Airboat Swamp Tours
of New Orleans
Embark on our exciting New Orleans swamp tour! Our high-speed airboats, guided by experienced captains, will provide you with insights into the fascinating swamps and bayous. Witness the awe-inspiring presence of alligators up close in the picturesque Bayou Segnette, located just minutes from Downtown New Orleans, LA. Experience a guided tour aboard a Covered Swamp Boat led by Cajun Captains, or opt for a journey on a Small or Large Airboat.​
New Orleans Highest Reviewed Swamp Tour and Airboat Adventure
Ultimate Swamp Adventures is family-owned and operated. Our Cajun Captains will make it a priority that we are your most memorable adventure in New Orleans, LA. Our swamp tour boats are covered and provide plenty of shade for the journey. We have small and large airboats for thrill seekers. View our live online booking to see what we have available.
Explore the Allure of the New Orleans Bayous: Wildlife, Adventure & Culture
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Native wildlife: Get up close and personal with some of the fascinating creatures that call the swamp home, such as alligators, pelicans, egrets, herons, snakes, turtles, and nutria. Experience more as you take the Ulitmate Swamp Adventure.
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Swamp ecosystem
Learn about the unique and vital role that swamps play in the environment. Swamp tours will typically discuss the importance of wetlands for flood control, water filtration, and providing habitat for a variety of wildlife.
Cajun culture
Our swamp tours in New Orleans are led by Cajun guides who will share their knowledge of the swamp and Cajun culture. You might even get to hear some Cajun music and learn a few Cajun French phrases!
Variety of boat tours
Choose your adventure! Swamp tours offer different types of boats to cater to different preferences.
Airboats
These high-speed vessels skim across the water, offering a thrilling ride and access to shallower parts of the swamp. They are great for getting your adrenaline pumping and seeing a wider area.
Swamp boats
These slower moving, flat-bottomed boats provide a quieter and more stable ride, perfect for getting a close-up look at the swamp's wildlife and plant life. They are ideal for photography and nature observation.
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Airboat & Swamp Tour Times
*Fuel Surcharge May Apply To Airboat Tours*
Boats leave our dock at 9:45 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, and 6 pm (if enough daylight). Please show up at least 15-30 minutes before so you have plenty of time to check in at the front desk. All tours are 1 hour 45 minutes packed with action. Call or book online!
Most Highly Rated New Orleans Swamp Tours
View Airboat Tours
This is an absolute thrill ride. Skim across the swamps and bayous on a high-powered airboat. Experience the excitement with Ultimate Swamp Adventures!
Covered Pontoon Boats
This tour is great if you want a slow cruise on Bayou Segnette. Our covered boats provide plenty of shade for all passengers. Have your camera ready and let's enjoy a relaxing cruise on the bayou.
Cajun Captains Will Take It From Here
There will be stops along the way to answer questions you may have. You will learn about the American alligator and other wildlife indigenous to the area.
#1 SWAMP TOUR IN NEW ORLEANS