We just wanted to thank you for a great tour. Captian Monkey was
> professional and fun. I hope to get back to New Orleans someday and go for
> another tour! I never thought we would see so many alligators and so
> close. It was also nice to learn about the bayou and the importance of
> them. I would highly recommend this tour!!!
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> Joelle & Mike Milkovitz

July 2008

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What a memorable time my parents from Kansas, we and our children had with Capt. Sammy!  He is a truly engaging guide and his love of the alligators is genuine.  We couldn't believe his fearlessness in getting them to jump and come out of the water after those marshmallows!  Thank you for a great afternoon.  We will recommend this tour to others.

 Joe and Angela

April 2008

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My wife & I and 2 young boys (ages 7 & 10) went on your 9:45am morning Airboat Swamp Tour w/Captain Stevie Adams on Good Friday.  The tour was great and he was fantastic...he was very informative, personable, funny, and fun for everyone.  What an asset he is to this organization/company.  My kids are still talking about it.  We'll recommend it to our friends, and we'll be back, too!  Tell him, "Thanks again"!

Barry Broadway

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Dear Mark,

My husband, Charlie Knecht, and I recently took a tour with your airboat company.  Sam was our tour guide's name.  I wanted to tell you that it was the highlight of our trip.  Our guide was extremely well informed and gave just the right amount of information, answered questions completely to our satisfaction and made us fall in love with the area and leave with a  more complete understanding of the delicate balances required to extend the life of this beautiful area.  Thank you, thank you, thank you for providing a great service as well as what I hope is a thriving business for you.  We will recommend you to anyone we know that is traveling to the bayou country.  Bobbie and Charlie Knecht

March 20, 2008

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Good morning ~ Here are some pictures taken from our tour on Sunday October 14th with your guide Steve.  Thanks so much for a great time, we really enjoyed ourselves !! Kathy & Dave Cummings

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Many thanks to Cap'n Sam..our family from Denver (there for my husband's 60th birthday) had a great time.  We learned so much about the swamps, canals and critters - Sam was a grand friend to guide us all and full of great "swamp facts".

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We wanted to thank you for a great time. The airboat ride in itself was a lot of fun, but to see alligators up close was awesome!  Our guide, Sam was a wealth of knowledge and we learned so much about the area and alligators.  We recently moved here from New Mexico and wanted to learn more about the area and its inhabitants.  This certainly fit the bill.  We will definitely recommend Airboat Adventures to all who come to visit us.  Thanks again for a great "adventure",  Bobby, Dayona and Cynde

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Hi,

I am writing to thank you for an excellent tour.  Our tour was on Tuesday, August 14 at noon.  We had an excellent guide who gave us a very good tour.  I have attached  a few pictures and a short video that I took.  Please feel free to use them (just let me know).

Thank you again,

Brian Marick
August 17, 2007

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THANK YOU!! We had an awesome time on Sunday, July 29th! Even me...with that little gator on the same boat!!

You asked me to send any pictures if I had some good ones....so I am sending a few that I took. Thanks again! We will be back, we had an awesome time!


Karen Hake

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WOW! Myself and my friends all thought that the AIRBOAT tour was the high
point of our trip to New Orleans. The best use of marsh mallows I've ever
seen. I would tell all to take the tour if you are anywhere near the swamp!
It also helps you build your thirst that can be quenched on Bourbon street!
M Mitchell

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Structured Management Systems
3603 Mayland Ct.
Richmond, VA

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Having just returned home to Virginia and downloading the wonderful
pictures we took while on our "Adventure" I just wanted to drop a line
to let you know how much we loved it.  When asked the kids will tell you
this was the best part of the whole trip to NOLa.  I will never call a
marshmallow anything else but SWAMP CRACK!!!

Our entire family from ages 10 to 50 recommend this adventure to all. 
It is a memory to savor for years.

Thanks for the great time

The Tyler's
Richard, Lynda, Walker, Chase and Loralee

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I was down in Nawlins' the week of August 7th helping out with the reconstruction efforts. My crew decided to take some time off to experience some of the local attractions and did we ever find one! Attraction is an understatement when speaking about Airboat Adventures LLC. Our guide, Sam, did an OUTSTANDING job. I've been on all sorts of tours around the continental U.S. but none of them came close to being as enjoyable as the swamp tour, WOW!!

Best wishes,

Jesse from Omaha, NE

Monday, August 14, 2006

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Just wanted to say thanks to Sammy for a fantastic tour. I was down in Nola for my daughters graduation and the airboat tour made the trip complete.

Chris from Stamford, CT

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

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Hi Mark,

My friend and I were on Sam's tour in the morning on Friday, 5/5.  I just wanted to email to tell you what a wonderful experience we had.  The airboat was really fun, and Sam is the king of the gators.  We had so much interaction with the alligators (Sally, Psycho and Blinky, plus Junior, the 18" baby).  Sam was a very engaging, entertaining guide, and he certainly knows how to put on a show with those alligators. 

Mark, I cannot imagine a more rewarding tour.  I promise that anyone within my circle of acquaintance traveling to your area will be informed in great detail of the quality tours you provide.  I look forward to a return trip when I can bring my husband and sons along.

Many thanks, Victoria Kent-Dotson

Tuesday, May 9, 2006

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Just wanted to thank Sam for the wonderful private and personalized airboat tour he gave us last week.  It was awesome!  Feeding the owl and alligators (all sizes) was great.  I especially enjoyed holding the 3-year old alligator.  They're soooo strong!  Sam was very knowledgeable and gave us the best tour I've ever had!  Sam really enjoys his work, and if I had to guess, I'd say he's part alligator himself!  The Everglades Alligator Farm in Florida has nothing on you guys.  I'd recommend your tours to anyone in a heartbeat!  What a ride.  Keep up the excellent work!  Ron & Lisa Black, Woodland, CA (April 2006)
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 Hey, just wanted to thank you for an incredible tour on the Louisiana swamp. 

