This is for my coach ride…read more Derek Bus No.3 Coach was comfy with the right amount of AC to put us in a restful shuteye for 40miles. Think so? Here comes Derek. Charmingly blaring the charms, turmoil, connoisseurs delight and how to get the best from The Big Easy. Witty and knowledgeable with fun facts, this makes this ride far too short for us. Hopefully I hope our future tours are equipped with buddy fellas Derek. Thanks for the fun. Danny and Vicki

So good. Great tour guide and a great value for an almost two hour tour…read more We went in the heat of the summer and it was not bad at all, guides tried to keep the boat moving the whole time. Lane was great.

Calliope was way too loud while on the dock waiting. Not so bad when on board…read more Band in dinning room was nice Lunch had a nice salad, very well fried crispy catfish, jumbolia, red beans and rice. All very good Ended with a warm bread pudding Included water, ice tea , sweet tea All before we pulled out of port About $220 for 4 people Good narration while traveling the river. Mostly downstream from the dock.

Almost gave it 4 stars until I fell asleep on this afternoon cruise. We got the 2 pm jazz cruise…read more Didn't do the food with it because it wasn't recommended by most. Arrive around 130. No direction given as to where to line up, where to show our ticket. Finally stopped someone with a name tag and they just pointed to a line of people. So we line up under this tent. We are out of the sun but there's zero air moving with 2 fans. Its 93 degrees n I am very much a fan of heat but not like that. Anyhow, someone comes thru the line n scans your ticket barcode before boarding. They could just put this in the instructions/email or something. Over that, there's several bars throughout the boat and a snack bar downstairs with hotdogs etc. Drinks were fine. Didn't eat This is why I took another star away. Unless u buy the lunch plated food you really need to sit outside. The tables inside are reserved for them. The band is playing inside so u cant hardly them. The narrator during the cruise was difficult to hear which prompted my impromptu afternoon nap. Woke up when we were docking. Heard better jazz from my hotel balcony.

If you ever wanted to see a preserved cypress swamp complete with gators, owls, bald eagles, and of…read morecourse, gators, then this is definitely the place. Capt Woody walked out rockin' the black alternate Boucher #9, so we knew we were in for a good time! The knowledge he had about the area was incredible. The tour length also far exceeded our expectations. That combined with it's short travel from NOLA made it a perfect destination for an afternoon adventure. When you're in the area, we highly recommend checking this place out! You won't be dissapointed!

Our family had an absolute blast on the 90-minute airboat tour with Gerald! We brought our two…read moreteenage boys, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip to New Orleans. The 90 minutes flew by way too fast. We honestly could have stayed out there all day! Gerald was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and engaging. He shared fascinating facts about the Louisiana swamp while making sure everyone had an exciting, memorable experience. We saw multiple alligators up close along with plenty of other wildlife, and the speed and thrill of the airboat ride made it even more unforgettable. If you're trying to decide between the shorter tour and the 90-minute tour, do yourself a favor and book the 90 minutes. You'll still wish it were longer! This was the perfect adventure for our family, and our teenage boys haven't stopped talking about it. Highly recommend Airboat Tours by Arthur, and if you get Gerald as your captain, you're in for an amazing experience! We'll definitely be back!

So cool! Captain Curt is fun, engaging, knowledgeable, and approachable. His tour was the perfect…read moreamount of educating, speeding through the swamp, and gators. This is truly something that everyone should do at least once, and this company does it well. FYI: I would bring bug spray for when you wait, but it's not necessary on the boat.

If you're visiting New Orleans, this swamp tour is an absolute must! From start to finish, the…read moreexperience was fantastic. Our shuttle driver was so kind, friendly, and welcoming. She picked us up and made the ride enjoyable before we even arrived. Once there, we checked in at a charming little house with a cute gift shop while we waited for our boat. The airboat tour itself was incredible! We got to feed marshmallows to the alligators, learned so much about the swamp, and met some amazing gators, including Benjamin and Stone. The highlight was getting to pet Pee Wee, the adorable 18-month-old alligator! The staff was knowledgeable, fun, and made the entire experience memorable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting New Orleans. It was one of the highlights of our trip!

I was in NOLA for a conference and had an open afternoon. A friend and I booked the city bus tour…read more When we were picked up we were the only two who were scheduled. I really appreciate that they made the effort to still give us a tour instead of cancelling like a lot of places would have. That time frame was the only one we had for the tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and personable and the driver made us feel comfortable and safe. I highly recommend using this company. If I had been there longer and had more free time I would have booked some of their other tours with them.

