It’s always our priority to provide the best experience for our customers. To help, here’s a list of answers to our most frequently asked questions. We cover what to wear, what to expect, and some tips so you can best enjoy. If you need more answers, you can check out our guide, contact us or call 504-689-2005.
No! In fact, we only use insect repellent perhaps once a year. The whirligigs, dragonflies and other predaceous insects do a great job of keeping the mosquito population down.
We are approximately 30 miles south of New Orleans. It takes about 45 minutes to get to us in normal traffic. Allow one hour and you’ll be sure to be on time!
Like most Louisiana boys, each began hunting and fishing at an early age, and each has a deep love and appreciation of this unique environment. All of them are expert airboat captains Certified by the U.S. Coast Guard.
FAQ: Choosing the best time for your swamp tour depends on your preferences. Our airboat tours are scheduled for 9:45 AM, 12:00 noon, 2:00 PM, and seasonally at 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM. For the most visually stunning experience, we suggest the 9:45 AM or the early evening tours. These times offer softer lighting conditions, ideal for photography, without the stark contrasts of midday sunlight and shadow.
During the cooler months, from wintertime through early spring, temperatures can vary from a chilly 30 degrees (though rare) to a comfortable 75 degrees, with an average high around 64 degrees. These seasons offer pleasant touring conditions, and when the sun shines and temperatures hover in the high 60s, you might even spot alligators basking on logs.
As the summer heat sets in, be mindful of the heat and humidity, especially during midday tours. If you’re looking to avoid the more intense conditions, planning your visit in February or early March can provide a more temperate experience. Regardless of the season, a day exploring the swamp is always a day well spent, far surpassing the confines of office life. Remember, as the saying goes, “The worst day in the swamp is still better than the best day behind a desk!”
Alligators can be seen year-round depending on the weather. On most sunny days above 65 degrees, alligators can be seen. BUT, they are in the wild and no animal sightings are guaranteed.
There’s truly no off-season for experiencing the unique charm of Louisiana’s swamps, especially if you’re planning to visit New Orleans. The most enchanting periods, however, are April, late October, and early November when good weather are almost guranteed. During winter, the landscape transforms significantly; the dense summer foliage recedes, enhancing visibility of wildlife such as nutria and deer, along with a variety of migratory birds, including waterfowl and majestic bald eagles. While alligator sightings become scarce with temperatures below 70 degrees, these creatures can still occasionally be spotted basking on warmer winter days.
Beyond alligator spotting, the swamp tours offer a rich tapestry of natural beauty and wildlife, making any time a worthwhile visit. Our guestbook brims with enthusiastic reviews from winter visitors, attesting to the memorable experiences had, regardless of the season.
If your travel plans include exploring the vibrant city life of the Big Easy, consider aligning your swamp tour with the city’s peak events. Early January is a blast ringing in the New Year and celebrating the Sugar Bowl. Early spring is Mardi Gras! Late spring is festival season with the liveliness of the French Quarter Festival and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Although July and August are hotter, and during Hurricane Season, hotel deals become more attractive, making it a cost-effective time to soak in the summer in New Orleans. For those planning well ahead, securing your travel arrangements a year in advance can offer the best hotel prices, especially when timed with major events like Fat Tuesday.
Yes, we do! If you are staying at one of the hotels in the Greater New Orleans area, Airboat Adventures will pick you up right in front of your hotel door. Transportation pick up begins 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Please be waiting outside your pickup location. Drivers have a short window of time to pick up all guests. We are flexible to some extent, depending on what’s already booked when you call.
For more details on where we pickup from, visit our Transportation Info Page.
Yes, it is appropriate to tip both the bus driver and tour guides. Tips will have to be in the form of cash. We will not be able to charge a credit card for a tip. If your guide really works hard and you think he gave a great tour, let him know how much you appreciate it!
Due to high demand, we strongly recommend reservations. If you arrive without a reservation, we will try to accommodate you to our best ability. To prevent this, it is easy to make reservations online or by phone ahead of time.
Comfortable, casual attire based on weather conditions is recommended. Keep in mind, it is often cooler in a moving airboat.
Our small airboat offers a more intimate tour experience with your guide and is capable of moving faster down some of the narrower canals in the swamp. We offer both premium small airboats (up to 6 passengers) and a regular small airboats (up to 10 passengers) Our larger airboat does not feel as crowded and is more suited for larger groups and parties. Our large airboats can hold up to 30 passengers.
Pregnant women, children under the age of 5, or anyone with neck/back injuries are not allowed on airboats. You must also be able to board the airboat without our assistance.
Pets are not allowed on the airboats or covered swamp tour boats. This is due to the noise that is created from the moving airboat and for the safety of the animal. To protect your human ears, hearing protection is provided.
Whenever you are ready to book your swamp tour, just give us a call! We can’t wait to show you why our airboat tours are the best in town. You can call us at 504-689-2005. We accept most major credit cards.