That was the best tour we took all week, and we had some really nice photos of the gators to show our friends back home. 

Our tour guide was awesome, and really did a great job.  We will be sure to
recommend Airboat Adventures to anyone visiting New Orleans.
The 17 motorguys from Holland, Netherlands

Hub Krops
Valkenburg a/d Geul
Netherlands
Hub Krops
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I had the pleasure of taking your tour with Capt. Sammy on Nov. 10th, 2004.  I chose your company after reading your customer comments.  Everything that has been written proved to be 100% accurate in terms of my experience. IT WAS GREAT and NOT TO BE MISSED!
The six passenger boat allows you to get into some small areas that are both remote and beautiful.  On our trip we saw among other animals, a 7ft alligator up close and personal, a raccoon, and several owls.
I would highly recommend this tour to any one visiting the New Orleans area and who would be interested in seeing this unique and fascinating habitat.
George Rayner
Edison, NJ USA - Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 18:44:49 (EST)
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Chris:
My husband Scott and I were in Louisiana last week and had the incredible
experience of a sunset swamp tour, with Captain Sam as our guide. The
swamp is such a beautiful place! We had the opportunity to see many alligators,
frogs, an owl and many other birds. Captain Sam provided a wealth of
information about the animals and the area - we learned and laughed - a
lot.  He's a very entertaining guide!

As the sun set, we were able to enjoy a new and different view of the

swamp. What an intriguing transformation! Captain Sam used a spotlight to show us
various animals along our route. He explained how we could tell one animal
from another based on the glow of their eyes. He also caught a young
alligator and brought it on the boat with us. Then he let me hold it -
what an experience! That little gator was much more scared of me than I could
ever be of him!  We had a wonderful tour! When we visit Louisiana again, we would gladly
take another trip through the swamp land. And we would use Airboat Adventures
again!

Thanks for a great experience!
Sincerely,
Traci and Scott Sciuchetti

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Dear Air Boat Adventures/Capt. Sam,
Just wanted to thank you for the wonderful swamp tour on Saturday, Oct. 2.
After being in the airboat for only a few minutes and seeing a gorgeous bald
eagle take flight right in front of us I knew this would be a special trip.
My husband was skeptical when I suggested taking a fan boat tour but he
thought it was amazing and beautiful too!  Thanks so much for sharing your
expertise and knowledge about the swamp and its creatures with us.  It's a
memory of a lifetime.  We hope to bring the kids with us the next time.
Best Regards,
  Mary Beth and Kemal Niksic
 Mary Beth and Kemal Niksic <niksici@cs.com>
  Pittsburgh, PA USA - Monday, October 04, 2004 at 23:33:47 (EDT)
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Dear Chris
The trip was great.  Even better than the one five years ago!  Like this spot much better.  We will be back and send everyone that we know to you.  Loved the owls, and the little purple birds can't remember what they were called, pretty little things, also everyone at work couldn't believe that I fed the Gator.  It was so relaxing could have spent the whole day out in swamp. I sent some pictures to your e-mail address will have some more once my daughter burns the CD for me. It was the best part of our trip to New Orleans.  Hope you didn't get to much damage from Ivan.  Enjoy the pictures.          

Lynn, Donna, Shirley
Lynn M. Schroeder

Salem, WI  Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 07:18:19 (EDT)
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Captain Sam,

Thanks for a great experience!  My nephew and I had a great time.  Justin has already sent his picture with the alligator to his parents and several friends. 

Deb Greenbank
Deb Greenbank <denverddg@direcway.com>
Brighton, CO USA - Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 21:33:30 (EDT)
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Dear Capt. Sam and Folks at Airboat Adventures,

My friends and I get away from kids, worries, etc. once a year and New Orleans was it this time.  One of our friends, Matt, really wanted to go on an airboat swamp tour.  I had never heard of anything like that, but agreed to be "adventurous".  What a huge and very pleasant surprise.  Capt. Sam is extremely knowledgeable and answered every, and I do mean, every question we could possible think of.  The experience was truly nothing like I imagined....it was awesome.  Thanks on behalf of me, Kate, Wendy, Sheryl and Matt from Waco and Tyler, Texas.  We shall recommend you all to everyone visiting and insist that they take the tour!!!  And, by the way, we'll be back as well.  Godspeed.

Stephanie Derfus
Stephanie Derfus <stephanie_derfus@yahoo.com>
Tyler, TX USA - Sunday, September 19, 2004 at 20:45:09 (EDT)
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Sam,
You made a nasty, stinky city come alive as a beautiful place for my mom and I. The Bayou is the place to be - the smell of the air and the peacefulness is a wonderful thing.
Thanks for showing it to us.
Susie Wilson <Dataresearchinc@aol.com>
New Casle, PA USA - Thursday, September 02, 2004 at 17:40:25 (EDT)
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Chris-We had a great time on your airboat swamp tour on August 7, 2004 it was the highlight of our New Orleans trip.

 I wanted to share some of our great pictures with you and to thank you for taking the extra time to answer all our questions.

