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Jean Lafitte Swamp Tours
Jean Lafitte Swamp Tours
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
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Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Carnarvon, Australia36 contributions
Feb 2020
We were picked up from the hotel by bus, our driver being George. He was a real character with good tips about places to eat and what to try. He made the trip short by telling stories about his "long suffering wife", and his "drinking habits" which were quite funny, but taken with a grain of salt.
Our swamp Airboat Captain Chip, was very personable and full of Information about the swamp waterways, wildlife conservation and invasive pests. We loved going fast on the water, saw lots of gators and various other types of wildlife. We got to meet his buddy , a little gator and hold him for photos.
We got the boat back to the city and George dropped most of the passengers at Bourbon st to continue our adventures. A morning well spent.
Our swamp Airboat Captain Chip, was very personable and full of Information about the swamp waterways, wildlife conservation and invasive pests. We loved going fast on the water, saw lots of gators and various other types of wildlife. We got to meet his buddy , a little gator and hold him for photos.
We got the boat back to the city and George dropped most of the passengers at Bourbon st to continue our adventures. A morning well spent.
Written February 20, 2020
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The_Travel_Family
Las Vegas, NV1,123 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
We managed to book onto a 4pm swamp tour with Jason, this was great and totally better than expected, we saw an abundance of wildlife inc alligators, herons and a bald eagle. Jason was very knowledgeable and at time cracked the odd joke. He brought out a tiny alligator for people to gently hold and have a personal photo opportunity, I liked how this was included and not charged separately like other establishments would such as zoo’s. Highly recommended for anyone traveling to New Orleans area.
Written March 28, 2021
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sabrinak136
New Orleans, LA1,499 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
Few people ever imagine the swamp as a beautiful place but if you take a swamp tour you will discover that there is beauty and mystery found in the Louisiana Swamp. Taking a swamp tour provides an opportunity to see the beauty that exists in a place you would not imagine. Jean Lafitte Swamp Tours has always been my go to tour company for visiting family. All my family members have loved the tour every single time. A journey with Jean Lafitte Swamp always provides an amazing guide (Captain Jamie)that transforms into a swamp encyclopedia for the 90 minute journey. In addition, the guides always have funny jokes. You will be amazed by the things you will see while on the journey. the Spanish Moss, Cypress Trees, Herons, turtles, and don’t forget the stars of the show the American Alligator which makes the tour even more exciting. At the end of the tour you will journey back the same way you came on a boat but this time to the sounds of Zydeco. If you have visitors in town for the summer it is a wonderful way to introduce them to the beauty of Louisiana Wildlife.
Written June 30, 2023
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Jacquelyn P
3 contributions
Nov 2022
We decided to spend Thanksgiving 2022 in New Orleans and booked an Airboat tour. Our Captain was Miles, and he was really great. Very entertaining and certainly knew the swamp, we saw 5 gators in late November. In our family group we had ages between 10 and 80 and everyone enjoyed every minute of it. Book this tour, you will be very pleased.
Written December 22, 2022
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TaraC
Bardonia, NY62 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
Took a 2pm swamp tour. Saw several small gators and many turtles. Nice tour, the sound system wasn’t working properly and made it very hard to hear the tour guide Brent. Would recommend. Would also be good if they fixed the speakers. We had a really hard time hearing as it cut in and out.
Written April 2, 2021
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Dee B
Athens, TN1 contribution
Nov 2022 • Friends
Went on a small airboat tour (there were 9 people) with Captain Randy. We saw alligators, egrets, and other wildlife. Capt Randy was full of great information about the bayou, wildlife, conservation, and other interesting information. We truly are happy we chose this fun thing to do while here in New Orleans. Would highly recommend it.
Written November 11, 2022
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Jamie M
County Dublin, Ireland2 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
We did the 90 minute fan boat tour and it was absolutely wonderful! Our guide, Ramon, was so knowledgeable and fun. He taught us so much about the ecosystem and his experiences doing tours. 10/10 trip and would highly recommend!
