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Overview

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Take a break from the hustle-bustle of New Orleans and escape to nature on this exhilarating, family-friendly airboat ride! Spot alligators, snakes, turtles, egrets and herons as you take a fast, fun ride over a tidewater cypress swamp close to Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Admire moss-covered cypress and tupelo-gum trees as you explore bayous teeming with life and take advantage of incredible photo ops.

Th premium small-group tour is limited to 6 people, regular small airboat (up to 10 people) or large airboat (up to 30 people) to allow for better views of the wildlife.

Please note: If you book the self-drive option you will not receive hotel pickup. If you book the option with pickup, pickups will begin 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to tour time.

There are no rideshare or taxi services to this area. Gators are more commonly spotted in summer months.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Operates in all weather conditions (sunny or rainy); please dress appropriately

Minimum age is 5 years

Reservations booked separately will NOT be guaranteed to be on the same boat

Taxi & Ride Share services not available in our area

We offer a full refund in case of inclement weather that is unsafe to operate tours (lightening/ thunderstorms/ high wind). We still operate in the rain.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Local guide

Airboat ride

Small storage space under seat

Roundtrip transportation (if option with transport is selected at time of booking.)

Ear protection

Unobstructed views

Gratuities

Food and drinks (gift shop and bar available on site)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

1

New Orleans

Drive-out along the Mississippi River approximately 30 miles (48 km) to the embarkation point of your airboat from your New Orleans hotel. Depending on the option you selected, board a large airboat holding 15 to 25 passengers or a small airboat limited to six to eight passengers for a more intimate, personalized experience.

Admission Not Applicable
2

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

Set out on a 1 hour and 45 minute tour on a 20,000-acre (8,095-hectare) tract of tidewater cypress swamp close to the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Your airboat is powered by an aircraft propeller to allow a fast, fluid trip through the shallow marshes. Feel the wind on your face as you zip into bayous lined with mossy cypress and tupelo-gum trees. Prepare to see plenty of alligators in the warmer months (and warmer days in winter), some of which may be out sunning themselves on rocks! Your guide may even feed the gators, affording amazing photo opportunities. Keep your eyes open for turtles, snakes, egrets, herons and ibis. You may even catch sight of a hawk, owl or bald eagle. In the cooler months, look for white-tailed deer, raccoons and the large rodents known as nutria. Be sure to check out the indoor exhibits of alligators, including an albino alligator. Note: This tour does not include hotel pick-up or drop-off unless option selected at checkout.

1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Small Airboat

Private
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
10 Passenger Airboat

Large Airboat with Pickup

Large Airboat: Up to 30 Passengers
Pickup Times: Pickups begin 75 minutes prior to tour time
Pickup included

Large Airboat - No Pickup

Large Airboat: Up to 30 Passengers

Small Airboat - No Pickup

Small Airboat: Up to 10 Passengers

Premium Small Airboat

Small Airboat: Up to 6 passengers
Roundtrip Transportation: Pickups start 75 minutes prior to tour time.
Pickup included

Small Airboat with Pickup

Small Airboat : Up to 10 Passengers
Pickup Time: Pickups start 75 minutes prior to tour time
Pickup included

Reviews

4.69

4,606 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great time taking in...

    Jessica P,

    Sep 8, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Great time taking in Louisiana nature! Everyone from shuttle driver to airboat guide was fabulous!!!

  • Awesome Swamp Tour!

    Andy A,

    Sep 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Would highly recommend. The airboat ride was awesome, our tour guide was Jake and he was very knowledgeable & fun, and the gators were amazing. Probably one of the most fun things to do in NOLA.

  • Amazing Swamp Boat Tour

    Wendy K,

    Sep 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was amazing. You will get a little wet and you do not need bug spray. The gators swam right around the boat.

  • I loved it!!

    Charlene B,

    Sep 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    I was surprised at how much I learned! We stopped and saw gaters, raccoon and many birds while flying across the water. Larry knew so much of LA history with a few good jokes thrown in. This was a must do again experience! I loved it!

  • Gators on the Bayou

    Stephanie C,

    Sep 3, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This is a New Orleans Must do! Our guide was amazing! He had something "special" going on with the alligators... when he called out to them in french.... they showed up. Lots of history, lots of gators.

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4.69
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