The trip was more scenic and fun than we had expected, it was truly an adventure. We would love to do it again!
Debbie Visage

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Hey Donnie! What a fabulous and fun way to highlight a special 40th birthday trip. Two of my sisters and I brought our baby sister to N.O. for her 40th birthday.  She wanted to take an airboat ride and boy are we ALL glad we did! Donnie, you were a great guide! Fear wasn't even a factor when we held the alligator you caught! I'd love to take another tour on my next trip to N.O.  Thanks for such an awesome time! It was the highlight of the weekend!
Elaine, Oletha, Tina & June
Kingwood, TX USA - Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 09:07:54 (EDT)
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My wife and I had a great time we are both originally from Louisiana and had never taken the time to see just how beautiful the swamp really is, the guide Capt. Sam was great and very professional.  Thanks for a great time.
Jerry and Leah Richardson <richarj2@peoplepc.com>
Bogue Chitto, MA USA - Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 14:59:59 (EDT)
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Mark,
 I wanted to write an email to let you guys know what a wonderful time we
 had on our trip.  We took the airboat tour on July 7th out of New Orleans.
 Our tour guide was Chris.  We had a blast.  I would have to say this was
 one of our highlights of our trip.  Chris was very knowledgeable and
 thorough on the tour, explaining the ecology of the land and showing us
 interesting things.  Of course the alligators were fun to watch, thankful
 they didn't climb in the boat.  Lurch was a bit scary.

Thanks again for a wonderful ride and time.

 Mike and Cheryl Heath
 Tucson, AZ

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Dear Chris,

Melora and I took your tour Friday July 23  at 9:30am and thought it was the highlight of our visit to New Orleans.
It was an unforgettable experience. I learned a great deal about the swamp and its wild life. It was neat to see the baby alligators, the barred owl, and the purple gallinules.

You know the swampland like the back of your hand and clearly love it. Thanks for your expertise and sense of humor. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would do it again!

Lori N and Melora L
Princeton, New Jersey
Lori Nazarczyk <lorinazarczyk@hotmail.com>
Princeton, NJ USA - Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 21:08:55 (EDT)
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The 7am tour on 7-24-2004 was awesome. This definitely was the highlight of our trip to New Orleans. I would recommend this tour to anyone!! Sam, our guide, was very friendly, knowledgeable and took the time to answer every question we had. Thanks for a wonderful time and we will definitely do it again.
Charles, Vikki, Tad & David
Santa Fe, TX USA - Friday, July 30, 2004 at 10:23:24 (EDT)
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Chris, we had an awesome time July 8, 2004.  It was so fun...we'd rather go on your boat tour than do Bourbon Street anytime!  Thanks again and we'll see you next time we are down South.  Take Care!! 
Darcy, Tara, Cole, Russ and Cheryl
Darcy
Calgary, AB Canada - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 22:57:58 (EDT)
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Dear Chris,
Thanks for a great adventure through your swamp on Saturday.  This was my third trip to NOLA but definitely the most fun!  Your tour was exactly the kind of experience my 14 year old son and I were looking for.  My son will never forget his one on one with the 'gator (and I'll have you to thank when he starts to wrestle them!!) Thanks for everything!!
Judy & Mike
Judy
Atlanta, Ga USA - Monday, July 26, 2004 at 13:31:19 (EDT)
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Chris was a very cool guide and we learned a lot. The alligators "Sally and Lurch" were awesome. YOU GUYS ROCK! Thank you again.
Mike & Becky Mayer
Bakersfield, CA USA - Monday, July 26, 2004 at 01:40:40 (EDT)
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Chris, we took air boat tour on July 17, 2004. It is better than The Bourbon street! The swamp - that is the memory to bring with you home from the Louisiana. I would like to thank you for professionalism and care.
Donatas
Summit, NJ USA - Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at 09:51:48 (EDT)
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(July 17, 2004)  Chris, you gave us an EXCELLENT tour!  The 7am tour is DEFINITELY worth the trouble and we thoroughly enjoyed the sights!  The Purple Gallinule, Barred Owls, alligators, snake, egrets, ibis, and gorgeous vegetation provided me with a dearth of great photography opportunities.  Your knowledge of the area--as well as the flora and fauna--was top notch.  Thanks for being so courteous and interested in ensuring our enjoyment.  You showed us such a gorgeous part of the south. We definitely sensed your genuine love of the swamp and its inhabitants.  Our impressions are that Airboat Adventures is an honest tour company that offers fantastic, personalized tours.  We are SO glad we chose it over the others.  For those reading this post, we HIGHLY recommend this company.  Our expectations were definitely surpassed!  Thank you, Chris, for a great tour!  Next time we're in New Orleans, we'll definitely do this again! ---Ben F. & Lisa L. (Grand Rapids, MI)
Lisa L. & Ben F.
Grand Rapids, MI USA - Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 20:01:41 (EDT)
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Dear Mark and Chris,
I just wanted to take a few moments to say thank you for helping me
organise the Swamp Boat Tour on Saturday.  Everyone has expressed how
much they enjoyed the tour, and a special thanks goes to Alan the
Captain/Guide. Everything ran very smoothly and the transport you
organised was excellent too.
 

Thanks once again,

Neil

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Last Monday, I went out with Capt. Sam. I grew up in Louisiana, and have taken friends on a lot of different swamp tours, but this was was by in large the best tour I had been on. My nephew who is from Boston loved the trip.

I was recommended to you by my brother, Kennedy Smith, who works at Harrah's in New Orleans. After going, I have given him positive feedback and will recommend you to my colleagues and clients when they travel to New Orleans.

