
New Orleans Large Airboat Swamp Tour
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September 2026
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Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 200 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is New Orleans Large Airboat Swamp Tour worth booking?
New Orleans Large Airboat Swamp Tour is a 1.7-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $65 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 200 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (200)
- Duration
- 1.7 hours
- From
- $65 per person
The departure location for this tour is only 35 minutes from New Orleans but a world apart in flora and fauna. Your tour will be a mix of high speed adventures and stops for pictures. This tour is completely safe and led
What you get
About this experience
The departure location for this tour is only 35 minutes from New Orleans but a world apart in flora and fauna. Your tour will be a mix of high speed adventures and stops for pictures. This tour is completely safe and led by a local and professional guide.
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- Airboat tour
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What you'll see and do
Barataria Preserve
Drive along the Mississippi River to reach your destination in the swamps. This tour is a combination of both a swamp tour and an airboat ride. Your tour guide will stop on your journey to allow for photos and alligator encounters! This airboat is a larger capacity vessel with the ability to seat up to 16 passengers. This is perfect for larger groups. The seating on your airboat is stadium style seating, so anyone seated in front of you will not be obstructing your view. Each airboat tour is unique and unscripted, you never know what's going to be waiting for your group behind the next turn. Airboats are driven by a 454 Chevy Engine, bringing speeds of your boat up to 25 miles an hour. Airboats are propelled by a large fan that blow air behind the vessel. On this tour, you will reach places and visit areas which normal boats and vehicles are unable to access.
100 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New Orleans
9706 Barataria Blvd Marrero LA 70072 Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to start time. Boats will depart at tour time and cannot delay the start time.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
9706 Barataria Blvd Marrero LA 70072 Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to start time. Boats will depart at tour time and cannot delay the start time.
Options you can book
4:15pm Tour
Tour departs at 4:15pm; 16 passenger Airboat Tour; No hotel pickup included
2:10pm Tour
Tour departs at 2:10pm; 16 passenger Airboat Tour; No hotel pickup included
12:10pm Tour
Tour departs at 12:10pm; 16 passenger Airboat Tour; No hotel pickup included
7:30am Tour
7:30am tour
9:40am Tour
Tour departs at 9:40am; 16 passenger Airboat Tour; No hotel pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Louisiana Tour company
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All children must be at least 48 inches
- Due to safety concerns, pregnant women are not allowed on this tour
- 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.
- 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.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 200 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
200 verified traveler reviews for New Orleans Large Airboat Swamp Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Air boat tour
The tour was interesting. Bring ear plugs if desired. The boat engine is loud. Ear cuffs provided might not be adequate. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly.
via Viator
Fun, learning experience.
Everything about this trip was easy! We drove ourselves there and got stuck in traffic which put us about 10 minutes behind. We called the company and they were super and friendly. Our guide, Brandon, was funny, knowledgeable and informative. We saw several alligators and other wildlife.
via Tripadvisor
Would happily go again!
Dewey was terrific. I took my two boys 15 and 11. My 15 year old is hard to impress but he was smiling and having a great time. It was beautiful out there and the guides have a great relationship with the animals so they come right up to the boat.
via Tripadvisor
Best family experience 🐊
The highlight of our family trip to NOLA 🐊 We hopped onto the large airboat and immediately were in awe of the beauty of the swamp. The trees and water and of course, the alligators. We also saw a raccoon and birds. Our guide was amazing, knowledgeable, and safe.
via Tripadvisor
Boat ride was great. We...
Boat ride was great. We seen a lot of alligators. Tour guide was very informative. Overall great experience.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 70
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 71
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
New Orleans Large Airboat Swamp Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does New Orleans Large Airboat Swamp Tour cost?
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Prices start at $65 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New Orleans usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does New Orleans Large Airboat Swamp Tour take?
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Plan for about 1.7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New Orleans is not rushed.
Is New Orleans Large Airboat Swamp Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 200 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New Orleans, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule New Orleans Large Airboat Swamp Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is New Orleans Large Airboat Swamp Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book New Orleans Large Airboat Swamp Tour?
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Around 70 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New Orleans can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New Orleans and add a light layer if any part of the 1.7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does New Orleans Large Airboat Swamp Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New Orleans within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New Orleans?
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New Orleans runs on licensed guides, and it shows: the city requires certification for tour guides, so the floor is higher here than most US cities. Ghost and cemetery walks, French Quarter food crawls, plantation history day trips and swamp boat runs make up the bulk. We rank on whether the operator handles cemetery access properly, since St. Louis No. 1 needs an authorised guide. On Outty we rank every New Orleans experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation, New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure, New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
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February to May and October to November. August is heat and storm season. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New Orleans?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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