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New Orleans: High Speed 9 Passenger Airboat Tour

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About the activity

Explore the swamps surrounding New Orleans on an airboat tour. Discover usually inaccessible areas, where you can see a variety of wildlife species in their natural habitat including alligators.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Free pickup
    A complimentary hotel pick-up service is offered. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    100 minutes - 4 hours
  • Includes
    • Airboat tour
    • Captain/guide
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
    • Tips
    • Food and drinks
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Discover the swamps and wetlands surrounding New Orleans on an airboat tour
  • Learn about the way the Cajuns lived in the wetlands outside of the city
  • See gators, racoons, wild pigs, and elusive alligators as you explore the area
  • Feel the wind in your hair and take a break from the party in the French Quarter
  • Admire graceful bird species such as native bald eagles, pelicans, and ospreys

Description

Experience an airboat ride from New Orleans and discover the vast swamps that surround the city. Travel at high speeds in the airboat with plenty of photo stops along the way, as you spot local wildlife with your captain and guide.

Set off from the dock and discover an area of swamp, marsh, and lakes. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the party in the French Quarter and search for a variety of wildlife species in the area, including raccoons, wild pigs, bald eagles, pelicans, and ospreys.

Keep a lookout for the alligators that lurk beneath the water. Although more common in summer months, you may spot them at any time of year.

Enjoy the thrilling adventure as you feel the wind in your hair as you ride through the waterways at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour. Learn more about local ecology and the lives of Cajuns that once inhabited the wetlands, before heading back to the dock.

Good to know before you go
  • Airboat tours are performed in an open boat
  • Children must be 48” in height to sit and wear a seat belt
  • Hearing protection is provided
Meeting point

Self-Drive to the Meeting Point

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What is a free pickup?
When a tour company offers free pickup, it means that they will pick you up from your hotel or other designated location at no charge. When making a reservation, you can specify your pickup location.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
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