New Orleans Airboat Tours

Absolutely! While airboat tours are definitely an exciting and adrenaline-pumping activity, they are also safe, secure, and a ton of fun! Airboats come equipped with the proper safety equipment, and seatbelts are available for each passenger to use. Headsets are also given to each guest to protect your ears from the sounds of the airboat’s propellor. With a local and informed guide at the helm, there is nothing to worry about! Not only can you rest assured that they will navigate you safely through the swamps, they also know exactly what to do when encountering wildlife, like alligators. So sit back, relax, and take in the incredible natural beauty that is New Orleans swamplands.

Depending on traffic, travel time from the French Quarter to the Louisiana swamps ranges anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour and a half. Please be aware that when heading to your New Orleans airboat tour, you will want to arrive about 30 minutes early. It is important that you factor this in to your travel time to avoid any unexpected delays, and potentially missing your tour all together! Please review your TripShock voucher after booking, as it will have detailed information regarding your tour company’s physical address, and when you need to arrive. If you booked a New Orleans airboat tour that includes transportation, please review your TripShock voucher, as it will have detailed information about pick-up times and locations. If you have any questions about transportation, please call the phone number in your voucher to reach the tour company directly, or ask one of TripShock’s friendly customer service agents for assistance!

Yes, many tour companies offer transportation from certain hotels throughout the French Quarter. If you need transportation, please be sure to select the ticket option that includes transportation at check out when booking online, or call one of TripShock’s customer service representatives for help with booking by phone. Please keep in mind that most tour companies will not pick up from hostels and AirBnBs. It is recommended to confirm your pick up time and location with the tour company prior to your departure date. Their contact information can be found in your TripShock voucher.

For safety purposes, pregnant women, people with neck or back problems, and children less than 48” tall are not allowed to ride on an airboat. It is also a good idea to not wear or bring any expensive jewelry or accessories on the airboat, as it could fly off.

The Louisiana swamps are full of wonder, from luscious landscapes with cypress trees and hanging moss, to wonderful wildlife like alligators, turtles, pigs, birds, and more! The great thing about airboat tours, however, is that you never know what you’ll see when you’re in the swamp! For more information on Louisiana airboat tours and what to expect, check out this recent TripShock blog outlining everything you need to know about New Orleans airboat tours: https://www.tripshock.com/blog/airboat-tours-new-orleans/.