Private Airboat Charter - Exclusive Swamp Tour
The Entire Bayou to YourselfBook the ENTIRE airboat for your private group! Choose from four boat sizes to match your party. Perfect for families, bachelor/bachelorette parties, corporate outings, birthdays, or anyone who wants an exclusive Louisiana swamp experience.
Tour Highlights
- ✓Choose your boat: Premium VIP (6), Small (10), Signature (16), or Super-Sized (30)
- ✓Perfect for bachelor/bachelorette parties and family reunions
- ✓Corporate team building welcome
- ✓Celebrate birthdays, proposals, and milestones on the bayou
Getting to the Swamp
Round-Trip Shuttle Service
Convenient pickup from your French Quarter or downtown hotel
$30
per person
Driving Yourself?
The swamp launch is approximately 25-40 minutes south of the French Quarter. Free parking available at the dock.
What Guests Are Saying
“We had the Best time. We saw lots of gators, birds a few fish and turtles, beautiful flowers. We took the private tour. I’m glad we did. Kids and the G-mom want to go again next year.”
“Lenny was very knowledgeable and helpful when booking the tour! Would definitely book again.”
“I worked with Lenny to book a Gator tour and a Ghost Tour for my company while we were in town for a conference. Lenny was amazing and accommodating. He helped me pick the right tours for my groups and even arranged transportation to and from the swamp! The group that went on the Gator Tour said the tour guide was very entertaining and gave our group a show getting hands-on with the gators!”
About This Tour
Want the swamp all to yourself? Book a Private Airboat Tour and enjoy an exclusive Louisiana bayou experience with just your group. No crowds. No strangers. Just you, your crew, and a captain focused entirely on making your ride unforgettable.
Your captain knows every bend of the bayou — where the gators sun themselves, where the herons nest, and where the cypress canopy gets so thick it feels like another world. Because this tour is yours alone, the captain can linger where your group wants to linger: slow down for photos, speed up for thrills, or cut the engine and just listen to the swamp come alive around you.
Ideal for bachelor and bachelorette parties, family reunions, birthday celebrations, corporate team building, and anniversary trips. Make it a celebration no one forgets. Contact us for current charter pricing and availability.
What's Included
- ★Private charter - your group only
- ★Expert Cajun captain dedicated to your group
- ★All safety equipment including hearing protection and life vests
- ★Same departure times as regular swamp tours
- ★Self-drive to dock, shared shuttle service, or ask about private transportation
Not included in this tour+
- —Gratuities
Transportation details+
We pick up from most hotels in these areas. Your exact pickup point will be confirmed by email - it may be your hotel entrance or a nearby landmark within a short walk.
Rideshare/Uber to the swamp is not recommended — We strongly discourage using Uber, Lyft, or taxis. The launch areas are rural and not well-serviced by rideshare. While it's easy to get a ride from New Orleans to the bayou, finding a return ride can be difficult—guests have been stranded in the past.
After you book:
- •Pre-Confirmation Email — You'll receive an order request confirmation right away
- •Full Confirmation — Within 24 hours, we'll send your complete confirmation with all tour details
- •Pickup Details — Your confirmation includes your pickup time and location (if you added shuttle)
- •Day Of Tour (Shuttle) — Be ready outside your pickup location at the START of your pickup window. Stay put until the shuttle arrives - you might be first or last on the route.
- •Day Of Tour (Driving) — Arrive at the dock at least 15 minutes early for check-in. Give yourself extra time for traffic - boats leave on time.
- •Questions? — Call or text (504) 226-5433 anytime - we're real humans, not a call center
Shuttle is added during checkout — select it when choosing your tour date.
Driving Yourself
Our swamp launches are about 25-40 minutes south of the French Quarter. If you choose to drive, free parking is available at the dock. You'll receive the exact address in your confirmation email after booking.
Booking Separately?
We use 4 different docks depending on tour type and availability. Guests who book separately are not guaranteed to be on the same boat or even the same dock. If you're hoping to be with friends or family booking separately, please contact us immediately after booking so we can try to coordinate.
