New Orleans Boat Tours

Boat Tour activities in New Orleans

Airboat Rides

Head aboard an airboat ride for a fun trip on the water.

River & Harbor Cruises

See the area with fresh eyes on a river or harbor cruise.

Dinner Cruises

The food tastes even better when you dine in style.

Sunset Cruises

Sunset brings the peace of a day's end and excitement for the night to come - see it all on a sunset cruise.

Night Cruises

Take your cruise in the moonlight hours for more spectacular sights.

Boat tours & tickets

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Manchac Magic A Local Guided Kayaking Swamp Tour

By Wild Louisiana Tours

The Manchac Magic Tour is a guided kayaking swamp tour through one of Louisiana's most scenic swamps. Your guide will bring you through the swamp and point

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Manchac Swamp Kayaking Tour

By New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours

Venture out of New Orleans and into Louisiana's marshy wetlands as you kayak your way through the lush, secluded Manchac Swamp. Paddle among thick cypress

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour

By Airboat Adventures

Your New Orleans Airboat Swamp Adventure awaits – with numerous airboats onsite we can accommodate any size party you may have. Our airboats can accommodate

Recommended by 96% of Travelers

Airboat Adventures: Semi-Private Airboat Experience

By Airboat Adventures

Your New Orleans Airboat Swamp Adventure awaits – with numerous airboats onsite we can accommodate any size party you may have. Our airboats hold only 6-8

Recommended by 98% of Travelers

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

By Louisiana Tour Company

Escape the hustle and bustle of downtown New Orleans during a guided airboat excursion through the bayou. Explore the Barataria Swamp—a stunning wildlife

Recommended by 96% of Travelers

Jean Lafitte Swamp & Bayou Boat Tour

By New Orleans Paddlewheels

The steam rises from the surface of the water as you cruise through the Louisiana wetlands on a fascinating boat tour of the bayou. Your expert guide leads

Recommended by 94% of Travelers

Cajun Bayou & Swamp Tour - New Orleans

By Cajun Encounters

Just outside New Orleans, you can explore Cajun culture in an exotic bayou filled with thriving flora and wildlife. From the comfort of a 22-passenger boat,

Recommended by 92% of Travelers

Grand Combo Tour: Plantations & Swamp Boat tour with Lunch

By Tours by Isabelle

Cruise out of NOLA to spend a day meandering around historic plantation estates and learning about antebellum culture from experienced guides. Spend somber

Recommended by 92% of Travelers

Manchac Swamp & Laura or Oak Alley Plantation Combo Tour

By Cajun Pride Swamp Tours

Pair Louisiana's captivating backcountry with a look into history during this combination tour. Venture into the swamps and bayous of Louisiana to discover

Recommended by 92% of Travelers

New Orleans Airboat Adventure w/ Transportation

By Gray Line New Orleans

Our tour departs from the heart of the French Quarter within walking distance to most downtown New Orleans hotels. Once at our conveniently located departure

Recommended by 90% of Travelers

Manchac Swamp & Bayou Tour by Boat

By Cajun Pride Swamp Tours

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Cajun people, while coming in contact with wildlife, on a Louisiana backcountry tour. Set off on a journey in

Recommended by 90% of Travelers

New Orleans City Sightseeing Tour and Steamboat Jazz Cruise

By Gray Line New Orleans

Absorb 3 centuries of rich history and folklore as you experience the sights and sounds of the world-renowned French Quarter and Jackson Square. Then board

Recommended by 90% of Travelers

Plantation & Swamp Tour w/ Transportation from New Orleans

By Gray Line New Orleans

Explore the authentically restored properties of the Destrehan Plantation on a tour that takes you back through centuries of Louisiana history with roundtrip

Recommended by 90% of Travelers

Steamboat Natchez Daytime Jazz Cruise

By Gray Line New Orleans

Hop aboard an authentic steam-powered sternwheel paddle boat bound for the Mississippi River and waterfront views of New Orleans. While you cruise, experience

Recommended by 90% of Travelers

Swamp & Bayou Tour w/ Transportation from New Orleans

By Gray Line New Orleans

Your tour will depart from our convenient location in the heart of the French Quarter with roundtrip transportation via air conditioned motorcoach. While en

Recommended by 88% of Travelers

Creole Queen Historic Battlefield Cruise

By New Orleans Paddlewheels

Cruise in definitive New Orleans-style aboard the Creole Queen. On this authentic paddle wheel boat, pass by the French Quarter's waterfront and then

Recommended by 80% of Travelers

Guided Louisiana Swamp Tour

By Louisiana Tour Company

Embark on an exciting and educational tour of the Barataria Swamp in the lush Mississippi River Delta region. This informative excursion is narrated by a

Recommended by 86% of Travelers

Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise

By Gray Line New Orleans

Step aboard one of last authentic steam-powered sternwheelers for a memorable cruise around New Orleans on the Mississippi River. Hear stories of the Big

