We had an absolutely incredible airboat tour through the Atchafalaya Swamp with McGee's Swamp Tour! From the moment we took off, it was pure fun and adventure. Cruising across the water and winding through the beautiful cypress trees made for a truly unique and enjoyable experience we won't forget. Captain Armand was a true highlight of the trip. He was a wealth of knowledge about the swamp, wildlife, and local history, and he shared everything in such an entertaining and engaging way. You could tell he genuinely loves what he does, and that made the experience even better. If you're considering an airboat tour, don't hesitate -- this is the one to book! We highly recommend it and will definitely be back for another ride read more

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It was an amazing experience! We learned so much about the culture, flora, fauna, and languages, as well as the sizes of the crocodiles and their lifespan. Skip is an incredible guide!!! read more

McGee's was so awesome! I went while at Swamp-O-Ree for scouting and went on a three mile canoe trip along with a swamp tour. Skip(our boat captain) was really awesome. We got to see lots of gators and even the biggest one, Hank the Tank. Would love to go again the next time I'm around here! read more

So much fun! Tour was a great experience, tour guide was friendly & had a great personality. The little shop has cute souvenirs & a few snacks. If you step out to the back porch of the shop, there's a bench area for a photo op. read more

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What a great experience! I went with my son for his first grade field trip. Skipper "Skip" did an excellent job explaining so many facts about the basin and its history while traveling in the boat. Seeing alligators come to the boat when "Skip" called them was incredible. The educational activities onshore were also remarkable. This place should be on every school system's field trip list. It was very organized and the workers went above and beyond answering so many questions from curious 1st graders and their chaperones and teachers. read more

Awesome tour of the swamp basin. Saw birds, alligators, and the angry Asian Carp jumping at the boat. Our guide, Skip (or was it Kip?) was the best. Super informative, lots of stories about the history and his family growing up on the swamp, and a super nice guy. Not sure there is a swamp related question he couldn't answer. Our group was about 40 and we had the big boat. Highly recommend and would have no problem doing it again! read more

Such an awesome experience!!! The swamp tour was loads of fun, educational, interesting, and so so cool! It was an hour and a half and about a 6.5 mile loop around the Atchafalaya Swamp. The guide was awesome and made such funny jokes. He seemed like he truly cared about the swamp and the alligators living in it. It was so cool to see him feed the gators and very cool to see them come to him when he called for them. I highly recommend this tour for everyone. read more

McGee's Swamp Tours - Alligator - Boat Tours Near Me - Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

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A couple of my coworkers and my husband and I went to McGee's Air Boat and Swamp Tours in March 2025 and we had THE best time! Took a swamp tour out in the Atchafalaya Basin. Our guide's name was Skip and he was FANTASTIC. he was a wealth of knowledge! He talked about the basin and all the wild life. Got to see a couple of alligators and Skip even fed them. Weather was perfect (no skeeters !)I would highly recommend a tour and ask for Skip! He talked the whole time!! . We went at 3pm so the gators were hungry at that time. read more

Traveled to southern Louisiana the first week of November and stayed in Broussard.  Our adventures began with an airboat ride through the swamp. We were referred to McGee's Swamp Tours and I can say that it was not only a grand ride but our tour guide, Armond, was extremely informative on many subjects with a broad knowledge of the swamp, the local area, and would stop several times, during the hour and half boat ride, to explain the history and to point out the critters that inhabit the swamp.  He was a character who not only drove the airboat but we also found him to be very entertaining...and as my wife described him, "younger looking from a distance".  We also had a personal meeting with his pet alligator, who indulged us as we stopped for a visit, by surfacing and swimming up to and along the edge of the boat. We were advised to keep our seats, that no petting was allowed, nor should we encourage any bad behavior such dangling any fingers or toes over the side.  It was an exciting experience made even more exciting as our boat transversed the surface of the water at a speed that made you glad you remembered to wear your sunglasses for eye protection.  No bugs...let me repeat that...No bugs!! It was a fantastic experience and one I would encourage everyone to find the time to do...at least once. The airboat ride is very reasonably priced, as mentioned the tour guide is a colorful character but very professional and conscious of passenger safety.  You find everyone involved to very friendly and helpful. I endorse McGee's Swamp Tours.  You get a pulse pounding but extremely safe airboat  ride...and you learn something too.  Thanks McGee's. read more

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We took a swamp boat tour with Captain Skip, who is fantastic and his knowledge of Louisiana history and ecosystem. Highly recommend! There was a mixup in booking and we arrived thinking we were going on an airboat. So thankful for the mistake because we absolutely loved the swamp boat tour with Skip. read more