Private Tour Transportation
For private tours, we can arrange completely private transportation to complement your private swamp experience. Contact us for a custom quote based on your group size and pickup location.
What to Bring
- ●Sunscreen and sunglasses
- ●Camera or phone with a strap so it doesn't fly off the boat
- ●Dress comfortably for the weather
- ●Bottle of water
When & Where
Departure times
8:30 AM
hotel pickup
9:45 AM
10:45 AM
hotel pickup
12:00 PM
12:45 PM
hotel pickup
2:00 PM
2:45 PM
Mar-Oct, hotel pickup
4:00 PM
Mar-Oct
4:45 PM
select summer weekends, hotel pickup
6:00 PM
select summer weekends
Meeting point
Swamp Dock (25-40 min south of New Orleans)
Specific address provided in confirmation email
- •We work with 4 different docks in Jean Lafitte, Marrero, Luling, and Westwego.
- •Which dock we send you to depends on your tour, transportation needs, and availability.
- •To avoid confusion, we'll send your specific dock address in your confirmation email.
- •Private charters can arrange flexible meeting times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if it rains?+
A little rain usually doesn't stop the boats, and the covered pontoon is the most comfortable ride on a wet day. Cancellation is the captain's call, made in conjunction with the Coast Guard: if conditions on the water aren't safe, the trip is cancelled and you'll receive a full refund or the option to reschedule. If the captain doesn't cancel, the tour is on, rain and all, and choosing to skip it because of the weather isn't refundable.
How do I get to the swamp tour?+
You have two options: 1) Book our shuttle service ($30/person round-trip) which picks you up from your French Quarter or downtown hotel, or 2) Drive yourself (free parking at the dock). The swamp launch is 25-40 minutes from the French Quarter. We'll send exact directions in your confirmation email.
Can I use Uber/Lyft to get to my swamp tour?+
We strongly discourage using rideshare services. While getting a ride TO the bayou is usually easy, the launch areas are rural and not well-serviced by Uber/Lyft. Guests have been stranded waiting for a return ride. We recommend our shuttle service or driving yourself.
What's included in the shuttle service?+
Our $30/person shuttle includes round-trip transportation from your French Quarter or downtown New Orleans hotel to the swamp launch and back. The shuttle is air-conditioned and comfortable. Pickup times are coordinated with your tour departure.
Where does the shuttle pick up?+
We pick up from hotels in the French Quarter and downtown New Orleans. If your hotel is outside this area, we'll arrange a convenient central pickup point. After booking, you'll receive specific pickup instructions and timing.
What if I'm booking separately from friends/family?+
We use 4 different docks depending on tour type and availability. If you book separately, you're not guaranteed to be on the same boat or even the same dock. Please contact us immediately after booking if you need to coordinate with other guests.
Do I need to add shuttle service for combo tours?+
It depends which combo. The Swamp & Plantation Combo includes round-trip transportation from the French Quarter for the whole day. On the Gators, Ghosts & Vampires combo, the swamp shuttle is an optional add-on ($30 per person, round-trip). You can drive yourself to the dock instead and park for free. Either way, the ghost tour half is a walking tour that meets in the French Quarter, so that part never needs a shuttle.
What's the difference between an airboat and a fanboat?+
They're the same thing! Airboat and fanboat are two names for the same type of boat. These flat-bottomed vessels are powered by a large fan mounted on the back, which is why some people call them fanboats. In the New Orleans swamp tour industry, airboat is the standard term, but you'll hear both. No matter what you call it, you're in for a thrilling ride through the Louisiana bayou.
Have more questions? Visit our FAQ page
Important Information
Riders must be at least 5 years old. Pregnant women cannot ride. Guests with back or neck injuries cannot ride. If you are unable to ride the airboat, we offer a covered pontoon boat that anyone can ride—no restrictions!
Activity Level
Seated the entire time, but airboats make tight turns at speed. Riders need enough core strength to stay steady through the turns. Not recommended for anyone with serious neck or back problems.
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