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Honey Island Swamp Boat Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

360 Reviews 4.81 out of 5 stars Based on 360 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 97% of reviewers | New Orleans, USA

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Overview

Venture into the interior of one of the wildest swamps in America on this guided, half-day 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. A New Orleans French Quarter hotel pickup and drop-off is included.  Note: this tour only offers pick up and drop off from the French Quarter.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • Live commentary on board
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting and Pickup

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Please meet at the Homewood Suites French Quarter for the beginning of your pick up time.

What To Expect

Lake Pontchartrain (Pass By)

Your tour begins with pickup from your New Orleans French Quarter hotel, and includes a narrated scenic tour as you ride along Lake Pontchartrain and the countryside to the swamp.
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Cajun Encounters Tour Company

Enjoy this Louisiana Swamp experience — a unique outdoor adventure that is safe, organized, fun, and educational.After a New Orleans French Quarter hotel pickup, travel to the starting location on the West Pearl River, in Slidell, Louisiana. Venture into the gift shop overlooking the Tupelo and Cypress swamp and check in for the tour. Be sure to take a look out of the back window to see if any backyard guests are lurking in the murky waters below. Don’t forget to use the restrooms before embarking on this 2-hour tour throughout nearly 70,000 acres of the Honey Island Swamp, a permanently protected wildlife preserve.While walking down the dock, embrace the excitement of seeing the moss hanging from the gnarled cypress trees and the sweet smell of wild azaleas in the air. There's an undeniable eagerness to explore. Listen intently to the captain’s tales of pirates, Bigfoot, and prehistoric creatures roaming the region while entering the primitive beauty of the Honey Island Swamp.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • No health restrictions, all can enjoy experience.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers

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Q: Will I get seasick on Honey Island Swamp Boat Tour with Transportation from New Orleans?

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Average 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 360 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • Live commentary on board
  • Professional local guide
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • No health restrictions, all can enjoy experience.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers

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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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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