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Honey Island Swamp Tour

Overview
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.
City: New Orleans
Wed 11 Jun
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Starting at $34.00
Wed 11 Jun
Starting at $34.00
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What's Included
Local guide
Professional guide
Live commentary on board
Additional Info
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure time
  • All can enjoy
What To Expect
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Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tours
Embark on a unique Louisiana Swamp adventure! Starting at the West Pearl River in Slidell, Louisiana, check in at the gift shop overlooking the Tupelo and Cypress swamp. Before the 2-hour journey through 70,000 acres of Honey Island Swamp, catch a glimpse of potential backyard visitors in the murky waters. As you walk down the dock, enjoy the moss-draped cypress trees and the sweet smell of wild azaleas. Your guide will share fascinating tales of pirates, Bigfoot, and prehistoric creatures. Keep an eye out for alligators, herons, otters, raccoons, and bald eagles. Pass through the Cajun village where local fishermen catch bluegill, bass, and crawfish. The boats, approved by the US Coast Guard, accommodate 20-24 people and are operated by experienced local guides. The tour concludes as the captain returns to the starting location. Note: Transportation to and from New Orleans is not included. Select the "Honey Island Swamp Tour with Pick-up" for hotel pickup.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (711)
R7194QNconnieh
Mar 2025
My family and I enjoyed seeing all the awesome landscape and the animals we saw. Captain Hunter was so great. He was very informative about the vegetation and especially the animals. He made sure that if we didn't spot the animals, he made sure to get us close and personal so we could see them. I highly recommend going on an adventure at Honey Island Swamp. Thanks again Captain Hunter!!!
Response from Host
Mar 2025
Thanks for visiting us
Aaron_S
Mar 2025
I was really disappointed by this tour in general, but even more so based on all the glowing reviews I had read talking about how interesting and informative the captains were and how humorous they were, the great stories they told and how well they engaged children etc. One of the reviews even mentioned that they didn't see much wildlife, but it didn't matter because the captain was so pleasant and entertaining. That made me choose this company. I figured even if we didn't see much, we'd still have a good time. I was wrong. We didn't see much and we didn't have a good time. My first surprise was the tour spent more than half the time on a muddy river (12 miles roundtrip) and very little time in an actual swamp. Captain Tony spent much of the tour playing on his phone, even while driving the boat which made us feel unsafe. If we asked questions he would answer (although I asked one question and he never heard because he was busy on his phone...all of the others on the boat heard as we all looked at him waiting for an answer that never came...). The actual time we spent in the swamp watching him feed wildlife was very enjoyable, but alas, very brief. Some of that time there, we were near other boats from the same company and you could hear their captains engaging well with their passengers and telling interesting stories. Our captain even told us to listen in to the other captains as they know so much. We passed other competing tour company boats and they all appeared to have great captains as well. Captain Tony wasn't unpleasant, he just seemed like he didn't want to be there, wasn't engaged at all (except with his phone) and acted like he was doing the bare minimum to get a job done and get out of there. We've been on many tours like this and usually the guides act like they love their job and enjoy showing tourists their world. That wasn't the case here. The tour was 30 minutes shorter than advertised which was frustrating also, as we deliberately chose this tour because it was longer than others. I left very frustrated and disappointed by the experience and wished I hadn't wasted my money or my time driving from NOLA for such a subpar tour. While it sounds like many others have had great times at Honey Island Swamp Tours, I certainly couldn't recommend them based on my experience. I would not return or encourage others to go either. A truly sad disappointment for our family.
Response from Host
Mar 2025
We are sorry to hear about your negative experience with our company. We value your time and your feedback. We are addressing these issues. We are committed to ensuring we provide the highest customer satisfaction. We are truly sorry we failed to provide your family with an excellent experience. Again please except our apologies.
Amy_B
Mar 2025
Captain Hunter was an amazing guide! He was very entertaining and informative. He really took his time showing us all the amazing things in the swamp while other tours zoomed past us. We loved seeing all the wildlife and plant life and learning all about life on the river. I would highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host
Mar 2025
Thanks for visiting us

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