Itinerary
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Pass By: New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana
This 2-hour swamp tour of New Orleans starts with pickup from your downtown hotel. After a 35-minute drive along the Mississippi River by air-conditioned van, you'll arrive at your destination.
Stop At: Barataria Preserve, Marrero, LA
Meet your airboat captain and settle into your seat on the 16-passenger vessel, then prepare for a wild ride into the swamp.
Powered by a 454 Chevy engine and propelled by huge fans, the airboat travels at speeds up to 25 miles per hour (40 kph). The captain performs exhilarating high-speed maneuvers, cruises at gentle speeds, and makes plenty of photo stops while narrating on the wildlife and local flora. Alligator sightings are common in these waters, but your guide is trained to ensure safety at all times during this family-friendly outing. After your tour concludes, relax with transport back to your hotel in New Orleans.
Duration: 2 hours
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Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup is offered from all major downtown New Orleans hotels. There will be a 30 minute pickup window. Please be on the lookout for a bus that says Alert Transportation.
2 hours(approx.)
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Due to safety concerns, pregnant women are not allowed on this tour
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
All children must be at least 48 inches
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : 497mandies
Great Tour!!! Worth going on, lots of alligators were seen.
Captain Ernie was very knowledgeable and we had a lot of fun!
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : Linda_K
Great tour! Captain Ernie was an awesome guide and took us to all the right places to see lots of alligators. He was very knowledgeable - we learned so much about swamp life and alligators from him as well!
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : Robert_Z
Captain Ernie was the best. He knows everything there is to know about Gators. He found a bunch gators for us to see and is an expert airboat driver. Lots of fun, Thanks Captain Ernie!!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-01
Posted By : kurtgH6498IL
Our swamp tour was amazing!! So informative and fun…our tour guide Captain Ernie was the best…we got great photos of many alligators and learned all about the canals and bayous of southern Louisiana!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-01
Posted By : gretao770
We had a fantastic swamp tour with Captain Ernie. He was super informative and was able to give us so much information the difference between alligators and crocodiles as we are from Australia so are somewhat familiar with these creatures. We learnt lots, saw beautiful scenery, enjoyed the fast pace of the boat and saw heaps of alligators. Would highly recommend this tour and Captain Ernie as your guide if you are visiting New Orleans.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Erik_and_Cheryl
We took this tour on April 15, 2024. Redeeming the tickets was quick and easy. Directions on which pier to wait at were clear and concise. Your guide calls out your name and you board that boat. You are given headphones to wear that cancel much of the engine noise. We would recommend that you must wear these when the engine is running. We also recommend you secure any loose items, like hats, glasses, cameras, etc as the boat moves swiftly, creating plenty airflow to blow items away. If you wear a ballcap, turn the bill to the back of your head. The boat right it quite exhilarating as you sweep though bayou country. Our guide made swift turns did other moves to add to the excitement. We saw plenty of alligators, but not much other wildlife. Our guide was friendly, funny and knowledgeable. This is a fun excursion that we highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : s_amusm2017
We had a fantastic time with Captain Eddie. He was extremely passionate and knowledgeable about the swamp and gator population. Would definitely recommend this airboat tour!!! 🐊
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : H7071LIkathyt
We did this swamp tour with Dewey. He was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area and its inhabitants. He was patient and answered everyones questions. You can tell that he really cares about what he does. Thank you.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : KathyMazzoni
Captain Ernie was great! He shared a lot of information about the area and much about the alligators. We came away with a wealth of new knowledge. He found several areas of active alligators. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : Eukeitha_L
The airboat was so much fun. I was concerned we might not see alligator but we saw plenty. The guide was feeding them marshmallows and he allowed me to feed one. The guide also had a baby alligator on the boat that we passed around. Loved the entire experience!
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
