Jean Lafitte Swamp and Bayou Tour

Embark on an authentic Louisiana bayou adventure with the Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour. Glide through the scenic waters, encounter fascinating wildlife, and learn about the rich ecosystem and culture of Southern Louisiana. Book your Cajun experience today!

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 6601 Leo Kerner Pkwy - Once you receive your ticket online please bring your e-voucher down to the gift shop. When the voucher is successfully redeemed from the reservationists, you will be directed to your pontoon boat and greeted by your Captain. Make sure to bring your camera along to capture Louisiana’s swampland in all its glory!
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What's Included
  • Narrated tour
  • Boat equipped with restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase)
  • Transportation from New Orleans
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of Louisiana’s marshlands on the nearest swamp expedition to downtown New Orleans. Embark on a 90-minute Bayou escapade right through the core of Southern Louisiana, enjoying the tranquillity of a comfortable and shaded riverboat cruise in the preserved Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve.
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Location
6601 Leo Kerner Pkwy
Leo Kerner Parkway
Departure Point: Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour Address: 6601 Leo Kerner Lafitte Parkway Marrero, Louisiana 70072
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Melissa_p
Aug 11, 2025
This was a fun and... - This was a fun and educational tour seeing several alligators, other swamp birds including owls, and beautiful nature. Our guide Jason was great! He was mindful of our safety and even brought a baby alligator for us to hold! Make sure and bring bug spray and sun protection.
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Dylan_s
Aug 10, 2025
Swamp tour, Jean Lafitte - It was an awesome experience plenty of wildlife and Captain Jesse was a hoot overall 10 out of 10 stars definitely worth the money
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Angie_p
Aug 5, 2025
Good experience. The... - Good experience. The guide was very entertaining. Would definitely come back and bring family to enjoy the tour.
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Christa_p
Aug 5, 2025
This was a great... - This was a great experience. We got to see 10 or more alligators in the first 45 minutes of the trip- way more than my expectations.
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Nancy_l
Aug 5, 2025
Here's a polished version... - Captain Jason was knowledgeable, funny, and made the whole experience unforgettable! He shared fascinating facts about the swamp and kept everyone entertained the entire time. Highly recommend this tour — especially with Captain Jason at the helm!
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Janny_p
Aug 3, 2025
Adventure. We both loved it. The animals and the wonderful trees with Spanish moss. - Wonderful. Saw lots of alligators. Due to the rain from the day before. We saw more than usual. Captain did a great job, explaining about the bayou and canal.
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Latrell_p
Aug 3, 2025
Captain Lil Lou is a Hidden Gem - Captain Lil Lou, was awesome and made this trip an experience that I will never forget. He is knowledgeable, informative, intelligent, and truly has a love for nature.
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Starla_g
Aug 1, 2025
Enjoyed every minute of... - Enjoyed every minute of it. And we had the opportunity to see the gators in action. Truly a great experience.
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Frances_g
Jul 29, 2025
This was a great tour!... - This was a great tour! Friendly tour guide (Jason), knowledgeable, lots of pauses to view different wildlife, saw several gators, owls, bald eagles nest, egrets, cranes, snakes. Would recommend for sure!
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Amy_g
Jul 28, 2025
We had a blast! - We had a great time! We learned more about the area we were moving through and saw several alligators, some turtles, owls and an eagles nest. The kids had a blast! We would take this swamp boat tour again! Darrin, our captain, was fantastic!
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From $32
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).