New Orleans Airboat Ride
Overview
Take a break from the hustle-bustle of New Orleans and escape to nature on this exhilarating, family-friendly airboat ride! Spot alligators, snakes, turtles, egrets and herons as you take a fast, fun ride over a tidewater cypress swamp close to Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Admire moss-covered cypress and tupelo-gum trees as you explore bayous teeming with life and take advantage of incredible photo ops.
Th premium small-group tour is limited to 6 people, regular small airboat (up to 10 people) or large airboat (up to 30 people) to allow for better views of the wildlife.
Please note: If you book the self-drive option you will not receive hotel pickup. If you book the option with pickup, pickups will begin 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to tour time.
Th premium small-group tour is limited to 6 people, regular small airboat (up to 10 people) or large airboat (up to 30 people) to allow for better views of the wildlife.
Please note: If you book the self-drive option you will not receive hotel pickup. If you book the option with pickup, pickups will begin 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to tour time.
Inclusions
- Airboat ride
- Local guide
- Roundtrip transportation (if option with transport is selected at time of booking.)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Mississippi River, LA
Drive-out along the Mississippi River approximately 30 miles (48 km) to the embarkation point of your airboat from your New Orleans hotel. Depending on the option you selected, board a large airboat holding 15 to 25 passengers or a small airboat limited to six to eight passengers for a more intimate, personalized experience.
Stop At: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1035
Set out on a 1 hour and 45 minute tour on a 20, 000-acre (8, 095-hectare) tract of tidewater cypress swamp close to the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Your airboat is powered by an aircraft propeller to allow a fast, fluid trip through the shallow marshes. Feel the wind on your face as you zip into bayous lined with mossy cypress and tupelo-gum trees.
Prepare to see plenty of alligators in the warmer months (and warmer days in winter), some of which may be out sunning themselves on rocks! Your guide may even feed the gators, affording amazing photo opportunities. Keep your eyes open for turtles, snakes, egrets, herons and ibis. You may even catch sight of a hawk, owl or bald eagle. In the cooler months, look for white-tailed deer, raccoons and the large rodents known as nutria.
Be sure to check out the indoor exhibits of alligators, including an albino alligator.
Note: This tour does not include hotel pick-up or drop-off unless option selected at checkout.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Mississippi River, LA
Drive-out along the Mississippi River approximately 30 miles (48 km) to the embarkation point of your airboat from your New Orleans hotel. Depending on the option you selected, board a large airboat holding 15 to 25 passengers or a small airboat limited to six to eight passengers for a more intimate, personalized experience.
Stop At: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1035
Set out on a 1 hour and 45 minute tour on a 20, 000-acre (8, 095-hectare) tract of tidewater cypress swamp close to the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Your airboat is powered by an aircraft propeller to allow a fast, fluid trip through the shallow marshes. Feel the wind on your face as you zip into bayous lined with mossy cypress and tupelo-gum trees.
Prepare to see plenty of alligators in the warmer months (and warmer days in winter), some of which may be out sunning themselves on rocks! Your guide may even feed the gators, affording amazing photo opportunities. Keep your eyes open for turtles, snakes, egrets, herons and ibis. You may even catch sight of a hawk, owl or bald eagle. In the cooler months, look for white-tailed deer, raccoons and the large rodents known as nutria.
Be sure to check out the indoor exhibits of alligators, including an albino alligator.
Note: This tour does not include hotel pick-up or drop-off unless option selected at checkout.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Reservations booked separately will not be guaranteed to be on the same boat
- Most travelers can participate
- Taxi & Ride Share services not available in our area
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Matt J
May 2022
Went on the small boat. A mix of high speed water skimming and incredible closeness to alligators. Our guide was TikTok - fun and informative
Went on the small boat. A mix of high speed water skimming and incredible closeness to alligators. Our guide was TikTok - fun and informativeThomas_M
May 2022
Reservations were easy, service was great and the boat tour was awesome. Absolutely recommend it! Just don't forget the sunscreen.
Reservations were easy, service was great and the boat tour was awesome. Absolutely recommend it! Just don't forget the sunscreen.alambertcpa
May 2022
Very fun experience!!! We saw 15-20 alligators, some swam up to the boat. Our captain was feeding them so we got to see them jump out of the water. It was awesome seeing them so close.
Very fun experience!!! We saw 15-20 alligators, some swam up to the boat. Our captain was feeding them so we got to see them jump out of the water. It was awesome seeing them so close.232kallih
May 2022
Ronnie was our guide and he was the best and so funny! So much fun and definitely knew what he was doing so we felt very safe. We have been on a road trip for two weeks and this was our favorite activity we’ve done of everything. :) definitely recommend!!!
Ronnie was our guide and he was the best and so funny! So much fun and definitely knew what he was doing so we felt very safe. We have been on a road trip for two weeks and this was our favorite activity we’ve done of everything. :) definitely recommend!!!kymf2014
May 2022
This is our second time coming here we absolutely love this place! The staff are super friendly and the tour guys amazing! We took a small boat tour which I'd highly recommend! We had so much fun!! Jay was our tour guide, and he was super fun and funny and knowledgeable We had the best time! Than...
This is our second time coming here we absolutely love this place! The staff are super friendly and the tour guys amazing! We took a small boat tour which I'd highly recommend! We had so much fun!! Jay was our tour guide, and he was super fun and funny and knowledgeable We had the best time! Thanks, can't wait to come back!!Richard_S
May 2022
Loved the history and information shared by our tour guide. His knowledge of the bayou was exceptional. We even go to spend time with a few gators.
Loved the history and information shared by our tour guide. His knowledge of the bayou was exceptional. We even go to spend time with a few gators.