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Swamp Airboat Tour: Small Group Experience Near NOLA
4.9
688 Ratings
Marrero
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.
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
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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,…
- 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, capable of reaching speeds up to 35 miles per hour. The boat is driven by a large fan at the rear, generating wind speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour. This tour promises to be both fast and exhilarating!
The tour guide will navigate through the swamp, making frequent stops for wildlife encounters. Expect to see some reptilian visitors, as alligators often approach the boat to entertain the guests. After the swamp tour concludes, you will be returned to the original departure point to head back to New Orleans.
- New Orleans - From New Orleans
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Safety Flotation Jackets
- Small group swamp airboat tour
- Professional guide
- Safety Flotation Jackets
- Small group swamp airboat tour
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 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…
- 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 gator. They hibernate in winter months but are easily spotted in spring, summer, and fall.
- 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.
- 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.
- Please plan to arrive 20 minutes prior to departure time.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(688 Ratings)
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Globetrottermikefl
Dec 6, 2025
An outstanding & unique experience - My wife & I went on this airboat ride through the swamps south of New Orleans. We saw a lot of alligators, some Blue Herons, Egrets, a Bald Eagle, and more. Bebop, our tour guide, was informative and engaging. The experience was spectacular! And a lot of fun.
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Kathleen_c
Dec 2, 2025
Small Group Airboat Tour - We had a great day with our guide, Dewey, who was knowledgeable, friendly and a skilled waterman. The day was a bit chilly, but we saw several alligator, birds, including bald eagles and a bard owl, as well as the illusive “swamp cow😁”. We highly recommend the small group airboat tour with Dewey. Thanks for a great day.
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Trek00542358858
Dec 2, 2025
Love the gaters - Capt Ernie is personable & very knowledgeable about the aligaters & the ecosystem of the bayou. We learned a lot & the scenery was beautiful.
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Navigator102648
Nov 23, 2025
Captain Beebop Made Our Off-Season Tour Memorable - Even though we didn’t get to see many alligators in November—most of them retreat to the dens they build for the winter, and only younger alligators (around four years old) are still out—Captain Beebop made our trip incredibly interesting. We learned so much about the area, the swamps, and the challenges of balancing nature with human decisions driven by economic growth.
Our bus driver was also a fantastic guide, pointing out interesting sights along the way and sharing little stories from her daily life, which made the experience even more fun.
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Bryan_b
Nov 19, 2025
Best part of New Orleans! - Only complaint was that it was to short, wish I could of spent the whole day out there. Our guide was perfect, knew what the people wanted and gave it to them!
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Sandra
Nov 19, 2025
A Tour You Won’t Want to Miss - This was our favorite excursion during our visit to NOLA. We saw lots of alligators and wildlife and our captain, Capt Beebop, was extremely knowledgeable about everything to do with the swamp. So very interesting and fun. I highly recommend this tour.
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Jenny_s
Nov 11, 2025
Highlight of our trip! We... - Highlight of our trip! We saw many alligators and even found a nest of baby alligators. We each were able to pet the baby alligator. Unforgettable experience. The bayou was breathtaking and the air boat ride was thrilling!
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Q4671kjericab
Nov 10, 2025
Such a FUN experience! - This was the BEST fun!! Captain Bebop was so knowledgeable and made the trip even better! This would have been a blast even if we had not seen any alligators! We can’t wait to come back!
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Summerm410
Nov 4, 2025
Would book again! - I cannot recall the name of our tour guide, but I wish I could because he was great! Very knowledgeable about the wildlife, plants, trees, EVERY THING. You can tell he's been doing this for a while and takes pride in everything he knows by the passion he has for this field. We got to see alligators up close and personal, owls, bald eagles, turtles, all the things. It was a great experience.
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Footprints536865
Nov 20, 2025
Find a different company - The guide was terrible
He wasted a good 20 minutes of our time floating on the lake lecturing us
A lot of the rest of the time he spent talking about himself
For $250 for a couple, I expected a lot more
Find someone else
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