New Orleans Swamp Boat Tour
Description
This tour is done on a privately owned wildlife refuge, so what that means for our guests is that there are no other boats. We also do not allow hunting or fishing on our property. The guests will see the Manchac swamp as it is meant to be seen. The animals see the boats as part of their natural habitat, so they are unafraid to stay out in the open for our guests to see. Our boat captains will teach you about the animals that inhabit our swamp, as well as the way of life of the people that once called this swamp home.
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Itinerary
As our slow-moving pontoon boat drifts through the waterways, you will learn about Louisiana Wetlands, the inhabitants of the swamp, particularly the life and habits of the American Alligator, as well as the unique history of the Cajun town of Frenier within the Manchac Swamp. Swamp creatures, seeing our boats daily, recognize them as part of their normal environment. Unafraid and responsive to their boat captain's call, they peek out from underbrush and between moss-draped trees and shrubs, frequently coming directly to the boat. In the safety and comfort of the boat, you can actually come within a few feet of jumping alligators.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Coolers or ice chests are not allowed. Small amounts of food and beverage can be enjoyed on the picnic tables throughout the property. Snacks available for purchase in the ticket office/gift shop.
- Outside alcohol prohibited on property.
Reviews(69)
The swamp tour was much more fun than we anticipated- our guide was engaging, full of knowledge and a full entertainer. We saw lots of animals and got to experience them in their natural habitat. Lots of fun!
CAPTAIN DUSTIN IS THE BEST!! He made the swamp tour an experience! He taught us cool facts about the swamp and the natural life that resides there all while making us laugh. On this tour you will get to see Captain Dustin FEED the ALLIGATORS and get a close up on all the animals that live there including birds, raccoons, and boars. This swamp tour is worth every penny and the best one I’ve been to speaking from past experiences here in Nola.
We had a wonderful experience learning about all the birds and animals of the Manchac swamp and the history of it and the people that lived there. Our guide was very knowledgeable about everything associated with the area.
A great relaxing boat ride through the swamps. We saw many alligators, wild boars, raccoons and birds. The tour guide fed alligators and that was pretty cool. We were able to hold a baby gator!
I was very impressed with the tour. We saw lots of alligators, racoons, and Hogs. We also saw several different types of birds native to the area. Captain Danny did a great job on the tour, highlighting many of the things for us to see. He also had small live turtles, and a small live alligator. He had several other nature items to handle while on the boat. They also had a nice gift shop with items for sale. I highly recommend this tour !
Such an amazing experience. Our tour guide name was tom( sasquache) and he was phenomenal. He was so knowledgeable about the history of the swamp. For being a louisianna local and all the stories he knew was informative. He even gave us some background as far as the Spaniards and all other foreigners. We also saw so much wildlife from gators, to hogs, and raccoons, etc. It was just super neat the get to experience this with our large group. They were so accommodating! Highly recommend they tour!
We had such a great time on our Cajun Pride tour! I'm pretty sure we had the best tour guide. Captain Dustin was very informative and funny and he had the singing voice of an angel. We were with our highschool marching band from south Texas, and we couldn't have had a better ending to our trip. Thank you for the memories Captain Dustin!
Tour guide made the entire thing.
Was an amazing experience, the guide was funny and made it interesting for everyone. Overall would recommend!
Captain Dustin is the best tour guide! We loved his stories, knowledge and personality. He kept us entertained. We saw many gators, raccoons, boar, and birds. We even got to hold a baby gator and take pics! We highly recommend Cajun Pride with Captain Dustin! You won’t be disappointed!!!
