This was a wonderful experience. It was one of the best tours my family took in New Orleans. My…read moretwo teenagers loved it! We booked the Honey Island Swamp Tour with transport from downtown. Although the original pickup location was changed due to road construction, Cajun Encounters' customer service team made the change easy and stress-free. We appreciated the helpful communications. Derek, our bus driver, was amazing. He shared his personal experience from Hurricane Katrina with us. It was very moving and educational. It was a personal touch that we didn't expect, but was very appreciated. His knowledge of New Orleans was impressive and we were grateful for all of the information/tips he provided. We followed some of his tips and were not disappointed! Our boat captain was Scott C. He was a great guide through the Honey Island Swamp. Captain Scott C.'s knowledge was impressive. He was very informative and we learned a lot. We saw so many alligators that we gave up counting them. Also saw cute racoons, several turtles sunning themselves, a snake, and a beautiful crane. This tour was one of the highlights of our New Orleans trip. It was truly fantastic. If we come back, we would do it again in a heartbeat! That is how much we loved it.

Went on the swamp tour with Bishop. Great job. Comedy and education all at the same time .read more

What could be better than a jazz cruise down the Mississippi river in New Orleans on Easter Sunday?…read more Taking the cruise in the rain. I fell in love with the Mississippi River on a rainy day Easter Sunday jazz cruise. The sky was gray and leaden. The rain was light but steady. The wind came and went. People wore their Easter finery with ponchos over their clothing to stay dry. We listened to jazz and ate muffins and drank coffee. We listened to the captain tell tales of New Orleans history and geography. We sat on benches overlooking the Mississippi River. We cuddled together with the wind blowing raindrops in our faces. The air was cool; the rain danced down. The wind played games with our ponchos and the purple scarf that I had wrapped around my head. The steamboat paddled along the Old Muddy. People sat in the dining room and the Captain's Salon. Others sat on the top deck in the rain. Teenagers took pictures standing at the bow under the American flag. Jazz played. Birds flew by. Two hours existed in a time capsule of wind and rain and music and water and joy.

Worth doing once, but overall nothing particularly special. The highlight for me was the narration…read morewhile we cruised down the river. Unfortunately the views were underwhelming, mostly businesses and factories when I had expected something more scenic. There was a jazz band playing on the lower level, and bars were set up on each floor, which was nice. What I didn't like was the photo op before boarding. They take your picture and then walk around trying to sell you an overpriced package afterward. You'd have the same experience on the Mark Twain Riverboat at Disneyland, except this was the real thing.

My husband and I were visiting New Orleans from Texas for our anniversary. We knew we wanted to do…read morean alligator tour but my husband was adamant about doing an airboat. I'm glad he was because it was such a cool experience. Everything was so personal and easy from booking to check in to bidding our awesome captain goodbye. We had captain Woody and I'd 100% recommend him if you get a choice. He was funny and so knowledgable and his passion for the work they do was apparent. His knowledge of each individual gator was endearing and impressive. Logistically it was only a 30-40 min drive from NOLA and very easy to find. On Woody's recommendation, we went to an adorable restaurant called Spahr's afterword and had some delicious seafood with a view full of gators in their backyard!

We stumbled upon this tour last minute as they were the most accommodating to our group! We were…read moreable to book a last minute tour which fit right into our schedule! Betty the front desk lady was so nice and helpful! The tour we had with Captain Arthur was by far the best airboat tour we've ever experienced! He is truly one of a kind! He very informative, funny and skilled in his craft! Would definitely come back for a night tour next time!

We had a great time on the swamp tour. The captain/host was courteous and knowledgeable throughout…read morethe trip. The boat ride through the marsh felt exciting--almost like drifting quickly over water while still being smooth and safe. We were able to get up close to alligators, which was an unforgettable experience. Beyond the scenery, the guide shared interesting insights about wetland conservation, the preservation of Louisiana's coastline, and local history and culture, which added real depth to the tour. Overall, this is a fun and engaging activity that's suitable for the whole family. Highly recommended.

