Swamp boat easing down a Honey Island channel past cypress knees at the waterline

Quiet Flat-Bottom Bayou Boat

New Orleans: Honey Island Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour

★ 4.9 232 verified reviews on the listing

Cajun Encounters' quiet flat-bottom boat drifts through Honey Island Swamp near Slidell, keeping noise low so wildlife stays close.

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Duration: 2 hours (boat tour)
Group: Quiet flat-bottom boats in protected Honey Island Swamp wildlife preserve
Meeting point: Cajun Encounters landing, Slidell, LA area (pin ~30.2316,-89.6698); self-transport
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for full refund
Run by: Cajun Encounters Tour Co

Cajun Encounters takes a flat-bottom boat into Honey Island Swamp, a protected wetland near Slidell east of New Orleans. Because the boat is quiet and slow, alligators, turtles and wading birds go about their business rather than scattering. The ride runs about two hours, and guides, many of them locals from the area, mix wildlife spotting with stories of the swamp's history. Rated 4.9 across 232 reviews, from $38 per person, with free cancellation.

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