Discover Louisiana wetlands by covered boat and learn about alligators and Cajun history
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1.5 hours
Covered boat tour, Narration
Explore Louisiana's historic Manchac Swamp on a narrated covered boat tour. Learn about wetlands, wildlife, and local history as you glide through moss-draped bayous.
The 4:15 pm tour operates seasonally from March 1 to October 1. Proper attire is required, including shirt and shoes; no swimsuits or offensive imagery. Children must be supervised at all times.
Is there an alligator on the boat, and why is there gauze on its mouth?
We sometimes have live alligators on board. Loose athletic gauze is used around the mouth for safety. We follow strict guidelines and have proper permits.
Can children touch or hold live animals?
At the captain's discretion, toddlers and children up to about age 6 must be seated or on a parent's lap to touch or hold animals. The captain has the final say for all ages to ensure animal comfort.
Direct bookings: full refund if canceled more than 24 hours in advance. Third-party bookings: full refund if canceled more than 48 hours in advance. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Same-day reservations are nonrefundable. No-shows are charged in full.
110 Frenier Road, LaPlace, LA 70068
This swamp tour delivers exactly what you'd hope for: gators up close, entertaining captains, and a genuine Louisiana experience. The guides really make it special here. Captain Danny, Captain Dustin, and Justin all get called out by name for being funny, knowledgeable, and skilled at calling wildlife right up to the boat. Visitors love how the captains use special calls to bring alligators, raccoons, and even wild boar within viewing distance. The comfortable seating and relaxed pacing mean you're not rushed through the experience, and many people mention the sense of humor adding an extra layer of fun to the educational component. Most reviewers say this was a highlight of their Louisiana trip, whether they booked the standalone swamp tour or combined it with a plantation visit. The pickup service from New Orleans gets positive mentions for being on time with entertaining drivers. There's one strongly negative review from someone concerned about the wildlife interaction aspect, suggesting the animal feeding might not sit well with everyone who has strong conservation values. But overwhelmingly, people leave thrilled they booked it. Even one guest who completely missed their tour time praised the staff for being accommodating and helpful, which says something about the overall operation.
Such a fun tour!!! Saw so many gators!!! Fun fact: they LOVE marshmallows lol got to see raccoons and wild boars with their babies too! Very informative and Dustin was a great guide!! Highly recommend this tour!! I did one in Florida a few years ago and barely saw any gators. This one was SO WORTH IT!!!!
Amanda Ann
September 14, 2025
Such a fun tour!!! Saw so many gators!!! Fun fact: they LOVE marshmallows lol got to see raccoons and wild boars with their babies too! Very informative and Dustin was a great guide!! Highly recommend this tour!! I did one in Florida a few years ago and barely saw any gators. This one was SO WORTH IT!!!!
Amanda Ann
September 14, 2025