New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

Embark on an authentic Cajun adventure with a New Orleans Swamp Tour. Cruise through the Barataria Swamps, spot wildlife, and learn about the Cajun way of life.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Barataria Preserve - On this tour, you will enjoy a fully narrated swamp tour by one of our local captains on the comfort of a swamp tour boat. Our tour boats feature a roof, cushioned seats, windows that can be raised or lowered for the weather, restroom, and plenty of standing and walking room. You may even experience a close encounter with some…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Swamp boat tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (from downtown New Orleans hotels only)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Experience the harmonious Bayou lifestyle of the Cajuns amid the swamps. These waterways serve as their main transportation routes. Whilst enjoying the easy-going atmosphere of our sheltered New Orleans Swamp Tour Boats, you’ll glide by a 2000-year-old Indian Burial Mound, a Cajun graveyard, and a fishing village! Witness the natural inhabitants that…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Melinda_u
Mar 28, 2025
Kenny was very funny and... - Kenny was very funny and knowledgeable. He tried his hardest to find interesting things in the swamp.
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Mary_l
Mar 27, 2025
Perfect fun! You will see a few alligators, hold one and have a nice boat ride. The pickup from the hotels was on time. - You get to hold a small aligator. The trip.is the right length and the boat is comfortable. I'd recommend the large cruise versus thr small airboat.
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425kellim
Mar 26, 2025
Book this tour with Cpt. Dewey!! - This tour was fantastic! It was my first and I booked naively thinking that driving out myself would be fine to save money but having my in- laws join us changed our plans and we called literally 10 mins before they closed the evening before our tour and it was SO easy to get our package changed to include transport both ways! I do have to say that we may have been there on a rare off week in between big events and during the week too but they still were amazingly accommodating and made the trip worth it! The booking was great was the tour guide Dewey was the best!!!! He was witty and funny and obviously had a great love for his job and the animals he gets to encounter often. The experience was one that we will certainly remember but our kids said hands down this was their favorite part of our whole trip. That alone was worth every penny and minute spent. Highly recommend!!!
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Samantha_s
Mar 26, 2025
Highly Recommend - Great trip from our bus driver Gary, to our tour guide Dewy (not sure if spelt right) Informative and witty. Highly recommend.
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Marylynn_m
Mar 25, 2025
Spring Break Monday Trip - Do not expect to see alligators in the winter. We seen plenty at the end of March. The tour guide was informative and funny.
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Jet35244598542
Mar 24, 2025
Money well spent - Captain Ernie was very knowledgeable regarding the swamp. His passion and excitement to explain the historical significance of the swamp left everyone entertained. We got to see alligators in plenty! One suggestion would be to dress accordingly because it got really cold as we deeper into the swamp. It’s important to note that it was a rainy day to start off. Outside of the rain, it was a pleasant experience. The captain had a baby gator on the boat that everyone got to hold and take pictures with. I would recommend this excursion to anyone that would like to know more about the swamps and bayous of this area.
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Stephen_h
Mar 24, 2025
Nice Trip - Everything was well organized and professionally managed. The captain was exceptionally professional and fun.
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Madelyn_m
Mar 22, 2025
Super fun experience on... - Super fun experience on the swamp! Both the bus driver and captain of the boat were friendly and informative. We got to see plenty of alligators and up close. Highly recommend!
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Fearless29484440031
Mar 20, 2025
The best gator experience! - Absolutely amazing experience with prompt and convenient pickup from our hotel. We saw lots of gators and got to pet a tiny gator on the boat. The bus driver and boat tour guide were fun, kind, and delivered informative content. We had lots of laughs and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Top marks!
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767candied
Mar 24, 2025
This might not be the operator for you.... - If you are hoping to learn anything about the swamp environment, this is not the tour for you. They take you down shipping channels, and you are constantly surrounded by the deafening noise of the airboat tours. We did see some alligators, which was cool. If I had it to do over, however, I would look for a smaller operator that was interested in educating people about the swamp environment. We interacted with many people - 2 bus drivers, a ticket window person and the boat captain. I can only compliment "Gary" the bus driver....he was truly kind and welcoming.
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