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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Reviews
1,653 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun adventure!
Adriana L,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was great! A little chilly but worth the price and experience. Great tour guide. Loved his knowledge and sense of humor! The best tour guides are the locals!
Do it!
Kreshna S,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00My husband and I really enjoyed the swamp tour. Our guide, Dewey, was knowledgeable and entertaining! The transportation process was seamless. Highly recommend!
Great experience!...
Suzi M,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience! Definitely recommend the large fast swamp boat, so fun! Guide was funny, friendly and informative. Really enjoyed this activity, highly recommend & will do it again on a future visit!
So fun!
Roshin K,
Aug 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Worthwhile experience! Great transportation coordination. Fun and fast boat where we got to see so many gators and natural beauty. Our guide was great - would recommend to folks. The boats loud for sure but the ear protection was great.
It was great!
Sue C,
Jul 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was great! So much fun and informative. Recommend the early trip to avoid the heat. No need for bug spray but need sun protection for sure
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