Written May 6, 2021
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Caryn T
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Apr 2024 • Couples
Don't get screwed!!! Many tour companies pick up tourists at the hotel. We were forced to take a ferry and Uber for over $60. UNACCEPTABLE! Never Again. Alligators only come out in Spring/Summer. USE another Company!
Written April 2, 2024
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Alyssa D
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May 2024 • Family
The air boat tour is well worth it! Captain Curt was incredibly knowledgeable and made sure we found all sorts of wildlife. The entire staff was so friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience! Must do activity!
Written May 1, 2024
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Valeria Rovellini
Parabiago, Italy1,047 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
Actually, everything about this tour was absolutely amazing. I was having the time of my life enjoying the bayou and taking pictures, and listening to our knowledgeable and fun guide. Until THAT. Until they pop out a small little young gator from a cabinet within the boat.
This totally ruined my day and my opinion of this tour company. Can you imagine this creature living in a small and dark cabinet only to be taken out at mid tour to be passed around to be held and photographed by tourists, his mouth shut by tape????? THIS IS ANIMAL CRUELTY. I couldn’t believe my eyes. The poor thing lay there scared and trembling while people passed it around multiple times for snapshots. Of course me and my husband refused to take part in this. I would have left the tour immediately if we were on ground. My husband even shouted “it’s not a toy” hoping to be listened, but people were too busy laying their hands on the gator.
I don’t blame the guide, that’s his job and he has to do that. I totally blame the company, and also people should be more considerate and refuse to take pictures with wildlife.
I would never have taken the tour if I knew.
This totally ruined my day and my opinion of this tour company. Can you imagine this creature living in a small and dark cabinet only to be taken out at mid tour to be passed around to be held and photographed by tourists, his mouth shut by tape????? THIS IS ANIMAL CRUELTY. I couldn’t believe my eyes. The poor thing lay there scared and trembling while people passed it around multiple times for snapshots. Of course me and my husband refused to take part in this. I would have left the tour immediately if we were on ground. My husband even shouted “it’s not a toy” hoping to be listened, but people were too busy laying their hands on the gator.
I don’t blame the guide, that’s his job and he has to do that. I totally blame the company, and also people should be more considerate and refuse to take pictures with wildlife.
I would never have taken the tour if I knew.
Written October 10, 2018
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I'm assuming you get off the boat as someone mentioned hiking trails, so is there a restroom available either when you get off to hike or on the boat?
Written January 6, 2020
Our tour was 1 1/2 hours. No getting off the boat and no trails in sight. There are clean porta-potties in the parking lot where you check in. Hope this helps! It’s a fun tour.
Written January 6, 2020
Do we have to print our tickets? We are on vacation and have no easy access to a printer.
Written July 30, 2019
We did not print our tickets. Just had them on the phone
Written August 1, 2019
Do they pick you up and drop you back off from you destination? If so is there a price for it?
Written January 31, 2019
You drive to where the office is and park. Then your boat takes you on the tour and drops you back off at the office where you park. I think they might also come to get you from a hotel, etc, but I think there is an additional charge. Not sure what the charge is though as we drove to the location on our own.
Written February 1, 2019
Do they pick you up and drop you back off from you destination? If so is there a price for it?
Written January 31, 2019
They will. Cost is online. We drove, parking is free and it was fun to cross the bridge and see the view.
Written April 18, 2019
Hi, I've never been before. I was just wondering do I need to bring anything to drink
Written July 8, 2018
Yes. You should bring your own water or Gatorade. I recommend a camelback to enjoy the trails while keeping your hands free and staying hydrated. Enjoy!
Written July 9, 2018
Both, they will pick you up and drop you off. Be careful though, it is extra for the pick up and return service. It is not included in the advertised price.
Written March 22, 2018
Swamp tour vs airboat tour? With 8 year old? Which would you choose?
Written November 3, 2017
You can get a thrill ride just about anywhere but only in the swamp will you have a fun ride and experience all the little critters and big alligators. Do the swamp tour but choose one that uses relatively small airboats as opposed the the big party style boats.
Don
Written November 3, 2017
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