Ultimate Swamp Adventures

This two-hour adventure comprises captains knowledgeable about the regional way of life and will take you on a cruise down Bayou Segnette. Past visitors praise the guides as informative and entertaining and mention seeing many alligators and birds. All year long, numerous tour times each day are provided. They start at 9:45 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. In months with enough evening sunlight, they also embark at 6 p.m.

The price of admission is roughly $25 for adults and $15 for youngsters aged 5 to 12. The similar costs with pickup from New Orleans hotels are between $50 and $30. (Accompanying children under the age of 4 can go along for free). Approximately an hour before the scheduled departure times, the shuttle service starts. The large covered vessels can accommodate up to 68 passengers. Ultimate Swamp Adventures, located in Westwego about 10 miles from New Orleans, also offers airboat tours.