Crocodile Tours in New Orleans
OK, we have to be honest with you: there are no crocodiles in Louisiana. Zero. Not a single one. But before you close this tab -- what Louisiana DOES have is over 2 million wild ALLIGATORS, and they're way cooler than crocodiles anyway. Gators are ambush predators who've been here since the dinosaurs, and our Cajun captains will take you right to them.
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Signature 16-Seat New Orleans Airboat Swamp Tour
Thrill-SeekersFirst-Time VisitorsNature Lovers
Our Signature 16-seat airboat is the #1 choice for New Orleans swamp adventures. The perfect balance of thrills, intimacy, and value. It's our most-booked tour and the one we recommend to first-time visitors.
About 1 hour 45 minutes 16 passengers maximum
Very PopularSmall Group
New Orleans Small Airboat Swamp Tour
adventurous soulsFamiliesFirst-Time Visitors
Small Airboats seat no more than 10 people and get deeper into the bayou than the larger boats. Fast, loud, and thrilling — with a smaller group, you'll feel every bit of it.
About 1 hour 45 minutes Maximum 10 people
Family FriendlyBest Value
New Orleans Covered Pontoon Boat Swamp Tour
FamiliesFirst-Time VisitorsNature Lovers
EVERYONE can ride on this swamp tour! Our Covered Pontoon Boat Swamp Tour is a laid-back, shady ride through the bayou, perfect for families with small children, pregnant women, elderly guests, or anyone who wants a peaceful wildlife experience. The most affordable swamp tour we offer.
About 90 minutes Up to 72 passengers
Family FriendlyShuttle Available
New Orleans Super-Sized Airboat Swamp Tour
FamiliesFirst-Time VisitorsNature Lovers
The 30-passenger Super-Sized Airboat packs the most powerful engine on the bayou. Fast, loud, and thrilling, it delivers serious thrills at the best airboat price in New Orleans.
About 1 hour 45 minutes 30 passengers per boat (multiple boats available for large groups)
PremiumSmall Group
New Orleans Premium VIP Airboat Swamp Tour
CouplesPhotographyNature Lovers
The ultimate VIP swamp experience. With only 6 guests, you'll enjoy an intimate, exclusive tour that reaches hidden areas larger boats can't access. Perfect for photographers, couples, or anyone wanting the most personalized Louisiana bayou adventure.
About 1 hour 45 minutes Maximum 6 guests only
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Book Your Alligator TourFrequently Asked Questions
Wait, there are no crocodiles in Louisiana?▼
Nope! The American crocodile lives in South Florida's saltwater. Louisiana's freshwater bayous are home to the American alligator -- a different species entirely. Gators have wider, U-shaped snouts and prefer freshwater swamps. And there are over 2 million of them here. You won't be disappointed.
What's the difference between a crocodile and an alligator?▼
Shape of the snout (gators are wide and U-shaped, crocs are narrow and V-shaped), habitat (gators prefer freshwater, crocs can handle saltwater), and temperament (gators are generally less aggressive). Louisiana has gators. Florida has both. Either way, they're incredible to see in the wild.
Will I actually see alligators?▼
Most likely, especially March through October when they're active. But these are wild animals in their natural habitat, so sightings aren't guaranteed. Your Cajun captain knows where they tend to be. Even without gators, the bayou ecosystem -- cypress trees, herons, turtles, Spanish moss -- is beautiful.
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