Covered pontoon gliding through cypress trees on a Louisiana bayou

Large-Group Boat, No Pickup

New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

★ 4.9 2,275 verified reviews on the listing

The big covered boat takes 1 hour 40 minutes through the swamp, from $35 per adult. You meet the boat yourself; 2275 reviews put it at 4.9, with free cancellation.

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Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Group: Max 50 travelers
Meeting point: 9706 Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for full refund
Run by: Louisiana Tour Company

The headline numbers do the selling here: 4.9 across 2275 reviews, from $35 per adult, and a 1 hour 40 minute ride that runs longer than most covered-boat cruises in the area. Louisiana Tour Company launches from its own dock, so you drive yourself out rather than waiting on a hotel bus, which keeps the price down and the day simple. Bring a jacket for the wind off the water. Free cancellation applies.

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