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Honey Island Swamp Boat Tour

763 Reviews 4.90 out of 5 stars Based on 763 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor |
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98% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher.
| New Orleans, USA
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Venture into the interior of one of the wildest swamps in America on this guided, 2-hour tour of Honey Island, Louisiana near New Orleans. Join a professional wetland ecologist on a personalized, narrated tour. This protected nature reserve hosts an abundance of wildlife, from egrets and herons, to otters and alligators. The boats are covered to provide shade from the hot Louisiana sun, and cover when the skies open up. Please arrive to departure location 30 minutes prior to scheduled tour time.

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
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U.S. 90
Slidell, LA 70461, USA

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The Honey Island Swamp (French: Marais de l’Île-de-Miel) is a marshland located in the eastern portion of the U.S. state of Louisiana in St. Tammany Parish. Honey Island earned its name because of the honeybees once seen on a nearby isle. The swamp is bordered on the north by U.S. 11, on the south by Lake Borgne, on the east by the Pearl River and the west by the West Pearl River.It is one of the least-altered river swamps in the United States. Considered by many to be one of the most pristine swampland habitats in the United States, the Honey Island Swamp covers an area that is over 20 miles (30 km) long and nearly 7 miles (10 km) across, with 34,896 of its 70,000 acres (280 km²) government sanctioned as permanently protected wildlife area. Animals that live in the Honey Island Swamp include alligators , raccoons, owls, wild boars , nutria, snakes, turtles, bald eagles and black bears.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All can enjoy
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure time

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Q: Will I get seasick on Honey Island Swamp Boat Tour?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.90 out of 5 stars based on 763 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: Will I get seasick on Honey Island Swamp Boat Tour?
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Honey Island Swamp Boat Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Professional guide.
  • Live commentary on board.
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Food and drinks.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Honey Island Swamp Boat Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All can enjoy
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Honey Island Swamp Boat Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Professional guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All can enjoy
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure time
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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