Set out on a 7.5-hour airboat tour through Louisiana's stunning swamps with Crescent City Tours & Transportation. Glide through lush wetlands, spot wildlife, and learn about this vital ecosystem from expert guides.
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Crescent City Tours & Transportation
Set out on a 7.5-hour airboat tour through Louisiana's stunning swamps with Crescent City Tours & Transportation. Glide through lush wetlands, spot wildlife, and learn about this vital ecosystem from expert guides.
Crescent City Tours & Transportation is a New Orleans-based tour operator offering curated plantation visits, swamp excursions, and transportation between the city and nearby historic sites.
The operator arranges visits to well-known plantations including Oak Alley, Whitney, Laura, and Myrtles. Offerings include guided house tours, self-guided museum experiences, private tours with lunch, and combination itineraries that pair plantation visits with swamp exploration. Specific options listed include a 5.5-hour Oak Alley Private Tour with Lunch (small groups up to 12) and multiple 7.5-hour swamp tour packages that use large airboats accommodating up to 16 passengers.
Swamp experiences come in several formats: small airboat rides, large airboat adventures, and tour-boat passages through southeast Louisiana bayous and wetlands. Transportation services include coordinated hotel pick-up for select tours and organized transfers between New Orleans and plantation sites along the Mississippi River and surrounding waterways.
Tours that include the Whitney Plantation focus on the museum and memorials dedicated to the history of slavery, while Oak Alley itineraries typically include a guided house visit and time to explore the iconic 28 oak allee and grounds. Laura Plantation visits emphasize Creole architecture and preserved estate structures; the Myrtles Plantation visit highlights a 1796 house and its historic setting.
Crescent City Tours & Transportation provides a breadth of New Orleans-area excursions that combine historical interpretation, natural history, and practical transit logistics for visitors seeking structured, site-specific experiences.
Tours Offered
23 tours
Plantations, swamps, city tours available
Group Capacity
Private ≤12 • Airboat ≤16
Options for small and larger groups
Typical Durations
5.5–7.5 hours
Half-day to full-day itineraries
Operating Base
New Orleans, LA
Departures and hotel pickup available
Reserve Oak Alley, Whitney, Laura or Myrtles tours and paired swamp excursions with transportation and hotel pickup options.
Wear weather-appropriate clothing
Long sleeves and hats help protect against sun and insect bites during the tour.
Bring sunscreen and insect repellent
Protect yourself from sunburn and pesky insects while cruising through the wetlands.
Hold on tight during the ride
Airboat trips can be bumpy; keep a firm grip and stay seated for safety.
Respect wildlife and environment
Observe wildlife quietly and avoid littering to preserve the habitat.
Wide-brimmed hat
Provides sun protection while on open water.
summer
Binoculars
Helps spot distant wildlife more clearly.
Sunscreen
Protects your skin during long hours in the sun.
Waterproof camera or phone case
Keeps your device safe from water splashes and humidity.