Large Airboat Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
Overview
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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
Service animals allowed
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.
Service animals are permitted but not recommended due to the volume of noise on the boat and threats of surrounding wildlife.
Emotional support animals are not permitted.
Please note you are not guaranteed to see a gator. They hibernate in winter months but are easily spotted in spring, summer, and fall.
Folding wheelchairs are allowed on the bus, but the driver is not allowed to pick up a person to help them gain entrance. The customer must get into the minibus by themselves or with assistance from family or friends.
• Airboats are not handicapped accessible. There are no lifts or ramps available for use. Guests must be able to get on or off of the boat themselves or with the help of someone in their party.
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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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.
Options
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
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
Reviews
1,756 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An informative visit
Christine Z,
Oct 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00The price is primarily the bus ride from hotel to the swamp. If you drive there yourself it is MUCH cheaper, but of course that requires you to have a rental car and parking is stupid expensive in NOLA. The tour itself was pleasant and we did see a couple gators and our guide struck the perfect balance between informative and smart-assery.
A great deal of fun, the...
Scot K,
Oct 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00A great deal of fun, the ride was fun, the driver was informative and funny, the animals and surroundings were beautiful.
A great trip
Kevinn S,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Captain Bebop was excellent in sharing his knowledge and we saw gators up close. We felt safe and well looked after
Swamp ride
Jaite B,
Oct 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Plus we got what we set out for - to see some crocs👍
Captain Bebop rocks
Gina C,
Oct 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00We came out from Boston, specifically for the swamp tour and Captain Bebop delivered an amazing experience! It was fun and my grouped loved learning about the wildlife and vegetation. We are very grateful!
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