Airboat Tours by ArthurDes Allemands · since 1994 (504) 810-4756 Book a ride Call

Route sketch · not to scaleI-310 south, US-90 west about 8 miles, over the Des Allemands bridge

Plan your trip · 25 min from MSY

Find
the dock.

4262 US-90, Des Allemands, LA 70030. Just before the Valero truck stop. If you reach Franks Lounge or Spahr's, you've gone too far.

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01 · The day

Before you go.

When

Open 7 days, except major holidays. Tours start as early as 8:30am and leave roughly every two to two and a half hours. The last one goes out about an hour before sundown.

Arrive 15 minutes early.

On the boat

  • Ear protection and life vests are provided.
  • First aid kit on board.
  • Eye protection on sunset tours.
  • No glass. Food and drinks must be contained.
  • Large hats tend to blow off.

Bring

  • A camera
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
Early light over a narrow swamp channel covered in green floating plants, with moss-draped trees on both banks.
Bring the camera · From Arthur's galleryTours from ~8:30am until an hour before sundown

02 · Getting here

Drive yourself.

There's no pickup from the city. A rental car is the easy way; Uber and Lyft can drop you off, but a ride back from Des Allemands is hard to find.

4262 US-90Des Allemands,LA 70030

Call for directions · (504) 810-4756

03 · Questions

Asked often.

How far is it from New Orleans?

About 25 minutes southwest of New Orleans airport. Take I-310 south to US-90, head west about 8 miles and cross the Des Allemands bridge.

Do I need a reservation?

Not strictly, but they are highly recommended. Call (504) 810-4756 between 8am and 7pm.

Will we see alligators?

In the warm months, very likely. Alligators are seasonal and go quiet in the cold months. Year round you can see some of the roughly 300 bird species that live here, plus nutria, turtles, snakes, raccoons, deer and waterfowl.

What happens if it storms?

Weather cancellations cost nothing and get rescheduled.

Can I cancel?

Free up to 24 hours before your tour. After that it is $20 per person.

Is it accessible?

Wheelchairs can be accommodated with notice. Mention any injuries when you book so the captain can keep off bumpy water; serious spinal injuries may be turned away for safety.

Can we bring food and drinks?

Yes, as long as they are contained. No glass on the boat.

A tan airboat with a canopy and orange life vests aboard, waiting on open marsh water under a blue sky.

04 · Book

Call the
captain.

Call to book(504) 810-4756

Toll free 1-800-975-9345

Booking
By phone, 8am–7pm, seven days a week. Tell them how many are riding and when, and they'll find you a boat.
Reservations
Not required, but highly recommended.
Ride hours
Open 7 days, except major holidays. Tours start as early as 8:30am; the last leaves about an hour before sundown.
The dock
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