Ragin Cajun Private Swamp Tour

10 AM drive out     8:45 AM pickup

12 PM drive out      10:45 AM pickup

2 PM drive out        12:45 AM pickup

4 PM drive out*        2:45 AM pickup*

6 PM drive out **     4:45 AM pickup ** 

Round Trip is approximately 4 hours. 

*Seasonal March through October

**Select days April through September, call 888-481-8188 for availability
Other times may be available at different prices. Call for details. 

Airboats are the fastest and most exciting way to see the Louisiana bayou, home to a large number of alligators.

Airboats are almost like hovercrafts: they go over mud, need less than an inch of water, and take you to places that bigger pontoon boats can't reach, which means you'll see more of the bayou! 

Cajun captains: You are in the water for two hours with a Cajun captain, local experts who are incredibly knowledgeable about the native animals and the environment. But they are also a little crazy! These guys are fearless when it comes to the gators and may do things you won't believe. They've been known to occasionally jump in the water.

The bayou is beautiful: Spanish moss hangs from Cyprus trees. A Cajun cemetery sits right off the edge of the water. Wildlife abounds: pelicans, owls, turtles,egrets, nutria, and of course, alligators. 

Alligators! Speaking of gators, you will see them the wild, in captivity, and you'll probably find a baby gator on the boat. You might even get to hold it!

Large Boat vs Small Boat: Our large airboats seat 15 to 30 and our small airboats seat 6 to 8 people. The smaller boat is a little more intimate, a little faster and a little more mobile but it also costs a little more and sells out faster (so book early!). The large airboat offers a very similar experience for a little less money. Both tours are amazing. 

Hotel pickup: Our swamp tours are about a half hour drive from New Orleans. We will pick you up from most French Quarter and CBD hotels, as well as select Garden District hotels. We will guide you to the closest meeting spot if you are not staying in one of our designated pickup locations. 

Drive Out: You also have the option to drive yourself to the dock, which is about a half hour from New Orleans. Most tours depart from Lafitte, Louisiana, but we work with multiple tour vendors, so we will provide you the address after checkout.  

Restrictions:  Pregnant women, children under 5 years old, and people with neck/back problems are not allowed to ride airboats. 

Disclaimer: Tours are subject to cancellation in dangerous weather.  Airboats are high speed, open boats without a top.  Gators and Ghosts LLC and our tour operators are not responsible for any cameras/video equipment lost or damaged due to water, splashes, or rain.

When you check out today, you will pay a deposit/down payment on your tour. Your remaining balance will be due at the time of the tour. 

Your payment today guarantees your spot on the tour. If you no call no show the tour, you will forfeit your deposit, but you will not have to pay the remaining balance. Groups of six people or fewer have 48 hours to cancel without penalty. Groups of seven or more must give us a week's notice. Call 888-481-8188 for more information. 

Booking last minute, day of or day before? Because of the higher likelihood of sell outs, we are better able to serve you if you just give us a phone call.  Please call Gators & Ghosts: A New Orleans Tour Company toll free at 1-888-481-8188.