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Nola Gondola
550
#5 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"We highly recommend this
activity
for couples looking for an intimate and relaxing ride down the River Trail! Roberto was awesome!"
"We enjoyed gliding through City Park under bridges, witnessing wildlife up close, and enjoying soft
Italian music
while sipping on some very special red wine...HIGHLY recommend, diana"
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Salty Dog Charters
177
#6 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"This time of year is normally tough
fishing
but he fished the way we wanted to fish just for Redfish and we caught boat limits both days."
"He was so helpful and knowledgeable of the
fishing
in the area."
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Canoe & Trail Adventures
593
#8 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"Kevin and Matt are extremely knowledgeable about the
wildlife
in the area...birds, snakes, turtles, dragonflies, alligators, different trees, duck weed, how you can tell that there were once changes in the water l..."
"Stunning views of the
nature
and exceptional guide Kevin who's knowledge of this ecosystem and passion for environment made this trip unforgettable."
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Kayak Swamp Tours
1,048
#10 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"
Awesome Tour
! Josh was a great guide with a wide knowledge of nature, ecology and history and a fabulous eye for creatures hiding at the edges of the bayou."
"Sam was a great guide and told us lots of history about the area, as well as showing us a bald eagles nest, alligators and various other wetland
wildlife
, with lots of local knowledge."
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Happiness Bayou Tours
200
#14 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"Capt George was extremely knowledgeable on the local waterways and its history, the local fishing and
crabbing
industry, and he was an exceptional tour guide through the bayou."
"We learned so much about
local history
, alligators, and the bayou all while having a blast!! Loved seeing and holding a baby alligator."
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Wild Louisiana Tours
566
#17 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"We were fortunate to have amazing weather, the reflection of the cypress
trees
on the water made for some amazing pictures; seeing a turtle and then a small alligator was very cool and made our day!"
"The
outing
was seamless, and we got to take in all the sights and sounds of these beautiful waters and see some wildlife guided by the amazing Max."
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La Vie New Orleans Private Tours
150
#18 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"We did the French Quarter and
Garden District
with Ashton, small group of the 5 of us, and he was great - knowledgeable, easy, accommodating, flexible and with great tips on what to do in New Orleans as a local."
"Thanks to Ashton we had a
great tour
, and my only wish is that we’d had enough time to try the French Quarter cocktail tour - hope to try next time!"
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Louisiana Lost Lands Environmental Tours
121
#23 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"We took a leisurely pace through these beautiful waterways and saw ample
wildlife
, including tons of small gators floating past, beautiful egrets and herons, and the most amazing barred owl, who just sat on a post..."
"We paddled deep into the bayou and cypress forest, seeing lots of wildlife and learning about the
water-management
challenges facing the natural environment and the city and port of New Orleans."
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Gators and Ghosts A New Orleans Tour Company
1,419
#27 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"This was easily one of our highlights for our trip to New Orleans, Our guide was very informative and an expert navigating our
air boat
, which for me really made to adventure more exciting."
"I highly recommend taking a swamp tour yourself, and especially recommend the small boat tour - the
boats
are faster, can get in smaller areas, and the tour is more personal."
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Gators and Guns
85
#28 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"We saw plenty of Gaters, as well as other critters, and the swamp really is a unique ecosystem to explore.. Overall it’s a
great trip
to check off two unique experiences."
"The gun range was so
exhilarating
and we had great laughs on the air-boat."
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New Orleans Swamp Tours
171
#30 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"Our swamp trip was brilliant , very informative, great
scenery
, good fun, we got to feed alligators marshmallow on sticks.....good exercise for them as it makes them use their muscles to jump up to reach their tre..."
"Jason, our tour guide was extremely informative and made the tour
fun
.. his knowledge and love for the alligators really showed!"
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Creole Queen Mississippi River Cruises
2,519
#31 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"
Great cruise
, Charles the guide was a great storyteller, both of New Orleans history and a detailed account of Hurricane Katrina and the city's amazing recovery from that storm."