Prior to heading to New Orleans, we knew a swamp tour was a must. After doing some research, we…read morelanded on New Orleans Airboat Tours, and I'm glad we did. We booked transportation through them as well, which ran $72. For comparison, I checked Uber pricing and it was about $65 one way, and there were plenty of Ubers available near the tour location. The staff was friendly and easy to work with from the start. I ended up needing to change our date, and they were very accommodating, which I appreciated. Once we arrived at their headquarters, the place was clean, well kept, and had a true "bayou" feel to it. One interesting thing, they actually own the swamp land, so you're essentially touring their backyard... with alligators included. We were assigned Captain Matt, and he made the experience. You could tell he genuinely cares about the wildlife and the ecosystem, which added a lot to the tour. It wasn't just a ride, it felt informative and authentic. The tour lasted about 1 hour and 45 minutes. We chose to sit in the front, which meant getting a little wet, but the views were absolutely worth it, especially when the captain started interacting with the gators. Overall, this was money well spent. We had a great time and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone visiting New Orleans.

I was in NOLA for a conference and had an open afternoon. A friend and I booked the city bus tour…read more When we were picked up we were the only two who were scheduled. I really appreciate that they made the effort to still give us a tour instead of cancelling like a lot of places would have. That time frame was the only one we had for the tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and personable and the driver made us feel comfortable and safe. I highly recommend using this company. If I had been there longer and had more free time I would have booked some of their other tours with them.

The Ghosts and Vampires tour was one of my most memorable parts of my trip to NOLA. Katherine is…read morethe BEST tour guide I have ever had (and I am a researcher so I've been on my share of tours). Katherine's love for the city is infectious and you leave the tour spooked and appreciative for those who made NOLA what it is. *This is not a gimmicky tour* it is based off historical facts! History is always scarier than fiction.

I booked an extended Manchac Swamp kayak tour during a visit to New Orleans in late February,…read morewanting to see the swamp and its wildlife in a more personal and eco-friendly way than the more popular airboat and alligator-feeding tours. My partner and I have some experience paddling and wanted plenty of time to see wildlife and get deep in the swamp for the best scenery, and for us the extended tour was the right choice! I'd recommend it to visitors to New Orleans who love nature, the outdoors, and/or getting a fun and unique workout in during vacation. We were on the water for about 4 hours. Sunscreen, sunglasses, shoes you don't mind getting wet, and PLENTY of water are a must! There are stops at a truck stop right before and after for the bathroom and buying any drinks/snacks, plus a stop on dry land during the tour. Our guide Nick was clearly dedicated to both paddling and nature even outside of work, and our tour felt less like a scripted performance as some tours can be and more like a buddy was showing and telling you things he was passionate about. We saw several small alligators, barred owls, hawks, turtles, and water birds. It was unseasonably warm so the reptiles were a treat to see, and it was awesome getting to see owls out in daylight which I'd never be able to pick out myself. Bring binoculars if you have them! My only small complaint, which has nothing to do with the tour itself: the AI-generated content on the company's Instagram page is kind of weird. Photos and videos from actual tours would be more honest and enticing!

MJ was fantastic, very knowledgeable. Plenty of gators to see, birds, and a turtle…read more Great time on the water for amour first trip to New Orleans! Can't recommend this tour enough. Ask for MJ!

Great tour of Louisiana swamps. Wonderful customer service, very informative. Highly recommend for…read morecouples and families alike. We really enjoyed ourselves. I would definitely do it again.

We had a wonderful experience with Ricky as our guide. My family, including a 6 and 9 year old,…read moreenjoyed seeing the wildlife, hearing about the swamp, and some up close encounters. Would definitely recommend New Orleans Airboat Tours to others!

