Louisiana Bayous Boat Tour: Intimate Wildlife Experience

Embark on an intimate wildlife adventure through the Louisiana bayous. Discover hidden waterways, learn about the local culture, and encounter fascinating wildlife, including alligators. Don’t miss the chance to visit a unique bayou camp and mingle with the locals at the bayou bar.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Happiness Bayou Tours - Enjoy two - two and a half hours of our diverse, fun and educational tour. The scenery throughout this tour is nothing like most have ever seen. A lifetime resident, Captain George will talk about personal experiences and knowledge related to much of what you see. He is a commercial blue crab fisherman and stops at one of…
What's Included
  • Ice chest available on board
  • Rain ponchos provided
  • Life vests for guests aged 16 and under
Additional Information

As one of the most petite boat trips around, passengers feel a personal touch even on a packed cruise. It’s not just an amusing excursion for individuals of all ages, it’s an unparalleled encounter.
Visitors have a unique opportunity to get a glimpse of life on these marshlands that only the inhabitants know of. Guided through multiple channels,…

Location
6201 E St Bernard Hwy
East Saint Bernard Highway
Turn in on the road along the waterway when you see our signs for Happiness Bayou Tours and De Pope Tavern. The boat dock is to the left, the bar to the right, and the parking lot is located behind the bar.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Laurie1164
Jul 12, 2025
A most enjoyable and genuine bayou experience! - So much fun! Captain George is a lively guide with plenty of interesting stories about life on the bayou. We learned so much and have so much better an understanding of how people interact with the bayou environment (and each other!). Our cruise had a break with a bathroom out at his bayou camp that was most welcome. Wait till you see Captain George kiss the gator! Afterwards, we had a most pleasant and delicious lunch at their DePope tavern. As Marylanders we tip our hat in total respect to their Louisiana crab cake, different from back home but nonetheless a delicious crab cake! They understand as we do that nothing should stand between you and enjoying the crab. Well done and thank you Samantha and thank you Captain George!
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595crystaln
Jun 27, 2025
Loved the tour! - Such a fun and informative tour! Highly recommend! Everyone in our group agreed that this was the best part of our trip!!
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Summerm728
Jun 27, 2025
Best part of our trip! - Captain George was the best tour guide! This was the highlight of my trip to New Orleans. Can’t wait to come back. This was a real swamp experience.
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G4010yrjohns
Jun 27, 2025
Highly Recommend - Captain George and the Bayou Tour were the highlight of our trip! We got alligators, Katrina history, stories and fun. Would highly recommend to other people! Thank you guys for a great authentic tour!
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Grant
Jun 24, 2025
Best Tour in NOLA. - Best tour in New Orleans! Captain George is amazing, was in a group of 12. He had very interesting stories and made the tour fly by. Highly recommend.
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Lisacg7060jw
Jun 13, 2025
Book it! - Captain George and Samantha were awesome! Super welcoming and accommodating. We had a great time on the tour and hanging out at the tavern afterward! Great people, great experience. Highly recommend!
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Andreadn4510th
Jun 8, 2025
Fun time for first-timers - Captain George was a fun guide to learn about the bayou, the culture, the aftermath of Katrina, and of course, the gators. He’s down to earth and funny. The boat was very comfortable and so glad it was shaded! As a first timer, I would def recommend to others wanting the DL on the bayou.
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Christinalu3244gl
May 31, 2025
Look no further for the best Bayou tour - Captain George gave us an unforgettable experience! It was by far our favorite part of our couples New Orleans trip. You don’t just get to see the alligators (which captain George kisses!) but you get a full story and picture about life on the Bayou. The tour was better than we expected. The weather did not fully cooperate at first but George and his wife kept us occupied with their full bar, life stories and southern kindness until we took off. If you are looking for an amazing bayou tour, book with Happiness Tours and Captain George!
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Grandtour06275084685
May 23, 2025
Unbeatable Experience - Captain George is the man! It was my second time going, we had friends in town, so we knew we needed to bring them to Happiness Bayou Tours!
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Sarah_s
May 6, 2025
Fun way to experience local scenery and a great day away from the city/French Quarter - We enjoyed the tour of our guides background. I'll never think of marshmallows the same way! Great stories, scenery and fun time seeing some gators up close and personal
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From $80
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).