New Orleans · SWAMP & BAYOU TOURS
The decision is airboat or covered pontoon, and whether you want the hotel pickup. The 15 below compare the Manchac, Honey Island and the Jean Lafitte waters on price, boat type, noise and how long the drive out actually is.
Explore Honey Island Swamp by quiet boat from New Orleans, spotting alligators, birds and raccoons while learning about Cajun life and wetland loss.
“Captain Steve was great - he was really interesting and showed us so much of the wildlife and swamp - we really enjoyed it. Only disappointing thing was waiting round for Brian to come back and get us. Waited nearly 20 minutes.”
Ride an airboat through Louisiana cypress swamp, spot alligators and birds, and choose between a large or small boat near New Orleans.
“We had a blast! We were picked up from and returned to a very convenient spot, no sweat, so getting to the site was easy. Tiktok was a great guide!”
Pair Oak Alley or Destrehan Plantation with a wildlife-filled Manchac Swamp boat ride on a full-day Louisiana tour from New Orleans.
“A must see if you enjoy history. The guide was truely knowledgeable and we really enjoyed our time there.”
Explore Honey Island Swamp from Slidell on a quiet 22-passenger boat with Cajun stories, alligators, birds, and protected wetlands.
“Aaron was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and made sure we got up close and personal with lots of wildlife. Medium sized boat with 11 people on each side. When he was able he made sure each side got to see everything.”
Race through Louisiana swamps on a 16-passenger airboat, spot alligators and birds, and learn Cajun wetland life with a local captain.
“The transportation showed up within the prescribed time slot and got us to the swamp in timely fashion. Our guide truly enjoys his work and was able to dive into detail regarding the indigenous animals and ecosystems of Louisiana’s bayous. He even got to kiss and pet a couple of the gators. Playing with fire in my book, but I love getting out into nature and seeing beautiful creatures there. Ride home was slow due to traffic jams, but I don’t fault anyone in the tour company for that.”
Cruise Louisiana’s Barataria Swamps aboard a covered boat, spot alligators, and hear local stories from guides such as Captain Ernie.
“This was my 2nd time on this adventure and it is worth every penny. The only thing I wish they could change is possibly is the sound system. I know that the guide is giving a lot of fun history and information and at times it was very hard to hear him. Also maybe to not talk when the loud airboats are near. But overall it is a great experience.”
Review of New Orleans’ 16-passenger airboat swamp tour, with hotel transport, alligators, birds, high-speed runs, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Are small airboat captain was very safe, knowledgeable, and made sure if we had questions he had the answers. Not only was it very enjoyable but I learned a lot also. The mama in the store was so delightful and knowledgeable I almost wish I could have took her home.”
Ride a small airboat through Louisiana swamps from downtown New Orleans, with gators, birds, local stories, and round-trip hotel transport.
“We were picked up at our hotel in downtown New Orleans and driven by us to the start of the Swamp tour. The groups were broken into three and our tour guide’s name was Dewey. He was extremely knowledgeable about all things that had to do with the swamp and his airboat driving skills were superior. He made it so fun just cruising around the half mile long barges that are headed down the Mississippi river. We saw owls, egrets, Heron, and then the alligators. They’re about 15 in total that we saw, not including a mother that had 15 babies that was one of the coolest things I’ve ever…”
Cruise Manchac Bayou by pontoon boat for alligators, raccoons, birds, Cajun stories, and a close look at Louisiana’s wetlands.
“Great, we loved the swamp tour and even got to hold a baby alligator. It wasn’t rushed and our swamp guide was great!! Saw lots of gators, hogs, and raccoons as well!!”
Cruise New Orleans bayous by pontoon boat, spot alligators and birds, and learn about swamp life on this affordable 90-minute tour.
“Great experience with the family! Our kids loved watching the alligators swim up to the boat to eat. Captain was able to get a few of them to rise up out of the water to get food on the end of a stick. Slowly gliding through the swamp was very peaceful and beautiful.”
Cruise Louisiana’s Barataria swamps from New Orleans, spot alligators and birds, and learn Cajun history with optional French Quarter transport.
“The bus ride there was very informative. The swamp tour was a waste of time. The noise from the other airboats around us was very annoying. We couldn’t hear our guide. Asked him to turn up the volume. He said it was as loud as it would go. saw a small alligator baited by marshmallows. That was about it. I don’t recommend this tour”
Ride an airboat through Louisiana swamps, visit Laura and Houmas House, and enjoy a buffet lunch on a full-day trip from New Orleans.
“This was Educational & Funn!!! I tip my hat to ALL the tour guides, were knowledgeable and engaging people. And you can tell these people are actually from right here. The Airboat tour was surprisingly more fun then I assumed it would be. The Plantation experiences were also more then I expected. This is money well spent if this your first time in NOLA.”
Explore Manchac Swamp by boat, spot alligators, and tour Oak Alley Plantation on a full-day guided trip from New Orleans.
“Awesome time! I felt like I had enough time at both activities, super friendly knowledgeable guide who have us lots of extra information during the ride, great value and use of a day!”
Review the New Orleans swamp boat tour with hotel pickup, wildlife sightings, Cajun stories, practical tips, value, and seasonal advice.
“We went on the swamp tour with Capt. Ernie. Capt. Ernie was so knowledgeable about New Orleans, and the swamp and quite funny. He definitely kept us entertained, and the ride was nice. He told us we may not see gators, because of the weather. Fortunately for us it started to warm up, and we saw a total of six gators, and he let us hold a baby gator. I highly recommend this tour, and I will most definitely do it again in the summer time.”
Paddle Manchac Swamp from New Orleans, spotting alligators, owls, turtles, and birds with a guide in a small group of eight.
“If you're tired of the hustle and bustle of NOLA, take a trip to the beautiful Manchac Swamp and get your sanity back! MJ was our phenomenal driver and our brilliant kayak tour guide. She's knowledgeable about all things ecologically related to Louisiana, and she shares her knowledge generously and enthusiastically. WE LEARNED SO MUCH ON THIS TOUR! When we arrived at the swamp, MJ gave us a quick lesson on how to kayak, and we launched ourselves into the lazy waters of Manchac Swamp. (We definitely weren't white water rafting here!) We saw gators and learned about their life cycles, we saw herons and egrets and even a huge…”
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