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!

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!

We had a great time on the swamp tour. The captain/host was courteous and knowledgeable throughout…read morethe trip. The boat ride through the marsh felt exciting--almost like drifting quickly over water while still being smooth and safe. We were able to get up close to alligators, which was an unforgettable experience. Beyond the scenery, the guide shared interesting insights about wetland conservation, the preservation of Louisiana's coastline, and local history and culture, which added real depth to the tour. Overall, this is a fun and engaging activity that's suitable for the whole family. Highly recommended.

Captain Curt has no fear. Best tour ever!…read more We had the absolute best time with Jean Lafitte Swamp & Airboat Tours! The airboat ride itself was a blast, but our guide, Captain Curt, totally stole the show. The guy is a walking encyclopedia on the swamp, but more importantly, the man is absolutely fearless. Watching him work with the wild gators--including having the brass balls to give one a straight-up kiss on the snout--was wild. Fast, fun, and totally insane. 10/10 would do it again!

Cool tour with several gator sightings! Our guide gave good information and the ride is a good…read morelength and comfortable.

The Adventures of Jean Lafitte provides Swamp Tours in New Orleans. We embarked on a vessel that…read moreholds approximately 30 people, and received a guided two hour tour of the swamp where we saw crocodiles, turtles, birds and seagulls. Once on the vessel, we were warned to be sure to keep all body parts in the boat. Those crocodiles were not shy and came toward us at times. There is a store where you could purchase/redeem your tours and could purchase merchandise, and view a very rare albino alligator. Parking is available a short walk from the store.

Very... ummm... unexciting. That kinda sums it up…read more Our tour guide was nice and very informative but the tour it self was super boring. You sit on a boat, stop occasionally when the guide spots a gator, keep going, end of tour.. First I thought it was just us, but as we got off the boat a lot of people made comments about how boring it was. At least I got some nice pictures....

Purchased this tour on Groupon. Very good deal…read more Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. This was an amazing tour especially for the price. We saw about 13-15 gators which was a lot compared to other tours have I have been on in other states. I would definitely purchase this one again when I am back in New Orleans!

1-Star Review I'm…read moreextremely disappointed with our experience with Louisiana Tour Company on August 21. What should have been a fun family experience turned into an extremely uncomfortable and humiliating situation. During our tour, a small piece of trash accidentally flew out of my 3-year-old nephew's hand and into the water. Instead of calmly addressing the situation with the adults in our group, the tour guide became aggressive and yelled at a 3-year-old child in front of our entire family and the other guests. The guide then stopped the tour, reversed the boat, went back to retrieve the piece of trash, and aggressively threw it into the trash can. We completely understand the importance of protecting the environment and keeping the waterways clean. What we do not understand is why a small child needed to be treated that way over an accident. The guide was also vaping throughout the tour, which I found to be very unprofessional and not the type of behavior I expected from someone representing a tour company. I contacted management afterward because I felt the situation needed to be addressed. Unfortunately, I was offered only a $20 refund, which I do not feel adequately acknowledges what happened or how poorly my family was treated. This review isn't about getting money back. It's about how customers--and especially children--are treated. We paid for a memorable family experience and instead left feeling embarrassed and disrespected. I sincerely hope management takes this complaint seriously, addresses the guide's behavior, and ensures that future families are treated with professionalism and respect.

We visited New Orleans swamp tours in late December 2025 and had a nice time. The weather was 55…read moredegrees but on the boat the wind and water made feel much colder. Bring extra layers, and ear/head protection. The boat was stable and our guide was informative. We saw a few alligators in the water but nothing feeding. Our guide explained that alligators don't feed in the winter and generally stay in mud underwater to stay warm. I shared that I expected to be able to feed the alligators and take them out of the water as I had a on a similar tour many years ago. Our guide explained that this isn't legal and not practiced anymore. The alligators feed in the summer.

We had a great time on a tour of the swamp. Our captain was so knowledgeable and had so many…read moreinteresting facts, I definitely left the swamps a lot smarter. It was so hot that day, make sure to bring a water bottle or you also have the option of purchasing at the local tour store. Absolutely recommend the experience when visiting New Orleans.

Great tour of the Louisiana bayou! Got way more than we expexted! I recommend Eco-tours to anyone…read morethat wants to know what th he bayou is really like.

After our original boat tour got cancelled, we were able to book with Eco Tours at the last min. So…read morehappy we did, because we had a great time. Our driver, Beverly, was so nice, as well our Tour Guide. Really great experience, everyone was very nice. Would recommended. Bring water and some snacks.

Such a fun excursion! Captain Ernie was great and had so much knowledge. 10/10 would recommendread more

One of the highlights of our trip! It was my partner's first time in LA and we figured we should…read moreget the crazy stuff out of the way before little kiddos. This was SO much fun! Our tour guide let us hold his baby gator "fluffy" and knew SO much about the history of the area. An ex oil-field worker, I felt a bond (and respect) immediately as someone who's worked in the industry. We LOVED it. Will be back!

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.

AirboatAdventures.com Enjoy Jean Lafitte, LA aboard the…read moreAirboat Swamp Tours & Adventures via the Gators & Ghosts! Hotel pickup was smooth and easy. Ride safely to Marina. Check in and final payment a breeze. Clean bathrooms and water available to purchase. Our captain, Steve was fabulous! We were on a smaller boat and able to maneuver around the swamp and bayou! It was an overcast day as Hurricane Ida was churning in the Gulf ... we had encounters up close with the gators and got lots of stories and local lure!! It was our second time going and each time was great experience - continue to highly recommend!

We had a wonderful captain. He helped navigate us to catch some huge drummer on a very hot day.read more

Scheduled trip with these guys on short notice. Was able to get set up with Barry on an afternoon…read moretrip. Got a few fish, more importantly, had a really good time. Tony picked us up and dropped us off in New Orleans, but not before he took us to Jan's to cook up our catch. Great trip!!!!!!!!