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Honey Island Swamp Tour
Boat Ride in New Orleans, Louisiana
Honey Island Swamp Tour
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41490 Crawford Landing Rd
Slidell, LA 70461
985-641-1769
Good-for-Kids Rating
Babies
Toddlers & Pre-K
School-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
Honey Island Swamp Tour Description
One of the few unspoiled swamps left in the country, the 250-square-mile Honey Island swamp is a maze of river channels overhung with moss-draped cypress trees. Your kids will be beside themselves trying to spot alligators, wolves, exotic birds, and maybe even the rare Florida cougar. The boat itself is an open-sided flat-bottom barge with comfortable bench seating.
Boat Ride
Kid Tips
Babies: Not the best choice for babies, unless you want to go so badly it's worth holding him the entire time.
School-Age Kids: Get seats near the rail so shorter people can see more.
Planning Notes
- Bring bug spray. You'll encounter a lot of mosquitoes at the swamp.
- Good to know. The departure point is an hour and a half outside of New Orleans, so plan your time accordingly. Transportation provided at additional cost.
- Summer is better. Reptiles hibernate when it's cold, so this is one activity it's actually best to do in late spring, summer or early fall.
Just the Facts
Hours: Call for schedule.
Fees: $20 - $30
Recommended Time: 1 to 2 hours
What's Nearby?
- Val Riess Park 1101 Magistrate St
New Orleans, LA 70117
504-278-1520 29.973055833333333 -90.03212388888889 - University of New Orleans 6801 Franklin Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
504-280-7171 30.029432777777778 -90.05227888888889
