Swamp Airboat Tour: Small Group Experience Near NOLA

Experience an intimate group journey on this marshland exploration, located just 35 minutes from New Orleans. With a limit of six to nine people per airboat, you’ll have ample space to enjoy the scenic Louisiana wetlands from every perspective.

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Barataria Preserve - Journey along the Mississippi River to reach the departure point in Marrero, just a 35-minute drive from New Orleans. Upon arrival, meet the captain and receive a brief orientation on Airboat procedures. Once the group is ready, the captain will start the engine.
    This particular airboat is equipped with a 454 Chevy Engine,…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Safety Flotation Jackets
  • Small group swamp airboat tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • 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
  • Please note you are not guaranteed to see…
Location
9706 Barataria Blvd
Barataria Boulevard
Departure Point: Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA Address: 9706 Barataria Blvd Marrero, LA 70072 Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to tour time. The boat will depart on time and we cannot delay start time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Michael_a
Mar 1, 2026
Awesome tour! - What a great tour! Capt. Bebop was a funny, engaging and informative guide and he totally made the excursion a highlight of our trip. Who knew swamps could be so beautiful? We got to see a lot of alligators and even hold a baby one. So glad we booked this tour!
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X1428gxlindsayc
Feb 28, 2026
Incredible tour! - Our airboat swamp tour in New Orleans was honestly one of the most incredible experiences of my life — without a doubt the best tour I’ve ever been on. The airboat itself was absolutely brilliant. The thrill of skimming across the water at speed and then slowing right down to glide quietly through the swamps was such an amazing contrast. It made the whole experience feel adventurous but still completely safe and comfortable. Being that close to nature on an airboat is something you just can’t replicate any other way. We saw so many alligators — far more than I ever expected — and not just tiny ones either! Watching them in their natural habitat was unforgettable. On top of that, there was loads of other wildlife and beautiful scenery everywhere you looked. It truly felt like stepping into another world. And Ian, our tour guide, was fantastic. So knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about the Allegations. He made the whole tour fun, interesting, and memorable, making sure everyone had a great view and learned something along the way. He completely made the experience what it was. If you’re visiting New Orleans, do not miss an airboat swamp tour — especially if Ian is your guide. An unforgettable experience from start to finish! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Sarah_a
Feb 28, 2026
Must do! - This was so fun! So nice to get out of the city and be in nature. We learned a lot about the area and the alligators and even got to hold a 1.5 year old gator! Such a cool experience.
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L3089clkateg
Feb 26, 2026
Would come again. - Captain Bebop nailed it. You can tell he loves this place, people, and animals. Answered our plethora of questions and got us up close and personal with beauty of this place. The hour 45 flew by. We could have stayed longer.
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Sabrina
Feb 23, 2026
Swamp tour - Bobby - Bobby was excellent tour guide . Very knowledgeable and we loved Al too ! Thank you for amazing experience.
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Kristi_s
Feb 23, 2026
Do this! - We had an absolutely wonderful time! Rocky was an amazing guide. He made our experience unforgettable! We highly recommend this tour.
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Aaronhe3115oc
Feb 23, 2026
Great time - We had a great time. Guide was very knowledgeable and the ride was fun.
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Caroline_h
Feb 20, 2026
Good times in the swamp - The boat sometimes travels fast, which I loved. You may get some very minor sprays of water. If you have long hair you may want to tie it up in a ponytail. Have fun! It was a blast!
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49erfanoakdale
Feb 20, 2026
YES! - We saw so many alligators and even got to hold a baby alligator. Our guide was fun and knowledgeable. Great experience!
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M9260cemichaelh
Jan 20, 2026
FUN! - What a great tour! Captain Bobby (and Al) was amazing! So informative and fun! Bring ear plugs. Highly recommend this NOLA experience!
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From $89
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).