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New Orleans Large Airboat Swamp Tour
Discover the atmospheric swamps surrounding New Orleans on a fascinating 2-hour airboat tour, led by a professional guide. In a small group, head to the outskirts of the city and climb aboard an airboat destined for the rich flora and fauna of the swamplands. Enrich your natural knowledge as you listen to intriguing commentary from your guide; scour the scenery for sightings of ferocious alligators; and feel your adrenaline levels surge as you accelerate and reach high speeds.
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$59.00
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$59.00
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use

Maurepas Swamp Tour, Small-Group Ecotour
Explore the Louisiana swamp on a 2-hour boat tour that takes you through a variety of ecosystems. Travel with a small group limited to six people, riding in a customized flatboat that can navigate places that other tour boats cannot reach. Look for native wildlife like alligators, turtles, snakes, and a variety of birds, and hear commentary about Louisiana’s swamplands from your guide.
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$69.00
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$69.00
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Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

90-Minute Jean Lafitte Swamp and Bayou Tour
Experience the Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve on this pontoon excursion led by a local guide. After a convenient, optional pickup from your accommodation, learn about Southern Louisiana’s distinctive ecology while cruising past magnificent cypress trees and watch for native wildlife like gators and egrets. Enjoy flexible timing and opt for a delicious lunch at Restaurant Des Familes with the 10 a.m. tour.
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$29.00
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$29.00
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Cruise with Optional Dinner
Go for a sunset cruise aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen on this boat trip. Listen to an on-board jazz band and choose to add on a Creole-style dinner buffet as the boat sails along the Mississippi River. Take in the views from the promenade deck and sip New Orleans-inspired cocktails.
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$52.00
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$52.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise
Sail down this Mississippi River on a classic Paddlewheeler boat on this New Orleans river cruise. Enjoy illuminating narration from a licensed historian and stop part-way through the trip to learn about the Battle of New Orleans. Then, get back aboard the vessel and enjoy a cash bar while admiring the views.
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$36.00
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$36.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation
Explore one of Louisiana’s last protected wetlands on a 2-hour boat tour that includes round-trip transport from New Orleans. Depart in the morning or afternoon for Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve teeming with critters such as 'gators, wild boar, snakes and birds. Ride through the swamp dripping with lush foliage and visit a boat-accessible Cajun village with an informative local guide who sheds light on the area’s inhabitants.
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$62.04
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$62.04
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour (Self Transport)
Discover one of Louisiana’s last preserved wetlands on a Honey Island Swamp boat tour. After making a short drive to Slidell, travel deep into the secluded swamp across Lake Pontchartrain to view native wildlife and witness a remote Cajun village only accessible by boat. Enjoy guided commentary on Cajun culture and the lush swamps as you spot alligators, wild boar, snakes, and native birds. This tour does not include transportation.
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$25.36
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$25.36
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

New Orleans Airboat Ride
Experience New Orleans’ wild bayou country on an exciting, family‐friendly airboat ride. This boat tour winds through the mossy cypress swamp close to Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, named for the 19th‐century pirate and smuggler. While onboard, enjoy lively commentary from a native guide as you admire lush, forested shoreline and spot local wildlife.
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$55.00
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$55.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Private Boat Tour Maurepas Swamp, Small-Group (transportation available)
Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private boat tour of the Honey Island Swamp. Enjoy the passing scenery and listen to a guide's insightful commentary on the local flora and fauna as the flat boat navigates to places other boats can't reach. This tour can accommodate a maximum of six passengers.
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$299.00
per group
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$299.00
per group
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use

