Really enjoyed the tour. Our guide, Captain Scott, was great. He is very thoughtful of and knowledgeable. We had a great experience and loved the views. I would love to come back in the spring. The website was very easy to navigate and do our reservations and all the staff is very friendly. They have clean restrooms and a... read moreReally enjoyed the tour. Our guide, Captain Scott, was great. He is very thoughtful of and knowledgeable. We had a great experience and loved the views. I would love to come back in the spring. The website was very easy to navigate and do our reservations and all the staff is very friendly. They have clean restrooms and a souvenir shop. read less

Captain Jacob was amazing. This tour is WORTH EVERY PENNY!!! We are outdoor people and have spent a lot of time around wildlife and he showed us so many new things and taught us so much! He also made sure to turn the boat to help us catch some amazing shots as well. We got to see multiple species, even... read moreCaptain Jacob was amazing. This tour is WORTH EVERY PENNY!!! We are outdoor people and have spent a lot of time around wildlife and he showed us so many new things and taught us so much! He also made sure to turn the boat to help us catch some amazing shots as well. We got to see multiple species, even alligator even though they are hard to find and entering their dormant season. This tour also takes you by the large tree used by Disney as inspiration for Mama Odie’s tree in Princess and the Frog. I would definitely come back and do a private tour with him in a heartbeat. He was great with the large group, but was so interesting to talk to, it would be wonderful to get more of his experience and knowledge. I don’t do reviews very often, but this experience deserved a review! read less

Took our 2 device focused teens on a swamp tour & we all enjoyed it! Captain John K was a fantastic guide & historian, so knowledgeable about the area, wildlife, lifestyle. We saw gators, many gorgeous birds, adorable raccoons digging for crayfish, turtles & even wild boars. Capt John K is a local & respectful about environment. No bugs on... read moreTook our 2 device focused teens on a swamp tour & we all enjoyed it! Captain John K was a fantastic guide & historian, so knowledgeable about the area, wildlife, lifestyle. We saw gators, many gorgeous birds, adorable raccoons digging for crayfish, turtles & even wild boars. Capt John K is a local & respectful about environment. No bugs on our late Nov tour. We always felt safe & comfortable. Highly recommended; highlight of our trip & worth the money. Bus trip from French Quarter goes by fast, comfy bus w bathroom. Our driver Dwayne (aka ‘socks’) was excellent, also very knowledgeable about the area and wonderfully entertaining. Definitely a 5 star experience! read less

Derek, the bus driver, was very informative. I enjoyed and appreciated his insight and recommendations (headed to Neyow’s as soon as we get back).
Our Captain Bishop Keller was a pleasure. I love a good pun and he did not disappoint! Wish there was a bar on the boat so I could have bought him a drink. 10/10 would recommend!
The entire... read moreDerek, the bus driver, was very informative. I enjoyed and appreciated his insight and recommendations (headed to Neyow’s as soon as we get back).
Our Captain Bishop Keller was a pleasure. I love a good pun and he did not disappoint! Wish there was a bar on the boat so I could have bought him a drink. 10/10 would recommend!
The entire experience, from the drive in and the boat ride, was definitely worth the price. read less

Captain Todd and the entire Cajun Encounter experience was fantastic! Captain was so knowledgeable and funny! He gave us so much interesting information about the history and wildlife. He easily answered all of our questions. The ride itself was so fun and beautiful and exciting!
Our bus driver Joy was also great. She also gave us a lot of interesting information... read moreCaptain Todd and the entire Cajun Encounter experience was fantastic! Captain was so knowledgeable and funny! He gave us so much interesting information about the history and wildlife. He easily answered all of our questions. The ride itself was so fun and beautiful and exciting!
Our bus driver Joy was also great. She also gave us a lot of interesting information about the areas we drove through. I highly highly recommend this tour and Captain Todd read less

The greatest captain ever. Super fun, knowledgeable, and he went out of his way to accommodate everyone. My hats off to Captain Steve. Great tour bus service as well. Thanks Michele. Loved her knowledge of New Orleans. Great experience all the way around.

Captain Steve was great! He was very knowledgeable and kept our 3rd graders engaged. They loved seeing George (the raccoons). I particularly liked that Cajun Encounters has upgraded what they use to feed the wildlife. They used to feed them marshmallows, but now they feed them something much better for the animals. It was a fun experience!

