• New Orleans - Travel approximately 30 miles (48 km) along the Mississippi River to reach the airboat departure point from your New Orleans hotel. Depending on your chosen option, you can board a large airboat accommodating 15 to 25 passengers or opt for a smaller airboat with a capacity of six to eight passengers for a more intimate and personalized experience.
• Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve - Embark on a 1 hour and 45-minute tour through a 20,000-acre (8,095-hectare) area of tidewater cypress swamp near the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. The airboat, powered by an aircraft propeller, ensures a swift and smooth journey through the shallow marshes. Enjoy the breeze as you glide into bayous lined with moss-covered cypress and tupelo-gum trees.

Expect to see numerous alligators during the warmer months (and on warmer days in winter), some basking on rocks! Your guide might even feed the alligators, providing fantastic photo opportunities. Keep an eye out for turtles, snakes, egrets, herons, and ibis. You might also spot a hawk, owl, or bald eagle. In cooler months, watch for white-tailed deer, raccoons, and the large rodents known as nutria.

Don’t miss the indoor exhibits featuring alligators, including an albino alligator.

Note: This tour does not include hotel pick-up or drop-off unless the option is selected at checkout.

• Local guide
• Airboat ride
• Small storage space under seat
• Roundtrip transportation (if option with transport is selected at time of booking.)
• Ear protection
• Unobstructed views

• Food and drinks (gift shop and bar available on site)
• Gratuities

Discover the captivating bayou of New Orleans with an exhilarating airboat tour through the cypress swamps near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park. Guided by an experienced local expert, this tour is perfect for families and offers the chance to see alligators, turtles, and native birds up close in their natural surroundings. Choose between morning or afternoon departures, with small group sizes (maximum of 6 people) for a more personalized experience. Experience the excitement of skimming across the water while learning about Louisiana’s distinctive ecosystem. Enjoy the convenience of either driving yourself or opting for hotel pickup for a seamless adventure.

• Family-friendly airboat adventure through Louisiana’s cypress swamps
• Spot alligators, turtles, and a variety of wildlife in their natural environment
• Small-group setting for personalized attention from knowledgeable guides
• Options for morning and afternoon departures with available hotel pickup
• Operates in all weather conditions (sunny or rainy); please dress appropriately
• Minimum age is 5 years
• Reservations booked separately will NOT be guaranteed to be on the same boat
• Taxi & Ride Share services not available in our area
• We offer a full refund in case of inclement weather that is unsafe to operate tours (lightening/ thunderstorms/ high wind). We still operate in the rain.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.