New Orleans Nature and Wildlife Boat Tour 1 hr 45 min

Explore southeast Louisiana’s fragile wetlands on a New Orleans nature and wildlife boat tour, where coastal scenery comes with a closer look at the forces shaping this remarkable landscape. Knowledgeable guides point out alligators basking in the sun, egrets wading through the shallows, and songbirds on the move, while explaining why coastal restoration matters to the region’s wildlife and communities.

The 1-hour-45-minute cruise offers time to take in the wetlands and identify what you see with a bird and wild animal pamphlet. Free parking and restroom facilities are available at the marina. Check in at the gray building with blue steps before heading to the boats. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and interpreters in Spanish, Russian, and Hebrew can be requested for an additional fee.

For groups of 3 or more on the 4 p.m. departure, an optional Cajun seafood boil adds a local flavor to the outing. Choose this New Orleans nature and wildlife boat tour for a vivid encounter with Louisiana’s living wetlands and the work to protect them.