Option 1
Small airboat
- Capacity
- 6–10 passengers
- Airboat eligibility
- Every rider must be age 5+ and at least 48 inches tall
- Best when
- A smaller eligible party wants an intimate, open-air airboat ride
- Wheelchair boarding
- Choose the covered pontoon
Private and large group New Orleans swamp tours
Yes, We Can Accommodate Any Group Size
Private tours can be arranged. Call 504-618-1692 with your headcount, date options, and preferred boat type so the booking team can check the right arrangement.
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A Swamp Tour for Every Kind of Group
Plan a private or group swamp tour in New Orleans around your party's size, ages, and preferred ride. Every boat follows the same approximately 1 hour 45 minutes bayou route, so your group can choose based on capacity and comfort.
Private arrangements depend on availability and are confirmed by the booking team. Call 504-618-1692 rather than assuming a whole boat is reserved.
Bachelor and bachelorette parties: Choose an airboat for an eligible group that wants the faster, open-air ride.
Family reunions and mixed-age families: Choose the covered pontoon when little children, expectant mothers, or wheelchair boarding are part of the plan.
Corporate and team outings: Share your headcount and date options so the booking team can help arrange the right boat.
How to Book a Private or Large Group Tour
Call 504-618-1692 or request a call. The booking team will use your details to check the available group arrangement; a private or whole-boat setup is not confirmed until the team confirms it.
Date options: Share more than one date or departure time when possible.
Headcount: Give the current number of adults and children in your party.
Ages and heights: Tell the team whether every airboat rider is at least age 5 and 48 inches tall.
Private or shared preference: Say whether you prefer a private arrangement or are open to shared seating.
Pickup needs: Hotel pickup is available only from the French Quarter, New Orleans City Center, and Eastern Garden District for an extra fee. Call to add it.
Book Groups Ahead When You Can
Groups of six or more should book weeks ahead when possible, especially for weekends, holidays, and Mardi Gras. Calling early gives the booking team more options for matching your group, boat, and preferred departure.
Last-minute arrangements may still be possible. Call 504-618-1692 and ask about the six daily departures: 8 am, 9:45 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, and 6 pm. The 6 PM departure is subject to daylight.
What Happens After You Share Your Group Details
The booking office collaborates with hand-picked tour operators and Coast Guard-certified captains. Once seats and the group arrangement are reserved, the team sends confirmation by email and text.
Companies that need help with invoicing should call the booking team to discuss group arrangements. No billing or payment terms are promised on this page.
A quick decision guide
Choose a Boat for Your Group
All three boat types follow the same approximately 1 hour 45 minutes bayou route. Choose by group size, airboat eligibility, and comfort needs.
1Start with the ride feel, then check who can board.
Option 2
Large airboat
- Capacity
- 15–27 passengers
- Airboat eligibility
- Every rider must be age 5+ and at least 48 inches tall
- Best when
- A bigger eligible group wants the airboat ride
- Wheelchair boarding
- Choose the covered pontoon
Option 3
Covered pontoon
- Capacity
- Larger groups
- Airboat eligibility
- All ages; expectant mothers welcome
- Best when
- Your group has mixed ages, needs wheelchair boarding, or prefers shade and a quieter ride
- Wheelchair boarding
- A standard-width wheelchair can board
All three choices follow the same route. Scan each option for the details that matter to your group.
| What matters | Small airboat | Large airboat | Covered pontoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6–10 passengers | 15–27 passengers | Larger groups |
| Airboat eligibility | Every rider must be age 5+ and at least 48 inches tall | Every rider must be age 5+ and at least 48 inches tall | All ages; expectant mothers welcome |
| Best when | A smaller eligible party wants an intimate, open-air airboat ride | A bigger eligible group wants the airboat ride | Your group has mixed ages, needs wheelchair boarding, or prefers shade and a quieter ride |
| Wheelchair boarding | Choose the covered pontoon | Choose the covered pontoon | A standard-width wheelchair can board |
Boat Options for Private and Large Groups
We have tours for every group size!
Six Daily Swamp Tour Departures
Departures are 8 am, 9:45 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, and 6 pm. The 6 PM departure is subject to daylight.
Every boat follows the same approximately 1 hour 45 minutes bayou route. Call 504-618-1692 to check the boat and departure that can accommodate your group.
8:00 AM
9:45 AM
12:00 PM
2:00 PM
4:00 PM
6:00 PM(when daylight allows)
Ready to Arrange Your Group Date?
Any Group Size
The booking team can accommodate any group size and will help match your party to the right arrangement.
Three Boat Choices
Choose a small airboat, large airboat, or covered pontoon based on headcount, ages, heights, and comfort.
Call for Confirmation
Call 504-618-1692 with your details so the team can confirm availability and any private arrangement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about our Louisiana airboat tours.
Private tours and whole-boat arrangements can be arranged when available. Call 504-618-1692 with your headcount, date options, and preferred boat so the booking team can confirm the arrangement. A private boat is not guaranteed until the team confirms it.
Yes. Airboat riders must be at least age 5 and 48 inches tall. The covered pontoon welcomes all ages and expectant mothers and can board a standard-width wheelchair. Call to ask whether everyone should take the covered boat or whether another arrangement is available.
Call 504-618-1692 and the booking team will help with your corporate group arrangements. Billing and payment terms are confirmed directly rather than promised on this page.
Groups of six or more should book weeks ahead when possible, especially for weekends, holidays, and Mardi Gras. Last-minute arrangements may still be possible, so call 504-618-1692 to check availability.
Small airboats carry 6–10 passengers, and large airboats carry 15–27 passengers. Covered pontoons suit larger groups. Call 504-618-1692 with your exact headcount so the booking team can recommend and confirm the right arrangement.
Hotel pickup is available only from the French Quarter, New Orleans City Center, and Eastern Garden District for an extra fee. Call 504-618-1692 to add pickup and confirm the details.
No. The small airboat, large airboat, and covered pontoon all follow the same approximately 1 hour 45 minutes bayou route. Choose based on group size, airboat eligibility, shade, noise, and accessibility needs.
Plan the Details for Your Group
Airboat vs. Covered PontoonCompare ride feel, capacity, age rules, shade, and accessibility.Read more →Airboat Age and Height RulesCheck whether every member of your group can ride an airboat.Read more →French Quarter Hotel PickupSee the approved pickup zones and how to add the paid service by phone.Read more →How to Book and ConfirmReview the booking steps for confirming seats and group details.Read more →Small Airboat ToursSee whether a 6 to 10 passenger small airboat fits your party.Read more →