Airboat Adventures - Large Airboat - Drive Yourself To The Dock - $59 per person

Airboat Adventures - Large Airboat - Drive Yourself To The Dock - $59 per person
From USD $59.00
  • Duration: 105 Minutes (approx.)
  • Location: Lafitte, LA

Experience the wild side of Louisiana with Airboat Adventures’ Large Airboat Swamp Tour -- a high-speed, family-friendly journey into the heart of the bayou just 45 minutes from the French Quarter. Perfect for adventurers of almost all ages (5 years and up), this 1 hour and 45 minute excursion lets you drive yourself to the dock in Lafitte, LA, and board a powerful 30-passenger airboat for an unforgettable ride through 20,000 acres of untamed cypress swamp.

What to Expect

  • Adrenaline-Packed Adventure: Glide across shallow marshes and hidden bayous aboard a flat-bottomed airboat powered by an aircraft propeller. Feel the wind in your hair as you zip past moss-draped cypress and tupelo-gum trees, led by expert Cajun captains who know these waters inside and out.

  • Wildlife Encounters: Get up close to Louisiana’s true natives-alligators (sometimes over 17 feet!), turtles, snakes, egrets, herons, ibis, hawks, owls, bald eagles, raccoons, nutria, and more. In warmer months, watch for sunbathing gators and, if you’re lucky, witness your guide feed them for incredible photo ops. Cooler months bring sightings of deer and other marshland mammals.

  • Immersive Bayou Experience: Learn about the unique ecosystem and local traditions from guides born and raised on the bayou. Each tour is a blend of education, excitement, and authentic Louisiana culture.

  • On-Site Amenities: Before or after your tour, relax in the air-conditioned building, browse the gift shop, enjoy snacks or a frozen drink, and visit the indoor alligator habitat-home to Sugar, the rare albino gator.


Tour Details

  • Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
  • Capacity: Up to 30 passengers per boat
  • Age Requirement: Minimum age 5+
  • Location: 5145 Fleming Park Rd, Lafitte, LA 70067
  • Price: $59 per person (transportation not included)
  • Transportation: Optional roundtrip from downtown/French Quarter for $30 per person
  • Tour Times: 9:45 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM (seasonal), 6:00 PM (seasonal)
  • What’s Included: Expert Cajun guide, safety equipment, unforgettable memories


Important Notes

  • Pregnant women, children under 5, and guests with neck/back injuries or recent surgeries are not permitted on airboats.

  • Airboats are open and high-speed-dress appropriately and be prepared for sun, wind, and possible rain (ponchos available for purchase).

  • Wildlife sightings are frequent but not guaranteed.

  • Tours run rain or shine; refunds only issued for operator cancellations.

  • Separate reservations are not guaranteed to be seated together.

  • No outside food, alcohol, smoking, or service animals on airboats.

Booking Details

  • This tour is available by request -- availability will be confirmed after we receive your order request.

  • A partial deposit is required at booking; balance due at check-in.

  • Reservations within 24 hours are final and non-changeable.

  • Please arrive early to enjoy the facilities and ensure timely departure.

Why Choose This Tour?

  • Largest, most powerful airboats for a thrilling group adventure

  • Authentic Cajun captains and guides

  • Access to remote, pristine swamps and abundant wildlife

  • Convenient drive-out location with full amenities

Don’t miss your chance to see the REAL Louisiana-book your Large Airboat Swamp Tour today and make memories that will last a lifetime!