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New Orleans Large Airboat Swamp Tour

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New Orleans, USA
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On average, this is booked 14 (4) days in advance.

1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

The departure location for this tour is only 35 minutes from New Orleans but a world apart in flora and fauna. Your tour will be a mix of high speed adventures and stops for pictures. This tour is completely safe and led by a local and professional guide.

What's Included

  • Airboat tour
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

9706 Barataria Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072, USA

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Barataria Preserve

Drive along the Mississippi River to reach your destination in the swamps. This tour is a combination of both a swamp tour and an airboat ride. Your tour guide will stop on your journey to allow for photos and alligator encounters! This airboat is a larger capacity vessel with the ability to seat up to 16 passengers. This is perfect for larger groups. The seating on your airboat is stadium style seating, so anyone seated in front of you will not be obstructing your view.Each airboat tour is unique and unscripted, you never know what's going to be waiting for your group behind the next turn. Airboats are driven by a 454 Chevy Engine, bringing speeds of your boat up to 25 miles an hour. Airboats are propelled by a large fan that blow air behind the vessel. On this tour, you will reach places and visit areas which normal boats and vehicles are unable to access.
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1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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.
  • Service animals are permitted but not recommended due to the volume of noise on the boat and threats of surrounding wildlife.
  • Emotional support animals are not permitted.

Frequently Asked Questions (9)

Q: Will I get seasick on New Orleans Large Airboat Swamp Tour?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-15200P1

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Average 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 205 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Airboat tour
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • All children must be at least 48 inches
  • Due to safety concerns, pregnant women are not allowed on this tour
  • 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.
  • Service animals are permitted but not recommended due to the volume of noise on the boat and threats of surrounding wildlife.
  • Emotional support animals are not permitted.
  • Please note you are not guaranteed to see a gator. They hibernate in winter months but are easily spotted in spring, summer, and fall.
  • Airboats are not handicapped accessible. There are no lifts or ramps available for use. Guests must be able to get on or off of the boat themselves or with the help of someone in their party.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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