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Cruise with lunch USD $60.00

Sightseeing option USD $42.00

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Cruise with brunch USD $75.00

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The New Orleans Steamboat Company is no newcomer to the Mississippi River or American's steamboat heritage.  Our parent company has been operating steamboats longer than any company in the world.  In fact, we've been part of the history of steam transport since 1817, just five years after the first steamboat docked in New Orleans. We're now in our fourth decade of life on the Mississippi.  We've given literally millions of people the experience of one of our country's oldest and richest traditions.

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Step on board and cruise with us into the night where the sleepless activity of America's busiest port buzzes. The sounds of a lively jazz band fill the air as you enjoy a lavish Creole buffet in elegantly appointed dining rooms. See details

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View the French Quarter, the Port of New Orleans, and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve and be entertained by a historian narrator with a detailed description of New Orleans landmarks, history, vessel information, and river lore. See details

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Enjoy delicious brunch delicacies as you cruise down the Mighty Mississippi River while listening to the lively sounds of a traditional New Orleans Jazz band See details

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New Orleans Steamboat NATCHEZ Jazz Cruise

  • New Orleans Steamboat NATCHEZ Jazz Cruise

Board your riverboat to the delightful tunes of the Steam Calliope. Experience the sights and sounds of river life that enchanted characters of history and... Read More

Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

  • Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

Savor the beauty and romance of the New Orleans skyline aboard the Dinner Jazz Cruise. Enjoy the Dukes of Dixieland jazz band and a narration... Read More

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

  • Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

Take a 2 hour, 30 minute cruise down the great Mississippi River aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen. Enjoy a narrated tour with a licensed historian... Read More

New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

  • New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

Take a New Orleans swamp tour and wetlands adventure! See the Cajuns of the Bayou living and surviving in harmony with the swamps. Here, the... Read More

Steamboat Natchez Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans

  • Steamboat Natchez Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans

On this Sunday brunch cruise, travel along the Mississippi River while enjoying live jazz music and savoring a lovely buffet brunch, if option selected. Otherwise,... Read More

Small-Group Swamp Tour by Airboat with Downtown New Orleans Pickup

  • Small-Group Swamp Tour by Airboat with Downtown New Orleans Pickup

Experience the other Swamp Tour in New Orleans. This destination is only 35 minutes from New Orleans yet a world apart. Hold onto your hat!... Read More

Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

This combination tour combines the best of the best! The best swamp tour with the best plantations along River Road. See a variety of wildlife... Read More

New Orleans Small Group Airboat Swamp Tour

New Orleans Small Group Airboat Swamp Tour

Enjoy a personalized small group experience on this swamp tour just 35 minutes outside of New Orleans. This airboat has a maximum of six or... Read More

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

Meet your guide for pickup in downtown New Orleans and head for a 2-hour boat tour in Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve that is... Read More

New Orleans Airboat Ride

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Take a break from the hustle-bustle of New Orleans and escape to nature on this exhilarating, family-friendly airboat ride! Spot alligators, snakes, turtles, egrets and... Read More

New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure With Pickup

  • New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure With Pickup

See the Cajuns of the Bayou living and surviving in harmony with the swamps. Here, the waterways are their highways. From the relaxed comfort of... Read More

Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing Boat Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing Boat Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Nowhere is Louisiana’s wildlife more abundant than in the swamps and bayous of New Orleans. Take a boat ride through these swamps and bayous and... Read More

New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour

New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour

Take a short drive from New Orleans to visit Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve that is one of the last protected wetlands in Louisiana,... Read More

Honey Island Swamp Tour

Honey Island Swamp Tour

Venture into the interior of one of the wildest swamps in America on this guided, 2-hour tour of Honey Island, Louisiana near New Orleans. Join a... Read More

Large Airboat Swamp Tour with New Orleans Pick Up

  • Large Airboat Swamp Tour with New Orleans Pick Up

Experience the thrill of riding a 16-passenger airboat on a 2-hour New Orleans swamp tour, with informative narration provided by the captain. See alligators and other... Read More