Richard
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Vice-President, Delivery

Green Beacon Solutions, LLC
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We took an airboat tour with Captain Sam while here for the Essence Festival. It was awesome!!
The scenery was breath taking and Captain Sam is the bomb.
Next time I'm in New Orleans, I will book with Air Boat Adventures again.
Deborah Woodley
Oakland, CA USA - Sunday, July 04, 2004 at 12:23:08 (EDT)
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My husband and I had a blast on the Airboat Tour in June 2004. Capt. Sam was very hospitable as he led us through the swamp and introduced us to his "yard dogs". Lurch was incredible- when Capt. Sam reached down and rubbed under his head and then grabbed his tail, I couldn't believe what I was seeing!

The limited seating of the airboat made the tour very intimate. Todd and I thoroughly enjoyed our Airboat Tour and would recommend it to anyone visiting New Orleans or the surrounding area. It is well worth the money and the drive to the boat dock. Thank you for an amazing adventure!
Todd and Candice McDaniel
Montgomery, AL USA - Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 09:33:36 (EDT)
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Dear Captain Sam,
We wanted to thank you for a fantastic tour of the swamp.  We ALREADY
had a great vacation, but your swamp tour was DEFINITELY THE
HIGHLIGHT!!!! It was informative, exciting and,  we knew we were in good
hands when you  pulled out that alligator and held onto him!  Thank you
so very much!  We will gladly refer anyone who plans to come your way,
and we tell everybody who will listen, what great fun we had. 
Sincerely, Tania and Tom Hall from S.F.

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Our airboat adventure was by far the highlight of our trip to New Orleans.  Donnie was a fantastic guide sharing all his knowledge with us and giving us a great experience.  It was definitely one of those few adventures that stick with your for a lifetime.  The 4 boys will be talking about that experience for the rest of their life, not to mention my husband and myself.
Thanks Donnie, and thanks for getting the light hitched up so we could see the alligators in the dark - Really Awesome
Sandi
Ashby , MA USA - Monday, June 07, 2004 at 13:05:47 (EDT)
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GREETINGS FROM NORTHWEST ARKANSAS!

Julie & I went to New Orleans for vacation the last part of May. On the 25th (we took the early morning tour) THE GREAT DONNIE took us & another couple from California out in the Louisiana Swamplands! I have always wanted to see the SWAMP....and did we all ever. It was the GREATEST part of our trip. Julie took pictures & I filmed so much nature that morning that after we got back everyone enjoyed watching our "Animal Planet" video. Donnie was THE MAN! He really knows his line of work he seems like a LEGEND....we had such a great time & there is tooooo much to tell about it in this guestbook. THANK YOU SO MUCH! We will definitely very highly recommend Airboat Adventures..........Anyone who's thinking of doing this but would like to know a more detailed experience, I'll be more than glad to tell you about our ADVENTURE on that beautiful morning & we can show you some of the pictures that we took....email us!!!
AGAIN THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH DONNIE & THE REST OF THE GANG FOR A EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME!

Rob & Julie
Robbie & Julie Farmer <rock-n-roll@centurytel.net>
Gentry, Ar USA - Tuesday, June 08, 2004 at 00:43:47 (EDT)
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My husband, my father and I took an airboat tour at the beginning of May, and we had one of the best times ever!!  Thank you so much Chris--you were a fantastic tour guide--very knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating, and adventurous!!  In fact, we all enjoyed it so much, we would do it again in a heartbeat.  If you have not  tried this swamp tour, then you haven't really seen Louisiana!!
Patty K., Melvindale, MI

Patty Kieleszewski
Melvindale, MI USA - Tuesday, June 01, 2004 at 09:28:44 (EDT)
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Thank you Chris for the highlight of my New Orleans trip.  This swamp tour was far from the over populated boats I have seen else where.  Thanks for the alka seltzer tip too for my cold.  I also would like to add that Sid, our driver to/from the boat ramp was an exceptional guide while driving through New Orleans.  Very friendly and knowledgeable people at Airboat Adventures, the only way to travel the Louisiana Bayous!
Dian Duling
Maupin, OR
Dian Duling
Maupin, OR USA - Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 16:05:09 (EDT)
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We would like to say thank you to Airboat Adventures and Captain Sam for an experience we will never forget. Everyone that we dealt

with at Airboat Adventures was courteous, helpful and accommodating.  Captain Sam's knowledge of the area was most impressive

and we accessed  some of the most beautiful country (and wildlife) we have ever seen.  What was even more impressive

was when Captain Sam stopped the boat, strapped on his waders, climbed over the side and pulled a 5 ft. "gator" out of the swamp!

We can not wait until our next trip. Thanks again to Captain Sam and all of the staff at Airboat Adventures. 
Howard C.
San Diego , Ca USA - Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 17:34:34 (EDT)
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Hey Chris,
YOU ROCK!!  I had such a great time with your tour.  You're the nicest person, you have superb knowledge of what we are seeing,

and you're too funny.  Thanks so much for giving us a personal tour of your private playground.  It was awesome.  And I can't forget to

thank you soooo much for my pictures I lost and you found.  When I take my family back to Louisiana we will be seeing you again.
I recommend this tour to anyone who really wants to see what Louisiana is all about.  5 stars!!!
Thanks,
Annette
Annette M. Yoshida
Culver City, Ca USA - Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 19:11:05 (EDT)
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Dear Chris,

We had a great time on our trip. The guide was informative, knew where the wildlife would most likely be and kept the whole pace of the trip just right.  With the smaller vessels we were able to get into the depths of the swamps.  It was a great afternoon out.
Rick Craft
Binfield, England - Sunday, April 25, 2004 at 10:57:53 (EDT)
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Dear Chris,

