If you enjoy doing fun sightseeing, stuff you don't get to visit every day, this place is for you. 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. read more

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We took the plantation and swamp excursion with Cajun Pride Swamp Tours, and it was one of the highlights 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! read more

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This is a great bayou tour. We purposely chose the warmest day of our visit after looking at the weather forecasts. I was worried that if it were too cold we wouldn't see too many alligators. The weather turned out to be perfect, in the low 70s, and we saw lots of alligators. There is a gift shop where you can buy drinks, snacks, and souvenirs. You can look around the property while you wait for here toward it again. There is a fenced pond rehabilitating injured alligators, a pool with baby alligators that they let you hold at the end of the tour, and lots of information about local wildlife. Our captain was fantastic. He gave us a lot of facts on the wildlife as well as history of the area. He was great at making sure everyone on the boat could see, as he would rotate the boat in a circle making sure everyone got a "front seat." He brought food out to the feeding sites of raccoons, squirrels, and wild hogs, which brought them all running. We saw an old trappers cabin, an old teepee made of palms, a mass grave, and the grave of the local video priestess that died in 1915. And, of course, the alligators. At the end of the thought, the captain showed us some of his pets--turtles, crawfish, and a baby alligator named Bruce, which we got to hold. read more

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Had a great experience. Our boat Capr. JON, was knowledgeable, safe, told some interesting stories and was quite funny as well. There were plenty of gators to see aa well as other wildlife to see in the along the tour. It was a fun, professional, and safe experience. read more

Dustin was an amazing driver/guide! He made sure both sides of the boat saw the gators and hogs ( etc) ... there was lots to see and we had a blast! I would totally do this again!!! read more

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Loved the swamp tour. We got to see the gators up close and our tour guide was entertaining. Even got to hold a baby gator. Not my thing but now I can say I did it. The swamp was serene and beautiful. Love it! read more

The BEST swamp tour! Captian Dustin made sure all sides of the of the boat got lots of photo and video action... Yay! Highly recommended. My husband and I came here via the "Greyline Tour", but you can alway drive out there on you're own. Fun! read more

This was an amazing experience! Captain Dustin was Knowledgeable and funny as well. We saw countless alligators, raccoons, wild boar, turtles and birds. I highly recommend this company!!! read more

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This was an amazing tour. Tunes. Haunts. Gators. Raccoons. Boars. Turtles.....and holding a baby gator. Dustin was an amazing guide...we lucked out. I highly.recommend this private property swamp tour. Plenty to see and learn. read more

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We went on a field trip today with our homeschool co-op, and although I'm a local with a camp nearby, I was genuinely impressed by how much I enjoyed this swamp tour--it's not just for tourists! Captain Danny was a fantastic guide--fun, engaging, and full of interesting facts about the area's wildlife and history. Even as someone from Louisiana, I learned a few new things! The kids had an amazing time holding a baby alligator, seeing different types of turtles up close, and tossing food to the gators. We also saw raccoons, a rare black squirrel, wild hogs, and even two old grave sites with some fascinating backstories. It was a perfect blend of education and adventure. If you're visiting Louisiana and want an authentic, family-friendly experience, this tour is definitely worth your time. It's a fun and unique way to explore the natural beauty and culture of the area--and a great outing for kids and adults alike! read more

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Captain Dustin made the experience very enjoyable. He made me laugh, he played good music and he was cute. I enjoyed looking at the gators and seeing the wild hogs and the raccoons. Its extremely hot so dress accordingly read more

We loved this tour. Was hesitant when reviews said they feed them marshmallows and don't respectful the nature.... The animals are very well taken care of and protected. This was an amazing tour I recommend 40/10. read more

This was by far one of the best tours I've been in. Our tour guide was Dustin, and he was the best. The whole ride was entertaining and exciting. Would definitely recommend. read more

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I've taken a group of students to Cajun for years. Every tour guide is a hit, you get up close and personal, and their welcome center is full of fun things to see while you wait. I can't express enough how great they read more

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What a fantastic tour with great guides. Beautiful scenery with entertaining tour information. Was also a great educational experience learning so much about the plants, animals, and culture. Boats are comfortable and you can even feel safe standing and moving around to see the many alligators and their one very special croc! Maybe you'll even get to hold an alligator like I did! read more

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I was told you probably won't see any alligators in December so I had no expectations. To everyone's delight we saw 4 small alligators. The big ones are already hibernating. We also saw wild pigs, raccoons, birds, and a black squirrel. I learned that the swamp is the water and bayou is referring to the land around the swamp. Caption Danny passed around two tiny turtles for us to see in their enclosures. He also passes around a baby alligator for us to hold and take pictures with. That was a total surprise. I highly recommend this tour to others. The tour takes place in a flat bottom boat and doesn't rock at all so I didn't get motion sickness. There is also a roof overhead to keep the wind and sun out. It was in the 50's today and it wasn't that chilly. I also had on a beanie, sweater and jacket so I was dressed for the weather, but I thought it would be cooler on the water but it wasn't. read more

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If you are looking for an authentic, pulse-pounding swamp experience, look no further! Our Captain Tom tour guide was a true local who grew up navigating these exact bayous. His passion for the swamp and its wildlife was infectious. We even held a baby alligator! Thank you Captain Tom!!! read more

If I could rate 10 stars I would. Captain Dustin was the absolute best. He was very personable and really added that extra umph to the tour. The jokes the music the scenery was so worth it!. Not to mention the baby gator! My family and I had the best time! read more

Brought friends from California to this great place! The entire staff is amazing. Everything went smoothly: from booking, & making purchases in the gift shop, to the knowledgeable captain. Terrific experience! Just GEAUX! You will not be disappointed! read more

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When booking this trip, we had no idea how much fun we were going to have. You kind of imagine how it would be so cool to see gators, especially being from California, but you have no idea what you are in for. I credit this to our guide. He is clearly bonded with these gators, and he has a special call to get their attention so they respond to him. It really gives you a perspective on their relationship. This tour was not only epic to see because of the gators, but you see all kinds of wildlife and get to see the beauty of the swamp itself (it is peaceful to see the flora and fauna of the area). This is a must-do if you haven't done it before. I wouldn't recommend going with any other company as this place has it down. You are in for the experience of a lifetime. read more

Dustin was out your guide and he was fun and really great showing us around. Great for kids!

