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Adults
Ages 13+
$ 144
Children
Ages 5-12
$ 144
Kick off the celebration with two cocktails and sip your way to the swamp!
Celebrate your special occasion with an unforgettable adventure through the Louisiana swamps with our Small Airboat Party Package! Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, bachelor or bachelorette party, family reunion, corporate outing, or simply looking for a unique experience, this exciting tour offers the perfect combination of thrills, Louisiana wildlife, and festive fun.
Kick off the celebration with two cocktails per guest to sip as you make your way to the swamp, along with Mardi Gras-themed party goodies to get everyone in the spirit before your adventure begins.
Climb aboard a small, agile airboat and race across the bayou at speeds of up to 40 mph before slowing down to explore the hidden marshes where traditional boats can’t go. Your knowledgeable local captain will share fascinating stories and insights about the wetlands while guiding you through the heart of Louisiana’s beautiful swamp country.
Along the way, keep an eye out for alligators, raccoons, native birds, nutria, and other wildlife that call the bayou home. Cruise through the scenic waterways surrounding the historic fishing village of Jean Lafitte and experience the breathtaking natural beauty of South Louisiana from a truly unique perspective.
Create unforgettable memories with your group on this one-of-a-kind airboat adventure that’s sure to be the highlight of your celebration!
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- Two cocktails of your choice from our specialty menu (Virgin NATCHEZ Jazz Punch and sodas are available for children)
- Feathered Mardi Gras mask
- Themed Mardi Gras bead
- Gray Line fan (summer months only)
- Round-trip transportation
- Thrilling ride through swamp, bayou and open waterways of Barataria Basin
- Zoom into marshland only accessible by airboat
- Meet the wildlife who call the swamplands “home”
- Commentary from a native tour guide/captain
- Live albino alligators exhibit
- Small boat (6-12 passengers)
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NATCHEZ Jazz Punch
Named after the City’s iconic Steamboat NATCHEZ, this drink features spiced rum, gold rum, and tropical fruit juices. Our version of the Hurricane!Sunset on the Bayou
A smooth blend of Jack Daniels Old No. 7 with Orange Liqueur, Aromatic Bitters and Ginger Ale that blend together like the beautiful colors of a bayou sunset.Carnival Cocktail
Enjoy the tastes of orange, melon, and peach with tequila in this colorful Mardi Gras cocktail as vibrant as our Mardi Gras floats!The CITY Sangria
Named after the beautiful Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS! This is a tropical red wine punch as cool and refreshing as the Big Easy.Garden District Refresher
Just as refreshing as a walk through the beautiful Garden District! Minute Maid Lemonade with Strawberry Vodka and Strawberry Puree.Mississippi River Mule
Named after the river that wraps around the Crescent City, this mule is a classic flow of Gin, Lime, and Ginger Beer.Beverage selections are made during the booking process. Virgin NATCHEZ Jazz Punch and soft drinks are available for children. If you would like to change your beverage selections after booking, please contact Gray Line at (504) 569-1401. If beverage selections are not made during booking or are not received at least 48 hours prior to departure, NATCHEZ Jazz Punch (or a Virgin NATCHEZ Jazz Punch for guests under 21) will be provided by default.
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- Gratuities (optional)
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- Sunglasses
- Comfortable clothes
- Sunscreen
- Camera for great shots of local wildlife!
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- Please display your barcoded voucher as your ticket 15 minutes in advance of your tour time at our Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River. All tours and cruises depart from here, at the Steamboat NATCHEZ dock (400 Toulouse St. New Orleans, LA 70130), directly behind the JAX Brewery. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at (504) 569-1401.
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- In case of inclement weather, the tour may be shortened, postponed or replaced with a similar tour on a covered boat.
- Tour is rain or shine. Ponchos are available for purchase at the swamp.
- Wear comfortable, casual attire based on weather conditions. Please note that you may get wet.
- Sunglasses are recommended.
- Minimum age is 5 years and no child can sit on a lap.
- Not wheelchair accessible. All passengers must be able to board airboat without staff assistance.
- Not stroller accessible.
- Not suitable for pets. Service animals are not allowed for the safety of the animal.
- Not recommended for people with neck or back problems.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers.
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions.
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Bookings are non-refundable. All sales are final.