I didn't get to wrestle a gator but that's ok cause we had so much fun! Anyway, you can't visit…read moreNawlins without venturing to the bayou to see the gators! There are a few airboat tour companies near New Orleans, but we decided to go with Airboat Adventures due to the price and positive reviews online. I booked the tour online through their website. If you want something more private, go witha smaller airboat, which is a bit more expensive than the large airboat. But because we're chickens, we decided to go with the larger airboat that held more people. The tour offers transportation to their location by bus for an extra fee, but we decided to drive our own car since they provided on-site parking. I do recommend driving your own car, because the drive was absolutely scenic. A lot of green and we got to see all the beautiful houses built on stilts on the way. Not to mention, it's about a 30 min drive from New Orleans. When we arrived, there were plenty of parking. They also had bathrooms inside and on the exterior of their store, which were very clean! Inside the store, you can check out a live albino alligator and take photos while you wait. You can also wait outside on the dock -- plenty of seating and you can grab a drink at the bar. The tour was amazing and so was our tour guide. The weather was nice, we saw a lot of gators sunbathing a bald eagle, and its nest. It was more than what I expected! Everyone in my party had a great time and more memories were made! Side note: Airboats are very loud so make sure you keep the headphones on!

I had such an awesome experience with Airboat Adventures. My friend and I did the swamp tour, and…read moreit was so much fun and was extremely informative. Our tour guide, Captain Dewey, was amazing - he was funny, friendly, and made an extra effort to get us to see wildlife - especially gators! The boat was comfortable and felt very safe. The price of the tour is great considering how amazing it was. Our tour ticket also included pick up and drop off from near the hotel, which was so convenient and helpful. I loved my swamp tour with Airboat Adventures - it really exceeded my already high expectations.

Had a great time kayaking Manchac Swamp in April 2017. Unique experience and a must while in NOLA…read more We drove ourselves and while the directions are incredibly intimidating, "DON'T MISS THE EXIT!!!" I appreciate the level of detail and we found the spot with no problem. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable about the flora and fauna around us. He also knew about the landscape and environmental problems the area is facing. Lastly, the pace was appropriate for all levels of kayakers and allowed ample time to take in the beauty of the bayou. We had an experience of a lifetime and would highly recommend this company!

Wonderful experience! We really wanted to see and experience Louisiana and not just the city and…read morekayaking in the swamp is a great way to do it!! I loved seeing and learning about the cypress trees and maneuvering my kayak around the cypress knees and along the rivers - way more fun than in a lake where the scenery is same old same old. We got to see some interesting native wildlife like snakes but I would have liked to see an alligator. I would definitely do the tour again but I would go on a sunny day next time so that I would be more likely to see some gators. Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining! #swampselfie

We had a great time on our tour. This was the best choice for doing a swamp tour. The guide is…read morevery knowledgeable and has a great understanding of the Bayou. We love the fact that they don't feed the alligators and knowledgeable of the ecosystem for not disrupting the natural sources. We would recommend this tour to anyone that really wants to understand the nature and natural aspects of the area.

Five stars for this wonderful two hour tour of the swamp and bayou out by Maurepas, Louisiana…read more Halfway between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. It is seriously out in the middle of nowhere and much of the river is almost completely untouched. As it should be. Our tour guide was talkative and knowledgeable and despite the fact that he's been doing this three times a day for a couple of years, it sounded fresh and unrehearsed. We sat in comfortable seats on the flatbottom boat as we slowly went one way along the river, pointing out the wildlife, cypress knees and trees, reed brushes and more. This tour is "natural" meaning that they leave nothing and take nothing. They absolutely do not feed the alligators, which is why we did not see any of them in two full hours. The 4:30 to 6:30 tour was perfect as we got to see the water during daylight and as the Sun set. I took nearly 200 pictures and at least 5 minutes of video. It was amazing. Tip: Check the weather. With the humidity, it can get cold. I wish I'd brought a hoodie. Tip: Hit a restroom before you arrive. You're about to spend two hours on a boat. There's a port-a-potty at the meetup spot and that was appreciated but not awesome. Tip: There was no cell phone service out here, so make sure you have a saved map on your phone to get you back to an area with coverage. [Review 14086 overall, 1408 of 2020, number 7 in Louisiana.]