Recommended by 82% of Travelers

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Evening Jazz Cruise

By New Orleans Paddlewheels

The Paddlewheeler Creole Queen invites you to step back in time as you board her open-air decks to the drifting sounds of live jazz as the sun slips behind

Recommended by 80% of Travelers

New Orleans Night Swamp Tour by Cajun Encounters

By Cajun Encounters

This nighttime swamp tour will show you a whole new side of New Orleans. Escape the Southern Louisiana heat as you take off on a 22-passenger boat and take in

Recommended by 82% of Travelers

The New Orleans Sightseeing Flex Pass

By The Sightseeing Pass

Indulge in the rich opulence of historic New Orleans, the Cajun jewel of Louisiana with the Sightseeing Flex Pass. Keep the good times rolling, selecting from

Recommended by 76% of Travelers

Steamboat Natchez Sunday Jazz Cruise

By Gray Line New Orleans

Head back to a simpler era as you board the last authentic steam-powered sternwheeler and tour coastal New Orleans along the Mississippi River. Immerse

Recommended by 70% of Travelers

1/2 day combo: Destrehan Plantation & Airboat Ride

By Tours by Isabelle

Experience the history of an antebellum plantation house with experienced guides in period costumes and cruise through the creature-rich waters of a Louisiana

Recommended by 56% of Travelers

Honey Island Swamp Kayaking Tour

By New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours

Embark on an unforgettable kayaking adventure in the peaceful, slow-moving Honey Island Swamp. Led by a seasoned guide, glide through a mysterious aquatic

2-Day New Orleans Tour HN2

By Jupiter Legend Corporation

Day 1: Houston to New Orleans When we reach Oak Alley Plantation, a U.S. National Historic Landmark located at the west suburban of New Orleans, our

Customizable Plantation & optional Swamp Tour

By Louisiana Tour Company

Customize your day with a tour of a New Orleans plantation and your pick of another historic estate or Louisiana's swamp country. Choose to visit the Oak

Guided City Tour & Barataria Swamp Boat Tour

By Louisiana Tour Company

This tour introduces you to Louisiana's many charms, from the landmarks in New Orleans to the biodiversity of the Barataria Swamp. Hop aboard a bus and learn

Guided City Tour & Barataria Swamp Boat Tour

By Louisiana Tour Company

This tour introduces you to Louisiana's many charms, from the landmarks in New Orleans to the biodiversity of the Barataria Swamp. Hop aboard a bus and learn

Guided Destrehan Plantation & Barataria Swamp Tour

By Louisiana Tour Company

Learn about some of the defining years of Louisiana's history on a tour that shows you the Destrehan Plantation and the Barataria Swamp. Your guide shares the

Manchac Swamp Kayaking Tour & Whitney Plantation Tour

By New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours

Paddle through vast wetlands, encounter local wildlife, and investigate a well-preserved plantation during a day in Louisiana's countryside. After an

Recommended by 98% of Travelers

Swamp & Bayou Small Airboat Tour (7 to 13 passengers boat)

By Tours by Isabelle

With a small group, blast through marshlands and into tucked away bayous, look for smiling alligators and scampering nutria, and learn about the rich ecology

VIP Manchac Swamp Experience

By Cajun Pride Swamp Tours

This more intimate 16 passenger boat. With a smaller tour group, you will have more time to ask questions about the animals and life in the swamp. This tour

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Sights & Landmarks

Tick off some bucket-list-worthy sights and landmarks near you and fill your photo album with great snaps.

Classes & Workshops

Return home with more than just memories - add some knowledgeable tips and tricks gained from classes and workshops.

Concerts & Shows

Make your trip extra special with a concert or show. When it comes to entertainment, they should always have a place on the itinerary.

Day Trips

Day trips keep it simple and exciting while traveling. See all the best parts of a place by joining in on some great bite-sized excursions.

Family-Friendly

Vacationing is a great way to bring the family closer together. Make the most of your time with activities that everyone will enjoy.

Cheap

Find the best bargains and pocket-pleasing activities to keep your vacation full of fun.

Fun & Games

There's always room for fun and games on any vacation. To get the endorphins going, find the good times near you.

Museums

Get your fill of culture, arts or history with a fantastic museum primed to impress.

Animals, Nature & Parks

For the world at its most spectacular, Mother Nature does it best. Head outdoors to find a whole new appreciation for nature and animals on your travels.

Night Activities

With sundown comes a whole new side to an area. Find the best places and activities to check out at night.

Outdoor Activities

Make the great outdoors even greater with these activities. Get in touch with nature and add some adrenaline wherever you are.

Water Sports

Do more than dip your toes in, with great opportunities to take to the water for some fun.

Tours

It's always nice to wander around and get lost in a place - until you're actually lost. Tours take the mystery out of travel and bring you right to the action.

Food & Drink

Sightseeing alone won't satisfy your cultural palate. Great food and drink will make a good trip even better.

Shopping

Bring home more than photos with a successful shopping venture.

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