We had a great time on the swamp tour. The captain/host was courteous and knowledgeable throughout…read morethe trip. The boat ride through the marsh felt exciting--almost like drifting quickly over water while still being smooth and safe. We were able to get up close to alligators, which was an unforgettable experience. Beyond the scenery, the guide shared interesting insights about wetland conservation, the preservation of Louisiana's coastline, and local history and culture, which added real depth to the tour. Overall, this is a fun and engaging activity that's suitable for the whole family. Highly recommended.

Prior to heading to New Orleans, we knew a swamp tour was a must. After doing some research, we…read morelanded on New Orleans Airboat Tours, and I'm glad we did. We booked transportation through them as well, which ran $72. For comparison, I checked Uber pricing and it was about $65 one way, and there were plenty of Ubers available near the tour location. The staff was friendly and easy to work with from the start. I ended up needing to change our date, and they were very accommodating, which I appreciated. Once we arrived at their headquarters, the place was clean, well kept, and had a true "bayou" feel to it. One interesting thing, they actually own the swamp land, so you're essentially touring their backyard... with alligators included. We were assigned Captain Matt, and he made the experience. You could tell he genuinely cares about the wildlife and the ecosystem, which added a lot to the tour. It wasn't just a ride, it felt informative and authentic. The tour lasted about 1 hour and 45 minutes. We chose to sit in the front, which meant getting a little wet, but the views were absolutely worth it, especially when the captain started interacting with the gators. Overall, this was money well spent. We had a great time and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone visiting New Orleans.

Great tour of the Louisiana bayou! Got way more than we expexted! I recommend Eco-tours to anyone…read morethat wants to know what th he bayou is really like.

After our original boat tour got cancelled, we were able to book with Eco Tours at the last min. So…read morehappy we did, because we had a great time. Our driver, Beverly, was so nice, as well our Tour Guide. Really great experience, everyone was very nice. Would recommended. Bring water and some snacks.

I didn't get to wrestle a gator but that's ok cause we had so much fun! Anyway, you can't visit…read moreNawlins without venturing to the bayou to see the gators! There are a few airboat tour companies near New Orleans, but we decided to go with Airboat Adventures due to the price and positive reviews online. I booked the tour online through their website. If you want something more private, go witha smaller airboat, which is a bit more expensive than the large airboat. But because we're chickens, we decided to go with the larger airboat that held more people. The tour offers transportation to their location by bus for an extra fee, but we decided to drive our own car since they provided on-site parking. I do recommend driving your own car, because the drive was absolutely scenic. A lot of green and we got to see all the beautiful houses built on stilts on the way. Not to mention, it's about a 30 min drive from New Orleans. When we arrived, there were plenty of parking. They also had bathrooms inside and on the exterior of their store, which were very clean! Inside the store, you can check out a live albino alligator and take photos while you wait. You can also wait outside on the dock -- plenty of seating and you can grab a drink at the bar. The tour was amazing and so was our tour guide. The weather was nice, we saw a lot of gators sunbathing a bald eagle, and its nest. It was more than what I expected! Everyone in my party had a great time and more memories were made! Side note: Airboats are very loud so make sure you keep the headphones on!

Larry is the best captain of any airboat, he gave his insight into everything we saw as we explored…read morethe swamps. Very exciting when the airboat went full power and you needed to put your ear protection on (provided by tour guide). Overall an excellent experience for all ages!

Captain Curt has no fear. Best tour ever!…read more We had the absolute best time with Jean Lafitte Swamp & Airboat Tours! The airboat ride itself was a blast, but our guide, Captain Curt, totally stole the show. The guy is a walking encyclopedia on the swamp, but more importantly, the man is absolutely fearless. Watching him work with the wild gators--including having the brass balls to give one a straight-up kiss on the snout--was wild. Fast, fun, and totally insane. 10/10 would do it again!

The whole experience felt like something out of a movie--cruising through the bayou, surrounded by…read moremoss-covered trees and wildlife everywhere. We saw alligators up close, along with birds and other animals, which made it super exciting. Our guide really made the trip though--funny, knowledgeable, and full of cool facts about the swamp and local history. You can tell they genuinely love what they do. It was the perfect mix of relaxing and thrilling. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip. Highly recommend if you want to experience a different side of New Orleans! So happy my aunt booked with them!

as a local we have ben on other swamp tours and this one was the most authentic, we were buy our…read moreself we have rented a private tour before but with other companies we still were around other boats , with these guys they delivered just as advertises, we were buy our self in our own boat with no one for miles the peacefulness was awesome, they made reservations to fit our personal itinerary and also the lenght of the tour was cutomized

Dude. This was such a badass swamp tour…read more Our first swamp tour was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances so I made a quick call and found Captain Brent. He's spent years in this particular part of the bayou and majority of the alligators that swam up to us today he's been working with for years. (Hence the hand feeding.) He was so informative about the ecosystem and historical aspects of the bayou and where we were. He talked to us about the impact of Hurricane Katrina and informed us about different animals and marine life in the area. This was absolutely amazing and a perfect way to end our trip.

