Discover Louisiana’s bayou wildlife on a guided cruise of Manchac Swamp, with optional pickup in New Orleans. Keep an eye out for alligators as you learn about the local Cajun culture.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Pickup optional: You can be picked up from most French Quarter and Central Business District/Warehouse District hotels in New Orleans. However, some hotels are inaccessible by bus.

Highlights

Experience the lush Louisiana swamps up close, as you ride a typical swamp boat
View fascinating plant and wildlife–and keep an eye out for alligators
Listen to legends and lore of the area as your guide takes you along the bayous
Learn about the history of local Cajun town, Frenier

Full description

Join this tour in the Manchac Swamp on a real life adventure for the whole family. Your local captains will take you on an exciting journey to explore Louisiana's abundant wildlife in the bayous of Cajun Country. Journey by boat, Cajun-style, for a tour through the heart of Southern Louisiana's swamplands. Your swamp boat will take you into the meandering bayous where you'll see moss-draped cypress trees, fascinating plant life, and the creatures who make their homes here. Listen to informative commentary as you sail into the bayou. Swamp creatures are used to seeing the tour boats, so you'll likely catch a glimpse of various birds, snakes, deer, and fish, and possibly even an alligator. As your boat drifts through the waterways, you will learn about the Louisiana Wetlands, the inhabitants of the swamp–particularly the life and habits of the American Alligator–as well as the unique history of the local Cajun town of Frenier.

Includes

Narrated Boat Tour
Local Captain
Journey through the bayou swap
Views of plant and wildlife

Gratuity
Transportation (unless booked)

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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Meeting point

By car from New Orleans, follow the I-10 West towards Baton Rouge. Take the LaPlace exit (exit 209) and turn right at the bottom of the ramp. After 0.5 miles you’ll arrive at the meeting point.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card

Not allowed

Cooler
Baby strollers
Umbrellas
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

Swamp tours take place rain or shine. Please dress comfortably.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 607 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.3/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Safety
4.9/5

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Great experience! I enjoyed the guide. It was extremely hot and humid but it was neat to see all the animals of the swamp. I’m so grateful that the company pick up guests and transport them to the swamp. Thank you! Only negative was the smell of the swamp water. Also, our tour guide ran out of content and relied on us to ask questions.

July 9, 2021

From the time we walked in to the time we left, the whole experience was great! The ladies at the front counter were great. The waiting area was nice. We were able to sit and look at the swamp, see the alligators, take pictures and more. Next when we got on the boat and Danny was absolutely AMAZING !!!

May 31, 2021

Such a great family friendly experience! Our Guide was awesome and interactive. He knew where to find all the Alligators. They also fed them which was awesome to see. We also had the opportunity to hold a baby alligator. I would recommend Cajun pride to all my friends and family that are visiting the area.

May 20, 2021

New Orleans: Manchac Bayou Swamp Cruise with Optional Pickup

New Orleans: Manchac Bayou Swamp Cruise with Optional Pickup

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