Our Airboat Adventure was without a doubt the best fun we had on our recent trip to New Orleans.  It was great being on the airboat (which only seats a max of 6 passengers - so it was very much a "private" tour).  We saw all kinds of wildlife including alligators! It felt like we were traveling in an episode of National Geographic.  Our guide Sam was fun and knowledgeable.  I highly recommend this trip even if you only have a few days in New Orleans! 
Jeannie & Darrell
Marin County, CA USA - Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 14:27:39 (EDT)
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Dear Airboat Adventures,
We were out there in mid March and we loved it!  I added to your guest
comments and I picked a few of the pics I thought were very nice to send

to you.  I am sorry if you do not like receiving pictures, but I thought
if you like any of them you may want to use them for your web site.
Sincerely,
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What great fun!  We chose to go out early on the 7am ride and could not have experienced more beauty.  Animals, plants, nature - Donnie Miculek was an awesome tour guide.  Educating us on swamp life, plant life and he even caught a snake we spotted.  I highly recommend this tour and plan to return upon our next visit for a photo tour. 
Leslie Horacek and Jason Kravitz
Atlanta, GA USA - Sunday, April 11, 2004 at 17:03:00 (EDT)
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Thank you, Airboat Adventures, for giving us the best time we had in the New Orleans area!  We were there in mid March and our guide, Donnie Miculek, was very knowledgeable about everything we may have pointed at or asked questions of.  He also told us the  history of the area. He was very good at making sure my daughter was involved, like throwing marshmallows to the alligator and asking if she had any questions. My daughter loved weaving through the cypress trees and flying fast across the grassy marsh lands. Thank you again! We will always remember our time there and will recommend Airboat Adventures to all.
Lynette and Erik
Saginaw, TX USA - Saturday, April 10, 2004 at 17:05:33 (EDT)
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This is my second trip to New Orleans and my second swamp tour and all I can say is you guys are the greatest!!!  Sam gave us an excellent tour of the swamp and all six of us were extremely impressed.  As you say this is the real deal and you get people right out into the swamp.  There is no comparison to my previous so called swamp tour. Your six passenger air boats with one of your knowledgeable guides is the only way to go and can only result in one thing, a great afternoon trip!!!   Thanks again.

Larry Forsyth
Lawrence Forsyth
Waterdown, Ontario Canada - Thursday, April 08, 2004 at 17:57:16 (EDT)
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Dear Folks,
My boyfriend and I took a trip to New Orleans this past March.  When he asked me if there was anything I wanted to do, I said I wanted to go on a swamp tour.  He immediately found a more "traditional" tour - larger boat, et al - but I wanted an airboat, the ones you saw in the movies.  Being a lifelong Yankee, it had always been a fantasy of mine.  Well, he found you.

That was the most fun I've ever had on a trip.  Both of us, really.  We were guided expertly by Donnie Miculek who weaved in and out of the fabulous cypress trees, slowing or stopping to point out the intricacies of your wonderful landscape.
We both feared a "wanna-be" comic guide and were utterly thrilled with Donnie.  He was funny, warm, extremely knowledgeable

and charming.  Our only regret was that he didn't invite us over for dinner! We got off the boat wanting to get right back on and do it again!

We've returned with scads of photos form the swamp including one of me holding a young alligator - which made quite the stir up here in Massachusetts.  We plan on visiting New Orleans soon and will no doubt come back for another tour!

Thank you so much for an incredible experience.  It was wonderful!

Your best to you,
Anna Pertzoff and Tom Bell
Anna Pertzoff and Tom Bell <apertzoff@hotmail.com>
Florence, MA USA - Monday, April 05, 2004 at 23:20:38 (EDT)
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Dear Chris, 

Thanks again for a great tour on March 31st.   Vince and I agree this was the highlight of our trip to New Orleans!   I was so impressed

with your knowledge of the wildlife, plants &  trees,  and thank God you know your way in there!   It was truly a memorable experience.    

I couldn't resist sending you these pics I took.  I know you probably get lots of them, but I just loved them!  Hope you like them too.   

I will make sure my friends in the travel agency up north hear all about your tour and we will recommend it to our friends here as well.    

Thanks again, 

Valerie Giordano,Sugar Land, TX 

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Capt. Sam gave us a fantastic tour March 18,2004. It was very exciting and informative we can't wait to visit Louisiana again and GO-SWAMP!  Thanks, Phil & Mira MacKenna
Phil MacKenna <Jmacke@northwest.k12.tx.us>
Aubrey, TX USA - Thursday, April 01, 2004 at 12:25:41 (EST)
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Absolutely wonderful experience.  The tour was worth more than the time and cost!  The scenery was beautiful, and we learned a great deal from our guide, Donnie Miculek about the swamp, its wildlife, and its ecology.  I would highly recommend this adventure to anyone who wants more than you typical vacation tour.  As the advertising for the tour says:  "This is the real deal"

Kathleen & Richard Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Williams <williams@mc.net>
Cary, IL USA - Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at 09:30:15 (EST)
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We just wanted to say thanks for a GREAT time!!! Chris, you were terrific and riding in an airboat was one of the most fun things we've ever done.  We did the Honey Swamp tour last year, but you guys were much more fun.  Any tour guide that keeps a cooler of beer onboard gets our vote!  I bet we'll see you again sometime!  Thanks!!!
Becky and Mike Spicer
Sykesville, MD USA - Saturdast Saturday the 13th with Capt. Sam. It was great! We loved his personal stories and the small group made it a very enjoyable tour. The sites were amazing and it was a real great experience! We'll do it again sometime.
Shawn Cannon <s_cannon94538@yahoo.com>
Fremont, CA USA - Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at 22:14:30 (EST)
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Airboat Adventures,

My family and I had a great time on the airboat.  Our guide, Donnie Miculek, made the trip very interesting and exciting especially for the kids.  We will definitely recommend your company to all of our friends that plan on visiting New Orleans.