The swamps!!!! Ernie was the tour guide. This tour took you to the swamps to see live alligators in…read moretheir habitat. We got knowledge on trees, waters and alligators life. He told humorous stories, gave artifacts, and he let us hold a baby alligator yay. This pontoon boat had three long rows of seating . This tour was an hour and a half long. I really enjoyed it.

We had a great tour with Bobby. Our boat had 8 people total, didn't feel crowded at all. There's no…read moreshade cover so wear a hat/sunglasses and some sunscreen. We had 81° sunny weather and the wind was sooo cool so we weren't so hot as we went around. He was very nice answering all the questions from guests. He made sure both sides of the boat got some gator action since I was on the left of a 4 person row so I couldn't see much that happened on the right but we got some good shots too! He made the trip extra special with some personal touches and surprise sightings you probably wouldn't get with other guides so ask for Bobby - you really won't regret it! We got to hold a baby gator! Very knowledgeable about the area and its history along with the flora/fauna.

Such a fun excursion! Captain Ernie was great and had so much knowledge. 10/10 would recommendread more

One of the highlights of our trip! It was my partner's first time in LA and we figured we should…read moreget the crazy stuff out of the way before little kiddos. This was SO much fun! Our tour guide let us hold his baby gator "fluffy" and knew SO much about the history of the area. An ex oil-field worker, I felt a bond (and respect) immediately as someone who's worked in the industry. We LOVED it. Will be back!

We visited New Orleans swamp tours in late December 2025 and had a nice time. The weather was 55…read moredegrees but on the boat the wind and water made feel much colder. Bring extra layers, and ear/head protection. The boat was stable and our guide was informative. We saw a few alligators in the water but nothing feeding. Our guide explained that alligators don't feed in the winter and generally stay in mud underwater to stay warm. I shared that I expected to be able to feed the alligators and take them out of the water as I had a on a similar tour many years ago. Our guide explained that this isn't legal and not practiced anymore. The alligators feed in the summer.

We had a great time on a tour of the swamp. Our captain was so knowledgeable and had so many…read moreinteresting facts, I definitely left the swamps a lot smarter. It was so hot that day, make sure to bring a water bottle or you also have the option of purchasing at the local tour store. Absolutely recommend the experience when visiting New Orleans.

We did the 10 AM tour with hotel pick-up and drop-off, which I booked about five months in advance…read more About five minutes before pick-up, I got a call and text from the company saying the shuttle was overbooked and they'd be sending an Uber instead, at their cost. They handled it quickly, but it did make me a little uncomfortable not having the usual safety and tracking features you get when booking a rideshare yourself. With that much notice, I was a bit disappointed they hadn't better planned for hotel pick-ups. Once we arrived (with about five minutes to spare), everything turned around. Our guide, Steven, was fantastic -- you could tell he grew up in the area and genuinely cared about the wildlife and the swamp. He shared so many interesting facts about the habitat, trees, and animals that I never knew before. We did the 6-person airboat and it was awesome! Some people might find the wind a little cool, but I thought it was refreshing -- sun on your face, wind in your hair, and gorgeous views all around. We saw alligators and raccoons, and the old trees in the area were incredible. I had read that you might get wet or muddy, but we didn't have any issues. I'd still recommend closed-toe shoes, just in case. We brought rain jackets and water-resistant clothes, but it wasn't really needed since it didn't rain. Boarding and getting off the boat was from a deck, so no mud at all. Overall, the tour was absolutely worth it -- great price, great experience, and an amazing guide. Despite the hiccup with the pick-up, I'd definitely recommend this tour!

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Captain steve was Amazing!!!!! My three daughters and…read moreson-in-law went out with him . He was east to talk to fun and know exactly how to make the whole family feel comfortable. He know where to go and educated us on the critters and fish on our adventure . Hope to see him again in October!!!

Having a great time here. We are wrapping up our second evening, after our first day on the water…read more Captain Dave was our guide/captain for the day. Had to wait out an early morning thunderstorm that delayed us for about an hour. After that Cpt. Dave took us out. The winds were up all day, but he stayed the course and we came back with our dinner, plus. We had to move around a bit to catch em, but we were fishing instead of just casting, which is cool by me. The food was delicious and in no short supply. There were snacks everywhere but I never got to them. We had a full breakfast at 5:30am, sandwiches on the water, a serious Cajun flavored lunch after returning off the water. Last but not least our dinner was served on the half shell, made fresh from our days catch. Can't wait to do more catching and eating to