My husband and I and our two college-age sons were vacationing in Louisiana for Spring Break and we…read morewent on this tour. Our tour guide/boat captain Chad was extremely knowledgeable about the local nature and about the plants and animals that live there, and Chad was extremely fun and cool. The office staff were very helpful and supportive both by phone at booking time and in-person at tour time. On the tour we saw many HUGE alligators up-close, and Chad caught and let us hold cute baby alligators. We had such a fun time on this tour and we learned a lot. We loved it. We can't wait to come back!

Our family had an absolute blast on the 90-minute airboat tour with Gerald! We brought our two…read moreteenage boys, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip to New Orleans. The 90 minutes flew by way too fast. We honestly could have stayed out there all day! Gerald was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and engaging. He shared fascinating facts about the Louisiana swamp while making sure everyone had an exciting, memorable experience. We saw multiple alligators up close along with plenty of other wildlife, and the speed and thrill of the airboat ride made it even more unforgettable. If you're trying to decide between the shorter tour and the 90-minute tour, do yourself a favor and book the 90 minutes. You'll still wish it were longer! This was the perfect adventure for our family, and our teenage boys haven't stopped talking about it. Highly recommend Airboat Tours by Arthur, and if you get Gerald as your captain, you're in for an amazing experience! We'll definitely be back!

If you enjoy doing fun sightseeing, stuff you don't get to visit every day, this place is for you…read more It was so much fun and something I have not done before. The area was our first stop on our American Cruise Lines River Cruise and a short bus ride from the dock. Our group took one boat and we were easily loaded on and viewing was easy. Just remember the golden rule. "Keep all body parts in the boat." we were definitely reminded of this rule through the whole trip as people tend to lean over the side. After you see your first alligator swiming up to the ship you remember that they see you as bait. Our driver / tourguide was feeding them marshmallows which was actually fun to watch. It wasn't just the gators... We saw wild raccoons and boar. This was truly a wild game park [swamp.]. No trained animals here. An old cemetery, tee pees and great views just rounded out the whole trip. This was fun and I added a few photos to go with this narrative. Next time I do this I will choose a day that is not in the low 100s. It can get really warm in the bayou. KUDOs to the team at Cajun Pride Swamp Tours.

We took the plantation and swamp excursion with Cajun Pride Swamp Tours, and it was one of the…read morehighlights of our trip! Our guide, Dustin, was absolutely fantastic. From the moment we left the dock, he had the perfect playlist going--especially if you grew up in the '80s and '90s, the music made the ride even more enjoyable. What really stood out was how fair and attentive Dustin was to everyone on the boat. If the left side spotted wildlife, he made sure to position the boat so the right side had an equally great view. He truly went out of his way to make sure every guest had the best experience possible. We saw alligators, raccoons, and so much more. Dustin brought us close enough to really appreciate the animals while still making everyone feel safe. I have to admit, those little raccoons gave me quite a scare! Once they finished their chicken and marshmallows, they sat on the side of the tree staring us down, clearly hoping for seconds. It was hilarious--and a little intimidating! To top it all off, we even had the opportunity to hold a baby alligator at the end of the tour. It was an unforgettable experience and the perfect ending to an incredible adventure. If you love nature, swamps, wildlife, or alligators, I can't recommend Cajun Pride Swamp Tours enough. Be sure to ask for Dustin if you can--you won't be disappointed!

We had a terrific time. The boats were well maintained and they followed safety to a tee. What…read moreimpressed me most was the sincere care and knowledge this team has for the environment and maintaining it. I would highly recommend this as your next airboat ride.

Would recommend it was so much fun. The tour guide was very informative. We got to see a lot of…read morealligators and they were huge!

We had a fantastic time on the Ragin Cajun Airboat Tour! Our guide, Garrett, was friendly,…read moreknowledgeable, and made the trip a lot of fun. We saw lots of alligators, and we really appreciated that he brought them in closer using chicken and marshmallows so everyone could get a great view. There were several boats out at the same time. However, it was really nice that each boat had their own path. We only crossed paths with another boat a few times. The rest of the time it was as if we were the only ones out on the water. The only thing we would have enjoyed even more was a little extra Ragin'--more zig-zagging through the marsh and a bit more speed on the straightaways. That said, it was still an awesome experience, and we'd absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. Pro tip: If the forecast even hints at rain, grab a cheap poncho from the dollar store on your way in. You'll be glad you did!

When we booked our vacation we knew we were taking a airboat tour! We were picked up and dropped…read moreoff at our hotel which was great. We went on a smaller tour with only six passengers. It was awesome! I learned that alligators like marshmallows and raw chicken wings. They'll come close to the boat to get something to eat. Overall great experience!

I wish I could give Zams six stars. My girlfriend and I had such a great time learning about life…read morein the Bayou from a third generation guide who was quick to share funny stories as well as information about the swamp ecology. ZZ was so much fun and what a nice guy. He took 6 of us on covered boat ride so we didn't have to worry about rain or sun and we quickly got to meet his swamp friends. Don't forget to check out the massive gator seen in the video below who lives in ZZ's backyard. If you're in NOLA and are looking for an authentic swamp tour less than 90 minutes from the Quarter, this is the one for you.

It was amazing and felt like a real swamp tour not corporate at all. This is the real deal. It is…read morefamily owned for 3 generations I believe.