VIP: Steamboat Natchez Dinner Cruise with Private Boat and Engine Room Tour
The Steamboat NATCHEZ is taking some time off, but her sister vessel will be taking her place. You’ll get the same authentic riverboat experience while you step up the luxury on this Viator VIP dinner cruise. Your experience begins with a complimentary Champagne cocktail while you take a guided tour of the boat’s authentic fixtures and spaces such as the pilot house. In the dining room, you’ll have a reserved table where you can relax, indulge in a sumptuous tableside dinner and enjoy a live jazz performance. If you want to go all out, upgrade to a full‐bar option.
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$159.95
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$159.95
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing Boat Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
Discover the mystique of the swamps and bayous on a sightseeing boat tour from New Orleans. Travel deep into the secluded bayous across the Mississippi River to witness Cajun life and spot native wildlife. Your guide will provide commentary on Cajun culture and the myth‐laden swamps while you snap photos of alligators, raccoons, snakes, turtles, and native birds.
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$52.00
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$52.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option
The Steamboat Natchez is taking some time off, but her sister vessel will be taking her place. You’ll get the same authentic experience of New Orleans at night on this romantic riverboat cruise! Journey through time on a paddle-wheel boat ride along the mighty Mississippi. Stroll the deck, cozy up with family and friends, and delight in the sparkle of the urban shoreline at dusk. This excursion includes a Creole‐inspired dinner (if option selected) and live jazz music.
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$50.00
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$50.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Steamboat Natchez Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans
The Steamboat NATCHEZ is taking some time off, but her sister vessel will be taking her place. You’ll get the same classic New Orleans experience of a lovely jazz brunch aboard a historic riverboat! Journey through time on this cruise along the mighty Mississippi. Stroll the deck, admire the iconic paddlewheel, and snap picturesque shots of the beautiful urban shoreline. This family‐friendly excursion includes a delectable brunch loaded with famous Louisiana dishes and live music from a local jazz trio.
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$38.00
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$38.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Harbor Cruise
The Steamboat NATCHEZ is taking some time off, but her sister vessel will be taking her place. You’ll get the same authentic riverboat experience, journeying back in time to when cotton was king and New Orleans was a budding port town that dazzled visitors with its colorful Creole culture. Board the historic riverboat for a morning or afternoon float down the mighty Mississippi. Stroll the deck, admire the iconic paddlewheel, enjoy live music, and snap picturesque shots of the beautiful urban shoreline. This family‐friendly excursion offers an optional tableside lunch (additional expense).
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$38.00
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$38.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

New Orleans Harbor Jazz Cruise with Reserved Socially-Distanced Outdoor Seating
The Steamboat NATCHEZ is taking some time off, but her sister vessel will be taking her place. You’ll get the same authentic riverboat experience on this "Social Distancing Brunch." Your reservation includes a maximum of 15 guests with a reserved area (outside) aboard the riverboat. In order to maintain proper social distancing, the riverboat will be filled to 50% capacity to ensure the safety of passengers, captains, and crew.
Board the historic riverboat to the delightful tunes of the Steam Calliope. Experience the sights and sounds of river life that enchanted characters of history and literature - like Mark Twain's Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer - and see the bustling activity of America's second-largest port!
Your reserved area will include an exterior table with 4 chairs each (up to 4 tables maximum). The tables will be spaced six feet apart from other guests to ensure proper social distancing.
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$50.00
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$50.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Ultimate Swamp Tour Experience from New Orleans
Experience life on the Louisiana bayou on this ultimate swamp tour from New Orleans, run by one of the city’s oldest tour companies. Ride on a state-of-the-art swamp boat through the famous wetlands teeming with native wildlife, while learning about Cajun culture from your tale-spinning captain.
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$52.00
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$52.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

