Discover Louisiana’s stunning wetlands on a small airboat adventure with Crescent City Tours. Glide past moss-laden cypress trees and spot local wildlife in their natural habitat.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness level required, but comfortable walking shoes are recommended if walking at the start/end points
Wildlife
History
The Louisiana wetlands have been vital for local fishing and trapping industries for centuries, shaping the region's culture.
Conservation
This tour emphasizes ecological awareness, supporting wetland preservation through eco-friendly practices and local partnerships.
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
Discover Louisiana’s stunning wetlands on a small airboat adventure with Crescent City Tours. Glide past moss-laden cypress trees and spot local wildlife in their natural habitat.
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.
Bring insect repellent
Mosquitoes can be prevalent, especially in the wetlands.
Wear weather-appropriate clothing
Light, long-sleeved shirts and hats protect against sun and bugs.
Carry a camera
The wildlife and scenery make for great photo opportunities.
Stay seated and hold on tight
Airboat rides can be fast and bumpy at times, so keep your seatbelt fastened.
Sunscreen
Protect your skin during sunny days on the water.
spring
Hat and sunglasses
Shield yourself from the sun during the boat ride.
summer
Binoculars
Optional for better wildlife viewing.
Waterproof camera bag
Keep your camera safe from water splashes.