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Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tours
Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tours
4.5
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Picture the moss hanging on gnarled cypress trees as you travel into one of the wildest and most pristine river swamps in America. With the swamp tales of pirates and sightings of Big Foot in the back of your mind, you may be just a little bit nervous at first, but after your first boat ride you'll want to go back again and again! You'll be overcome by the primitive beauty of the cypress trees rising from the water...the sweet smell of wild azaleas in the air....
Slidell, Louisiana
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Boat Tours
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Boat Tours
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Boat Tours
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Judith S
3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This is an amazing swamp, and our guide, Chris, was knowledgeable and helpful. He did a great job answering questions and responding to the group. We saw lots of birds, learned about apple snails and other invasive species, and saw raccoons, alligators, and even a feral hog. The cypress and tupelo trees are spectacular. This would be a five star tour if the tour guides didn't feed the wildlife. I would much rather see wildlife at a distance or not at all than to have guides throw marshmallows to attract wildlife- which is just poor practice and anyone really interested in animals knows that this is bad for the animals' welfare. Please consider not making this standard practice on your tours!
Written November 13, 2023
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Jan G
5 contributions
We took the VIP swamp tour and we’re not disappointed. We saw birds, alligators, snakes, spiders and ..wild hogs! Sonny was a great tour guide and helped to understand the area and the ecosystem. Highly recommend him.
Written November 10, 2023
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Joysanna R
Dallas, TX9 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Can’t say enough about how amazing this tour was!! Our guide was very knowledgeable and affable. Our 9-year-old grandson was ecstatic about seeing so much wildlife!! The raccoons were especially delightful.
Written November 6, 2023
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Christine R
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Nov 2023 • Family
Emmett was very knowledgeable and very entertaining. He did a great job of pointing out the wildlife and explaining the characteristics of the Bayou. Great fun!!!!!
Written November 4, 2023
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Melissa282
Romulus63 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
This was the highlight of our entire trip! Captain Don is well versed in all things swamp. An eco-conscious company who respects and encourages respect of the wildlife in the area. He did throw out a ew marshmallows to gators and racoon, but never attempted to touch them nor lure them to the boat.
The boat held maybe 20 people, which wasn't bad, the seating allowed everyone a great view. We we're super lucky to go on warm day, where lots of alligators were sunning themselves.
I would very much recommend this tour.
The boat held maybe 20 people, which wasn't bad, the seating allowed everyone a great view. We we're super lucky to go on warm day, where lots of alligators were sunning themselves.
I would very much recommend this tour.
Written November 2, 2023
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Niki S
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Oct 2023 • Friends
We had an amazing swamp and bayou tour with Captain Chris who was so knowledgeable and has loads of interesting stories and nuggets of information. Everyone in my group had an amazing time and we would recommend this tour to everyone.
Written November 2, 2023
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Cayce L
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Oct 2023 • Family
Highly recommend you do it! It was amazing. Our captain was informative, interactive and funny. We had a great time.
Written October 27, 2023
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Ravenhawk39
St. Catharines, Canada401 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We had a great time on this swamp tour. We saw alligators up close and we say blue heron, turtles, raccoons and a wild boar. The tour guide was very informative. I definitely recommend doing this if you go to New Orleans.
Written October 25, 2023
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Renee L
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Oct 2023 • Friends
Very informative and a wonderful experience the tour guide was knowledgeable and polite all in all I would definitely recommend
Written October 20, 2023
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Tammy C
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Oct 2023 • Family
Had a great time, was a beautiful day was able to see alot of wildlife. Our captain and the staff at Honey Island was very friendly!!!
Written October 15, 2023
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Richard Devenport
Pass Christian, MS16 contributions
I am the Deacon at St Paul's Episcopal Church in Picayune. I am looking for a outing with Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tours. I keep being re-directed to Cajun Encounters.
I was told that you have bus service - pick-up at the Church and return plus the tour. I would like to get pricing and best dates, etc. Can you please send me an email with this, or call me?
228-731-9865 cell
604-798-2802 office
Blessings,
Deacon Rick+
kfpanda1
San Jose, CA419 contributions
We are visiting in late November. If it rains, do the tours get cancelled? Also, will there be much wildlife to see in late November?
Courtney C
14 contributions
Can we hunt on the tour???
ligiakerr
New Orleans, LA222 contributions
Most of areas around the tour area are private. I remembered the person in charge mentioned it was not allowed.
Courtney C
14 contributions
Can i get an private tour with the owner.
catroje
Slidell, LA17 contributions
I do not believe he does private tours anymore. I could be wrong, but call them direct and ask about it. Paul runs quality swamp tours in the Honey Island swamp area and you will not be disappointed- unless the weather is stormy, of course.
LindaMomoMarie
Vacaville22 contributions
Is there much walking to and from the boats? Also, I have a slight balance issue with getting on and off the boat.
Mike H
London, UK4 contributions
And it’s easy to get on and off the boat with little rocking caused by the water.
God_of_Small_Things7
United States1,505 contributions
Do they have all covered boats? How can I ensure that I get a covered boat to protect from the sun?
mistyschulz
Woodburn, OR322 contributions
The boat we went on was covered. I assume they are all covered. Most of the seating was at the center minus a couple seats on the back which is where we sat which turned out to be the best place to view in my opinion. Very up close and personal with the alligators.
What time do the tours pick up from New Orleans hotels as i am interested in a 6 person uncovered boat tour
Judi K
Brockwell, AR8 contributions
I have always driven to the tour. But should be available on th he website or your hotel may have that info
KEG17
Madison, WI331 contributions
What kind of boat is the tour on? My husband wants to do a swamp tour, but NOT on an airboat.
laurenbjenkins
Pearl River, LA2 contributions
It’s on a pontoon type boat, no airboats.
Stefaan F
Middelkerke, Belgium119 contributions
Hello, I’ve booked a tour starting at 7.45 am with hotel pick up in the French Quarter. Booking reference is BR-658856659. However on my voucher no hotel address is mentioned. Is this normal? I’d also like the know if the hotel pick-up is at 7.45am or the tour itself is starting at 7.45am. Thanks
Certified Pickleball Instructor
Seattle, WA154 contributions
Sorry, not able to answer, when we went on the honey island tour, we drove ourselves to the venue.
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