Such a cool swamp tour. Probably better then miamis swamp tour. Saw wildlife and lots of gators. Was also able to hold a baby alligator. read more

Excellent experience. Captain Tom was great. It was a rainy day but he tried his best to show us as much wildlife and swamp as possible. He had great storytelling skills. We saw gators, pigs, and raccoons. We went with little ones and it was just right for them and adults read more

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Captain Dustin was great! Got to see boars, raccoons, all sizes of gators and countless birds. The scenery was beautiful and I learned a new way to call my grandkids read more

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Fun experience. We really enjoyed it. We got to see hogs, raccoons, gators, turtles and birds. read more

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Captain Tom was the best! He was so informative. We got to see so many gators, hogs, raccoons, and birds!!!

I loved this place. It was so fun. The boat captain was so knowledgeable and funny! The staff was approachable and friendly. The value for the tour was great! I had a blast read more

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Captain Dustin was awesome. Hand fed raccoons and alligators. Great sense of humor and great driving skills. Also saw blue heron , turtles, and wild boars. read more

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Had a great swamp adventure! Captain was a lot of fun and a great guide! Got to see lots of Gator and swamp creatures. Affordable and fun!

For a 1.5 hour tour that doesn't stray far from the dock, Brandon did an excellent job of making it interesting and enjoyable. First of all, Brandon (a tour operator) has a thick Louisianna accent that you hope to hear in this area. And he's hilarious, cracking perfectly timed jokes right and left. Reserving tickets online, check in was very easy once we parked in the spacious gravel lot. After waiting a few minutes and seeing alligators near the waiting area, we boarded a boat with around 30 other passengers. Brandon gave us a lesson of alligators and crocodiles and a little history of a nearby town that got destroyed by a hurricane in 1915. He points out different alligators, racoons, turtles, and fish. At one point, he stops and gets the alligators to come up to the boat to feed up close. At the very end, he passes around a skinned alligator head and a real baby alligator for all to hold. My seven-year-old daughter loved that part. Brandon was great and you can tip via cash or Venmo at the end. The main center has picnic tables, clean restrooms, and a gift shop full of alligator-related trinkets. read more

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I mean it's totally messed up feeding gators marshmallows but also very awesome. Raccoons and wild boars too. read more

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Dustin was our tour guide and he was absolutely amazing! He was witty, entertaining, and kept us laughing the entire time -- but he was also incredibly knowledgeable about the history. You could tell he truly enjoys what he does. The best part? His background music selection! It added so much to the vibe and made the whole experience even more fun and memorable. Highly recommend requesting Dustin if you can! read more

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Dustin was our guide. There was a last minute change for guides and im super happy we ended up with him. He went the extra mile to bring the wild life out. With a nice little gator show to end our trip! My 4 boys (aged 5-12) loved it. Fun for all ages. And yes! He brought out a baby gator for everyone to hold. read more

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This was well a wonderful time for us we were treated unbelievably the tour through the swamps was amazing to see all the animals so up and close that at times I thought we would come home with a raccoon or a wild boar . Definitely not to be missed!! read more

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Great tour, lots of fun and very educational. Boats in great condition. Nicely paced, and we saw lots of wildlife and birds from start to finish. Captain Dustin was excellent, knowledgeable and good sense of humor. When he asked who wanted to hold a baby alligator, my hand shot right up! Cutest critter ever. I would definitely take this tour again. read more

We had a fabulous time on our swamp/Oak Alley combo tour. The swamp tour was better than I anticipated, and the guide was very funny and knowledgeable. Unfortunately I didn't get his name but he was hilarious! Oak Alley was informative and beautiful, and I appreciate that they didn't shy away from the slavery aspect of the home's history. However, the best part of the day was our driver, Big Joe! He was such a pleasure and we couldn't have asked for a better driver! He was so knowledgeable about everything NOLA and Louisiana, pointing out architecture, historical facts, even identifying bald eagle nests in the swamp! He'd even created a playlist that he played for now passengers to engage the trip, we downloaded it and it's amazing! The entire day was great but Big Joe made it so much more special! read more

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WOW - that's all I can say . Every person was kind and engaging. The VIP tour was well worth and highly recommended. Dustin is fabulous!! The souvenir shop is quality and even priced . Will be back !!! 1000000/10 read more

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I had no idea what to expect, but this tour was worth every penny. I've never been so close to an alligator in my life. I saw them eat chicken. My sister even held a baby gator. It was such a cool experience. I would highly recommend this tour. read more

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Captain Dustin was great! Have been on another swamp a few years back and it was awesome but this one was perfect for our first time NOLA visitors. The tour was very nice and informative. We got a chance to see a LOT of gators of all different sizes, wild pigs and Racoons. Our tour guide fed all of them so we got a good amount of photos and videos. I would recommend this tour to everyone. Thank you Cajun Pride for the great customer service and helping us find a ride. Pro tip, if you come for a tour I HIGHLY recommend getting the drop-off and pick up option added because getting a Lyft or Uber later in the day is hard, we can speak from experience and it's not the best with waiting in the heat. read more

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Dustin is the bomb. Disney Jungle Boat Cruise, eat your heart out...and I've taken that cruise many times. read more

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