Swamp & Bayou Tour with Seasonal Party Package

Experience the wild beauty of South Louisiana with a festive New Orleans twist! This upgraded Swamp & Bayou Alligator Tour combines an unforgettable adventure through Louisiana's scenic wetlands with a fun Mardi Gras-inspired party package. Your experience includes a delicious cocktail of your choice from our specialty menu, a feathered Mardi Gras mask, a themed signature Mardi Gras bead exclusive to the tour, and a Gray Line fan during the hot summer months.

After a short motorcoach ride across the Mississippi River, board a custom-built pontoon boat and cruise through winding bayous, cypress swamps, and authentic Cajun fishing villages. Your local Cajun guide will share fascinating stories about the area's history, culture, and wildlife as you travel the same waterways once used by the legendary pirate Jean Lafitte.

Keep your camera ready as you search for Louisiana alligators, egrets, turtles, raccoons, nutria, snakes, and other native wildlife in their natural habitat. Along the way, you'll also learn about Louisiana's coastal wetlands, their role in the state's seafood industry, and the ongoing efforts to protect these unique ecosystems.

Perfect for families, couples, groups, and nature lovers, this upgraded tour offers the ideal mix of wildlife, local history, Cajun culture, and Mardi Gras fun. Don't forget to snap plenty of photos and share the beauty and bon temps (good times) of Louisiana's legendary bayou country!

Party Package Drink Menu (Choice of One Cocktail)

NATCHEZ Jazz Punch
Named after the City’s iconic Steamboat NATCHEZ, this drink features spiced rum, gold rum, and tropical fruit juices. Our version of the Hurricane!

Sunset on the Bayou
A smooth blend of Jack Daniels Old No. 7 with Orange Liqueur, Aromatic Bitters and Ginger Ale that blend together like the beautiful colors of a bayou sunset.

Carnival Cocktail
Enjoy the tastes of orange, melon, and peach with tequila in this colorful Mardi Gras cocktail as vibrant as our Mardi Gras floats!

The CITY Sangria
Named after the beautiful Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS! This is a tropical red wine punch as cool and refreshing as the Big Easy.

Garden District Refresher
Just as refreshing as a walk through the beautiful Garden District! Minute Maid Lemonade with Strawberry Vodka and Strawberry Puree.

Mississippi River Mule
Named after the river that wraps around the Crescent City, this mule is a classic flow of Gin, Lime, and Ginger Beer.

Beverage selections are made during the booking process. Virgin NATCHEZ Jazz Punch and soft drinks are available for children. If you would like to change your beverage selections after booking, please contact Gray Line at (504) 569-1401. If beverage selections are not made during booking or are not received at least 48 hours prior to departure, NATCHEZ Jazz Punch (or a Virgin NATCHEZ Jazz Punch for guests under 21) will be provided by default.