About this experience
Experience the thrill of riding a 16-passenger airboat on a 1 hour and 40 minute New Orleans swamp tour, with informative narration provided by the captain. See alligators and other wildlife in their natural habitat during the adrenaline-fueled ride. This family-friendly tour includes the convenience of hotel transport from downtown hotels.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr 15 min
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
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.
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.
Meeting and pickup information
- **You must be out front of your location at the beginning of the pickup window or the bus will be forced to leave.** Pickup from most major downtown New Orleans hotels. If you hotel is not listed please list in comments area or reach out to us directly on our phone number. For pickups, there will be a 30 minute window. Please be on the lookout for a bus that says Alert Transportation. 8:00 AM pickup will be sometime between 8:00 AM and about 8:30 AM. 10:20 AM pickup will be sometime between 10:20 AM and about 10:50 AM. 12:30 PM pickup will be sometime between 12:30 PM and about 1:00 PM. 3:00 PM pickup (seasonal) will be sometime between 3:00 PM and about 3:30 PM.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Louisiana Tour company
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to safety concerns, pregnant women are not allowed on this tour
- 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.
- 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.
- Folding wheelchairs are allowed on the bus, but the driver is not allowed to pick up a person to help them gain entrance. The customer must get into the minibus by themselves or with assistance from family or friends.
- • 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- 12:10pm Tour: 16 passenger airboat with pickup from downtown New Orleans hotels; hotel pickups are from 10:20am to 10:50am Pickup included
- 4:15pm Tour: 16 passenger airboat with pickup from downtown New Orleans hotels; hotel pickups are from 3:00PM to 3:30PM. Pickup included
- 9:40am Tour: 16 passenger airboat with pickup from downtown New Orleans hotels; hotel pickups are from 8am to 8:30am Pickup included
- 2:10pm Tour: 16 passenger airboat with pickup from downtown New Orleans hotels; hotel pickups are from 12:30PM to 1:00PM. Pickup included
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