Steamboat Natchez VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

Steamboat Natchez VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

Please arrive by 5:30pm for early boarding. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by a ship staff member to take you onboard. Start the night off... Read More

Large Airboat Ride and Roundtrip Transportation from New Orleans

Large Airboat Ride and Roundtrip Transportation from New Orleans

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... Read More

Oak Alley Plantation and Small Airboat Tour from New Orleans

  • Oak Alley Plantation and Small Airboat Tour from New Orleans

Oak Alley Plantation features picturesque Oak Trees, beautiful landscaping, an elegant 1837 Greek Revival style plantation house, a blacksmith shop, a restaurant, and antique farm... Read More

Full Day Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Boat Tour from New Orleans

Full Day Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Boat Tour from New Orleans

On this full-day tour, you'll be driven to the Oak Alley Plantation House, then see the Cajuns of the bayou living and surviving in harmony... Read More

Small-Group Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

Small-Group Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

A grand mélange presentation of Cajun and Creole cultures including a high-speed airboat tour of the cypress swamps. Visit Laura Plantation, built in 1804, and... Read More

Destrehan Plantation and Large Airboat Tour Combo from New Orleans

Destrehan Plantation and Large Airboat Tour Combo from New Orleans

Experience two great New Orleans day trips in one with this 6-hour trip including Destrehan Plantation and an airboat swamp tour. Visit the oldest documented... Read More

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This social, active adventure is the perfect way for friends, families, tourists, and bachelor/bachelorette parties to rent a boat and enjoy a party cruise on a bayou river near New Orleans.

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Explore with the Bayou Bike Party Boat Booze Cruise in an exciting way on a cycle boat in New Orleans! Meet some fun people on this public party tour!

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Comes with a booming sound system, a full-sized restroom and a tiki bar to stock your drinks in. Perfect for Bachelor/Bachelorette parties, Wedding parties, or really just any party.

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The Twerkin’ Tiki

The Twerkin’ Tiki is our newest tiki-themed party boat that sets sail on the enchanting waters of New Orleans backyard in Bayou Bienvenue. The boats itself holds up to 25 passengers and is available for both public and private bookings.

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Hooked on the Bayou: New Orleans Kayak Fishing Charter Tour at Bayou Bienvenue

Embark on a fishing adventure like no other as you traverse Bayou Bienvenue with an experienced local guide to the best spots in Lousiana.

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Cruise through the streets of New Orleans with this fun pedal party. A sober driver guides the way from bar to bar past onlookers and some fun sights.

Why Us for your Swamp Tour or Booze Cruise?

The Closest to French Quarter: We are the closest swamp tour to New Orleans…only 7 miles from the french quarter.  You don’t have to ride in a stinky shuttle van with 20 other people for 50 mins both ways.  Just catch an uber to our location.

The View: You get to see the swamp, the bayou, the city skyline, the green bridge and the LEVY!  One of the modern marvels of the world.

The Boats: The boats are new; sound systems, bathrooms and comfortable seats.  Compare that to the other swamp tour boats you see in our competitors photos. Coast guard certified with motors and captains.

Weather:   Fully covered and clear vinyl surround/ heaters to stay warm during winter.

Cycle Capacity: Cajun Queen & Bayou Boogie= 12 Pedaler seats.

Boat Capacity: From 10 to 26 (Depends on Boat)

Public Tour length: 1 hr 45 Minutes

Private tour length: 1 hr 45 Minutes, Add on hours available

Drinks/Food: BYOB, BYOF. No cake or rice(too messy) Cupcakes are ok.

Where: 6301 Paris Road Chalmette, LA. a 15 minute Uber ride from the quarter. Don’t be late, Uber’s cancel, traffic can be bad, and with public tours, we can’t wait for people. Please be 30 minutes early, we have a great bar / dance floor to wait at!

