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Hop in a Large Air Boat in New Orleans for a Swamp Adventure!
Take a thrilling air boat ride through the wetlands near New Orleans and plenty of alligators on this active, family-friendly tour. Travel over bayous and open waterways around the colorful, historic fishing village of Jean Lafitte, named after a 19th-century smuggler. Spy alligators in the wild — as well as raccoons, native birds and large river rodents called nutria — as your native guide provides commentary. Your 4-hour tour includes round-trip transport from New Orleans and 1.5 hours on the boat. This tour is an easy way to get out and experience the rich natural landscape around New Orleans. The large air boat holds 15-27 passengers. The small air boat holds 6-8 passengers.
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- Entry or admission fee
- 1 hour 45 minute airboat ride
- Commentary from native boat captains
- Albino alligator exhibit
- Round-trip transportation
- Gators—up close!
- Marshy bayous and open waterways
- Fast & thrilling ride
- Cruise the fishing community of Jean Lafitte
- Small and large boat options available
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- Tip or gratuity
- Food and drinks
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3 Hours and 45 Minutes: includes round-trip transport from New Orleans and 1.5 hours on the boat
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Check-in details
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time.
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- Public transportation nearby
- In case of inclement weather, the tour may be shortened, postponed or replaced with a similar tour on a covered boat
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Sunglasses are recommended. Please note that you are on an air-boat and may get wet.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- If you require a wheelchair lift equipped bus, special arrangements need to be made with Gray Line New Orleans. This must be arranged 48 hours prior to tour date.
- Wheelchair Access: If the guest needs a wheelchair lift equipped bus, then special arrangements need to be made with the supplier. This must be arranged 48 hours prior to tour date. Contact details will be on your voucher.
- The following are not allowed on this airboat tour: (Pregnant women and children under 5 years old; People with neck or back problems; Physically disabled people; Wheelchairs; Service dogs (as alligators do swim up close to the airboats)
- Dress code is smart casual: Sunglasses are recommended. Please note that you are on an air-boat and may get wet.
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Cruises are canceled only when the Coast Guard determines there will be severe weather along the river. Seating is available indoors as well as covered areas on the deck.
We sail rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, unfavorable river conditions (including river closures), breakdowns, or any other cause beyond the control of the New Orleans Steamboat Company, the Captain may determine the vessel is unable to make the cruise as scheduled. If this occurs, we will arrange for a dockside event and you will be notified via the email you supplied when booking with us.
There are times that a cruise may be delayed, but that is usually only for a short amount of time.
Refunds will not be issued for the above conditions. All sales final.
Should it be deemed necessary, the New Orleans Steamboat Company reserves the right to substitute with a vessel in place of the other (Steamboat NATCHEZ & Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS) for any reason, at any time. No refunds will be issued for vessel substitution.