Explore the iconic swamps minutes from Downtown New Orleans on an airboat or pontoon boat cruise. Learn about the swamps and bayous, get up close to the alligators on Bayou Segnette, and more.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Discover Louisiana’s renowned swamps and bayous on a guided airboat or pontoon boat cruise from New Orleans. Glide across the peaceful waters, learning about this iconic region from your captain. Choose to take it easy with a low-speed pontoon boat or speed things up with a thrilling, faster airboat ride.
Embark on an enchanting boat cruise across the Louisiana swamps. Listen to your guide’s lively commentary as you keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife, including alligators, nutria, and native birds. Get up close to alligators on Bayou Segnette, watching these impressive creatures from the safety of your boat.
Feel the warm and humid breeze on your skin as you glide over these calm waters, surrounded by lush nature. Weave in an out of little coves, by swooping trees, and by reeds as you take in the bayou atmosphere.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Feel the adrenaline pump as you look into an alligator’s dark eyes
Glide through the Louisiana Wetlands looking for swamp creatures
Sit back and relax onboard either a pontoon boat or an airboat
Take a airboat cruise on Bayou Segnette, marveling at its nature
Enjoy a hotel pickup and drop-off so you simply enjoy your day

 

 

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