Private 1.5-hour swamp boat tour on a covered small boat for up to 18 guests
1.5 Hours
Up to 18 people
Narrated swamp boat tour
Ride a small, covered flat-bottom boat through a privately owned wildlife refuge for a narrated swamp tour. Book a private trip for your group and enjoy extra time to ask questions about swamp life.
Meet at 110 Frenier Road, LaPlace, LA 70068. Bottled water, rain ponchos, sunscreen, and food are not included. Children must be supervised at all times on the property and on the boat.
Full refund if cancelled more than 72 hours in advance. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Same day reservations are non-refundable. No-shows are charged full price.
Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled tour time. Traffic can be unpredictable, and the boats leave promptly at tour time.
Go upstairs to check in and get an entrance ticket. You need an entrance ticket to tour the swamp.
Bottled water, rain ponchos, sunscreen, and food aren’t included. You may bring water, food to eat at the picnic tables, and sunscreen (there can be partial or indirect sun even though the boat is covered).
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.
Shorter ride than expected distance wise but full of wildlife
Bernardo F
April 2, 2026
Shorter ride than expected distance wise but full of wildlife
Bernardo F
April 2, 2026