Honey Island Swamp Tour: Explore Louisiana Wetlands

Embark on a thrilling 2-hour boat tour in the Honey Island Swamp, one of Louisiana’s last protected wetlands. Explore a hidden Cajun village, encounter diverse wildlife, and learn about the fascinating plants and animals of the lush swamps.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lake Pontchartrain - After pickup in central New Orleans, it’s a short drive across Lake Pontchartrain to Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve that is one of the last protected wetlands in Louisiana.
  • Honey Island Swamp - Your guide welcomes you aboard a custom-made 22-passenger flat-bottom boat. The smaller sized, quiet boat can fit…
What's Included
  • Free parking on site
  • Transportation from downtown New Orleans
  • Life Jackets for guests under 16 years old
  • Wildlife encounters
  • Live commentary on board
  • Professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join your leader at the meeting point in downtown New Orleans and embark on a 2-hour boat journey through Honey Island Swamp, one of Louisiana’s last safeguarded wetland preserves. Venture into a Cajun community reachable only by water, discover the flora and fauna that thrive in these rich marshes, and experience an intimate encounter with the local…

Location
Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter
North Rampart Street
Please be outside the Homewood Suites French Quarter at 317 North Rampart Street at the beginning of the pickup window. Your shuttle departs promptly. 9:30AM Tour (Picks up at 8:00AM) 12:15PM Tour (Picks up at 10:15AM) 2:45PM Tour (Picks up at 1:15PM) 5:00PM Tour (Picks up at 3:30PM)
Cancellation Policy

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

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Biancar141
Nov 7, 2024
Book this tour!! - What a time!! We got so lucky and saw so many wildlife creatures. Captain Tim did such a great job explaining the history and background of the swamp. It’s a must while you’re here!
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Seanmau5
Nov 7, 2024
Great tour, plenty of wildlife - Great job Captain Tim. We saw plenty of gators, raccoons, hogs, turtles. Would recommend to any visitors to New Orleans.
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Rcbc510
Nov 6, 2024
Don't miss this tour! - Captain Tim was fantastic! So much wildlife and beautiful views, pigs, racoons, birds, and lots of gators! Definitely don't miss this tour.
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Fadaratah
Nov 6, 2024
Excellent tour, you do not want to miss out - Amazing views and close up encounters with wild life. All accompanied by the pleasant and knowledgeable explanations of captain Tim. The bus ride to the rocks was also very pleasant.
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Peanutbutterheart74
Nov 6, 2024
The best thing ever! - Captain Tim was fantastic , the whole trip was amazing loved it Trip of a lifetime, saw hogs, alligators raccoons turtles beautiful birds. Worth every penny
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Jina_t
Oct 23, 2024
Awesome swamp tour - Our tour guide, Jacob, was so fun and full of information. He really took the time to make sure we were able to see and experience things during the tour. I loved that this tour was with a quiet boat and all the animals and wild life we saw would come right up to the boat. We saw so many gators too so this tour will not disappoint. I have done an airboat tour before and this was SO much better. Overall, it was an amazing experience and well worth it.
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X5404psedwardb
Oct 13, 2024
Captain Steve was entertaining, experienced, and knowledgeable - The tour was perfect! Captain Steve was great - passionate, entertaining, friendly, and knowledgeable. Would recommend for all who want to see the local wildlife & enjoy your time
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Malcolmz144
Oct 13, 2024
A Better Swamp Experience Than Expected - Captain Steve was the best! Funny and educational. Definitely recommending to others. Had a strong knowledge of the area and all of the things wildlife.
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Sara_a
Oct 2, 2024
Beautiful Bayou - The tour started off great with our wonderful bus driver who knew so much about the area and gave us an insider’s perspective on the effects of Hurricane Katrina, which continue to afflict the community to this day. Once we arrived at the bayou, we were organized into smaller groups, given time to use the restrooms, and directed to our boats. The boat guide was perfect. We saw over a dozen alligators and scores of raccoons. I’d recommend the tour for anyone who likes wildlife and nature.
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Mike_g
Sep 9, 2024
Educational and really fun - Educational, fun, and more variety than I thought. Appreciated how quiet the boats were so you could hear wildlife— unlike the air boats
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From $70
up to 9 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).