Small-Group Swamp Tour by Airboat with Downtown New Orleans Pickup

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New Orleans, USA

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4 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Experience the other Swamp Tour in New Orleans. This destination is only 35 minutes from New Orleans yet a world apart. Hold onto your hat! This New Orleans airboat tour is a high speed adventure that is part tour and part ride. This boat has a maximum of nine passengers to ensure a small, personal and uncrowded experience.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • 1 hour and 40 minute airboat tour
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Pickup from most major downtown New Orleans hotels. If you hotel is not listed please list in comments area or reach out to us. If we cannot pickup from that location, we will give you the nearest pickup point to you.For pickups, there will be a 30 minute window. Please be on the lookout for a bus that says Alert Transportation.8:00 AM pickup will be sometime between 8:00 AM and about 8:30 AM. 10:20 AM pickup will be sometime between 10:20 AM and about 10:50 AM. 12:30 PM pickup will be sometime between 12:30 PM and about 1:00 PM. 3:00 PM pickup (seasonal) will be sometime between 3:00 PM and about 3:30 PM.

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What To Expect

New Orleans (Pass By)

Your experience starts with hotel pick-up in New Orleans. Travel along the river to reach your destination in the swamps.
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Barataria Preserve

On this tour you will experience the best of both worlds: a swamp tour and an airboat ride. You will travel at high speeds in the airboat then slow down and stop for pictures. Along the way, you will get a personal tour by your local Captain. These airboats have stadium seating so the person in front of you does not obstruct your view. Every seat is great for viewing the wildlife. Yes, gators will get close - real close! Alligators do hibernate in the colder months, but the experienced captains know where to look for them. On average, during the winter, you have better than a 50/50 chance of seeing a gator. In the warmer months, you will always see a gator. You may also see bald eagles, pelicans, osprey, or owls. Airboats reach speeds of up to 35 miles an hour, and are propelled by a huge fan that will blow air from the back of the boat in excess of 200 miles an hour. These tours are truly a blast! They ride in inches of water and go places where traditional boats cannot go.
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2 hours • 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
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Small-Group Swamp Tour by Airboat with Downtown New Orleans Pickup?

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 activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-15200P4

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1,405 reviews

Average 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 1,405 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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