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Great tour! Super friendly and knowledgeable guide. I'd definitely recommend McGee's! Saw a few gators up close, along with some other wildlife. Great day! read more

Came here on the 23rd with my dad I have been on a swamp tour before this one was great ,sad the alligators were brumating but we saw some babies and the tour was very informative and the airboat ride was great! read more

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GREAT TIME! Skip was our tour guide, passionate, (got along great with my dad) and really explained the history of the swamp. Got to see plenty of gators. Hank was my favorite gator. Alligators are my favorite so I had a really good time. read more

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Did not enjoy the tour. Tour guide would get upset when we asked a question. Apparently had a rehearsed speech. Went in December with two small children. Tour guide could have driven slow, but deliberately went fast and we froze our butts off. We paid for 1.5 hours, but got 1 hour. We couldn't wait to get off the boat. Find another outfit. The airboat is overrated. I've had a night to sleep on the experience and can't believe how unprofessional the tour guide in the yellow jacket was. I'm from southern Louisiana and wanted my family to experience a nice time cruising the Atchafalaya, but this guy was a complete A-HOLE. On multiple occasions he let us know how hard his life was, and apparently resented everyone else. Seriously, I'm with my wife, a 10 year old and 6 year old. Stop doing the tour if you are pissed off at the world. Embarrassing. Just want to forget this ever happened. read more

DON'T MISS IT!! I wish I had taken more photos, but the Swamp Tour was so engrossing, fun, informative and exciting that I totally forgot! From start to finish... the staff was wonderful. Skip, the skipper, was a Wealth of interesting, funny and serious facts about the Swamp and its remarkable creatures (which we saw many of)! He loves the Swamp and it's obvious! I learned so much about so many things! Don't miss this exceptional experience! read more

Papa Noel and his elves were fabulous. The kids were enchanted by the whole experience. The reading of the "Twas the Night Before Christmas", the alligator petting, the cookie sweets, the photo with Papa Noel, seeing wildlife from the boat, singing Christmas songs, and the hands-on ornament creation. Pleasant experience for the grandchildren. read more

McGee's is very well known down in the south for providing the friendliest and most informative stamp tours. Very large boats that can accommodate any size group. I am excited to finally be able to review because last night we took a very special tour. Atchafalaya Amour Tour. This tour is offered during the month of February, with many available dates. Includes dinner, drinks, a sunset tour and live music. My husband and I had brisket, but there was also a fettuccini available. Came with a side of corn grits, and a dinner roll. Dessert was bread pudding. All of the food was delicious and you had your choice of red or white wine. Very nice wines! Food was really tasty, not just your typical plate lunch type of stuff. There was a young woman perched in the corner with a guitar, and at first, we thought it would be such a great casual touch. We were completely blown away by this young woman's voice! It sounded like she was on stage with a microphone, professionally. She was simply brilliant and played a very diverse genre of songs. Her voice was never overpowering and was the perfect backdrop to this romantic evening. The boat captain walked around and made sure everyone was comfortable and struck up conversations with us. The surrounding area was beautifully lit by the lights of the boat during the entire experience. Some of the most beautiful scenery you will ever see is in the swamp! I see that I've already said enough, but could probably never say enough about this wonderful experience! Friendly staff, ease of access, all around first class experience! read more

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Wow! Awesome time with the family. I saw a couple of gators, beautiful birds, and the wonderful swamps of LA. The tour guide was extremely accommodating and very knowledgeable of the area. Surprisingly, the tour was peaceful and felt like a relaxing time to disconnect. I would recommend to go during April -September to see bigger gators read more

McGee's Swamp Tours - Swamp - Boat Tours Near Me - Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

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So fun fact; my family is from Louisiana, and this trip was all a part of meeting them and seeing my heritage. Alright, so right off the bat - I'll let you know that Louisiana is very, very humid so just keep that in mind. So to the swamp tour... We had an incredibly friendly guide that showed us around the bayou. We did get to see an alligator, but we didn't get to feed one on the tour :( But, you are able to bring drinks out there and we got to go out on an airboat. You do have to call in advance to reserve a spot for the tour, but it's totally worth it to be on an airboat in the LA humidity. Overall, the bayou is gorgeous. Oh do have the off chance of seeing an alligator but even if you do (or don't) you will see a bunch of other wildlife as well. Snakes, eels, turtles, owls you name it! read more

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We recently (September 2023) toured the Atchafalaya swamp with Cal of McGees Swamp tours . Our experience was exquisite and well worth the price of admission . Cal is a true Acadian , I mean to the bone. He's knowledgeable of the swamp and it's shows he's a true native swamper. The wild life was plentiful and Cal has a great relationship with the gators . If your considering taking a tour just do it , it's a blast and I guarantee you will want to do it over and over again. By the way Cal, to the lady who stated the Spanish moss and pine apples are distantly related, it's true , just as humans and flies are. Both are plants and both are animals!...thanks for the ride read more