New Orleans Super Saver: Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing plus Oak Alley Plantation
Experience the grandeur of New Orleans’ antebellum history and the mystic of the bayou on this 2‐day combined swamp and plantation sightseeing tour. Learn about a bygone era at Oak Alley Plantation, where you’ll view stunning architecture, oak‐lined esplanades, and enduring sugar cane. Then head deep into the secluded bayous to witness Cajun life and spot native wildlife.
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$117.00
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$117.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Airboat Ride with Round-Trip Transportation from New Orleans
Experience New Orleans’ wild bayou country on an exciting, family‐friendly airboat tour. This fun-filled tour includes a ride on the boat plus admission to an albino alligator exhibit and transportation from New Orleans. While on-board, enjoy lively commentary from your guide as you spot local wildlife, including alligators, nutria and native birds, and visit the secluded fishing village of Jean Lafitte, the infamous 19th‐century smuggler. The airboat holds 15-27 passengers.
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$77.00
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$77.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Honey Island Swamp Private Tour with Transport from New Orleans
Let a wetland ecologist guide you through the Honey Island Swamp during this private tour from New Orleans. Listen to engaging commentary about the city as you make your way to the West Pearl River. Then, climb aboard a shaded flat-bottom boat, equipped for up to 14 passengers, to get a close look at one of the country's wildest swamps. This private tour offers flexibility and personalized attention from your guide.
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$960.00
per group
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$960.00
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Private Tour of the Honey Island Swamp
Adventure to Honey Island Swamp on this private tour and see the natural beauty of the Louisiana swamp up close. Cruise from the West Pearl River in Slidell on a shaded flat-bottom boat into the marshy waters, and stay on the lookout for alligators along the riverbanks. Pass through a Cajun village, hear stories about the Honey Island Swamp Monster, and learn about the swamp's environment from your guide who’s a professional wetland ecologist.
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$550.00
per group
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$550.00
per group
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Honey Island Swamp Tour with Pickup from New Orleans
Trade in the urban bustle for the bayou on a half-day trip from New Orleans to the wilds of the Honey Island Swamp. Relax on the ride from your downtown or French Quarter hotel, and then cruise beneath hanging moss and cypress trees while a wetland ecologist shares tall tales and fun facts about this protected nature reserve on the shores of Lake Ponchartrain. Learn about Louisiana’s long-standing fishing industry, and keep an eye out for native critters like otters, turtles, egrets, and alligators lurking beneath the surface.
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$52.27
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$52.27
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use

Honey Island Swamp Tour
Cruise through the wild wetlands of Honey Island Swamp on a 2-hour boat tour. Located on the marshy shores of Lake Ponchartrain just north of New Orleans, this protected nature reserve is home to an array of southern wildlife, from egrets and herons soaring above to otters and alligators lurking below the water’s surface. Hear tales of swamp pirates, fishermen’s lore and mysterious creatures from your captain as you glide past hanging moss and swooning cypress trees.
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$25.00
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$25.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Guided Boat Tour of New Orleans Bayou and Wildlife
Are you ready to experience one of the best excursions New Orleans has to offer? Adventures of Jean Lafitte offers personal Alligator Tours through Louisiana’s beautiful backcountry. Gather your whole crew and come experience the “road less traveled”!
You’ll be touring 20,000 acres of tidewater cypress swamp. During your 1 hour 30 minute tour you’ll have opportunities to see alligators, snakes, turtles, egrets, herons and ibis, and we sometimes see hawks, owls and bald eagles.
We are approximately 35-45 minutes from New Orleans. If you do not have transportation to our location we offer pick-up and drop-off services to all hotels located in the Greater New Orleans area for an additional fee. Because we are located about 40 minutes outside of New Orleans, cab and uber services are not available.
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$32.00
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$32.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Private Louisiana Swamp Tour New Orleans(up to 15 Travelers)
PRIVATE LOUISIANA SWAMP TOURS!
Swampin' Grounds Tour Co. is an authentic Louisiana Swamp Tour! Private groups and expert guides make your experience personal to you. We pride ourselves on customer service and guest experience. We offer two hour small group swamp tours just outside of New Orleans in Louisiana's Honey Island Swamp, one of the country's most unclaimed wetlands. We will travel by boat through cypress swamps in search of alligators, boar, and birds of prey! Being true to our name as an ECO tour we DO NOT feed the wildlife. Our expert, coast guard certified guides will use their knowledge and experience to share with you the history of this beautiful area and show you all the diverse wildlife of Louisiana's swamps.
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$269.00
per group
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$269.00
per group
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
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