I didn't get to wrestle a gator but that's ok cause we had so much fun! Anyway, you can't visit Nawlins without venturing to the bayou to see the gators! There are a few airboat tour companies near New Orleans, but we decided to go with Airboat Adventures due to the price and positive reviews online. I booked the tour online through their website. If you want something more private, go witha smaller airboat, which is a bit more expensive than the large airboat. But because we're chickens, we decided to go with the larger airboat that held more people. The tour offers transportation to their location by bus for an extra fee, but we decided to drive our own car since they provided on-site parking. I do recommend driving your own car, because the drive was absolutely scenic. A lot of green and we got to see all the beautiful houses built on stilts on the way. Not to mention, it's about a 30 min drive from New Orleans. When we arrived, there were plenty of parking. They also had bathrooms inside and on the exterior of their store, which were very clean! Inside the store, you can check out a live albino alligator and take photos while you wait. You can also wait outside on the dock -- plenty of seating and you can grab a drink at the bar. The tour was amazing and so was our tour guide. The weather was nice, we saw a lot of gators sunbathing a bald eagle, and its nest. It was more than what I expected! Everyone in my party had a great time and more memories were made! Side note: Airboats are very loud so make sure you keep the headphones on! read more

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I had such an awesome experience with Airboat Adventures. My friend and I did the swamp tour, and it was so much fun and was extremely informative. Our tour guide, Captain Dewey, was amazing - he was funny, friendly, and made an extra effort to get us to see wildlife - especially gators! The boat was comfortable and felt very safe. The price of the tour is great considering how amazing it was. Our tour ticket also included pick up and drop off from near the hotel, which was so convenient and helpful. I loved my swamp tour with Airboat Adventures - it really exceeded my already high expectations. read more

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We booked through Grayline tours, which was well organized with Airboat Adventures. We road the large airboat, which gives you all the same viewing opportunities as a small airboat would. Our Airboat guide Cory was very funny and knowledgeable, he really made the tour enjoyable. A lot of up close and personal interactions with the alligators and other wildlife. Highly recommended if visiting New Orleans. read more

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Love the ride our captain was very informative! It was a great experience! It was mine and my wife's 30th Wedding Anniversary read more

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So worth every dollar! The pickup locations are also easy and convenient with many options to choose from. The boat can get a bit loud. But your provided with ear protector wear if you wish to use it. It doesnt matter what side you sit on. If theres a gator... the guide would have one side of the boat see it. Then he'd turn the boat so that people on the other side can see it. It can get warm cause your out in the sun. When its going full blast... the air feels nice. Wear a hat or sunscreen. Take cash so you can tip the tour guides. read more

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LOVED our tour!! We had such a great time! Our tour guide was so knowledgeable with being a 5th generation fisherman in the area. When we had questions, he knew the answers! He also never let us stop laughing. We were able to see a few gators on our tour but the beauty of the trees, birds, and other views made the tour even better! read more

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Great experience with Airboat Adventures! We took the shuttle from the French Quarter which was very timely and comfortable. Dion was our driver and gave lots of recommendations for food spots in NOLA. Our boat guide, Mike, was awesome and knowledgeable about the area. We saw lots of beautiful birds, gators, turtles, and plant life. read more

It was a great experience! Our tour guide Danny did a great job driving us thru the bayou. He explained the history of the swamp, the flora and fauna, and even kissed a gator!! Definitely recommend. We did the 2 hour tour on the slower boat and it was still really fun. If I were to do it again I would definitely recommend the speedboat. It's a fair bit more expensive but worth it. read more

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Fun hour+ ride. Found a big gator right away and a younger guy "hanging out with him". They played tag. Saw a female later. I wouldn't recommend going out at high noon. It was hot. read more

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We just took a privateish small boat tour There was 6 of us and 4 other folks for a total of 10 and qe had the BEST time. Kentucky, Indiana and Texas IN THA HOUSE! OUR tour guy was awesome! He called the gators in French and they ACTUALLY came swimming straight to the boat. We seen a total of 6 gators at various intervals during our trip which was the highlight. We also seen a rare purple bird that our guide was over the moon about. The ones with the chicken feet and duck bill. Parking was great, they have a bathroom in doors and booze while you wait. read more

