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New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 40 minutes

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Take a New Orleans swamp tour and wetlands adventure! See the Cajuns of the Bayou living and surviving in harmony with the swamps. Here, the waterways are their highways. From the relaxed comfort of our covered New Orleans swamp tour boats, you will drift slowly past a 2,000 year old Indian burial mound, a Cajun cemetery and a fishing village! You may see the wildlife that made the Barataria Swamps the crown jewel of the Louisiana Purchase. Here, birds, snakes, turtles, fur animals, and gators are the kings of the swamp, and are easily spotted in spring, summer, and fall.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please note you are not guaranteed to see a gator. They hibernate in winter months but are easily spotted in spring, summer, and fall.

When traveling with multiple passengers, you must make one booking with all passengers to insure that you are on the same boat. If you did not book together, you are not guaranteed to be together.

Service animals are permitted.

Emotional support animals are not permitted.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Swamp boat tour

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks (available for purchase)

What To Expect

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Barataria Preserve

Travel along the Mississippi River to reach your destination in the swamps. 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 of the local swamp life.

1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Included

Options

12:10pm Departure

Tour departs at 12:10pm; No hotel pickup included; Please arrive 15 to 20 minutes early for check-in.

2:10pm Departure

Tour departs at 2:10pm; No hotel pickup included; Please arrive 15 to 20 minutes early for check-in.

4:15pm Departure

Tour departs at 4:15pm; No hotel pickup included; Please arrive 15 to 20 minutes early for check-in.

9:40am Departure

Tour departs at 9:40am; No hotel pickup included; Please arrive 15 to 20 minutes early for check-in.

Reviews

4.83

1,673 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Captain Ernie was...

    Shantei G,

    Sep 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Captain Ernie was amazing. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed the tour and experience. Very informative.

  • Captain Ernie is awesome!

    K G,

    Sep 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    My friends and I loved this swamp boat tour! Our tour guide, Captain Ernie, was super informative about the swamp wildlife and very funny. I would 10/10 recommend this tour!

  • Our Captain was great ..

    Wamuiru D,

    Sep 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had a great time , we’re in N.O. To celebrate my boyfriends bday. Our captain on the Boat tour was great. He was funny, packed with lots of knowledge and wisdom. I’d definitely go back

  • I did not go

    Antonio P,

    Sep 3, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    I did not go. I was sick. Due to minor accident I did not went to the tour. Plus i did not know that it was too far from the city. Hehehe.

  • Good Tour!

    Yasmine L,

    Sep 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Bobby was great! Had a good time on swamp tour! Got a lot of info on the swamp area about the land/water ect! Got to even see some cows!

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4.83
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