Great tour captain Skip was great and knowledgeable of the area and history he was also great with the grandson!!! read more

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We take my sons 15U baseball team while in town for a tournament. We all had a great time. Our skipper was fantastic. Learned so much about the swamp. When booking Kat was super friendly. I highly recommend. read more

I very much enjoyed the laid back and helpful attitude of the staff here. I rented canoes and we did a self guided paddle. It was amazing! read more

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This tour was my first swap tour and I really enjoyed it! It's great for anyone that easily get motion sickness and need to go at a slower pace. I'm not that person but I still enjoyed the tour! Easy directions to find the location, very good cost, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly! If you are in town, it's a must that you check them out! read more

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Oh my gosh! We had so much fun!!! Thank you to the whole crew at McGees for the history of Atchafalaya basin and the Cajun culture! We had a better time here than in any tourist area! A peace of me just wants to stay in Henderson forever. Thank you for being a part of these memories and thank you to our amazing tour guide Orman! He and his "book" taught us so much about the basin and people and we couldn't be more thankful than to have experienced it with him! Hoping to see y'all someday soon for that party boat tour and if you ever come to California, send us a message on Instagram! Much love from "babygirl" - The Torres Family read more

Booked the entire day for 300 people and they called 4 days before and cancelled on us. Do not trust them.

We rented a canoe for two hours to paddle around the lake, it was beautiful, quiet and otherworldly. The staff was really helpful and provided everything we needed including a map of our route. I highly recommend McGee's Tour. read more

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Great tour. We were unable to see alligators, because it was too cold. However the tour was very educational, friendly, and fun and Captain Skip was a blast. Everyone was nice and professional from the awesome young woman in the front and ending with wonderful Captain Skip read more

My boyfriend and I went on an airboat ride and it was awesome! Our guide was Rick. He was amazing!!! He was very knowledgeable and sooo kind! He helped us getting on/off the boat due to some personal walking limitations. Also a big thanks to Destiny at the front desk, she was very friendly and helpful!! I highly recommend McGees tours!! read more

Hella fun!! Everyone was wonderful the check in, the Jell-O shots, the friendly locals at the bar and them hungry gators!! Craig was the best tour guide and when he looked out over the swap and said "how 'bout all dat beauty.", you could see how much he loves this lake. Wonderful wonderful wonderful. read more

What an amazing experience! We did the tour with Court...he was so knowledgeable; and shared great information on the swamp's history. Gators came right up to the boat; and let Court pet them. Unbelievable. Hands down recommend to all!! read more

Captain Skip was an amazing tour guide! He made the experience so much fun and was very educational as well. You can tell he's passionate about what he does and made us all appreciate the area so much more. Definitely recommend going on a tour!! read more

Our captain Skip was awesome! Lots of great info on the area and wildlife. We were able to ask lots of questions. The adults and kids each had a great time. I would definitely recommend this tour!! read more

My wife and I recently went on an airboat tour with our captain, Cort Calais. He answered our questions and provided a wealth of information about the swamp. We saw a few alligators one of which was about 13 feet long. The tour was even better than we expected. We highly recommend this fantastic experience. Cort's recommendation for a place to have lunch was a bonus. The lunch there was super! read more

Found them online and booked a swamp tour. Didn't know much about them - but will definitely be back. Miss Kat was a breath of fresh air and the skipper was GREAT. He was full of knowledge about the swamp, The people, and EVERYTHING Cajun! The tour was informative and VERY entertaining...great way to spend our afternoon. read more

Excellent tour ! So beautiful and awesome to see the alligators and the swamp forest ! Byron L was so fun, funny and full of knowledge, great tour guide !!! read more

My fiancé, Mom, Aunt, and my self went on the Atchafalaya swamp tour on an airboat rude today. According to the McGee's website the airboat ride is 90 mins long, however this was not the case with our airboat ride today. Instead of starting the tour at the 11:00am as scheduled. The tour guide informed us that we had to wait for the other passengers who had not yet arrived. At 11:11am I stepped off the dock and onto the airboat. Instead of extending the tour by 11 min the tour guide actually ended the tour early. Instead of bringing us back at 12:30pm as scheduled, we arrived back to the dock at 12:20pm. 20 min by itself may not seem like a huge loss. But when you multiply that by 4 people, that's a total of 80min that my group got shorted. When we stated our grievances customers service was extremely poor. Our group was told that because it was over 60 min there was nothing that could be done. I WILL NOT BE RETURNING. read more