Authentic Louisiana Wetlands Airboat Tours in Marrero
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour 45 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal physical exertion required, but stable seating during ride is important.
Overview
Venture into Louisiana’s wild wetlands with New Orleans Airboat Tours for a genuine swamp experience fueled by family tradition and local expertise. Discover wildlife, history, and hard-earned knowledge on this thrilling 1 hour 45-minute ride.
Small Airboat Tour
1 Hour 45 Minutes • Ages 5+
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About This Adventure
Duration
1 Hour 45 Minutes
About
This ain't Disney World!!! While New Orleans Airboat Tours, LLC is located just 35 minutes from downtown New Orleans, we're just about as far as you can get from a prefab, artificial experience. The Louisiana wetlands are nature's amusement parks. Our swamp tours are authentic adventures – thrilling, enlightening and, most importantly, real.
Swamp People! We are the real Swamp People!!! For well over 150 years, the swamp and bayous of Louisiana have been our family's home and backyard. For all of this time, we have trapped and hunted the fur-bearing animals that live in the marsh and swamp of Cajun Country.
We are family-owned and operated by three generations who still make their living in the swamp. Everything you see on TV about the swamp people, we still do today. We make a living hunting alligators, harvesting alligator eggs, hunting nutria, fishing crabs, catching fish, and trawling for shrimp in the bayous and lakes of Louisiana. Our family and our captains are all childhood friends who have grown up making their living in the same way.
The most valuable treasure we can ever leave our children and future generations is the love and knowledge we have for the swamp and marshes of Louisiana Cajun Country.
Q&A
What to wear? If it's hot, wear shorts, T-shirts, sandals, flip-flops, a hat, sunglasses, and definitely apply sunscreen. If it's cold, bring a coat and gloves. You will be exposed to the elements of nature, so dress accordingly.
If it's raining? We do operate during periods of spotty moments of rain, so you will need a poncho. We sell ponchos at the airboat site.
Are mosquitoes a problem? No, they aren't – not once you're onboard the boat and throughout the tour.
What not to bring? Don't wear expensive jewelry or clothing. Remember, you are going on an airboat tour in the wetlands. Jewelry can fall off of you and has a chance of getting lost forever in our wetlands.
Pregnant? Sorry, but you will not be allowed to board the airboat if you're pregnant. Also, if you have a neck or back injury, you will not be allowed onboard the airboat.
Age limit?
Five years old is our minimum age limit.
Can we tip the guide? If you think you're guide has done a great job, please show your appreciation by tipping.
Parking available? Plenty of free parking is available.
Adventure Tips
Dress for Weather Variability
Wear light, breathable clothing and bring a rain poncho during wet months to stay comfortable during the open-air ride.
Protect Against Sun Exposure
A wide-brim hat, sunglasses, and strong sunscreen will help shield you from Louisiana’s strong sun during the tour.
Leave Valuables Behind
Avoid wearing expensive jewelry or loose items that could easily get lost in the wetlands’ wild terrain.
Child Age Restrictions Apply
Participants must be at least 5 years old; pregnant guests or those with back/neck injuries are not permitted.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- American alligator
- Nutria (large marsh rodent)
History
Louisiana’s bayous have supported swamp communities for over 150 years, with local guides preserving the traditions of trapping, fishing, and hunting these waters.
Conservation
New Orleans Airboat Tours emphasizes responsible navigation to protect delicate wetland ecosystems and promote sustainable tourism in Louisiana’s fragile marshlands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Sun Hat
Protects your face and neck from the intense Bayou sun.
summer specific
Waterproof Poncho
Keeps you dry during sudden showers common in the wetlands.
spring specific
Sunscreen
Prevents sunburn during the exposed boat rides.
Binoculars
Ideal for spotting distant wildlife and birds in the marsh.