Thanks very much,

Brian R. Ogg and family
Brian R. Ogg <bro2g@compuvision.net>
New Braunfels, TX USA - Thursday, March 11, 2004 at 14:09:06 (EST)
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Airboat Adventures' swamp tour was an unexpected highlight of this trip to Louisiana. Our guide Capt Sam was extremely knowledgeable about his environment, and had a disarming personality that made you forget you were a visitor, both qualities that put this tour [and guide] over the top...     
Jory <mallutt@hotmail.com>
San Diego, Ca USA - Monday, March 08, 2004 at 13:10:05 (EST)
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We had an awesome experience with Capt. Sam.  He really conveyed his love of the swamp to us.  Riding in the airboat was a blast.  We enjoyed the personable experience of riding in a 6 passenger airboat which allowed us to get deep into the swamp.  We are already planning to include a night tour of the swamp on our next visit. 
Kirby Family <leekirby@sbcglobal.net>
Houston, TX USA - Thursday, March 04, 2004 at 17:06:28 (EST)
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One of the most fantastic time we had while in New Orleans was during the  tour we took with Airboat Adventures.

In spite of the warnings from other tour operators that we would not see any animals on an airboat and that our

young son would be very uncomfortable, all three of us had a wonderful time. We never came across another swamp

tour boat during the whole two hours and we saw lot's of animals: nutrias (babies and adults), white egrets, blue

herons, ducks, and we even had the privilege of seeing a  pair of  bald eagles. We can wholeheartedly recommend
this tour to anyone who wants to visit the Louisiana swamp without being with a horde of other tourists!
Patricia, Thane and Victorio Bartoli-Berti

March 1st, 2004

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Hello! My name is Melissa Yount, and me, my husband, and two friends took the 3:00 airboat tour with Captain Sam on Saturday, February 21.  I just wanted you to know that we had a blast!!  Sam is definitely an asset to your company!  He loves what he does, and it absolutely shows!  We went to New Orleans for the whole weekend, saw and done many, many things, but this is by far the coolest thing we experienced!  I plan to come again this summer. Keep up the excellent job!  Give our best to Sam, and God Bless!  Sincerely, Melissa Yount :)

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Donny was our guide. It was fantastic, much better than the larger boats. Our tour was much longer than I expected and that was just fine. We will never forget our trip. Thank you!!!
Vickie
Tacoma, WA- USA - Wednesday, December 03, 2003 at 15:23:43 (EST)

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We had such a fabulous time on our swamp tour with our tour guide, Donnie.  It was truly the highlight of our trip.  Donnie's intimate knowledge of the swamp area, plant life and animals who live there made the trip both entertaining and educational.  We felt very safe, and the sleeping bags kept us warm on that cold day (late November).  Thanks again for a fabulous trip!
Sarah
Tacoma, WA USA - Tuesday, December 02, 2003 at 11:20:41 (EST)
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We have been on airboat rides before in Florida's Everglades, but nothing even comes close to this swamp.  It was far more beautiful and fun.  Our guide, Sam, was attentive to our wants -- I asked to see some camps and he took us to see exactly what I imagined/wanted.  Well worth the money and we'd like to come again.  Only suggestion is if you're trying to find them, it's hard to know what parking lot to meet in (they use a public launch dock)...maybe a sign or something would be a good idea???  Anyways, it was awesome and my boyfriends said, "This swamp kicks Miami's swamps' ass!"  :)
Shay <mdrnda@msn.com>
Roy, UT USA - Friday, November 28, 2003 at 11:42:37 (EST)
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We just wanted to thank you for a fun afternoon adventure.  We visited New Orleans for our honeymoon and this was the highlight adventure of our trip.  Fun fun fun is all we have to say.  So glad we picked you over one of those big companies who put 60 people in the same boat.  This is the way to do it.  Capt. Sam---YOU'RE GREAT !!!
Barbara Sudholt St Louis, mo USA - Monday, November 17, 2003 at 09:11:26 (EST)

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I recently made my first trip to New Orleans and I have been raving about it to anyone who will listen!  One of the highlights was definitely the Airboat Adventures Swamp Tour!!  I have traveled around the world and always try to take some type of tour of the places I visit.  This was, without a doubt, a favorite!  Seeing a part of Louisiana that would otherwise be off limits was really a treat.  The swamp was beautiful, mysterious, and exciting - completely different than anything I had seen before.  The boat ride was definitely a thrill - more like a roller coaster ride at times.  Our guide (Chris) was knowledgeable, fun, a true American version of "Crocodile Dundee"!  The fact that he was a total hunk didn't hurt either!!  Seeing an alligator in such close proximity was wonderful and scary at the same time.  I have new appreciation, and a better understanding, of these creatures.  This was definitely unforgettable - not to be missed. I would recommend it to anyone visiting the area!!!!!
Tara Stark
Newtown Square, PA USA - Tuesday, November 04, 2003 at 14:15:11 (EST)

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We started out the month of October in the swamplands of Louisiana,  now the month is over so the N.C. Swamp Foxes are getting together tonight
to look at all the pictures of the tour and our trip to New Orleans.  We still all agree that the swamp tour was the highlight of our trip. 

I've looked at the website (it's a great website, compliments to it's creator) and you have so many interesting events coming up.  My Dad
would love to do the Duck Hunt. He's an avid hunter.  I have two Labrador retrievers - they would love it as well.  We are outdoor
folks.

