TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10
New Orleans Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour 100 min
Top 2% · 1 hr 40 min · 1,838 reviews
from $89
2 providers
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New Orleans Swamp Boat Tour 90 min
TourTruth score 6.5 out of 10
Average
114 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- New Orleans
- 1 hr 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Cruise Manchac Swamp on a 90-minute boat tour, spot wildlife, and hear stories about the people and animals of this refuge.
About this tour
See Manchac Swamp from the water on a New Orleans Swamp Boat Tour through a privately owned wildlife refuge. With no other boats on the property and no hunting or fishing, the setting offers a quieter glimpse of the swamp and its wildlife.
During this 90-minute cruise, your captain shares stories about the animals that inhabit the swamp and the people who once called it home. The wildlife recognizes the boats as part of its natural habitat, so animals may remain in the open as you pass. Picnic tables are available throughout the property before or after your ride, and refreshments can be purchased at the ticket office or gift shop.
Transportation from New Orleans is not included, so plan your drive to the refuge. Book your New Orleans Swamp Boat Tour and experience Manchac from a fresh perspective.
Highlights
- Cruise through Manchac Swamp on a privately owned wildlife refuge
- Spot wildlife from boats that animals recognize as part of their habitat
- Learn about the swamp’s animals and the people who once lived there
What's included
Included
- 1.5-hour swamp tour
- Picnic tables throughout the property
Not included
- Transportation from New Orleans
- Water, soda, coffee, and snacks available for purchase
Ratings on each provider
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4.71 / 5 · 114 reviews
Important information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Coolers and ice chests are not allowed
- Small amounts of food and beverages may be enjoyed at picnic tables
- Outside alcohol is prohibited on the property
- From New Orleans, take I-10 West to LaPlace Exit 209, then turn right and continue 1/2 mile to Cajun Pride
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.71 from 114 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in New Orleans
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.5.
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