Jean Lafitte 90-Minute Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour
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New Orleans, USA
- 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience the Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve on this shaded pontoon excursion - the closest swamp tour to downtown New Orleans. Your tour guide, who was born and raised in the bayou, will teach you about Southern Louisiana’s distinctive ecology as you cruise past magnificent cypress trees and watch for native wildlife like gators and egrets.
- Explore Louisiana’s Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve on a guided tour
- Experience the swamp in a comfortable pontoon equipped with a restroom
- Enjoy an up-close view of gators, nutria, egrets, and other wildlife
- Choose from several departure times to fit your schedule
- Closest swamp tour to downtown New Orleans
What's Included
- Narrated tour on restroom-equipped boat
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
- Transportation from New Orleans
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 6601 Leo Kerner Pkwy, Marrero, LA 70072, USA
Departure Point: Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour Address: 6601 Leo Kerner Lafitte Parkway Marrero, Louisiana 70072
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Make your own way to the meeting point to redeem your e–voucher. Board your pontoon boat, settle in, and meet your captain.
Have your camera ready as the pontoon makes its way along the meandering bayou through Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Learn about the swamp's ecosystem and all of its mysterious lore while keeping your eyes peeled for the alligators, egrets, raccoons, nutria, and snakes that call the swamp home.
Your tour ends back at the starting point.
Have your camera ready as the pontoon makes its way along the meandering bayou through Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Learn about the swamp's ecosystem and all of its mysterious lore while keeping your eyes peeled for the alligators, egrets, raccoons, nutria, and snakes that call the swamp home.
Your tour ends back at the starting point.
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6601 Leo Kerner Pkwy
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Most travelers can participate
- Due to limited capacity, refund requests made less than 24 hours prior to departure will NOT be considered. This includes missing the attraction for any reason. However, your ticket is transferable and valid for up to one year.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (16)
Q:What is the departure point for the 90-Minute Jean Lafitte Swamp and Bayou Tour?
A:You will meet your guide at 6601 Leo Kerner Pkwy, Marrero, LA 70072. Please be sure to arrive at least 30 minutes early to allow time for parking and ticket redemption.
Oct 2023
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Shelby_L
Captain Darrin was wonderful, his authentic cajun accent adds character to the ride. The ride was very calm and beautiful. We saw lots of wildlife and the tour was definitely our favorite part of our trip to New Orleans! We would definitely do again!
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Kyle_D, Sep 2026
The tour was an awesome experience. Darron made the trip entertaining and the time went by fast. He explained everything about the bayou and answered any questions that came up. It was great to see the wildlife in their natural environment.
Nancy_W, Sep 2026
The guide was very informative. We really enjoyed our family time on the tour.
Wish they were able to feed the alligators.
michelle_s, Aug 2026
it was so cool to experience the swamp and see the wildlife in it. Our guide Jason was clearly very knowledgeable and felt VERY comfortable navigating the environment. He was an ace at parallel parking the boat, and also knew the place like the back of his hand. He was telling us about the local alligators like they were truly his neighbors, he could identify them by small markings I could barely catch, and he noted to us their usual habits and territories and interactions. Not only was he a great resource on the gators, he also was pointed out bird nests and calls to us and did his best to help us find them as well. I thought it was a good length of time as well. and while they talked about how they used to do this, they NO LONGER feed the gators marshmallows, which is good!! (though he had very funny stories about it.)
Katie_C, Aug 2026
Enjoyable tour and a knowledgeable guide of the area’s wildlife. Saw many alligators and more.
Beneficial to show up at least 5-10 minutes before tour time.
Tivoli_W, Aug 2026
It was ok. Miss the holding of baby alligator. The tour guide was pretty funny with his jokes. Would do again
Roger_F, Aug 2026
Great guide , really friendly and fun . We got to not only see gators but also we were pointed out different birds and other wildlife !
suzettenflores, Aug 2026
Great tour! Capt. Brent was friendly and knowledgeable. He indulged us by stopping and backing up when we thought we saw something even when he knew nothing was there. Beautiful sights and we saw many gators!
Tiffany_J, Aug 2026
Great experience. our tour guide,Darren was amazing !!!!
Must see when you visit New Orleans. Take lots of pics
Adrienne_M, Jul 2026
Very good tour, our guide was very knowledgeable. Sign up was easy and the desk personnel were very welcoming.