The Ghosts and Vampires tour was one of my most memorable parts of my trip to NOLA. Katherine is…read morethe BEST tour guide I have ever had (and I am a researcher so I've been on my share of tours). Katherine's love for the city is infectious and you leave the tour spooked and appreciative for those who made NOLA what it is. *This is not a gimmicky tour* it is based off historical facts! History is always scarier than fiction.

Went on a kayak and plantation tour with Stephanie and it was excellent. She ,the guide, is very…read moreknowledgeable of the area, fun and easy going. She made it feel like you were visiting with a friend who knows the good stuff about New Orleans, the swamps,etc. We saw gators, owls, all kinds of birds and, though it was raining, it was gorgeous. I was pretty damp and cold after the kayaking and she lent me her flannel. The entire day was lovely and I would definitely go again for the extended kayak tour of the swamps. :)

I booked an extended Manchac Swamp kayak tour during a visit to New Orleans in late February,…read morewanting to see the swamp and its wildlife in a more personal and eco-friendly way than the more popular airboat and alligator-feeding tours. My partner and I have some experience paddling and wanted plenty of time to see wildlife and get deep in the swamp for the best scenery, and for us the extended tour was the right choice! I'd recommend it to visitors to New Orleans who love nature, the outdoors, and/or getting a fun and unique workout in during vacation. We were on the water for about 4 hours. Sunscreen, sunglasses, shoes you don't mind getting wet, and PLENTY of water are a must! There are stops at a truck stop right before and after for the bathroom and buying any drinks/snacks, plus a stop on dry land during the tour. Our guide Nick was clearly dedicated to both paddling and nature even outside of work, and our tour felt less like a scripted performance as some tours can be and more like a buddy was showing and telling you things he was passionate about. We saw several small alligators, barred owls, hawks, turtles, and water birds. It was unseasonably warm so the reptiles were a treat to see, and it was awesome getting to see owls out in daylight which I'd never be able to pick out myself. Bring binoculars if you have them! My only small complaint, which has nothing to do with the tour itself: the AI-generated content on the company's Instagram page is kind of weird. Photos and videos from actual tours would be more honest and enticing!

Great tour of Louisiana swamps. Wonderful customer service, very informative. Highly recommend for…read morecouples and families alike. We really enjoyed ourselves. I would definitely do it again.

We had a wonderful experience with Ricky as our guide. My family, including a 6 and 9 year old,…read moreenjoyed seeing the wildlife, hearing about the swamp, and some up close encounters. Would definitely recommend New Orleans Airboat Tours to others!

I would like to start off by saying Captian Larry made this experience real and raw versus…read morecommercial and tourist. For the duration of the visit not only was he welcoming, he was warm and insightful, hands on & homely. easy to talk to and answered all patrons questions with knowledge. I felt beyond safe on the water and with each little destination on the water there was crocodile thrill!!! Captian Larrys pontoon is a MUST and he makes the airboat adventure atmosphere! 10000/10!

I didn't get to wrestle a gator but that's ok cause we had so much fun! Anyway, you can't visit…read moreNawlins 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!

Had a great time kayaking Manchac Swamp in April 2017. Unique experience and a must while in NOLA…read more We drove ourselves and while the directions are incredibly intimidating, "DON'T MISS THE EXIT!!!" I appreciate the level of detail and we found the spot with no problem. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable about the flora and fauna around us. He also knew about the landscape and environmental problems the area is facing. Lastly, the pace was appropriate for all levels of kayakers and allowed ample time to take in the beauty of the bayou. We had an experience of a lifetime and would highly recommend this company!

What a hidden gem!!!! The whole afternoon was a total blast!! It was like being in a secret world…read moreoff the beaten path.. Our guide Ross knew a ton of back history and pointed out so many cool birds, plants, even a few little alligators! I wouldn't hesitate to do the Manchec tour every weekend if I could. Highly recommended if you like being outdoors and in good company! Worth every penny and then some!!!

The tour was amazing! The shuttle pick up was easy and the driver was super friendly. The guide on…read morethe tour was very knowledgeable and they don't feed the animals which was a big draw for me. We saw so much wildlife!

We had a great time on our tour. This was the best choice for doing a swamp tour. The guide is…read morevery knowledgeable and has a great understanding of the Bayou. We love the fact that they don't feed the alligators and knowledgeable of the ecosystem for not disrupting the natural sources. We would recommend this tour to anyone that really wants to understand the nature and natural aspects of the area.