What do you see and do on this New Orleans Boat Tour? We cruise through the Bayou Bienvenue river. A great place to view wildlife and the city skyline.

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This Pedal Party Boat is an incredibly unique eco-experience/ booze cruise that caters to bachelor(ette) parties and is also great for birthday parties, team bonding and corporate outings, girls’ night out, and more. There are 12 padded pedal seats that surround a center high-top bar with built-in coolers and 4 padded benches make room for 6 additional passengers on the Bayou Boogie and 10 additional passengers on the Cajun Queen.

Our Captain and First Mate are your hosts on this amazing party boat booze cruise in New Orleans. Know that pedaling can be as easy or difficult as you wish, and we are equipped with a backup motor in case you just want to party without a workout. While some riverboat cruises explore the Mississippi, ours explores the more diverse and beautiful setting of the Bayou Bienvenue.  Do one of the coolest things to do in New Orleans with our pedal party boat bike tour!

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We are proud to boast some of the most exciting swamp tours in Louisiana! Airboat Adventures is just 45 minutes from the French Quarter. We’re open year-round, seven days a week. We’ll even pick you up from any hotel in the Greater New Orleans area!

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Are you planning a trip to south Louisiana? Complete your Bayou State experience with a Louisiana swamp tour. Taking a tour with Airboat Adventures is taking a step back in time. See the original Louisiana before the hustle and bustle of modern life. Meet the TRUE Louisiana natives—the alligators, birds, and other wildlife. Encounter the essence of Louisiana.

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Tour 20,000 acres of cypress swamps and surround yourself with exotic creatures and otherworldly scenery. Our Louisiana alligator tours provide great fun and hands-on learning for all ages. Don’t miss your chance for a New Orleans Swamp Tour! Private airboat tours are available as well. Click here to book now.

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Our small boat tours offer a more intimate airboat experience. They’re perfect for families, bachelor/bachelorette parties, or couples on getaways!

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Our large boat tours offer an awesome group experience with up to 30 of your best friends! Don’t have a huge group? You can still book this option for however many are in your party!

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Your New Orleans Bayou and Wildlife Tour chariot is waiting – our pontoon boats give you and your party all the flexibility in the world as we can accommodate small and large groups for bayou tours. Great for couples, families, friend groups and corporate groups.

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If you’re going to do a swamp tour in New Orleans… do it in style! Make yourself at home in our air-conditioned building. Stop by the gift shop for some souvenirs, ice cream, chips, candy and soft drinks. Enjoy the beautiful views from our outdoor patio and enjoy a frozen drink from our bar or see some of the alligators in our indoor habitat. Don’t miss a glimpse of Sugar, our rare albino gator!

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Our customized New Orleans Swamp Tours are perfect for kids and families. Explore acres of authentic Louisiana swamps and waterways on a New Orleans swamp tour that gets you up close and personal with Alligators! 

Get an unforgettable, up-close experience with majestic Alligators

  • The Ride: Feel the adrenaline rush on our airboats, where thrills await at every turn, or enjoy a serene journey on our pontoon, offering a scenic and tranquil cruise.
  • The History: Learn about the bayous and the New Orleans swamplands.
  • The Wildlife: Interact with all the living creatures including gators, raccoons, wild hogs, birds, and much more!

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We offer pick up to most of the hotels in the French Quarter Area

Alligator Adventure

Explore thousands of acres in our unique Louisiana ecosystem featuring backwater wildlife such as alligators, over 200 species of birds, wild pigs, raccoons and so much more!

Learn about the Swamp

Embark on an enriching journey guided by the expertise of our top-rated local guides. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the swamp and surrounding areas as you learn from those who call it home.

See Swamp Boat Tour times

At 9:45 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. (assuming there is enough daylight for the 6 p.m. tour), boats depart the dock. To ensure you have enough time to check in, it is crucial that you arrive at least 15 to 30 minutes in advance.

Each tour lasts an exciting one hour and forty-five minutes . Give us a call if you’d like to go on a New Orleans-style swamp tour. We book up fast!