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DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY it is the most dishonest and disorganized organization in the city. As we were on the bus heading to the dock they called to say that our group of 4 needed to be split up. Their excuse was that we were the last party to book the day before. There were a multitude of solutions they could have offered: 1) told us when we booked that we possibly could have been separated. 2) called us BEFORE we got on the bus to tell us the situation and ASKED us if we wanted a refund. Clearly they knew that if they called while we were on the bus it would be too tough to cancel. The two women at the desk were not helpful at all. There were definitely other combinations of solutions to keep our party of 4 together. In addition to this upset there was tons of chaos in boarding the boat. I would look for ANY OTHER operation before you book with AIRBOAT ADVENTURES If I could give 0 - I would. read more

Airboat Adventures - Chaos on the dock - Boat Tours Near Me - Lafitte, Louisiana

We went on the covered boat tour and I truly enjoyed the experience, the guide was very friendly, and gave us lots of information and really made a point to respect everyone's time for those who wanted to hear all about the ecosystem we were experiencing. Driver and guide were the best staff, the rest of the staff were fine but I'm sure they could have been overwhelmed by the amount of people they have to work with at a time. It's not like they weren't doing what they needed to do, just a bit more direct than I expected. Overall we're still helpful. I did this tour 6 years ago on my last NOLA trip and obviously was worth doing it again. Sugar the albino alligator was very cute and gave me a great appreciation of what the bayou has to offer. read more

We had an absolute blast!! Gators coming right up to the boat, like little torpedoes! It's insane!!! The racoon acted as if it was on camera ready for a show! Taking the pontoon boat versus the faster airboat is the way to go, covered, quieter, and superbly engaging. We felt like they could nearly climb into the boat. My 7 and 10 year old boys were squealing with joy with each gator, at one point 5+ at surrounding the boat. The amount of time on the water was a blast, and the albino gator at the facility was a miracle!! We were so very close. The bathrooms were clean and they offer lot's of liquid alternatives lol. read more

Very nice tour. Takes @ an hour and forty five minutes. They recommend you not take the airboat if you have back or neck injuries... I have both so I rode the pontoon. It was cool and had handicap access. Facilities were good and equipment was well maintained... all boats started immediately... if you are a boater you know that's impressive. The guide was an excellent boat handler... I know because I am a horrible boat handler and he didn't do any of the stupid stuff I do. Aside from stunning scenery we saw a variety of wildlife including gators, pelicans, various and sundry birds and a bald eagle looking all majestic. I was pretty pleased. Booked thru viator with no issues. Good value for the money read more

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Tour guide was super nice and informative! We did the 10 person boat tour. It was a little bit tight at max capacity, bring sun glasses and water bottle because you are in the sun. Beer offered before the tour and you are able to bring it on the boat with you. Overall would recommend, we really enjoyed it! read more

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Super fun New Year's Day ride! Although alligators don't come out when the weather is cold, Mark on Boat 18 did everything possible to make sure we got our moneys worth got lucky enough to see an approx 10ft size Gator... bald eagles nest and an owl !! Ty Mark for an amazing ride! read more

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Buying tickets - easy Parking - easy Heading inside to get tickets- seamless and easy/ very organized Airboat ride - fabulous, saw gators, guide was great, (it does not go fast heads up), ear protection was provided Timeline - terrible - we were shorted over 30 min because they started late Overall- think it was fun but with time loss, not worth $300 ($60x5 people). read more

Airboat Adventures - Swamp - Boat Tours Near Me - Lafitte, Louisiana

Recommended by friends I'm so glad I got to do this on the first day I arrived. We were blessed by beautiful weather and therefore the alligators! You check in at the gift shop in front where you can buy all the typical gator souvenirs. They have different options. We chose the high speed boat for $89 which included transportation to and from our hotel which was about a half an hour drive. Such a great experience to see the wild life and swamp of Louisiana. It gives you a sense of the geography to be in the bayou which eventually leads to the Gulf. We got to see egrets, cormorants, barn owls and lots of alligators of all sizes! Our driver and guide was great! Full of fun facts, a sense of humor, and an accent which reminded me of Matthew McConaughey. Sorry I didn't catch his name! Highly recommend this!! read more

