Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour with Downtown New Orleans Pickup
Overview
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4 hours 15 minutes
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Experience the other Swamp Tour in New Orleans. This destination is only 35 minutes from New Orleans yet a world apart. Hold onto your hat! This New Orleans airboat tour is a high speed adventure that is part tour and part ride. This boat has a maximum of nine passengers to ensure a small, personal and uncrowded experience.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Due to safety concerns, pregnant women are not allowed on this tour
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.
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.
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
1 hour and 40 minute airboat tour
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
New Orleans
Your experience starts with hotel pick-up in New Orleans. Travel along the river to reach your destination in the swamps.
Barataria Preserve
On this tour you will experience the best of both worlds: a swamp tour and an airboat ride. You will travel at high speeds in the airboat then slow down and stop for pictures. Along the way, you will get a personal tour by your local Captain. These airboats have stadium seating so the person in front of you does not obstruct your view. Every seat is great for viewing the wildlife. Yes, gators will get close - real close! Alligators do hibernate in the colder months, but the experienced captains know where to look for them. On average, during the winter, you have better than a 50/50 chance of seeing a gator. In the warmer months, you will always see a gator. You may also see bald eagles, pelicans, osprey, or owls. Airboats reach speeds of up to 35 miles an hour, and are propelled by a huge fan that will blow air from the back of the boat in excess of 200 miles an hour. These tours are truly a blast! They ride in inches of water and go places where traditional boats cannot go.
Options
9:40am Tour
Pickup starts at 8am: 9 passenger airboat with pickup from downtown New Orleans hotels. Hotel pickup is between 8am-8:30am
Pickup included
12:10pm Tour
Pickup starts at 10:20am: 9 passenger airboat with pickup from downtown New Orleans hotels. Pickup is between 10:20 AM and 10:50 AM.
Pickup included
4:15pm Tour
Pickup starts at 3pm: 9 passenger airboat with pickup from downtown New Orleans hotels. Pickup between 3:00 PM and 3:30 PM.
Pickup included
2:10pm Tour
Pickup starts at 12:30pm: 9 passenger airboat with pickup from downtown New Orleans hotels. Hotel pickup is between 12:30pm-1pm.
Pickup included
Reviews
1,562 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Swamp Tour Ever!!!
Danuta K,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an absolutely amazing experience!! Our tour was above expectations!! It was my 3rd time with this company, and every time we are surprised by new things. Thank you so much, and I recommend this company 100%+!!!!!
Best Swamp Tour!
Sandy S,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had the best time on our airboat tour! We had comfortable transport from our hotel downtown to and from the swamp. Our airboat driver, Bobby, was fantastic. We loved every single moment! We saw a bald eagle, a raccoon, and of course, many gators. The bayou is beautiful and it’s worth the money!
Great experience from the...
Christi T,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience from the hotel pickup to actual swamp tour! Bebop was very passionate about his beloved swamp.
Great trip this time of year
Charlie H,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00We saw lots of alligators but there are times of the year that you won’t see any. Also, the bus had us at the dock 50 minutes before the trip. Not sure why and nothing to do while you wait.
Great time in the swamp!!!
Bob T,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Expect to get a little wet. We had a fantastic experience! Would highly recommend this tour, very informative, very beautiful and FUN!
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