Bayou Swamp Tours offers the most thrilling swamp tours the city has to offer. The Bayou tour company offers various options for you to choose from.

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Explore the Big Easy wonders : Located in eastern Louisiana, this beautiful marshland is full of natural wonders and fascinating wildlife.   T his is a one-of-a-kind adventure,  you’ll sail past natural cypress trees that form the backdrop of breathtaking photos and life-long memories.

Scenic Views : Surrounded by lakes and rivers, it’s a great place for picturesque scenery and peaceful nature walks.

Wildlife Sanctuary : Over half of its area is protected, making it a haven for animals like alligators, bears, and eagles.

Swamp Monster Legend : Add a touch of adventure to your visit with tales of the mysterious Honey Island Swamp monster.

Family-Friendly Tours : Our guided tours are suitable for all ages, offering a safe and enjoyable way to explore the swamp.

Why book with Bayou Swamp Tours?

Our passionate and experienced Captains combine the excitement of a New Orleans airboat swamp tour with the fascination of a backwater nature tour. Discover why we are the #1 New Orleans swamp tour.

Book with confidence! As a well-established, family-owned company with a longstanding reputation, we take pride in providing exceptional service and memorable experiences.

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Swamp tours from New Orleans typically sell out weeks in advance. With us, you’ll have exclusive access to the most availability on airboat tours and swamp boats in all of Louisiana.

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Discover the enchanting allure of New Orleans’ Cajun Country with New Orleans Swamp Tours, your premier attraction for exhilarating and educational high-speed Airboat Swamp Tours and Private Boat Tours. Immerse yourself just 25 miles from Downtown New Orleans in the captivating world of wild swamps and bayous that wind through the rich history and folklore of Louisiana. Delve into the mystery of seemingly endless miles of Louisiana Swamps, as we operate daily, 7 days a week, offering family-friendly experiences that stand as one of the BEST attractions in New Orleans.

Whether you crave the adrenaline of a wild airboat ride or the tranquility of a private bayou boat tour, our tours cater to all preferences and party sizes. New Orleans Swamp Tours ensures an unforgettable journey through the heart of Cajun Country, making us your go-to choice for a remarkable New Orleans experience.

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Explore the fascinating realm of New Orleans swamps with our diverse fleet of boats tailored to meet your preferences. Choose from our Large Airboats, Small Airboats, or Private Bayboats, all accompanied by fully narrated and guided tours led by our experienced U.S.C.G. captains. Delve deep into the swamps, once the notorious home of the legendary Pirate Jean Lafitte, and encounter a plethora of wildlife.

Witness the allure of Alligators, Snakes, Frogs, Nutria, Turtles, Fish, Blue Crabs, and a myriad of bird species, including waterfowl. Immerse yourself in the beauty of diverse native plants, swamp vegetation, and aquatic flora. Our expertly crafted tours provide an up-close and personal experience with the vibrant ecosystem that sets New Orleans apart. Come, indulge in the exploration of this unique and unparalleled eco-system that stands out as a one-of-a-kind adventure on the planet.

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Embark on a thrilling adventure with our New Orleans swamp tours, available seven days a week, featuring five captivating tour options each day. Explore the vibrant ecosystem of the Louisiana swamps during our expertly guided tours, ranging from 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours. Whether you’re in town for a Convention, Sporting Event, Mardi Gras, or iconic local festivals like Jazz Fest, make sure to include our airboat swamp tours or private swamp tour on your list of must-visit attractions. Uncover the beauty and excitement of New Orleans’ natural wonders with our daily tours designed to enhance your experience in the city.

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Facilitate your New Orleans swamp tour experience with convenient transportation options to and from downtown New Orleans or French Quarter hotels. Our dedicated swamp shuttle buses and vans ensure a clean and comfortable journey, adhering closely to our published schedule. For added convenience, customers can opt for drive-ups, but it’s essential to book online or call 504-481-9138 in advance to secure availability.

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