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Airboat Ride with Round-Trip Transportation from New Orleans
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Airboat Ride with Round-Trip Transportation from New Orleans
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icon4 hours  (approx.)
iconOffered in: English
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Overview

Experience New Orleans’ wild bayou country on an exciting, family‐friendly airboat tour. This fun-filled tour includes a ride on the boat plus admission to an albino alligator exhibit and transportation from New Orleans. While on-board, enjoy lively commentary from your guide as you spot local wildlife, including alligators, nutria and native birds, and visit the secluded fishing village of Jean Lafitte, the infamous 19th‐century smuggler. The airboat holds 15-27 passengers.
  • Airboat ride on Louisiana bayous including round-trip transport from New Orleans
  • Ride in an airboat over wetlands surrounding fishing village of Jean Lafitte
  • Learn about the history and culture of communities that live on the bayous from your native guide
  • See alligators in the wild, native birds and giant river rodents called nutria -- plus a live albino alligator exhibit
  • Food and drink available for purchase before boat ride

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Transport, an alligator exhibit, and grab-and-go snacks make this an ideal swamp tour for families.
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1 hour 45 minute airboat ride
Native guide
Albino alligator exhibit
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Gray Line New Orleans , 400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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Gray Line Lighthouse on the Steamboat NATCHEZ dock (Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River)

This activity will end right where it started.
In the morning, meet your air‐conditioned coach in the French Quarter and settle in for the approximately 30‐minute ride to the town of Jean Lafitte, a historic fishing village named for a notorious 19th‐century pirate and privateer. Located deep in the wetlands at the edge of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park, this town offers an authentic look at Cajun culture and local enterprise, including logging, plantation agriculture and a rich – and often grisly – tradition of animal trapping.  

Before heading out on the water, pop into the albino alligator exhibit and grab a delectable shrimp Poboy to go (own expense).  Enjoy the proximity to the water surface and warm breeze as you zip through the bayou.  Spot lurking alligators, snakes, raccoons and giant river rodents called nutria. Savor the moments of calm when the boat slows and your native captain shares stories and facts about the area’s history and the surrounding wildlife – and maybe even interacts with an animal or two!

Your bayou adventure ends with a return to the French Quarter by coach, arriving in mid‐afternoon.
Itinerary
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Travel by air-conditioned coach from central New Orleans to the nearby fishing village of Jean Lafitte, named after an 18th-century smuggler. Home to a variety of diverse cultures, this area surrounded by Lousiana bayous has been the site of extensive logging operations, sugar and rice plantations and animal trapping enterprises over the years. Today, the people's simple way of life is a marked contrast to the hustle-bustle of New Orleans. In Jean Lafitte, you can get some snacks (own expense) and check out an albino alligator exhibit before boarding your airboat, a vessel that relies on an aircraft-type propeller mounted on its back to move it forward. Feel the wind in your hair as your move swiftly over the wetlands. Your native boat captain will talk about the history and culture of the area and point out wildlife as you travel. See lots of alligators lurking in the marshes, as well as local birds, raccoons and nutria -- giant river rodents that call the bayous home. Conclude your 4-hour family-friendly escape to the Louisiana wetlands with coach transport back to central New Orleans.
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Duration: 2 hours 
Admission Ticket Included
Pass By:  
Barataria Preserve
You will travel through the Barataria Preserve, part of the Jean Lafitte National Park & Preserve system. The preserve offers a taste of Louisiana's wild wetlands, protecting 23,000 acres of bayous, swamps, marshes and forests.
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Barataria Preserve is part of the Jean Lafitte National Park & Preserve system, which preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • In case of inclement weather, the tour may be shortened, postponed or replaced with a similar tour on a covered boat
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Sunglasses are recommended. Please note that you are on an air-boat and may get wet.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Gray Line New Orleans
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the departure point for the Airboat Ride with Round-Trip Transportation from New Orleans?
A:The tour begins at the Gray Line "Lighthouse" Ticket Office in the French Quarter at Toulouse Street & the Mississippi River - at the Steamboat Natchez Dock (400 Toulouse Street.)
Jun 2021
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Is there parking near the departure point for the Airboat Ride with Round-Trip Transportation from New Orleans?
A:There are public parking lots on Decatur Street that charge hourly rates. Some require prepayment through an automated kiosk on site. The parking lot closest to the tour departure point is Jax Lot # P401, 500 Decatur St.
Jun 2021
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What should I wear during the Airboat Ride with Round-Trip Transportation from New Orleans?
A:Casual, comfortable attire is best. Please wear comfortable shoes! Please avoid tank tops, cut-offs or short shorts.
Jun 2021
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How long is the actual airboat ride?
A:The cruise is approximately 2 hours long.
Jun 2021
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Is the Airboat Ride with Round-Trip Transportation from New Orleans handicap accessible?
A:Due to restrictions on the airboat, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. It is also not recommended for anyone with back or next problems.
Jun 2021
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Can I participate in the Airboat Ride with Round-Trip Transportation from New Orleans if I am pregnant?
A:This tour is not recommended for pregnant guests.
Jun 2021
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Can I bring my small child with me on the Airboat Ride with Round-Trip Transportation from New Orleans?
A:For safety reasons, this tour is for guests ages 5 and up.
Jun 2021
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Can I bring a service animal with me on the Airboat Ride with Round-Trip Transportation from New Orleans?
A:As the alligators swim directly up to the side of the airboat, animals of any kind are not allowed onboard.
Jun 2021
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What is the policy on sanitization during Airboat Ride with Round-Trip Transportation from New Orleans?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Airboat Ride with Round-Trip Transportation from New Orleans.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Airboat Ride with Round-Trip Transportation from New Orleans?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
See all safety measures taken by Airboat Ride with Round-Trip Transportation from New Orleans.

