Airboat Tours in New Orleans

Take a wild ride through the bayous of Cajun Country on this 2"hour airboat adventure from New Orleans. In a small group, wind through tree"lined swampland and spot abundant local wildlife, including nutria, alligators and giant catfish, and stop at Destrehan Plantation to get a taste of the elegant antebellum south.

Experience New Orleans' wild bayou country on an exciting, family"friendly airboat ride! This approximate 2"hour boat tour winds through the mossy cypress swamp close to Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, named for the 19th"century pirate and smuggler. While onboard, enjoy lively commentary from a native guide as you admire lush, forested shoreline and spot local wildlife.

While in New Orleans, combine two activities to pack them into just a few hours during this New Orleans machine gun and airboat show. Along with an airboat cruise where your guide shows you the best areas for seeing alligators, choose from multiple gun packages to learn how to properly and safely shoot guns at a gun range.

Let a wetland ecologist guide you through the Honey Island Swamp during this 2-hour private tour. Ride on a shaded flat-bottom boat, equipped for up to 14 passengers, to get a close look at one of the country's wildest swamps. Round-trip transportation from New Orleans hotels is included. This private tour offers flexibility and personalized attention from your guide.

While docked at the Port of New Orleans, enjoy a guided, half-day airboat ride and historic plantation tour. Travel to a remote Louisiana swamp deep in the heart of Cajun Country for a thrilling, high-speed ride on board a small airboat, gliding over and through secluded bayous and marshes. Look for alligators, giant catfish and other wildlife. Then visit Destrehan Plantation, an antebellum mansion with guides in period costumes who will share the stories of generations who lived and worked on this land. Port of hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Trade in the urban bustle for the bayou on a half-day trip from New Orleans to the wilds of the Honey Island Swamp. Relax on the ride from your downtown or French Quarter hotel, and then cruise beneath hanging moss and cypress trees while a wetland ecologist shares tall tales and fun facts about this protected nature reserve on the shores of Lake Ponchartrain. Learn about Louisiana's long-standing fishing industry, and keep an eye out for native critters like otters, turtles, egrets and alligators lurking beneath the surface.

Get out in the wild bayous of Louisiana with this airboat tour, an easy day trip from New Orleans with included round-trip transportation. In a small or large airboat, enjoy a zippy ride over the water while keeping your eyes out for animals such as herons, egrets, snakes, and alligators. Learn about the local flora and fauna while training your camera for great photo ops of the swampy landscape.