What to Expect on a New Orleans Airboat Tour

If you’ve never been on an airboat before, you’re in for a wild ride — literally!
New Orleans airboat tours are part adventure, part cultural experience, and all fun. From the moment the propeller fires up, you’ll glide through cypress-lined waterways where alligators, turtles, and egrets make their home.

Each tour lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours (dock to dock) and is led by a licensed local captain who knows the swamps like family — because they are. These captains grew up exploring the same bayous you’ll see today, and their stories bring Louisiana’s wetlands to life.

Whether you’re seeking a slow scenic ride or a high-speed thrill, airboat tours give you a front-row seat to one of America’s most fascinating ecosystems. You’ll learn about Cajun traditions, swamp wildlife, and how Louisiana’s wetlands shape daily life here.

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Traveler Tip:

Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a camera with a wrist strap! Airboats move fast, and the reflections off the water are beautiful — especially at sunset.