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Experience Louisiana’s Wild Swamps on a High-Speed Airboat Tour - New Orleans

Experience Louisiana’s Wild Swamps on a High-Speed Airboat Tour

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Difficulty

moderate

Duration

4 hours

Fitness Level

Moderate fitness recommended; able to stay seated comfortably and handle minor bounces.

Overview

Explore Louisiana’s swamps like never before on a thrilling airboat tour from Marrero. Glide through untouched wetlands, spot alligators, and soak in the unique scenery on this high-speed adventure just outside New Orleans.

Marrero, Louisiana

Airboat Swamp Tour - Large Boat - Pickup

We pick you up from downtown! • 48" minimum height • 16 passenger boats • Approx. 4 hours with drive

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About This Adventure

Experience the thrill of a unique swamp tour combined with an exhilarating airboat ride! With stadium-style seating for up to 16 passengers, enjoy unobstructed views as you glide through inaccessible areas at speeds of 25 mph. Capture unforgettable moments with alligator encounters and stunning scenery on this unscripted adventure!

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Duration

4 hours total - including round trip drive time.

About

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.

The pickup times of 8:00 am will pick up between 8:00 am - 8:30 am, 10:20 am will pickup between 10:20 am - 10:50 am, 12:30 pm will pickup between 12:30 pm -1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm pickup will pickup between 3:00 pm and 3:30 pm. We ask that you be ready to go at the start of the pickup window as someone will be first and some one will be last. Please be out front of your hotel at the beginning of your pickup window. If you need a closer estimate to the pickup time please call us and the tour agent will try to help to the best they can. Once again thanks for your booking as you are a valued customer.

More info

  • Airboat Tours are subject to cancel in dangerous weather. Airboats are high speed, open boats with no top. Louisiana Tour Company will not be responsible for any cameras or video equipment that is lost or damaged from water, splash, or rain.
  • Pregnant women, children less than 48" and people with neck and back problems are not allowed to ride airboats.
  • All payments are final and non-refundable.

What to bring

Don't forget a camera!

Adventure Tips

Wear layers for variable weather

Swamp temperatures can fluctuate; dress in breathable layers to stay comfortable during the ride.

Bring insect repellent

Mosquitoes are common in swamp areas, especially in warmer months, so apply repellant before boarding.

Protect your camera

Use a wrist strap and a waterproof case to safeguard your gear from water splashes.

Stay seated and hold on

Airboat rides can be fast and bumpy; keep seated and use handrails for safety during high-speed sections.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • American alligator
  • Great blue heron

History

The Louisiana swamps have shaped local Cajun culture and were historically vital for trapping and fishing communities.

Conservation

Operators emphasize minimal environmental impact by following no-wake zones and educating guests about swamp ecology.

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Recommended Gear

Light rain jacket

Essential

Spring showers are common; a light water-resistant jacket keeps you dry without overheating.

spring specific

Sunscreen

Essential

Protect your skin from strong sun exposure during open-air rides in summer months.

summer specific

Insect repellent

Essential

Keep biting insects at bay as the swamp remains active through fall.

fall specific

Warm fleece or jacket

Essential

Winter mornings can be cool on the water; layering helps maintain comfort during the ride.

winter specific