Large Airboat Swamp Tour: New Orleans Wildlife Encounter
4.9
845 Ratings
New Orleans

Feel the excitement as you board a 16-seater airboat for a 2-hour swamp tour in New Orleans. The captain provides insightful commentary while you observe alligators and other wildlife in their natural surroundings during this high-energy ride. The tour, suitable for all ages, offers the added benefit of transportation from downtown hotels.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mississippi River - This 2-hour swamp tour of New Orleans starts with pickup from your downtown hotel. After a 35-minute drive along the Mississippi River by air-conditioned van, you’ll arrive at your destination.
  • Barataria Preserve - Meet your airboat captain and settle into your seat on the 16-passenger vessel, then prepare for a wild ride into the swamp.

Powered by a 454 Chevy engine and propelled by huge fans, the airboat travels at speeds up to 25 miles per hour (40 kph). The captain performs exhilarating high-speed maneuvers, cruises at gentle speeds, and makes plenty of photo stops while narrating on the wildlife and local flora. Alligator sightings are common in these waters, but your guide is trained to ensure safety at all times during this family-friendly outing. After your tour concludes, relax with transport back to your hotel in New Orleans.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Due to safety concerns, pregnant women are not allowed on this tour
  • All children must be at least 48 inches
Location
New Orleans
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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771steft
Apr 23, 2024
Excellent tour - Captain Dewey very knowledgeable took us to find big gators, Some with blue toenails. Wonderful experience! Do it!!!!!
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914kristam
Apr 23, 2024
A definite do! - My husband and I had a great time on the airboat tour! Dewey was very knowledgeable and it was so fun tooling around the swamp and marsh! Saw lots of alligators and wildlife. Highly recommend!
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Emily_c
Apr 23, 2024
Wonderful! - I think this was my favorite event of our vacation! Captain Dewey was so much fun, and very knowledgeable about the gators. We saw tons of them! The views in general were gorgeous, like something out of a movie!
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Paul
Apr 22, 2024
Great few hours - Great driver for the transfer, airboat driver was brilliant and very knowledgeable, saw many alligators and wildlife, exhilarating experience
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Stacylynn926
Apr 22, 2024
Best idea ever. - Had the BEST time. So many alligators and birdlife. The cypress trees are gorgeous and the airboat is so fun when it goes fast. Douie was a fantastic guide. Informative, funny, succinct, and it was so clear that he has a deep affection for gators. My friends and I were thrilled and it was the highlight of our trip. Thank you.
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Sue_e
Apr 22, 2024
Great tour - The scenery was beautiful and the guide was awesome. We saw a ton of alligators which was very cool.
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Athena_doyle1
Apr 22, 2024
So many gators - The swamp tour was amazing! The scenery was beautiful. The captain was so knowledgeable. Saw so many alligators and got to hold a baby one! Saw a lot of different wildlife. A must when visiting New Orleans!
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F9357abdawnb
Apr 22, 2024
Great Tour - Highly recommend this tour! Captain Dewey was awesome. He was funny and informative. The scenery is beautiful, the airboat is fun and the gators did not disappoint.
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Kay_k
Apr 22, 2024
Highly recommend front seat and select powerboat! What a blast! - This was my favorite of my entire trip! The crew was fun, knowledgeable, kind! The scenery was amazing, the boat was comfortable!
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Daydream13573740908
Apr 22, 2024
Captain Ernie is the best! - This was first time going on a swamp tour. Everything was smooth and well organized from the hotel pick up to the experience and back. Captain Ernie is a true gem. I learned a lot and had fun.
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