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Take an amazing Airboat Ride in the swamps and bayous closest to New Orleans. Our Captains share knowledge of Bayou Segnette history and ecosystem.
Skim the surface on our high-powered Airboats and feel what we mean by Cajun Air Conditioning! On this tour sunglasses, sunscreen and cameras are highly recommended! Bayou Segnette is located just on the outskirts of New Orleans. Our airboats are fully maintained at all times and ready for fun. 

This adventure is perfect  for those who have smaller groups wanting a fast pace ride through Bayou Segnette. Don't Worry you still get all the scenery and action you see on the swamp boat, you just get to see a little more of the bayou. Riders Must Be At Least 48 in tall

Small Groups, Big Adventures

Our intimate 6-10 passenger airboats offer a more personal connection with the bayou. Every guest gets a prime viewing position, ensuring you won't miss a single moment of wildlife action. Our experienced captains can maneuver these nimble vessels into narrow channels and hidden coves that larger boats simply can't access.

Your Window into the Wild

Just minutes from the vibrant streets of New Orleans lies a world where alligators sunbathe on cypress knees and herons glide silently through misty waters. Welcome to Bayou Segnette, the closest natural swamp to the Big Easy and home to some of Louisiana's most intimate airboat experiences. Our exitement on Bayou Segnette includes:

Untamed Nature - Glide past ancient cypress trees draped in Spanish moss while spotting diverse wildlife in their natural habitat.

Local Knowledge - Our native-born captains share generations of bayou wisdom, from alligator behavior to traditional Cajun culture.

Photo Opportunities - With fewer passengers, everyone gets clear shots of wildlife without competing angles.

Personal Attention - Your captain can adjust the tour based on your group's interests, whether that's bird watching or gator spotting.

Safety Meets ExcitementThe rush of an airboat ride combines perfectly with our commitment to safety. Our vessels are equipped with:

Professional Equipment - Each boat features state-of-the-art safety gear and noise-reducing headsets for comfortable communication.

Native Cajun Captains - All guides are USCG licensed and have years of experience navigating these waters.

A Journey Through the Seasons: Each season brings unique experiences on Bayou Segnette:

Spring - Watch as the swamp awakens with nesting birds and blooming wildflowers.

Summer - Peak alligator activity means exceptional viewing opportunities.

Fall - Mild temperatures and active wildlife make this a perfect time to explore.

Winter - Migrating birds and crystal-clear days offer spectacular photography conditions.

Make Memories That LastWhether you're a nature enthusiast, photographer, or simply seeking adventure, our intimate airboat tours create lasting impressions. Just a short drive from New Orleans, you'll discover why Bayou Segnette is considered a crown jewel of Louisiana's swamplands.

Book your private airboat adventure today and experience the authentic bayou the way it was meant to be seen – up close and personal.

Small / Private Airboats 

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Small Airboat Tours
$88-$115
*fuel surcharge may apply

  • 6-10 Passengers

  • Swamp and Bayou Tour

  • High Powered Thrill Ride

Large Airboats 

Large Airboat Tours Are Great For Larger Groups. Tour through the closest natural swamps to downtown New Orleans.  Ultimate Swamp Adventures has special rates for large airboat trips. Our Airboats are still fast and fun, just larger to accommodate more passengers. Book online and Tour Bayou Segnette in the historic Westwego Village, the closest natural swamp to Downtown New Orleans. Riders Must Be At Least 48 in tall.

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Large Airboat Tours $65-$85
*fuel surcharge may apply

  • 10 or 16 Passengers

  • View Bayou and Swamp

  • High Powered Thrill Ride

Experience the Magic of Bayou Segnette: Intimate Airboat Adventures Near New Orleans

 Ultimate Swamp Tour Directions

450 Laroussini St Westwego, LA 70094

    GPS: 70094, 29.8993562,-90.1526422

 

FROM DOWNTOWN NEW ORLEANS

  • 1/Take Magazine or Baronne Street to the Mississippi River (Greater N.O.) Bridge.

  • 2 /Punch your odometer.

  • 3/Make U (left turn) at Louisiana Street in Westwego.

  • 4/Laroussini Street is the next quick left

  • 5/Ultimate Swamp Tours are one “block” ahead on right. 

FROM HUEY LONG BRIDGE

Follow I-90 South and East to Laroussini Street. Turn right.

  • 15 min from The French Quarter

  • Easy Drive to and from the swamp

  • Westwego Fishing Village

  • Beautiful Bayou Segnette

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