Large Airboat Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Professional guide

Food and drinks

Gratuities

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.

•Admission Not Applicable

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.

2 hours•Admission Included

Options

10:20 am Pick Up

12:10pm Tour: 16 passenger airboat with pickup from downtown New Orleans hotels; hotel pickups are from 10:20am to 10:50am
Pickup included

8:00 am Pick Up

9:40am Tour: 16 passenger airboat with pickup from downtown New Orleans hotels; hotel pickups are from 8am to 8:30am
Pickup included

12:30 pm Pick Up

2:10pm Tour: 16 passenger airboat with pickup from downtown New Orleans hotels; hotel pickups are from 12:30PM to 1:00PM.
Pickup included

3:00 pm Pick Up

4:15pm Tour: 16 passenger airboat with pickup from downtown New Orleans hotels; hotel pickups are from 3:00PM to 3:30PM.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.90

1,600 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1506

Great experience- airboat
Michelle C,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
From the very moment we got on to the transportation bus it was a vibe. Miss Lorraine was super awesome. She had great customer service told us a lot of Knowledge about New Orleans and just had such a positive and inviting vibe. We did the airboat with Bobby and had an amazing time. We saw a lot of alligators, raccoons and different species of birds. Overall, it was a great experience. I would recommend to do it when you go to New Orleans!! I would also recommend doing the airboat and going early in the morning.
Great Time!
Cynthia K,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was a fun experience! My entire family loved it. Dewey is the best! I would do it again. I love the boat ride and the sightseeing was fantastic!
Great experience!
Diana D,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
I would say it’s a must see in New Orleans. I was skeptical but it was the highlight of my visit. The tour guy was very helpful, he attracted alligators, I held a tiny alligator in my hands. Great experience, just make sure to take sunscreen and repellent
It was amazing and soooo...
Brandi B,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was amazing and soooo safe!!!! Ernie was the best captain and so knowledgeable about the swamp of Louisiana!!! A great experience that I would recommend to anyone!
Swamp ride
david t,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Absolute brilliant from start to finish from coach pick up to finish The wildlife and scenery was really good and great to see animals in the wild Managed to see Gators and Raccoons and plenty of Birdlife Highly Recommended