New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Boat Tour
by Gray Line New Orleans
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$59.50Overview
This tour features a narrated boat cruise through the swamps and bayous near New Orleans, lasting between about 75 minutes and 4 hours depending on the option chosen. The boat passes through Barataria Preserve, which is part of the Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve system. This area protects 23,000 acres of bayous, swamps, marshes, and forests typical of Louisiana’s wetlands. Before boarding the boat, participants take a short coach ride across the Mississippi River to reach the Barataria Preserve. During the cruise, a local guide narrates stories about Cajun culture and points out wildlife such as alligators, raccoons, snakes, turtles, and native birds. In winter months, the amount of wildlife visible may be less. The tour includes a local guide, a narrated boat cruise, local taxes, and air conditioning on the coach. Snacks and refreshments can be bought on the boat but are not included. Gratuities and transportation for the self-drive option are also not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Barataria Preserve
After a short coach ride across the Mississippi River, passengers board a boat for a 2-hour trip through the swamps and bayous of New Orleans. Barataria Preserve is part of Jean Lafitte National Park and protects 23,000 acres of wetlands including bayous, swamps, marshes, and forests.
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Barataria Preserve is within Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve, which safeguards important natural and cultural resources from the Mississippi Delta region.
Swamp Boat Cruise
The narrated swamp cruise is led by a local captain who points out wildlife and shares local stories. Wildlife sightings may vary during the winter months.
120 min
Meeting point
*SELF-DRIVE - NO TRANSPORTATION INCLUDED* Upon arrival, you’ll find free parking on-site and a check-in area near the dock. Look for signs for the swamp tour or the main office building, where staff will assist you and give you a wristband with your boat number.
End point
*SELF-DRIVE - NO TRANSPORTATION INCLUDED* Upon arrival, you’ll find free parking on-site and a check-in area near the dock. Look for signs for the swamp tour or the main office building, where staff will assist you and give you a wristband with your boat number.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Boat Tour
by Gray Line New Orleans
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$59.50Overview
This tour features a narrated boat cruise through the swamps and bayous near New Orleans, lasting between about 75 minutes and 4 hours depending on the option chosen. The boat passes through Barataria Preserve, which is part of the Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve system. This area protects 23,000 acres of bayous, swamps, marshes, and forests typical of Louisiana’s wetlands. Before boarding the boat, participants take a short coach ride across the Mississippi River to reach the Barataria Preserve. During the cruise, a local guide narrates stories about Cajun culture and points out wildlife such as alligators, raccoons, snakes, turtles, and native birds. In winter months, the amount of wildlife visible may be less. The tour includes a local guide, a narrated boat cruise, local taxes, and air conditioning on the coach. Snacks and refreshments can be bought on the boat but are not included. Gratuities and transportation for the self-drive option are also not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Barataria Preserve
After a short coach ride across the Mississippi River, passengers board a boat for a 2-hour trip through the swamps and bayous of New Orleans. Barataria Preserve is part of Jean Lafitte National Park and protects 23,000 acres of wetlands including bayous, swamps, marshes, and forests.
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Barataria Preserve is within Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve, which safeguards important natural and cultural resources from the Mississippi Delta region.
Swamp Boat Cruise
The narrated swamp cruise is led by a local captain who points out wildlife and shares local stories. Wildlife sightings may vary during the winter months.
120 min
Meeting point
*SELF-DRIVE - NO TRANSPORTATION INCLUDED* Upon arrival, you’ll find free parking on-site and a check-in area near the dock. Look for signs for the swamp tour or the main office building, where staff will assist you and give you a wristband with your boat number.
End point
*SELF-DRIVE - NO TRANSPORTATION INCLUDED* Upon arrival, you’ll find free parking on-site and a check-in area near the dock. Look for signs for the swamp tour or the main office building, where staff will assist you and give you a wristband with your boat number.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.