Take A Sunset Boat Ride Through The Atchafalaya For A One-Of-A-Kind Moonlit Adventure
By Jackie Ann|Published June 29, 2023
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Louisiana native and LSU Alum (Geaux Tigers!), Jackie has lived in Louisiana for over three decades and currently lives in New Orleans. She's been writing for OnlyInYourState since 2016 and can often be found with a coffee at her side, dreaming of her next adventure.
Whether you’re visiting the Pelican State for the first time or you’ve lived here your entire life, taking a swamp boat tour in Louisiana is one of the best ways to see Louisiana’s beautiful wetlands. These tours are typically offered year-round, but the warmer months give you the best opportunity for spotting wildlife, especially alligators. While most swamp tours are during the day, a sunset swamp tour will show you an entirely new side of the swamps, and McGee’s offers a unique adventure through the Atchafalaya that you’ll love.
The Atchafalaya River Basin is the nation’s largest swamp, and a swamp boat tour is easily the best way to see it.
Tours typically last around 90 minutes. In case you’re curious, an airboat is a high-speed adventure where you can skim over very, very shallow parts that traditional pontoon swamp boats and canoes can’t get to. If you’ve got a need for speed, an airboat ride is right up your alley.
No matter how many times you've experienced Louisiana's wetlands, seeing them at sunset is a whole new world.
The tours set sail just before sunset, where you'll get the opportunity to see the local wildlife and learn all about the history of this important ecosystem.
Alligator sightings are never guaranteed... but you stand a REALLY good chance at seeing one. Over the years the guides have developed a lovely relationship with these swamp puppies and sometimes they'll swim right on over to the boat so you can get a closer look!
Once the sun begins to set, sit back and enjoy a beautiful sky-show from Mother Nature and listen to the symphony of sounds as the swamps transform for the night shift.
Of course, don't forget the bug spray. Skeeters are nearly as abundant as alligators in these waters!
These sunset tours are offered by appointment only, so be sure to visit McGee’s website to book your tour and check out all of the other aquatic adventures they offer.
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