Airboat Ride with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Overview
Take a thrilling airboat 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. This tour is an easy way to get out and experience the rich natural landscape around New Orleans.
What's Included
- Only if transportation option is selected.
- 1 hour 45 minute airboat ride
- Albino alligator exhibit
- Native guide
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Self drive tour departs from 5145 Fleming Park Road, Lafitte, LA 70067
- Transportation not included with the self drive tour option.
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (pass by)
Barataria Preserve (pass by)
Airboat Adventures
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Airboat Ride with Optional Transportation from New Orleans?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-3780AIRBOAT
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool New Orleans customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CDT).
- Only if transportation option is selected.
- 1 hour 45 minute airboat ride.
- Albino alligator exhibit.
- Native guide.
- Food and drinks (available to purchase).
- Gratuities.
- Self drive tour departs from 5145 Fleming Park Road, Lafitte, LA 70067.
- Transportation not included with the self drive tour option.
This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Airboat Ride with Optional Transportation from New Orleans is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024What's Included
- Only if transportation option is selected.
- 1 hour 45 minute airboat ride
- Albino alligator exhibit
- Native guide
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Self drive tour departs from 5145 Fleming Park Road, Lafitte, LA 70067
- Transportation not included with the self drive tour option.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