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Traveler Tips

  • "The pick up and drop off are right down in the French Quarter so it is very convenient." See review
  • "Easy access to the tour by a bus ride from the French Quarter." See review

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star-5
Our guide was great! He...
Lexis_W
, Jun 2022
Our guide was great! He was friendly and knowledgeable. We saw tons of gators, two owls and an active osprey nest!!
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Appalled
Alison_P
, Jun 2022
I'm appalled that feeding marshmallows and hot dogs to wild animals is deemed hilarious and acceptable by this tour company. Turning wild animals into entertainment is simply not acceptable.
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star-5
A user friendly adventure if you’ve never seen a gator’s smile
Randolph_R
, Jun 2022
Good tour guide taking us in back areas of swamp, entertaining guide by looking risky but he knows what he’s doing, (don’t try it at home) Gators bite
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
Yes, they can use those teeth well.
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star-5
Best alligator experience
Roberta_L
, Jun 2022
It was a great up and close in counter with an alligator. Tour guide on the way to airboat tour was informative.
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
So glad you enjoyed your driver/guide and the swamp captain.
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star-4
Fun Swamp Tour Plus Sunburn
Barbara_H
, Jun 2022
Great fun! Tour guide was a hoot. Would have liked if the gift shop was better supplied. Make sure to take sunscreen!!
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
We will certainly share that with the gift shop operators. It is peak heat season in Louisiqana.
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star-3
Fun Activity!
Janet_W
, Jun 2022
Not as good as the one I went on last year with a different company. To begin with, although advertised as being a 1 hour 45 minute boat ride, it was only 1 hour and 21 minutes. Our captain provided very little information about the animals and ecology of this special area and seemed to be in a hurry to get back to the dock. Any mention in the advertisement about visiting the fishing village is sort of misleading. We did not explore the village etc. Also, eat breakfast before you go because there is no food (other than chips and soda) to purchase, as advertised. I would definitely do this activity, but not with this company.
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
We don't advertise a fishing village at all but maybe the guide mentioned the ones you might see. Most of the Captains are native to the area and share a lot of stories and native knowledge. We apologize if this one fell short.
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star-5
Fun in the Bayou
Lisa_T
, Jun 2022
The whole trip was amazing! We loved seeing the big alligators and riding through the bayou. Our tour guide was awesome and made it fun for all!!
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
Thanks for sharing
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Airboat broke down and we were stuck in noon sun
David_N
, May 2022
Airboat broke down in swamp, most of time on the swamp was spent broken down. Customer service reports this was a full tour. I would not recommend going, I was sweating bullets as I had a flight to catch after and wasn't sure how quickly we'd be rescued, the sun was out etc. I would only choose this company if the others are all booked up and you are okay with seeing 2 gators. Bring sun screen.
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
Please alert us to the date and the reservation name on this excursion. Although the airboat should have assisted you we would like to if possible. Send it to Guestexperiences@glnosc.com
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Broken boat - slighted on tour
Lance_B
, May 2022
Our boat broke down and we spent over an hour of the hour and a half tour we were supposed to have just sitting on the boat waiting for someone to come fix. When getting back off the bus we went to the ticket office and asked for some compensation as we never actually got the tour we paid for. We were told no . Boat breaking down is a risk you take. Considering the price we paid and how much we were looking forward to this tour it felt like we wasted a whole afternoon . We were not even offered a water when getting back to the marina area and were told we could not go back up to the bar to purchase one. Given the bad service all around I would not recommend this tour company to anyone and will share my reviews on google.