Randy was an amazing guide, navigating miles of swamp in search of local wildlife. He was full of knowledge about the swamp’s flora and fauna, as well as the gators and other animals. There were less gators in the cooler weather, but the tour would have been worth it even if we didn’t see any. It was a relaxing and... read moreRandy was an amazing guide, navigating miles of swamp in search of local wildlife. He was full of knowledge about the swamp’s flora and fauna, as well as the gators and other animals. There were less gators in the cooler weather, but the tour would have been worth it even if we didn’t see any. It was a relaxing and fun way to experience the Louisiana outdoors. There were multiple boats out at the same time, but it still felt like a personal experience and the banter between the guides was hilarious. I would highly recommend this tour if your NOLA travel plans allow time! read less

First. Our bus driver, Derek, was not only a great driver but also a terrific guide! Shared many points of interest, information and great stories. High marks for Derek! Secondly, our swamp guide, Capt. Chris, was absolutely phenomenal! So much great information about the swamp and wildlife that we saw in November! About 20 alligators, wild pigs, Great Blue Herons,... read moreFirst. Our bus driver, Derek, was not only a great driver but also a terrific guide! Shared many points of interest, information and great stories. High marks for Derek! Secondly, our swamp guide, Capt. Chris, was absolutely phenomenal! So much great information about the swamp and wildlife that we saw in November! About 20 alligators, wild pigs, Great Blue Herons, raccoons and more. We had a great time and highly recommend Capt. Chris! read less

I cannot understate how much fun we had on this tour! The bus that picked us up already exceeded expectations, it was gloriously air conditioned and large, we felt very safe the entire time. Our bus driver gave us entertaining little bits of knowledge as we approached Honey Island and our boat captain was also incredibly knowledgeable and made it... read moreI cannot understate how much fun we had on this tour! The bus that picked us up already exceeded expectations, it was gloriously air conditioned and large, we felt very safe the entire time. Our bus driver gave us entertaining little bits of knowledge as we approached Honey Island and our boat captain was also incredibly knowledgeable and made it such a fun experience. The gift shop was really neat and everything was priced fairly in my opinion. The natural beauty of the area cannot be understated, either. We saw gators, lots of gorgeous plants, a wild pig, and some adorable raccoons.
The only, only thing I can complain about is I wish I had a little more time in the gift shop before we boarded the bus back, but I obviously still had time to shop. read less

This was absolutely fantastic! Everything I was hoping for. The guides were very knowledgeable and we saw lots of animals including gators. They have a little gift shop and bathrooms you can stop at before you depart. They sell snack and drinks, but you can also bring your own. The swamp is alive and beautiful, I can't wait to bring... read moreThis was absolutely fantastic! Everything I was hoping for. The guides were very knowledgeable and we saw lots of animals including gators. They have a little gift shop and bathrooms you can stop at before you depart. They sell snack and drinks, but you can also bring your own. The swamp is alive and beautiful, I can't wait to bring my family and friends! read less

Captain Steve was a fantastic guide!! Very knowledgeable of the history of the area and the plants/animals encountered along our ride. He was an absolute pleasure to talk to and was very engaging. It was an amazing experience and so glad we were able to ride in one of the smaller boats during the morning hours. Definitely would recommend.

Captain Everett was a fantastic guide, made sure we stopped and all got looks at and pictures of the animals! Was very knowledgeable and funny, saw almost a dozen gators and my favorite part- the raccoons! Tour was worth every dollar, everyone from the driver to captain to store employees were wonderful. Will be going again next time I come... read moreCaptain Everett was a fantastic guide, made sure we stopped and all got looks at and pictures of the animals! Was very knowledgeable and funny, saw almost a dozen gators and my favorite part- the raccoons! Tour was worth every dollar, everyone from the driver to captain to store employees were wonderful. Will be going again next time I come down, thank you Cajun encounters! read less

Scott is an amazing tour guide! So knowledgeable and made sure that everyone could see the wild life and is an expert at the different swamp species. Had a wonderful time! Steve is the best bus driver as well! Smooth and easy commute with a lot of knowledge about the city and its history.

