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

This is the second time we've taken this boat cruise. We got so much out of it before that we…read morewanted to take our son. This is a traditional paddlewheel boat with three levels. The top level has a bar counter and tables under a canopy. Up front there are benches so you are looking straight ahead as you travel. The middle level has a nice indoor dining room. You can order traditional Louisiana dishes. Outside the dining room are benches. We chose to sit on the top level facing forward, but it was so cold in front, we moved to the tables in the rear. There is a wonderful narrator letting you know when you pass interesting sites. The Domino Sugar factory that you pass is really something to see, and it's hard to believe it's still in use. They make a stop at the Chalmette Battlefield (you can get off the boat or stay and relax on the boat). There is a tour guide who talks about the battleground, which is pretty interesting. The best thing about the Creole Queen is the narrator. After the battlefield, the second half of the tour focuses on Hurricane Katrina. He wants that it can be disturbing and announced that if you didn't want to hear it, you can go to the dining room, as it isn't broadcasted in there. He is very candid, and I learned so much about the terrible way Hurricane Katrina was handled, as well as just how terrible the hurricane was. It was very, very sad. I highly recommend this tour. As I said, we enjoyed it so much the first time that we wanted to go back and share it with our son.

The historical tour was interesting BUT the presentation of Andrew Jackson as Savior of the United…read moreStates didn't accurately represent him as a racist, president, especially towards Native Americans. That being said, the rest of the tour was informative and relaxing. I enjoyed the New Orleans themed playlist.

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.

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!

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!

Excellent experience for a beautiful New Orleans day. Lovely and relaxing hour with our excellent…read moregondolier Robert. You can experience this year round. Christmas is a beautiful time with the lights. The gondola is also popular for weddings and proposals. Very highly recommended.

It was amazing and relaxing taking this gondola ride along the New Orleans Museum of Art and…read morelooking at their art while enjoying a peaceful gondola ride. It was perfect weather as well to go around 6pm. It was great to hear his story of how he brought the one and only gondola ride to New Orleans and how he's survived while facing adversity throughout the years to continue to bring everyone a memorable gondola experience! It's perfect for special occasions as well like wedding proposals! He's witnessed over 800 on that gondola alone!

If you're in New Orleans check them out. Fun ride, fun guides equals a great afternoon adventure.read more

Where to start. From the young lady in gift to tour guide the staff was awesome. So much fun and we…read moregot to see alligators up close. Worth every dollar spent and more.

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.

We had Kevin and Bobby as our tour guide. He was great with the alligators finding him and showing…read morethis video and let this pet the baby one.

I am telling you If you xome to New Orleans you MUST do this!!! We booked the covered boat tour and…read moretheir provided transportation- the transportation came with a whole guided tour the whole way to the attraction! The tour itself 10/10! Captain Tom was so kind and knowledgeable, he did such a good job of taking us to the right places we saw plenty of alligators! Such a neat experience! They have a bar, bathrooms, and a covered waiting area too.

Excellent tour. Much fun. Beautiful scenery. This is a very well-run operation. April is a perfect…read moretime to go. No worries about going in the early morning. We went in the afternoon and saw 'gators GALORE

Hosted a group of thirteen kids and grandkids today at Honey Island Swamp Tours and really enjoyed…read moreit. Captain Ron showed us a fine time for almost two hours and it was a great value for our money. We saw gators, turtles, herons, egrets, raccoons, feral pigs, snakes and more. We also learned a lot about the environment, the local culture, and the area's rich history. Honey Island Swamp Tours is highly recommended.