It's a beautiful day here in Carolina.  The same cool, crisp, sunny day like we had for our tour.   And, I feel great.  Life is good. So
naturally this day takes me back to the beauty, peace, and tranquility of the swamp.   But, the swamp also has mystery. Along with the serenity
above the water's surface, comes the mystery and excitement of the huge, powerful gators that live below.   That is so exciting!

Thanks again for a wonderful tour.  Airboat Adventures truly does have something for everyone.  (I should be paid for advertising for you guys.)
Have a great day.   
Linda - N.C  Thursday, 30 Oct 2003 10:10:06

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Thank you for the most excellent adventure, the airboat tour was truly a highlight and most appropriate activity for our bachelor party weekend. Captain Sam is an exceptionally informed guide who's well attuned to the nature of the swamp, the six person airboat is clearly a superior mode of transport, and we also enjoyed the company of Mary Jo, our driver. The marsh was a very interesting and surprisingly pleasant place, and I look forward to visiting another time, hopefully for a longer duration. Thanks again!
Lawrence P.
Denver, CO USA - Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at 15:43:16 (EST)
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What an adventure! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and learned a lot about the swamp and it's inhabitants as well.  The trip was certainly one of the highlights of our visit to the Big Easy.
Joe Bell
Chesapeake, va USA - Thursday, October 30, 2003 at 09:23:08 (EST)

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Capt. Sam,  I had a great time on the swamp tour. It was all I expected and more.  You were very informative and very  patient to answer
all of my questions.  I will recommend you to all of my friends.
Thanks for the tip about the SWAMP PLATTER at "Jimmy Buffet's
Margaritaville. 
Cathy in Bon Aqua, TN

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This was a GREAT tour!! Capt. Sam was exceedingly knowledgeable, and informative, as well as highly entertaining. We would recommend this adventure to anyone who wants to have a great time.
Peter & Sandi Sydoriak
San Diego, CA USA - Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at 17:48:58 (EDT)

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The swamp tour was the highlight of our trip to N'awlins!  Thank you Capt. Sam for the best personal tour we have ever been on. 

You are truly knowledgeable of the swamp and know your way around. 

The gators were rad,  too!  We recommend this tour to anyone visiting your beautiful state.
Take care, and as Arnold would say, "I'll (we'll) be back".  Thanks again and
God Bless!!!  Patrick and Karen from California.
Patrick and Karen Sedillo

 Sacramento, CA USA - Friday, October 17, 2003 at 16:48:22 (EDT)
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Recommend this tour to everyone. Had a great time. Using the small 6 person boats are the way to go, more personal then sitting there with 30 others. Donnie was our tour guide and we could not give him enough praise, being a ex-Fish and Game made it that much better. He knows the area and the history. Thanks again for a great tour and we will be back for another tour the next time in town.  Donnie, I'll hold you to the hunting trip, I'll bring the Lobster.

Wally And Nan Hamaker
San Diego Ca.
Wally Hamaker
San Diego, Ca USA - Friday, October 10, 2003 at 09:25:21 (EDT)
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Chris,

The Airboat tour was the highlight of my husband's birthday weekend in New
Orleans.  We all loved it.  In all the years that we have been coming to New
Orleans we have never done a Swamp Tour.  We really have been missing out on
Louisiana's natural beauty.  Thanks for putting this together.  It is a must
do for anyone visiting the area.

Kind Regards,

Tammy Stokes

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Dear Chris,  I have to tell  you that the Swamp Tour was the most exhilarating part
of our trip to New Orleans. The tour gave me a new appreciation and
respect of the natural beauty of our nations swamp lands, and the
wildlife there. The name of your company should be "Awesome" Airboat
Adventures.  I have told my friends when they go to New Orleans they
must go on your tour.  It is so evident that you love what you do, and
love educating people about the the swamp lands.  It was great meeting
you and the experience will last me a lifetime.

Linda from North Carolina

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I just wanted to let you guys know the tour we took with you Donnie was beyond words!  Your being so passionate about the Swamp made our trip the highlight of our visit to New Orleans.  I left there feeling rejuvenated from our long flight to New Orleans from California!  I also left your tour well-informed of the New Orleans Swamps!  Seeing the Alligators, Owl and other birds was very exciting!  The fact that your boat only seats 6 made it very personable... the airboat and it's ability to maneuver in and out of the miles of private swampland was great!  I (we) will highly recommend this tour to our friends!
Sincerely,
The Allans

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Hey, Chris, @ 23 years in the tour business..same old same old...then New Orleans...Spectacular Tour.. A must...Worth every penny...We will be back....Dee Jay And Flo... Calgary Alberta Canada.   Some PICS attatched

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Hey, just wanted to thank you for an incredible tour on the Louisiana swamp in September 2003. 

That was the best tour we took all week, and we had some really nice photos of the gators to show our friends back home. 

Our tour guide was awesome, and really did a great job.  We will be sure to
recommend Airboat Adventures to anyone visiting New Orleans.
The 17 motorguys from Holland, Netherlands

Hub Krops
Valkenburg a/d Geul
Netherlands
Hub Krops
Valkenburg, Netherlands - Monday, September 29, 2003 at 06:45:11 (EDT)
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Wanted to drop a line to let you know that we had an awesome time on our
tour. Donnie was great. It was better than we had anticipated. My daughter's
dream of a lifetime (at age 21).
 Thank you for a great and informative time. We loved it. We will be back
for another tour.
Teresa & Pamela Bros and Connie Dollins.

