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TAKE AN AIRBOAT RIDE ON THE WILD SIDE!
We invite you to come to the bayou and experience for yourself the ride of your life in an airboat. You can take a leisurely ride or a more adventurous “AIRBOAT RIDE ON THE WILD SIDE”. We have six passenger high performance boats that can reach speeds of up to 60 mph. Our airboats can ride on the marsh or deep in the cypress swamp where most tours cannot go. Or we can take you on a leisurely ride in a 15 passenger (US Coast Guard Approved) airboat that can run the shallows at 40 to 45 mph.
The tours go through swamp, over the marsh, and through moss draped trees. You will see hawks, herons, egrets, and occasionally bald eagles. We have over 300 species of birds. You're likely to see alligators up close & personal until the winter temps dip down low. They start coming back out when the weather starts warming up, late winter / early spring.
Our tour is just 25 minutes southwest of the New Orleans airport. We travel to a quiet fishing village where time seems to stand still. Your guides (US Coast Guard Captains) commercially fish alligators, crab, & shrimp. All are lifelong residents of the bayou. They are all very knowledgeable of the ecology of the marsh. We are a family owned & operated small business established in 1994.
Discover one of the most unique and individualized swamp rides in Louisiana. Minutes away from plantations. Delectable Cajun cuisine locally. RV parks, a few delightful Airbnb's, and Bed/Breakfast properties conveniently located nearby. Please call for availability and prices. We accept cash, travelers’ checks, and most major credit cards. Children under 5 years are free and under 13 years are discounted $10 off adult prices.
IN ADDITION TO OUR DAILY SCHEDULED 1 HOUR/90 MIN/ & 2 HR AIRBOAT TOURS, WE ARE THE HOME OF THE EXTRAORDINARILY UNIQUE SUNSET TOUR. THE SUNSET TOUR IS LIKE TWO TOURS IN ONE. YOU'LL GET ROUGHLY AN HOUR OF THE TRADITIONAL AIRBOAT TOUR ADVENTURE, FOLLOWED BY A BREATHTAKING MOSS DRAPED CYPRESS SUNSET, THEN YOU'LL GET THE UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF THE WETLANDS COMING TO LIFE WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN FOR THE REMAINING 30 MINUTES OF YOUR TOUR. YOUR CAPTAIN WILL SCAN THE LANDSCAPE WITH HIS SPOTLIGHT TO HIGHLIGHT THE EYES OF DIFFERNT TYPES OF WILDLIFE FROM A DISTANCE. THIS WILL ALLOW YOU TO GET EVEN CLOSER TO THE WILDLIFE THAT USUALLY KEEPS THEIR DISTANCE DURING THE DAYLIGHT HOURS. ON THE WAY BACK TO THE DOCK, THE CAPTAIN WILL TURN OFF THE SPOTLIGHT TO ALLOW FOR A LITTLE MOONLIGHT CRUISING AS YOU GAZE AT THE STARS ABOVE.
Meet the crew
Capt. Arthur Matherne Jr.
Capt. Arthur Matherne Jr.
Capt. Arthur Matherne Jr.
Chemical Plant worker, turned commercial fisherman, turned airboat tour guide. Arthur followed his passion and love for the bayou and love for sharing our lifestyle. His hobby of airboating for hunting, fishing, and trapping became a career when he decided that Louisiana needed its first airboat tour company. Arthur is a very charismatic,
Chemical Plant worker, turned commercial fisherman, turned airboat tour guide. Arthur followed his passion and love for the bayou and love for sharing our lifestyle. His hobby of airboating for hunting, fishing, and trapping became a career when he decided that Louisiana needed its first airboat tour company. Arthur is a very charismatic, unforgettable kind of guy with an undeniable true coonass appeal. Arthur now spends most days in semi-retirement but can't help but want to take a tour or two here and there.
Capt. Chad matherne
Capt. Arthur Matherne Jr.
Capt. Arthur Matherne Jr.
Raised driving airboats since 8 years of age. Chad walked away from the industry for 12 years to work the oilfield as a drafter & certification coordinator, but his heart is on the water in an airboat. Now he's back and has taken over the family business doing what he loves to do. He loves to share his knowledge and experiences. His miss
Raised driving airboats since 8 years of age. Chad walked away from the industry for 12 years to work the oilfield as a drafter & certification coordinator, but his heart is on the water in an airboat. Now he's back and has taken over the family business doing what he loves to do. He loves to share his knowledge and experiences. His mission is to provide lasting memories for customers and give one heck of an airboat ride. He makes sure he gets you up close and personal with wildlife as much as possible.
Capt. Jeremy Dufrene
Capt. Arthur Matherne Jr.
Capt. Jeremy Dufrene
Jeremy decided life at a chemical plant working 7 days a week and shrimping on vacation days was not his calling. After a little convincing by his family, he got his captain's license and started running tours. He quickly realized that this was a great fit and he has never thought of going back to his previous career at the plant. Jeremy'
Jeremy decided life at a chemical plant working 7 days a week and shrimping on vacation days was not his calling. After a little convincing by his family, he got his captain's license and started running tours. He quickly realized that this was a great fit and he has never thought of going back to his previous career at the plant. Jeremy's a great airboat captain and loves interacting with wildlife & customers.
The Airboat Fleet
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Cajun Camo
2010 Diamondback Airboat
20 ft x 8 ft.
LSA Supercharged 6.2L
376 ci. - 550HP
6 passenger Seating Capacity
2000 lb + Cargo capacity
Landing craft drop bow
Seats can be removed for additional cargo space
Look-out platform
Bimini Top
Cajun Rebel
2010 Diamondback Airboat
17 ft. x 8 ft.
LSA Supercharged 6.2L
376 c.i.- 550 HP
5 - 6 passenger Seating
1200 lb+ Cargo capacity
Seats can be removed for additional cargo space
Look-out platform
Removable Tarp
Wheelchair accommodable per request
Pond Hopper
1999 Diamondback Airboat
16 ft x 8 ft
LSA Supercharged 6.2L
376 c.i. - 550 HP
6 passenger Seating Capacity
1200 lb+ Cargo capacity
Seats can be removed for additional cargo space
High captain seat for increased visibility
removable top of captain seat
Wheelchair accommodable per request
Cajun Limo III
2012 Diamondback Airboat
24 ft x 9 ft 6 in
LSA Supercharged 6.2L
376 ci. - 550HP
15 passenger Seating Capacity
Cargo Capacity 3500 lb+
Seats can be removed for additional cargo space
Bimini top
Wheelchair accommodable per request
Cajun Limo II
2008 Diamonback Airboat
25 ft x 10 ft 6 in
540 c.i. - 550 HP
17 passenger Seating Capacity
3500 lb+ Cargo capacity
Seats can be removed for additional cargo space
Wheelchair accommodable per request