Melinda on bus 3 was an absolute delight. She made the bus journey interesting and even though we weren't booked on the tour let us on board and organised for us to be part of the tour experience.
When we were on the boat with Captain Pat, he was amazing and cracked jokes to keep us amused. He was very knowledgeable... read moreMelinda on bus 3 was an absolute delight. She made the bus journey interesting and even though we weren't booked on the tour let us on board and organised for us to be part of the tour experience.
When we were on the boat with Captain Pat, he was amazing and cracked jokes to keep us amused. He was very knowledgeable about the water and we were treated to all the animals being out on the water during the tour. For any tourist; guaranteed value for money!!! read less

Absolutely amazing tour! Captain Wade had so much knowledge and showed us lots of alligators! We also got to see raccoons, snakes, spiders… it was just incredible! I would definitely recommend!
The bus driver Steve was also the best! He knew so much of the history and made the drive to the boat very pleasant

Our boat captain Steve was very good and he gave amazing detail about the environment. Captain Steve had a great humor and made many people laugh he made the experience so fun.

Also our bus driver Derick was amazing he told us about so many Greta food places to try and he told us all about the town and how the... read moreOur boat captain Steve was very good and he gave amazing detail about the environment. Captain Steve had a great humor and made many people laugh he made the experience so fun.

Also our bus driver Derick was amazing he told us about so many Greta food places to try and he told us all about the town and how the hurricanes hit it was so educational
And exiting. read less

Simply amazing! One of the best tours available in the big easy. Being that close to all the animals in the swamp is something that I’ll never forget. The tour guide we had was not only fantastic, but incredibly patient as we had one person on the tour that was a bit too vocal. It was great to learn about... read moreSimply amazing! One of the best tours available in the big easy. Being that close to all the animals in the swamp is something that I’ll never forget. The tour guide we had was not only fantastic, but incredibly patient as we had one person on the tour that was a bit too vocal. It was great to learn about the rich history and I would do this tour every time I visit New Orleans. read less

There's a reason it's so highly rated. It really is that good. Our tour guide Lane was SO nice and took his time showing us everything we could see. He was knowledgeable and made the experience great. We saw tons of wildlife! Even our bus ride to and from the city was a good time. Highly recommend this tour.

We had a great ride out to the swamp with Dwayne "The Rock" "Socks" as our driver. He kept us entertained and informed, and delivered us safely to the facility where Captain Scott picked us up. It was easy to see the passion he has for these wetlands and waterways. We left feeling enriched and sharing his concerns for the... read moreWe had a great ride out to the swamp with Dwayne "The Rock" "Socks" as our driver. He kept us entertained and informed, and delivered us safely to the facility where Captain Scott picked us up. It was easy to see the passion he has for these wetlands and waterways. We left feeling enriched and sharing his concerns for the future of this area. We are so happy we had these two individuals as our guides. It would be hard to imagine a better experience. read less

Awesome experience, great to see all the landscape and wildlife. Dee our bus driver was good with some fun jokes good local information pointed out along the way. Scott our captain was awesome. Would highly recommend this tour company to all our New Zealand friends traveling to New Orleans. We saw a large number of alligators, birds,... read moreAwesome experience, great to see all the landscape and wildlife. Dee our bus driver was good with some fun jokes good local information pointed out along the way. Scott our captain was awesome. Would highly recommend this tour company to all our New Zealand friends traveling to New Orleans. We saw a large number of alligators, birds, turtles, wild pig and the lovely raccoons. 😍 👌 read less

Highly recommend. Derek was a brilliant driver, going above and beyond sharing his local knowledge and food recommendations. Captain Scott was a brilliant swamp tour guide too, we saw everything we hoped and a bit extra! His
manner and knowledge was amazing. Best 2hrs out of the city learning more about Louisiana and Mississippi.

I recently had the pleasure of taking a tour with Cajun Encounters and it was an unforgettable experience. Capt Steve was a fantastic guide, bringing the bayou to life with his vast knowledge and passion. We were fortunate to see an abundance of wildlife, making the experience truly authentic.

The journey from New Orleans was equally delightful, thanks to our bus... read moreI recently had the pleasure of taking a tour with Cajun Encounters and it was an unforgettable experience. Capt Steve was a fantastic guide, bringing the bayou to life with his vast knowledge and passion. We were fortunate to see an abundance of wildlife, making the experience truly authentic.

The journey from New Orleans was equally delightful, thanks to our bus driver, Justine. She kept us entertained and informed, pointing out various sites of interest along the way. Her commentary added an extra layer of richness to our trip.