"The boat then docks at the historic battlefield where Andrew Jackson once stood, and passengers can exit, enjoy the park, and what was impressive to me was the themed
Park Ranger
that captivated the crowd with the..."
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New Orleans Yacht Experience
53
#33 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
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Steamboat Natchez
6,568
#34 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"The band were fantastic so much energy and
great music
, also had a wander round the gift shop some great little items in there, hubby enjoyed the engine room, we had a wonderful evening onboard the Natchez and we..."
"The hustle and energy of Bourbon St. was fantastic, but to top it off with a relaxing cruise down the Mississippi while listening to an awesome jazz band (Dukes of
Dixieland
) was the cherry on top!"
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Big Easy Swamp Adventures
221
#37 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"We had a great trip on the big easy small adventure and saw a least 20 gators including tiny babies, birds, nutria, turtles and snakes The guide was great and we had
fun
flying through the swap on the air boat"
"Awesome company,
Awesome tour
, Awesome way to spend family time."
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NOLA Flyboarding
100
#39 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
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Hidden Adventure Tours
70
#45 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
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Airboat Swamp Tours Of New Orleans
24
#50 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"Ed gave a wonderful tour with a lot of
fun
stories and tales about swamp life."
"This was a fantastic
air boat
around the swamp area with Captain Ernie who was excellent."
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Airboat SwampTour Adventures of New Orleans
56
#51 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"We have been on airboats
tours
in the Florida everglades, and it was very pale compare to the excitement, and wonderful experience Rocky and this company provided my family."
"
Great tour
!"
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Swamp Tours New Orleans
29
#52 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
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Swampin’ Grounds Tour Co.
13
#53 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
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Cajun Encounters
24
#55 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"Alligators, snakes, wild pigs, exotic birds and raccoons where young the
animals
we saw."
"My tour guides were Emmett and Derek on the Swamp and City
tours
respectively."
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New Orleans Pedal Barge
10
#57 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
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Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS
6
#65 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
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Captain Caviar Swamp Tours
5
#70 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
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Bayou Bowfishing and Airboat Services LLC
9
#71 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"Shout out to Captain Mark who showed us
an incredible experience
."
"What
an incredible experience
."
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PT-305
10
#74 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
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ClearVision Charters
3
#76 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
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New Orleans Charter Fishing & Hunting Co.
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#78 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
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airboat swamp tours
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#82 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
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Frequently Asked Questions about New Orleans
Which experiences are best for boat tours in New Orleans?
These experiences are best for boat tours in New Orleans:
New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Harbor Cruise
90-Minute Jean Lafitte Swamp and Bayou Tour
New Orleans Airboat Ride
Steamboat Natchez Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans
Experience Cajun Country: Swamp Boat Adventure and Plantations Full-Day Tour from New Orleans
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What are the best places for boat tours in New Orleans?
These places are best for boat tours in New Orleans:
La Vie New Orleans Private Tours
Gators and Ghosts A New Orleans Tour Company
Go New Orleans
Swampin’ Grounds Tour Co.
ClearVision Charters
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Which places provide the best boat tours in New Orleans for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly boat tours in New Orleans:
Gators and Ghosts A New Orleans Tour Company
Canoe & Trail Adventures
Happiness Bayou Tours
New Orleans Swamp Tours
Steamboat Natchez
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Which places provide the best boat tours in New Orleans for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking boat tours in New Orleans:
La Vie New Orleans Private Tours
Nola Gondola
Canoe & Trail Adventures
Kayak Swamp Tours
Happiness Bayou Tours
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Which places provide the best boat tours in New Orleans for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking boat tours in New Orleans:
Gators and Ghosts A New Orleans Tour Company
Canoe & Trail Adventures
Kayak Swamp Tours
Happiness Bayou Tours
Wild Louisiana Tours
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Which places provide the best boat tours in New Orleans for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly boat tours in New Orleans:
La Vie New Orleans Private Tours
Gators and Ghosts A New Orleans Tour Company
Canoe & Trail Adventures
Kayak Swamp Tours
Happiness Bayou Tours
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