Airboat Ride with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 45min–4h
- Price from
- $59 / person
- Location
- New Orleans, United States
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 430 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 25
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Gray Line New Orleans
- Meeting point
- SELF-DRIVE - NO TRANSPORTATION INCLUDEDUpon arrival, you’ll find free parking on-site and a check-in area near the dock. Look for signs for the swamp tour or the main office building, where staff will assist you and give you a wristband with your boat number.
Description
Take a thrilling airboat ride through the wetlands near New Orleans and plenty of alligators on this active, family-friendly tour. Travel over bayous and open waterways around the colorful, historic fishing village of Jean Lafitte, named after a 19th-century smuggler. Spy alligators in the wild -- as well as raccoons, native birds and large river rodents called nutria -- as your native guide provides commentary. This tour is an easy way to get out and experience the rich natural landscape around New Orleans.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7 times a day, 8:30 AM–2:45 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 28
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $59
- Child (ages 5–11)
- $59
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 61 of the next 210 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 27.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Travel by air-conditioned coach from central New Orleans to the nearby fishing village of Jean Lafitte, named after an 18th-century smuggler. Home to a variety of diverse cultures, this area surrounded by Lousiana bayous has been the site of extensive logging operations, sugar and rice plantations and animal trapping enterprises over the years. Today, the people's simple way of life is a marked contrast to the hustle-bustle of New Orleans.
Barataria Preserve
You will travel through the Barataria Preserve, part of the Jean Lafitte National Park & Preserve system. The preserve offers a taste of Louisiana's wild wetlands, protecting 23,000 acres of bayous, swamps, marshes and forests.
In Jean Lafitte, you can get some snacks (own expense) and check out an albino alligator exhibit before boarding your airboat, a vessel that relies on an aircraft-type propeller mounted on its back to move it forward. Feel the wind in your hair as your move swiftly over the wetlands. Your native boat captain will talk about the history and culture of the area and point out wildlife as you travel. See lots of alligators lurking in the marshes, as well as local birds, raccoons and nutria -- giant river rodents that call the bayous home. Conclude your family-friendly escape to the Louisiana wetlands with coach transport back to central New Orleans.
New Orleans
From New Orleans
What's included
Included
Native guide
Only if transportation option is selected.
1 hour 45 minute airboat ride
Albino alligator exhibit
Not included
Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Self drive tour departs from 5145 Fleming Park Road, Lafitte, LA 70067
Transportation not included with the self drive tour option.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
430 reviews
How it compares in New Orleans
- Starting price $59 is 48% above the typical $40 for tours of similar length in New Orleans
- Price unchanged over the last 24 days
Excurgo comparison of 714 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In case of inclement weather, the tour may be shortened, postponed or replaced with a similar tour on a covered boat
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Sunglasses are recommended. Please note that you are on an air-boat and may get wet.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Airboat Ride with Optional Transportation from New Orleans take?
Airboat Ride with Optional Transportation from New Orleans lasts about 1h 45min–4h. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Airboat Ride with Optional Transportation from New Orleans cost?
Prices start at $59 per person for this New Orleans experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 6 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Airboat Ride with Optional Transportation from New Orleans run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 8:30 AM and 2:45 PM.
How much does Airboat Ride with Optional Transportation from New Orleans cost for children?
Children aged 5–11 pay from $59, adults from $59.
Does Airboat Ride with Optional Transportation from New Orleans sell out?
It can: 61 of the next 210 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Airboat Ride with Optional Transportation from New Orleans for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is SELF-DRIVE - NO TRANSPORTATION INCLUDED. Upon arrival, you’ll find free parking on-site and a check-in area near the dock. Look for signs for the swamp tour or the main office building, where staff will assist you and give you a wristband with your boat number. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Airboat Ride with Optional Transportation from New Orleans offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Airboat Ride with Optional Transportation from New Orleans worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 430 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Gray Line New Orleans.
Reviews(430)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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