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Amazing, must do stop when in New Orleans. Bourbon Street hotel pickup and drop off was incredibly convenient and affordable. It was nice to see various parts of Nola on the drive out to the launch bay. The driver pointed out a really old cool tree along the way. Once we arrived, we made our way into the store to use the facilities and observe the albino alligator, which I'm not going to lie: kinda freaked me out. I mean, it's awesome. It's just so intense looking! They have drinks, snacks & merch available. We were then directed up to the dock where they have more restrooms & beverages available. Once we boarded our airboat, our awesome captain gave us optional ear protection took us out into the swamp. I loved the adrenaline rush of gilding over the water. It drizzled on us a little and I was sure glad I had brought layers. We got to see owls, cranes, alligators, and more! The swamp ambiance is simply gorgeous. The cemetery was also very cool. I highly recommend this tour! read more

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Came to New Orleans on a group trip and had the absolute BEST time on this Airboat Adventure tour. They picked us up right on time and transported our whole group of 16 to Lafitte, Louisiana. There is also a bar there so you can grab some drinks before and for your tour. Our guide was fantastic and knowledgeable - we saw several alligators, a bald eagle, and some turtles along the way while taking in the bayou. It was a really special experience and it also lasted a good amount. I did an Airboat Tour in the Everglades and much preferred this one!! Everything went efficiently, smooth, and we had an absolute blast! read more

Our guide Shane was an amazing tour guide. We came from San Diego so we do not see gators anywhere ! So this was pretty cool. Shane has no fear lol. Great tour read more

Our your guide was absolutely amazing, funny, and so knowledgeable! We explored so much of the swamp and were able to see where Disney was inspired to create the backdrop for Princess and The Frog. read more

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While my friends and I were in NO for a bachelor party we decided to take an airboat tour at kind of the last minute and I'm glad we did. I believe our Airboat Captain was Christina(sp?) and she was absolutely amazing. Other than the awesome swamp area, she showed us some legit wild alligators, and a 300+ year old cemetary. The whole experience was super fun and it was amazing seeing that side of Louisiana. Highly recommended! read more

All around a great tour! Smooth pick up right from my hotel. A 30-45 min shuttle to the docks. Easy check in. A cute gift shop and a bar to grab drinks while you wait and one for the boat if you so desire. Luke was my guide and took us to plenty of viewing areas in the bayou. We saw birds, turtles and of course crocs! Loads of them! I only wished I splurged for a smaller tour. Sitting in the middle of the large tour boat, it's hard to see straight on the larger boats due to the wind fender in front. Once the boat stops, which it does multiple times, you are able to stand to take photos and see better. All in all a MUST DO! read more

could not have asked for a better tour. captain Adam perfect. I am sure the other guys are good but if you can get Adam you will have a great time. He knew then land, water and really cares about it. I would recommend to everyone I know for sure. I have traveled all over the country and this tour is one of the best I promise. Consider yourself lucky if you get Capt. Adam on your boat. read more

Very organized and friendly throughout the process. Even the employees taking the photos were all smiles and a great interaction! The guide/boat operator was fun and informative and allowed plenty of opportunities to get good pictures. This is a company I would go to again! read more

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10/10 recommend. Cory was AMAZING! He was so informative and he made the entire tour exciting! Would very much do it again! read more

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Captain Dewy was totally amazing. He is funny, very informative, and his tour you need to take. I wasn't that intrigued to go but my nieces wanted to so I went along. I am so glad I did. It was a wonderful tour read more

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This felt like another event that we had to do. We booked the small boat tour for 9:45Am. We enjoyed every minute of it! Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend! Pro tip, it did start getting warmer towards the end of the tour, bring SPF protection, hats, lotion, mosquito repellent, water, etc. Alligators enjoy the warmer weather but just be mindful of temperatures prior to booking. We had to get the classic tour picture at the end. read more

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Looking for an adventure? Look no more !! This was a great family (14) friendly tour, fun for all ages. Our guide knew a lot about the area and kept us all entertained. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a great adventure. read more

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amazing experience, the boat guide was funny and an amazing driver. we where the only people on our boat so they upgraded us for free. when it was time to feed the gators our driver said "I got something you don't, I got gator bait I got them kids" and we got to feed them marshmallows overall this was an amazing experience. read more

A 10/10 experience and a must see in the New Orleans area. We had Larry as our guide and he was super knowledgeable and extremely nice. Can't recommend it enough! read more

