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Swamp Airboat Tour: Small Group Experience Near NOLA
4.9
607 Ratings
Marrero
Experience an intimate group journey on this marshland exploration, located just 35 minutes from New Orleans. With a limit of six to nine people per airboat, you’ll have ample space to enjoy the scenic Louisiana wetlands from every perspective.
Experience an intimate group journey on this marshland exploration, located just 35 minutes from New Orleans. With a limit of six to nine people per airboat, you’ll have ample space to enjoy the scenic Louisiana wetlands from every perspective.
Duration:
1 hour, 40 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Barataria Preserve - Travel along the Mississippi River and arrive at the departure location in Marrero, a 35 minute drive outside of New Orleans. You will be introduced to your captain and briefed quickly on procedure inside of the Airboat. Once everyone in the group is prepared to take off you captain will rev the engine.
This particular airport…
- Barataria Preserve - Travel along the Mississippi River and arrive at the departure location in Marrero, a 35 minute drive outside of New Orleans. You will be introduced to your captain and briefed quickly on procedure inside of the Airboat. Once everyone in the group is prepared to take off you captain will rev the engine.
This particular airport is powered by a 454 Chevy Engine that’s capable of accelerating to speeds as high as 35 miles per hour. The boat is propelled by a large fan behind the boat which can deliver wind speeds of over 200 miles per hour. This tour is fast and loud!
Your tour guide will take you around the swamp and make frequent stops for you to have encounters with the wildlife. Chances are you’ll probably have some reptilian visitors. The alligators have no problems making their way to the side of the boat and showing off for the visitors. After the tour of the swamp is complete you will be returned to the original departure location to make your way back to New Orleans.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Safety Flotation Jackets
- Small group swamp airboat tour
- Professional guide
- Safety Flotation Jackets
- Small group swamp airboat tour
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- All children must be at least 48 inches
- When traveling with multiple passengers, you must make one booking with all passengers to insure that you are on the same boat. If you did not book together, you are not guaranteed to be together.
- Due to safety concerns, pregnant women are not allowed on this tour
- All children must be at least 48 inches
- When traveling with multiple passengers, you must make one booking with all passengers to insure that you are on the same boat. If you did not book together, you are not guaranteed to be together.
- Due to safety concerns, pregnant women are not allowed on this tour
Location
9706 Barataria Blvd
Barataria Boulevard
Departure Point: Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA
Address: 9706 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to tour time. The boat will depart on time and we cannot delay start time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(607 Ratings)
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Joe
Apr 26, 2025
Capt. Dewey Delivers. - Great experience and Captain Dewey was very knowledgeable about the swamps and alligator behavior. We took the afternoon tour and it was too hot with just slight overspray from the 9 person airboat.
Highly recommend for families.
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Ed_c
Apr 21, 2025
Cruising around the swamp! - Our group of four had an amazing time on this small boat swamp tour! Ian was our guide and did a fantastic job—he was incredibly informative, engaging, and made a special effort to include our 9-year-old, who said he had an absolute blast. Ian knew all the best spots and showed us the hidden wonders of the swamp beyond just the gators. We saw a bald eagle nest, held a baby gator, and even spotted an owl—an unforgettable highlight!
I would absolutely recommend this tour and would do it again in a heartbeat.
**One tip:** Don’t rely on Waze or Apple Maps for directions—they’re not accurate. Be sure to call ahead for an alternate address to avoid any last-minute stress.
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Edc334
Apr 21, 2025
Just cruising around the swamp! - Our group of four had an amazing time on this small boat swamp tour! Ian was our guide and did a fantastic job—he was incredibly informative, engaging, and made a special effort to include our 9-year-old, who said he had an absolute blast. Ian knew all the best spots and showed us the hidden wonders of the swamp beyond just the gators. We saw a bald eagle nest, held a baby gator, and even spotted an owl—an unforgettable highlight!
I would absolutely recommend this tour and would do it again in a heartbeat.
**One tip:** Don’t rely on Waze or Apple Maps for directions—they’re not always accurate. Be sure to call ahead for an alternate address to avoid any last-minute stress.
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Tatiana
Apr 20, 2025
Awesome tour! The highlight of my teenage kids’ vacation - Well organized and run operation. Absolutely recommend it. Super friendly, engaging and knowledgeable guide on our 9-persons airboat group. Gators were everywhere! Saw plenty. I could tell the guide really cared for the wildlife and their swamp/marsh. One important thing we learned just in time was make sure you book transportation along with your tour. This area is pretty remote and hard to get an uber to pick you up on the way back. Just make sure transportation is planned for.
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Christel_c
Apr 20, 2025
Fun ride with cool wildlife! - Must do adventure! Guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Fun ride for everyone! Would definitely go again.
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Bridget_r
Apr 18, 2025
It was amazing! We had... - It was amazing! We had Rocky. Very interactive with the wildlife. Not going to spoil the fun but spike is adorable. Thanks Rocky!
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Kp_m
Apr 17, 2025
Gator time - What a blast, saw so many gators. Captain Ernie was the bomb. Very knowledgeable of the area and gators. Highly recommend!
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P3155wedawnr
Apr 16, 2025
Bucket List-check!!! - This was a "bucket list" item. We planned it and were beyond over enjoyed with our choice to choose this company. It was fun and beautiful. Our boat captain was very informative. He was knowledgeable of the floral and fauna. It was amazing to see a 10 foot alligator inches from us.
Captain Ian was the bomb!
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Jamesbf8246vg
Apr 14, 2025
Adventure of a lifetime! - We did the small boat tour and the name of the captain escapes me unfortunately. However, he did a fantastic job. My wife gets vertigo easy but did not have any episodes due to his awesome airboat driving skills. He was very informative about the swamp, cypress trees, wildlife, ect. He knew the lay of the canals very well and we saw over 20 gators and other wildlife. We even got to hold a baby gator! Thank y'all so much for a great adventure. We enjoyed this immensely and will recommend y'all to anyone we come across.
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748dannyw
Apr 21, 2025
Lots of gators - We saw a lot of alligators. Our guide stopped & fed them marshmallows. It was fun when a fish jumped into our boat. The guide tried to feed it to an alligator, but the fish flipped & got away. We got to hold Spike, a baby alligator. The only negative was our guide sat & talked a lot. Although he included education about wildlife, he ventured off down a political trail that I didn't enjoy. He was knowledgeable & could answer all questions. Overall, it was a good time.
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