Overall, this tour was well-organized, informative, and a whole lot of fun. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore the natural beauty surrounding New Orleans! read less

Captain Steve was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable, funny, and showed us so many fascinating things. Captain Steve gave us the opportunity to see incredible wildlife and plants. He answered questions and was so friendly and considerate, asking if we got the pictures we needed and making sure we could see what he was sharing.
I recommend this tour and ESPECIALLY... read moreCaptain Steve was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable, funny, and showed us so many fascinating things. Captain Steve gave us the opportunity to see incredible wildlife and plants. He answered questions and was so friendly and considerate, asking if we got the pictures we needed and making sure we could see what he was sharing.
I recommend this tour and ESPECIALLY STEVE!! It was a blast! read less

Dustin was amazing. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, has a great personality, and an equally wonderful energy. You can tell he has a true love and respect for the swamps, the earth, and everything that lives within it. Of everything I’ve done in New Orleans/the surrounding area over the many visits I’ve made to Louisiana - this swamp tour with Dustin absolutely... read moreDustin was amazing. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, has a great personality, and an equally wonderful energy. You can tell he has a true love and respect for the swamps, the earth, and everything that lives within it. Of everything I’ve done in New Orleans/the surrounding area over the many visits I’ve made to Louisiana - this swamp tour with Dustin absolutely takes the cake for me. It’s been my absolute favorite experience hands down. I will absolutely return the next time I’m in town. I’d love to see the barren trees of December/January. Thank you for such a fascinating submersion into a landscape I’d yet to ever encountered. I will remember it forever.

Also, a huge shout out to Dee, bus driver for number 3! She was peppy, even at 8:30am, knowledgeable, and has a joyous spirit. Just a super cute person. Truly enjoyed her and the entire experience with Cajun Encounters! read less

We had a great tour with Captain Pat. He was very knowledgeable about the River and the swamp. He made sure we saw all the wildlife that we could. Lots of alligators, wild pig, raccoons and various types of birds. We did come back with all our digits, and don’t tell him but Capt. Pat is hilarious….which made the tour... read moreWe had a great tour with Captain Pat. He was very knowledgeable about the River and the swamp. He made sure we saw all the wildlife that we could. Lots of alligators, wild pig, raccoons and various types of birds. We did come back with all our digits, and don’t tell him but Capt. Pat is hilarious….which made the tour even better. Everyone here was very friendly. I would definitely recommend this tour. read less

We had a great time! It started with our bus driver Steve who had the hour drive super entertaining and enjoyable. Our experience with captain John was incredibly fun!!! He was super knowledgeable about the wildlife and made our trip down the bayou a memorable one! Highly recommend!

INCREDIBLE tour!! I would recommend this tour to all my family and friends! As we were loading onto the boat we were already greeted by some alligators. We saw SO much wildlife and couldn't have had a better time! Captain Steve was AMAZING! He was friendly, professional, and full of lots of great information! Our driver Dee on the way... read moreINCREDIBLE tour!! I would recommend this tour to all my family and friends! As we were loading onto the boat we were already greeted by some alligators. We saw SO much wildlife and couldn't have had a better time! Captain Steve was AMAZING! He was friendly, professional, and full of lots of great information! Our driver Dee on the way here was also full of great info and the bubbliest personality! They were both great and we enjoyed it start to finish! Thank you Captain Steve & Dee for the wonderful experience! read less

Pick up location was perfect and on time. Melinda was very friendly and knowledgeable. The drive was smoothly and it didn’t take too long to get to our location. The process from checking in to getting on our boat was very quick & easy. The world gives swamps a bad rep. West pearl river is beautiful. Our Captain Pat... read morePick up location was perfect and on time. Melinda was very friendly and knowledgeable. The drive was smoothly and it didn’t take too long to get to our location. The process from checking in to getting on our boat was very quick & easy. The world gives swamps a bad rep. West pearl river is beautiful. Our Captain Pat was very welcoming, hilarious, made us feel at ease and very secure. I was very happy to him as our guide. We thoroughly loved todays tour, and I’m so glad we were able to make it. We saw so much beauty and wildlife and the cutest gators that would swim right on up to the boat to take a peek at us. I give this adventure and Capt’ Pat 5 stars. read less

I had a blast! I had never seen alligators in the wild until my tour yesterday. I think our guides name was captain Phil. He was funny and knowledgeable. It was worth every penny to get this experience!