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This was an amazing tour. We took the small boat to allow for a more intimate look into the area. We absolutely loved this. Would come again. If you're deciding on whether or not to add this to your itinerary, DO IT!!!! Captain Zach was fun, informative, gentle and loving with the crocs and a really cool guy! Get on his boat if you can. We elected to drive to the site on our own. And happy that we did as we were able to explore on our own afterwards instead of going directly back to our hotel. Ticket purchasing was easy, we purchased through the website and we were able to communicate any questions via text. Upon arrival, Check in at the smaller building. The ladies there were very nice and check in was super easy. Walk over to the deck. Took some cool pics that you can pick up before leaving for a very reasonable price. Make your way to the bar, grab a slush drink. Refills (after the tour) are half priced. These are super refreshing when it gets hot on the boat. The ride is super cool. Captain Zach gave us a bunch of cool historical facts about the area and tons of information about the animals and habitat. You won't get wet. You do get a great close up view of the animals. Wear sunscreen. Bring a cap for sun protection if you can. This is the company to chose. Forget the others. This is the one! read more

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There is no visiting Nawlins without a gator tour amirite? With so many to choose from, my ol'lady picked this one and we had a great time. Our host was the swamp guru man himself aka Lou. Very knowledgeable of the area and rich history of the environment ecosystem. We didn't see any huge gators but we saw a few 6 footers that were friendly and not shy. We went on an early tour which I'd strongly advise in the summer time. I couldn't imagine the heat in the afternoon here lol. They also have a pretty cool gift shop where you need to check in at beforehand. Plenty of parking available too btw. read more

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I came here for the first time in 2011 and had a blast! So much so that 14 years later I came back... and had the same phenomenal captain steve! Hope to see you again! read more

Airboat Adventures - 2011 (top) 2025 (bottom) - Boat Tours Near Me - Lafitte, Louisiana

Seth guided us through the swamp with a firm hand and voice. He felt like I've known him for a lifetime as a brother or father. We felt safe. Sociable Enthusiastic Trustworthy Honorable read more

Captain Monkey was the best for our group of 10 ladies celebrating our bachelorette! Was very cool, a beautiful day, and worth the $. We saw tons and tons of alligators. Will happily go again when in the area! read more

Airboat Adventures - Boat Tours Near Me - Lafitte, Louisiana

We road small boat excellent trip. 8 of us on boat 4. Our tour guide was awesome, we could not have asked for a better guide. He went above and beyond to explain everything in detail. He had really great jokes like in the middle of the swamp he told everyone "now get off". We were in the middle of the swamp. I told him you first . We all laughed. It was a good time great weather and great guide. I can't wait to come back with my grand children. This was a hell of a experience. If you do decide to plan with airboat please do the small boat, it is a much better experience without the large crowds. Perfect picture taking abilities without hopping over people. See my photos, I just pushed my guy out the boat. Jo I loved this place read more

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The transportation and communication service from this company is poor! The bus driver was rude to my friends and didn't properly communicate that there was an additional fee for transportation. The amount of times we requested what the transportation cost for pick up would be and no response from staff is unprofessional. Moments before the bus arrived then my friend received a text stating there is a fee for pick up. The tour itself was lacking on the time management side as they stated we would leave by 2 but seemed to be a 30minute delay. The staff inside when we arrived LIED and said that we owe an additional $40 fee which was completely irrational and then after we questioned them they mysteriously "looked through" some notes on the computer and then obliged to say "oh no, nothing is due never mind I see a note here." Just a money grab to get people to pay more once they arrive. Only saw one alligator during the trip and no other additional wildlife. This was an absolute waste of time. The tour guide was great and helpful with answering questions but the company itself was lacking serious customer service ethics. read more

The BEST swamp tour! We took the 4pm small boat tour on a Friday. Captain was terrific. Small airboat goes very fast for a bit and it quite loud but they give you ear protection. Our captain is a Cajun raised in the area and had all kinds of great information to share. We saw alligators and birds. The bayou is amazing. Mosquitoes were barley noticeable. We too the large airboat 2pm on a Monday. Also a good tour and we saw different parts of the bayou but not as good as the small boat. Highly recommend the small boat tour if you can get on. They will pick you up from your hotel for an additional fee. Note the pickup time is a half hour window, you have to be waiting for the whole time as they have many pickups to make. Not a bad deal. Our absolute favorite thing to do in NOLA! read more

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