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 a…
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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Nich871
Aug 16, 2026
Amazing experience - We had an awesome experience with captain Bobby. Extremely knowledgeable about the flora and fauna. Was definitely the highlight of our Louisiana trip. Would highly recommend.
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Dream34479802110
Aug 16, 2026
Great time! - What a blast! More fun than I imagined, I couldn't stop grinning! Rocky, our guide did a great job, saw plenty of alligators and bird, even an owl perched in a tree and some raccoons. Could not have had a better time. Thanks!
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408liviav
Aug 15, 2026
Hold a live alligator - if you want ;-) - What a fantastic trip! The airboats are a blast and they take you from large waterways into canals, marshlands and swamp areas. We saw lots of alligators and even got to hold a little one. Raccoons, birds, and an owl. Would highly recommend this operator!
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Erin_k
Aug 15, 2026
So much fun! - This was definitely one of the best things we did on our vacation to New Orleans. Our nine year old loved every minute of it. We saw lots of gators up close and got to see a beautiful part of our country. Highly recommend!
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Patrickha2040pj
Aug 12, 2026
Simply the best family experience! - Been on three of these before- this was the best, most fun, most informative, and most thorough experience of any by far. Go with this tour!
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259haileel
Aug 11, 2026
Louisiana Tour Co. airboat experience 10/10 - 10/10 fantastic experience! Dewy was our guide and was incredible. I’ve done the swamp tour through a different company on previous trips to LA but this fan boat tour was so much better!! Do it! You still slow down, see tons of gators (and other wildlife), go fast (which was thrilling) and depending on the guide may even get to hold a baby gator. Trust me…do this.
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Kathryn_m
Aug 7, 2026
Our whole family, from 15... - Our whole family, from 15 to 70, all agreed that this was the best part of our trip! Captain BeeBop loves the swamp and it shows. We met Willie the gator and it was so great to see them have a caring, but safe, relationship with one another.
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Pacruns
Aug 1, 2026
Entertaining and informative - What a fun, fact-filled excursion! Captain Ian was easy going, patient with all questions, held interest of oldest to youngest of the group on boat. Spoke about conservation of the swamp environment and saving the endemic wildlife.
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Stacey_a
Jul 29, 2026
We had a blast as a... - We had a blast as a family!! So much natural beauty! Very knowledgeable guide. We loved holding the baby alligator! Worth every penny!
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Pattib2019
Jul 25, 2026
Great Family Airboat Tour - Captain Bobby was knowledgeable and entertaining. He stopped in shady spots when able and kept us comfortable on a very warm summer morning. We saw lots of alligators as well as birds, raccoons, and flowers. Great family tour 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).