Danielle_M, Jul 2026
Darren was our guide he was funny and very knowledgeable about the bayou and the gators and I loved seeing the owls. Had a great time would recommend everyone go on this tour
Charrdonay_S, Jul 2026
Capt. Darren ad awesome! I had a great time and the experience was one I will revisit when I return! Thank you
Carla_M, Jul 2026
We had a great time today, Darren our host cracked the jokes 😉 saw lots of gators! Other wild life too. Would recommend.
Tara_J, Jul 2026
We got to learn more about the water flow in LA and the animals that live in the swamp area. In addition, seeing the animals in their natural environment.
Jamaal_L, Jul 2026
Hello, wildlife and alligator enthusiasts! I finally experienced a swamp and bayou tour. Despite the rain and the dense coverage of the national park, the pontoon boat was fantastic. The captain was highly knowledgeable about the canal waterways, and his local accent was charming and authentic. Within the park, we were limited in what we could do, but he explained the reasons why, and I’m looking forward to holding a wildlife animal in a different tour not a national park visits. During the tour, we saw a variety of wildlife, including alligators 4-6 ft long small , owls perched silently in trees, cranes wading through shallow waters, a bald eagle nesting high on a branch, and water turkeys (also known as anhingas) swimming gracefully. Snacks and beverages were available on board, but we had eaten beforehand. Overall, I found the experience very relaxing and enjoyable. I definitely plan to do it again. Thanks to everyone involved!🫶🐊
Lakeisha_H, Jul 2026
We had so much fun and our tour guide was amazing! We saw tons of gators! Me and my friends had the best time!!
MANDY_L, Jul 2026
We had a great time! The guide was full of knowledge. We got to see several gators and different birds.
Britney_H, Jul 2026
Great experience! Loved our Captain Jason he really took the time to make sure we had a good time. Saw many gators and other wildlife.
Makayliah_J, Jun 2026
This was worth the trip. It was a calm and relaxing tour of the swamp. Interesting sightings. Informative guides.
Robert_C, Jun 2026
Guide was friendly and funny, but it's just driving up and down the water lanes in the swamp hoping to see something.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your guide's friendly personality and sense of humor.
Because our tours take place in a natural swamp environment, every trip is unique and wildlife sightings vary from day to day and season to season. Guests often see alligators, egrets, turtles, bald eagles (when in season), and a variety of other native wildlife, but as these are wild animals, sightings can never be guaranteed.
We appreciate you joining us and hope you'll visit again for a different experience on the swamp.
Donaa_J, Jun 2026
We really enjoyed the tour! The boat itself was a good size, not too crowded and equipped with snacks we could purchase during the tour. The gators were a site to see and the guide was entertaining which made the tour a lot of fun.
Misty_R, Jun 2026
This was a lot of fun. The guide, Jason was great! He was very informative and friendly. He knew exactly where to take us to see the wildlife.
Kesha_B, Jun 2026
Beautiful to see all the animals in their natural habitat and the tour guide was very informative and funny.
Robert_L, Jun 2026
Capt Jamie made it fun. He was knowledgeable and identified every creature we spotted. Very serene and beautiful. Totally different from downtown New Orleans.
Donna_L, Jun 2026
I ended up having to deal with support, rescheduling several times because of weather first but then I was unable to work it in - over scheduling for one day because we had a tour that was going to overlap some. The support rescheduled, no issues. The last attempt was for 10am on Saturday and I wanted to try to do it but the more I considered it, the more I knew I would not make it back in time to return my car rental.
Zachary_D, Jun 2026
The tour guide was funny, informative and educational. The boat was safe and fun, and the wildlife plentiful, photogenic and interactive! Would definitely book again!
Linda_S, Jun 2026
Our tour guide was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and also very funny. It was amazing to me that he could whistle & call the gators and several of them actually responded by approaching the boat!! We saw some beautiful birds and several turtles along with many gators
Brian_C, Jun 2026
Good tour guides. Prices are good nothing overpriced. Good deal. I have already recommended it to a friend.
Karynne_W, Jun 2026
It was perfect! Fun, friendly, safe and the perfect timeframe. I went with my husband and kid and we all really enjoyed it.
Harold_M, Jun 2026
We had a really nice time. It was a great little trip into nature including seeing a number of alligators, turtles, and a variety of birds. The guide was entertaining and knowledgeable as to where to look for alligators. He was even able to call one out to meet the boat and swim around us for a while. Well worth the time and money. We highly recommended.
Lamon_M, Jun 2026
Trip was great! Tour guide was very knowledgeable of the waterways and animals we came in contact with.
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