They have this honor store where all drinks are for $1 and they only have a payment/deposit box…read morenearby. This is part of the day tour we booked at a different company but since they operate independently, i thought i would give them a fair review. Our swamp tour was only a little group of 3 couples and our baby, the tour was interactive where all if us we're in a discussion (especially my husband) and we learned a lot of interesting facts about swamps, taxes, gators, etc. We had a great time and we saw some gators too, not the big ones but good enough for pics. My baby enjoyed the breeze since it was so darn humid this time of year. LoL! I suggest taking some swamp tours while visiting New Orleans. Our tour guide was very nice and accommodating, he knows this stuff pretty good :-)

The drive out to Thibodaux was really fascinating. We saw a variety of apparently wealhy and poor…read morehomes, but almost none of them had trees or bushes between the house and the street, but instead just big swaths of grass, gravel, or cement. The lack of plants in the front yard made the houses looked naked to me, which was bizarrely intriguing. Just cars and houses and the occasional tricycle or trampoline. Once we arrived, we had a lovely tour with Captain Brian. The boat ride was relaxing and informative, through a wide and still canal, with gorgeous lush flora and fauna all around. Captain Brian was very knowledgeable about the swamps as well as the local wildlife, but he's fairly dry. He gave it a good effort and tried to make it fun, and even cracked a few jokes. Somebody asked "where's the marshmallows?" and he replied wittily that the marshmallows were holding us in anticipation, as we didn't want to have all of our fun at once. It was fun to see Brian throw marshmallows into the water and watch (and photograph) the gators snapping them up, and we definitely had plenty of opportunity before the end of the day. Interestingly, this is the only parish where it's legal to feed the alligators, and when I asked Brian why he was able to explain to me about the ethics of alligator hunting, and why this particular parish it was acceptable to feed them as long as one did it properly. It was also fascinating to learn about tagging, and how every season gator skins get cut in a certain way to identify what year they're from (without ever repeating the pattern). As we were making our way back to the dock, Brian pulled out a huge (in my eyes) alligator head and passed it around so we could all check it out. This was fun and informative to see up close, and also made for some fun photos. My recommendation: the tour would have been more interesting if they made it more personal. It would have been interesting to hear about his family's experience, and what it's like living out in the bayous of Louisiana. All the same, I can easily recommend a swamp tour. It's a fairly short tour, but I felt like short was the perfect length, as it's a little boring compared to the rest of New Orleans.

Cajun Man is where it's at !!!!…read more He takes you to see the eagles, I believe he calls one Big Momma. The swamp is pretty, makes me wish I could bring my paddle board

I took 14 photographers on 3 tours with Capt. Billy and we had a fantastic time, taking thousands…read moreof photographs. I would HIGHLY recommend his services in the bayou.

This was not your typical narrated scripted tour (yawn)…read more To say it was nothing short of amazing is an understatement. Our guide took us on a full blown adventure! Creeping through tranquil inlets & speeding down a maze of channels. We explored crawfish nets (I snatched one out of the trap for further inspection), we took a plethora of breath taking photos (now posted on Facebook), braced ourselves as we raced through dense thick floating vegetation yet sailed right through like it wasn't there (our guide "Albert" reveled in the expected surprised looks on our faces). He sped us in circles to agitate the carp just below the surface causing them to leap out of the water for our entertainment. We got a brief glimpse of a gator just before he ducked down into the water. In addition to this memorable experience the guide was extremely knowledgeable regarding to the entire ecosystem. This is a must do experience if you are a visitor to Louisiana or even a local (my fiancé booked the tour whom is a local). Have fun!!

The best part of our trip! An intimate experience, saw tons of wildlife, an experience in a part of…read morethe world untouched - 5+ Stars!!!!

The swamps!!!! Ernie was the tour guide. This tour took you to the swamps to see live alligators in…read moretheir habitat. We got knowledge on trees, waters and alligators life. He told humorous stories, gave artifacts, and he let us hold a baby alligator yay. This pontoon boat had three long rows of seating . This tour was an hour and a half long. I really enjoyed it.

We had a great tour with Bobby. Our boat had 8 people total, didn't feel crowded at all. There's no…read moreshade cover so wear a hat/sunglasses and some sunscreen. We had 81° sunny weather and the wind was sooo cool so we weren't so hot as we went around. He was very nice answering all the questions from guests. He made sure both sides of the boat got some gator action since I was on the left of a 4 person row so I couldn't see much that happened on the right but we got some good shots too! He made the trip extra special with some personal touches and surprise sightings you probably wouldn't get with other guides so ask for Bobby - you really won't regret it! We got to hold a baby gator! Very knowledgeable about the area and its history along with the flora/fauna.

I went while on vacation with family friends and they had been before. I became a little emotional…read moreupon stepping on to the grounds. But the store had a lot of gift shop items that I believe help maintain the house, buildings, grounds, and pay for staff. We did the tour of the big house and it was so educational. Then we went over to Miss Anne's talk and it was so educational and she interacted with all people in the group. I would like to come back with my family for them to see and listen to all of the history in the items and the stories of the owners and the enslaved. The visit was simply powerful for me to experience as I have family that were enslaved or born free to parents that were enslaved. And I have family that worked plantations in GA in the 1940s and 1950s picking cotton. So this visit really touched me.

On my bucket list for NOLA, I wanted to visit a haunted house. I decided to play it safe and visit…read morea place of historical relevance as well as some documented supernatural activity. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and welcomed our questions as we walked the grounds. We took in the tour and were humbled to learn of the experiences of the different people on the grounds. It's hard to imagine how life was without the many conveniences we now have.