NEW ORLEANS · LOUISIANA
32 Tours Reviewed
Alligators are minutes from downtown. This airboat or pontoon cruise takes you into the Louisiana wetlands with a live guide, and you get the up-close alligator look plus the chance to spot nutria and birds. I also love that you…
Two hours. One river sunset. This Tchefuncte River cruise is a simple date-night plan near New Orleans, with golden-hour views and time built in for photos at the Tchefuncte River Light Station. I especially like the idea of seeing the…
Jazz and brunch on a paddle boat. If you want a fun New Orleans morning that feels old-school without turning into a long day, this Weekend Jazz Brunch Cruise is a smart pick: live music, a Creole-style brunch buffet, and…
Bayou night out with spotlights and laughs. This cruise mixes bayou views with fun stops, music, and guided alligator spotting. I love the small group size and how the night stays active, not stuck on a dock. You’ll also get…
One-word rule for travel day: plan ahead. This private New Orleans cruise port and MSY airport transfer is built to cut the stress of lines, timing, and luggage. You get a meet-and-greet with a name sign at MSY, plus a…
Arriving in New Orleans should not feel like a scavenger hunt. This private Mercedes Sprinter transfer is built for one simple goal: get your whole group from MSY airport or your cruise ship to the right drop-off fast, in comfortable…
A Bayou party beats the usual swamp tour. This BYOB tiki boat experience mixes a scenic cruise with real wildlife viewing around Bayou Bienvenue/Bayou Sauvage, plus party lights and a Bluetooth sound system so the vibe stays fun. The best…
A sail on Pontchartrain feels like a secret. You’ll step aboard a 47-foot Beneteau at New Orleans Yacht Experience and float the protected waters of Lake Pontchartrain, with iconic views up close. I love how this feels like a quieter…
Jazzy river views beat another museum day. This combo pairs a 2-hour Mississippi River steamboat cruise with live jazz and captain-style narration with a 3-hour guided city tour that hits the French Quarter area, City Park, St. Louis Cemetery #3,…
The swamp has a way of grabbing your attention. This Honey Island Swamp and Bayou boat trip pairs an open-air boat ride with live commentary, so you’re not just watching—you’re learning what makes this place tick, plus how to spot…
Bayou parties beat Bourbon. On the Freaky Tiki Boat Bayou Tour near New Orleans, you trade street noise for a guided cruise through Bayou Bienvenue, with BYOB optional and a real shot at seeing alligators up close. I love the…
Jazz, biscuits, and river views in one ticket. On the paddlewheeler Creole Queen, you glide along the Mississippi while the Muddy Mississippi Band plays live jazz. I like the way the river gives you fresh skyline angles and French Quarter…
Gators are easier to spot than you expect. I love the custom-built swamp pontoon for a calmer ride than the loud, fast boat style, and I love the climate-controlled roundtrip transportation that takes you from the French Quarter to the…
New Orleans is great for single-day history lessons, and this one is different because it pairs Oak Alley Plantation with a real bayou boat ride. I like that the plantation tour is guided in period costume, then you’re not left…
The bayou feels a world away from Bourbon Street. On this covered pontoon boat tour near New Orleans, you ride into Louisiana swamp waters with live guide commentary and plenty of chances to see wildlife up close. I especially like…
