If you're having qualms about taking this tour, just do it. This was the best part of my trip to New Orleans, bar none. You'll get to see plenty of gators (but keep the time of year in mind, if it's colder the gators will be hibernating), plenty of beautiful trees, other wildlife like turtles or herons, and a great experience in the swamps. The guide was excellent, answering all sorts of questions and providing some humor to the trip. The alligator feeding was great. Take the ride out into the Louisiana swamps; you won't regret it.