New Orleans: Small Airboat Swamp Tour
New Orleans: Small Airboat Swamp Tour
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
2 hours (approx.)
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Glide across 20,000 acres of lush swamp on a small airboat, led by expert captains who bring the bayou’s wildlife and history to life.
Spot alligators, turtles, raccoons, deer, and a variety of birds, including hawks, owls, and bald eagles, in their natural habitat.
Enjoy a small-group experience with only 10 passengers on board, ensuring more personal interaction with your guide.
Visit indoor exhibits featuring live alligators, including a rare albino alligator, for even more close-up encounters.
Upgrade to choose a premium small airboat for a more intimate tour or add hotel pickup and drop-off for extra convenience.
1 hr 45 min airboat ride through 20,000 acres of swamp
Expert airboat captains/guides certified by the US Coast Guard
Small airboat up to 10 passengers
Ear protection
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Downtown/French Quarter, New Orleans (as per option selected)
Premium small airboat up to 6 passengers (as per option selected)
Food & beverages
Tips and gratuities
Airboat with tourists on a swamp tour in New Orleans, surrounded by trees and water.
Enjoy a thrilling airboat adventure through Louisiana’s swamplands, spotting elusive wildlife amid cypress trees and marshes.
Getting started
Meet your pilot at the departure point in Lafitte (or at your hotel if you chose the pickup option). After safety instructions, hop aboard the airboat and take off into the swamp.
What to expect
Small-group swamp adventure
Zip through sprawling bayous on a fast-moving airboat with up to 10 passengers. Your guide highlights alligators, birds, turtles, and forest scenery along the way.
Features
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Intimate small-boat tour: Personalized attention and easier wildlife encounters.
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Expert narration: Learn about the habitats, animals, and history of the swamps.
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Photo ops: Fantastic chances to capture alligators and swamp landscapes.
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Premium upgrade: Choose a 6-passenger airboat or include hotel transportation for convenience.
Swamp with cypress trees and Spanish moss in New Orleans during an airboat tour.
Raccoons on a tree branch during an airboat swamp tour in New Orleans.
Airboat with tourists on a swamp tour in New Orleans, surrounded by trees and water.
Swamp with cypress trees and Spanish moss in New Orleans during an airboat tour.
Raccoons on a tree branch during an airboat swamp tour in New Orleans.
Alligator partially submerged in water among grass during New Orleans airboat swamp tour.
What to bring
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Dress in comfortable clothes and wear closed-toe shoes suitable for outdoor activity.
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Bring a camera or binoculars to capture wildlife and scenic views.
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Sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended for protection from the sun and bugs.
What’s not allowed
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Alcohol, large bags, and bulky luggage are prohibited.
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Pets cannot join the airboat tour.
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Outside food or drinks are generally not permitted on-site.
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Glass containers are not allowed anywhere on the property.
Accessibility
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This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
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Not recommended for travelers with back or neck issues, heart conditions, or other serious medical concerns.
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Pregnant guests are advised not to participate.
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Guests must be able to board the airboat independently.
Additional information
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Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult and cannot ride alone.
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Hotel pickups start approximately 1 hour 15 minutes before the scheduled tour. If the driver cannot locate you, they may not return to pick you up.
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Transportation is only available from select Downtown and French Quarter hotels.
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The tour operates rain or shine, so please dress appropriately for weather conditions.
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Separate reservations do not guarantee placement on the same airboat.
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Taxi and ride-share services are not available in the Lafitte area; plan transportation accordingly.
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Alligators can be seen throughout the year in favorable weather, especially on sunny days over 65°F, but sightings are not guaranteed.
Airboat tour with people exploring a swamp in New Orleans.
Airboat Swamp Tour through lush New Orleans swamp on a sunny day.
Alligator partially submerged in water among grass during New Orleans airboat swamp tour.
Airboat tour with people exploring a swamp in New Orleans.
Airboat Swamp Tour through lush New Orleans swamp on a sunny day.
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