my son, letting him help during the tour. We saw plenty of alligators, learned about the swamp and made tons of memories in the process.