A standard-width wheelchair can board the covered pontoon. Call 504-618-1692 ahead of time so the team can confirm the boat and departure for your date. Airboats use a different boarding experience and are not the accessible option.
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The accessible pontoon swamp tour is the covered boat option. A standard-width wheelchair can board, and the ride lasts approximately 1 hour 45 minutes on the same style of bayou route as the other boats.
Call 504-618-1692 before booking. Partner boats and docks can vary by day, so the team needs to confirm the covered pontoon and boarding arrangement for your departure.
Wheelchair boarding: A standard-width wheelchair can board the covered pontoon.
Comfort: The covered boat is quieter and shaded by a full awning.
Who can ride: All ages are welcome, including expectant mothers.
Scope: Access is confirmed for the covered pontoon booked for your date, not every partner boat or dock.
Calling ahead lets the booking team match your party with the covered pontoon and confirm the arrangements for that day's boat and dock. Do not rely on an airboat reservation when someone in your party needs wheelchair boarding.
When you call, share your party size, that the guest uses a manual standard-width wheelchair, your preferred departure, and whether you need hotel pickup. If the chair is motorized, oversized, or a scooter, call so the team can discuss the specific request without making assumptions.
Call: 504-618-1692 before finalizing the reservation.
Share: Party size, wheelchair type, preferred time, and transportation needs.
Confirm: The covered pontoon, departure, and day-of boarding details.
The partner docks are about 30 minutes from the French Quarter. If you self-drive, the exact dock address is emailed after the reservation is confirmed. Arrive 15 to 30 minutes before departure and follow the confirmed check-in directions.
Payment is handled by card over the phone when booking, not at the dock. Optional paid hotel pickup is available from approved areas, and the booking team can add it when you call.
Tour length: 1 hour 45 minutes on the water.
Departures: 8 am, 9:45 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, and 6 pm. The 6 PM departure is subject to daylight.
Self-drive: Plan about 30 minutes from the French Quarter and arrive 15 to 30 minutes early.
Operator note: The booking office partners with Coast Guard certified captains and operators.
A quick decision guide
Choose the covered pontoon when your party needs wheelchair boarding. Call ahead so the team can confirm the right boat and departure.
Option 1
Option 2
All three choices follow the same route. Scan each option for the details that matter to your group.
| What matters | Covered pontoon | Airboat |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair boarding | A standard-width wheelchair can board; call ahead to confirm | Not the accessible option |
| Noise and ride feel | Quieter, smoother sightseeing ride | Loud, open, and faster; ear protection is provided |
| Shade | Full awning | Open air |
| Age rules | All ages are welcome | Every rider must be age 5 or older and at least 48 inches tall |
| Expectant mothers | Welcome | Choose the covered pontoon |
| Booking step | Call 504-618-1692 to confirm boarding | Choose only when everyone meets the airboat rules |
We have tours for every group size!
Tours depart at 8 am, 9:45 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, and 6 pm. The 6 PM departure is subject to daylight. Call ahead to confirm the covered pontoon for your date and time.
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Self-driving guests should arrive 15 to 30 minutes before departure.
A standard-width wheelchair can board the quieter, shaded covered boat.
Call 504-618-1692 so the team can confirm the boat, dock, and departure for your date.
Self-drive with emailed directions or call to add optional paid hotel pickup.
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