


Ride a 16-passenger airboat through the swamp with stadium seating
4 hours total
Up to 16 people
Airboat ride, Swamp tour, Pickup
Ride a large-capacity airboat on a swamp tour and travel into areas normal boats cannot reach. Your guide pauses along the way for photo stops and possible alligator encounters.
Children must be at least 48 inches tall. Pregnant travelers and guests with neck or back problems cannot ride. Tours may cancel in dangerous weather, and the boat is open so you may get wet if it rains.
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
You must be at least 48 inches tall to ride. Pregnant travelers and guests with neck or back problems cannot participate.
The airboat is an open boat, so you may get wet if it rains. In dangerous weather, the tour may cancel. In inclement weather, the airboat portion may be shortened or replaced with a covered tour boat swamp tour.
Pickup happens within a window, not at a single exact time. Be ready at the start of your window and wait out front of your hotel since pickups run in order and you could be early or late in the window.
Please be out front of your hotel at the beginning of your pickup window.
The guides here absolutely steal the show. Captain Dewey gets rave reviews for knowing exactly where to find gators and having names for each one, while Captain Ernie stands out for his storytelling and making guests comfortable around alligators. Kenny and Captain Bebop also earn enthusiastic shoutouts for their humor and deep knowledge of the swamp ecosystem. The pattern is clear: these aren't just boat drivers, they're passionate locals who genuinely love what they do. Expect to see plenty of alligators even during cooler months, and you'll likely get hands-on time holding a young gator. Reviewers consistently mention learning fascinating details about bayou wildlife and the local ecosystem. The logistics run smoothly too, with reliable pickup and drop-off service. Multiple visitors call this the highlight of their New Orleans trip, which says a lot considering the competition in that city. The combination of knowledgeable guides, wildlife sightings, and an authentic swamp experience makes this a winner for families and couples alike.
Exceeded our expectations! Kenny was informative & entertaining. We definitely recommend!
Denise Payne
May 24, 2026
Exceeded our expectations! Kenny was informative & entertaining. We definitely recommend!
Denise Payne
May 24, 2026