Large 30-passenger airboat cruising through Louisiana cypress swamp with Spanish moss

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~1 hour 45 minutes

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30 passengers per boat

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New Orleans Super-Sized Airboat Swamp Tour

★★★★★3,000+ five-star reviews

Super-Sized Value, Super-Sized Thrills

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.

Tour Highlights

✓Most affordable airboat tour in New Orleans
✓Most powerful engine on the bayou
✓Perfect for families and large groups
✓Spot alligators, eagles, egrets, and other wildlife along the way
✓Exciting high speeds despite the larger size

Getting to the Swamp

🚐$30/person round-trip shuttle from your hotel

🅿️Free parking if you drive yourself

⏱️25-40 minute drive from French Quarter

🏨Pickup at French Quarter & downtown hotels

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 took the large fan boat tour. It was so much fun. Everyone in my group loved the tour. The guide was so much fun. We will definitely come back again.”

★★★★★— A.J.via TripAdvisor

“Lenny was very knowledgeable and helpful when booking the tour! Would definitely book again.”

★★★★★— Robbyn A.via TripAdvisor

“They were super friendly, offered ways to save money, and even provide transportation. Our swamp guide was awesome, took us up close and personal to gators. Definitely recommend!”

★★★★★— Jose G.via Google

About This Tour

Do not let the size fool you. The 30-passenger Super-Sized Airboat has the most powerful engine on the bayou. With 30 guests on board, the energy and excitement are unmatched. This is the most affordable airboat tour in New Orleans, and it does not sacrifice a single thrill.

Many visitors assume a larger boat means a slower ride. The opposite is true. Feel the raw power as your captain opens the throttle and 30 guests cheer in excitement, the wind whipping past as you race through the bayou. Along the way, your Cajun captain will point out alligators, eagles, egrets, turtles, and other Louisiana wildlife in their natural habitat.

A great choice for large families, tour groups, and anyone who loves the rush of raw power on the water. You get the same incredible wildlife and the same expert Cajun captains as the smaller boats, plus the energy of 30 fellow adventurers along for the ride.

Group of women holding snake and smiling on large airboat swamp tour

What's Included

★30-passenger airboat (largest available)
★Expert Cajun captain
★All safety equipment including hearing protection and life vests
★Self-drive to dock or add optional shuttle service

Not included in this tour+

—Gratuities

Transportation details+

Pickup areas: French Quarter, CBD / Warehouse District, Garden District

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.

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

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.

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

Easy

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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