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
Please let us assist you. The Airboat operator should have reached out. Will you send the date of service and the name on the reservation to guestexperiences@glnosc.com
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star-5
Marshmallows are gator crack!
Lara_A
, May 2022
Enjoyed the boat ride through the beautiful area. Who knew that you could train wild alligators to come to the boat with marshmallows?! Our bus driver to and from the boat ride was really good. He kept up an enjoyable patter about sites we were passing, local culture and restaurant recommendations.
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
Thank you for the great review
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star-5
Exciting experience
Mirzo_I
, May 2022
It was a very good experience. I definitely recommend it. Professional tour guides. Transportation is very convenient.
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
It was our pleasure
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star-5
Jay was so interactive...
Denise_A
, May 2022
Jay was so interactive with our group. I learned so much on this tour highly recommend. Timely and courteous!
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
Thank you Denise
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star-5
Tic Tic was a fabulous...
Julie_S
, May 2022
Tic Tic was a fabulous guide! We saw about 30 alligators, raccoons, turtle, and bald eagles. Loved his personal stories of growing up on Bayou. Would recommend the smaller boat, we had 7 total on our boat.
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
Glad it was a chance to meet Tic Tic
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star-5
Amazing experience
Paula_F
, May 2022
Our tour guide Jay got up close and personal with the gators, bringing them right to the boat. it was amazing. Facilities were great and the bus ride was comfortable
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
sounds like a great adventure.
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star-5
Ken and Jay, a fab combo!
Beth_O
, May 2022
Amazing experience. We were lucky enough to have Ken drive the bus and offer an additional tour guide on route to the excursion. Very informative and funny, tip: don’t wear yellow! Our guide was Jay who was brilliant but mad as he would kiss the alligators! We saw approximately 8 during the trip. Well worth the money!
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
They will love to read this
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star-5
Totally beyond our...
Melani_C
, May 2022
Totally beyond our expectations, our guide Tik Tok was awesome, he has a wealth of knowledge about the bayous and the alligators, would highly recommend to anyone who is thinking of booking 😀
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
The native guides will share so much of their life in the bayous that it brings it to life.
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star-5
Gator siting
nancy_b
, May 2022
Great time, informative and interesting. Our guide was very knowledgeable and he got us up close to gators which was very cool
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
Thank you
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star-5
Great ride
Kenneth_S
, Apr 2022
Kenny our guide was great. Comfortable boat that would move very fast across the water. Don’t wear a white shirt because you will look like a marshmallow and the gators like them a lot
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
Great Advice!
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star-5
Ride with Kenny
Will_B
, Apr 2022
Kenny is the best: knowledgeable and funny! He's a local and he knows the wetlands and he knows gators. An altogether excellent tour.
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
Kenny will be delighted
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star-5
Great guide! Fun and...
Lisa_B
, Apr 2022
Great guide! Fun and informative. Lots of gators. Beautiful views, definitely worth the price of admission. Tour bus was clean and driver was entertaining and informative.
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
Come back and see us again!
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