New Orleans: High Speed 16 Passenger Airboat Ride
Orleans Parish, New Orleans
Join an airboat tour in New Orleans for an exhilarating ride though pristine waterways, encountering amazing wildlife up close.
Swamp Airboat Tour near New Orleans
This high-speed airboat tour, located 35 minutes from New Orleans, suits wildlife enthusiasts and adventure seekers interested in Louisiana wetlands.
Highlights
- High-speed airboat ride through the swamps
- Learn about Cajun life in the wetlands outside New Orleans
- See alligators, raccoons, wild pigs and other swamp wildlife
Description
Experience the swamps and marshes by airboat, traveling at speeds up to 35 miles per hour powered by a large fan blowing air over 200 miles per hour. The airboats feature stadium-style seating for clear views, ensuring no obstruction from passengers in front. Your local captain provides a personal tour and can slow or stop the boat for photographs.
Observe alligators up close, with chances to see their eyes clearly. The area is rich with bird species like bald eagles, pelicans, ospreys, and owls. The shallow water access allows the boat to reach areas other vessels cannot. Each tour offers a unique wildlife experience depending on what is nearby.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- 100-minute airboat tour
- Stadium-style seating for unobstructed views
- Wildlife sightings
- Access to areas other boats cannot reach
- Local captain and guide
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Snacks and drinks
Important Information
- Airboat tours take place in an open boat. You may get wet if it rains. Rain ponchos are available for purchase at the gift shop.
- Pregnant women and guests with neck or back issues cannot participate.
- Children must be at least 48 inches tall and are required to wear seat belts.
- Hearing protection is provided by the operator due to engine noise.
Booking and Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. For the best experience, bring weather-appropriate clothing and insect repellent. Morning tours often have calmer water and more active wildlife.