Teresa Bros

Roanoke, TX USA - Monday, September 29, 2003 at 09:57:00 (EDT)
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Chris,
Just wanted to thank you for an incredible tour of the Louisiana swamp
back in late August.  That was the best tour we took all week, and we had
some really nice photos of the gators to show our friends back home.  Our
tour guide was awesome, and really did a great job.  We will be sure to
recommend Airboat Adventures to anyone visiting New Orleans, and we will
definitely be back.
Jeff & Alyson
PS- Could you forward us the pictures of your snake bite?
Jeff Coate
Riverside, CA USA - Friday, September 19, 2003 at 18:46:28 (EDT)
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HAUNTING and BEAUTIFUL are great descriptive words, but the true beauty
was the quietness, grace and gentle rhythm of this "other life" that
surrounded us. A very special thanks to Chris , we had a lot of fun with
you (both times) and felt  your passion and respect for all living critters
from within. Now go get a can of dog food or a home for that dingo!.... and
enjoy the cigar! We'll send photos when we can. Thanks again                                                                                                                     Colleen Pocock and the Toronto connection.

Toronto, Ontario Canada - Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at 11:04:11 (EDT)
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Chris,
I just wanted to drop you a note to say THANKS! for the awesome swamp tour. 

I had done a lot of research before I booked the tour as I really  wanted it to be the real thing.

Not some big boat tourist trap. I couldn't be happier with the end results.  Sam

our guide was wonderful, we set out early Sat. Sept 6th @ 7:30, this was the perfect time of day.                                                                  We saw all kinds of wildlife, and Sam always took time to stop and give us all the
history of the area and info on what we were seeing. This was my first time
to New Orleans, and my husband's second.  While I enjoyed the city and all
its sights, Saturday with it's early morning swamp tour and then the private
tour of the Evergreen Plantation that you had arranged for us were by far
the best part of our trip.  I want to thank you and your crew again for all
your help in setting up the plantation tour, and for making our trip to New
Orleans one I will remember all my life.
 I highly recommend this tour to all!! We can't wait to come back with the kids.
Thanks again!
Audrey & Bob Lewis
Alta Loma, CA
Bob & Audrey Lewis
Alta Loma, CA USA - Friday, September 12, 2003 at 12:43:52 (EDT)
 

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Chris, Thanks again for the great tour - you guys are definitely dedicated
to be running tours on Labor Day - even running us around to get us cold
beer and something good to eat (not the Hogs Head Cheese however!!!) that
one's an acquired taste... Thanks again to Sammy who - despite his unexpected
swim - was absolutely fantastic - and we were all fooled into thinking he
got us stuck by accident - twice! Anyways - We'll spread the word up here in
Baltimore... keep it going!

Drew & Susan Tannahill
Baltimore, MD USA - Monday, September 08, 2003 at 14:19:55 (EDT)
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We are so happy we chose your organization for our swamp adventure.  It was the most professional, thorough and thrilling adventure - most definitely the highlight of our New Orleans vacation!  Thank you to Chris for the personal attention and the great conversation during lunch.  Thank you to Benjamin for his knowledge and humor while navigating us through the swamps.  While we did not see Benjamin waist high in the swamp with a nutria or alligator in hand, we loved our trip!  Thank you all for the great memories and we will definitely watch for you on the National Geographic Channel in March!
Karen & Mike Bregar <m3kbregar@comcast.net>
Fair Oaks, CA USA - Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at 00:32:31 (EST)
 

Chris, BRAVO on your response to Mr. Bill Stephens' e-mail!!! Hope y'all had a wonderful Christmas and wishing y'all a great New Year!!! Looking forward to seeing you again for the 7th.time) in 2003!!! Pete and Roni Pecorino-Northport, Alabama
Pete and Roni Pecorino
Northport, AL USA - Monday, February 03, 2003 at 14:29:26 (EST)

Hi Chris and Benjamin, January 7, 2003 cold weather and all we enjoyed an exhilarating day on your airboat. An adventure it was with Benjamin at the helm. We were most impressed with Benjamin's ability to navigate through the most narrow of passage-ways. Many thanks Benjamin. As my uncle from England summed it up for all of us 'The airboat was the highlight of the trip to New Orleans'. Many thanks Renee for an excellent narrative. You took us back in time describing the lives of the families and the slaves who inhabited Evergreen Plantation. You took a over a hundred years of history and summed it up quite vividly. We'd sure like to do the entire tour again! Nancy and Noll Amidzich, WI Eugenia Charnley Perfetto, WI Thomas Charnley, England
Nancy Amidzich <namidzich@yahoo.com>
Franklin, WI USA - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 22:42:32 (EST)

Chris & Benjamin: We have been trying to think of a way to adequately describe our day with you and we are still at a loss for words. To describe it in one word, it would be "Won-der-ful". The one thing we keep thinking is "We were not ready for it to end". Even though it was colder than %@X!^&*, we still experienced the best part of our visit to New Orleans! We would also like also to thank you for the tour of EVERGREEN PLANTATION. What an incredible feeling to stand on that lane paved with shell, lined with Live Oak and see the 22 cabins that served as slave quarters in their original locations. It truly was a memorable moment. We felt transported and connected to a time long ago. Should we have the opportunity to visit "NOLA" again; another tour with Airboat Adventures would first on our list of priorities. However, we would want to spend no less than a full day out in the swamp with you guys. Thanks for an all-around incredible experience! With warm regards: Alan & Sue Zentz
Alan & Sue Zentz <szzentz@aol.com>
Rising Sun, MD USA - Sunday, January 26, 2003 at 22:53:18 (EST)

Hi Chris, My wife and I just wanted to thank you again for such a wonderful tour. We went on the tour on December 12th. The weather wasn't the best but was still one of the highlights of our vacation. The pictures we have holding the alligator turned out great. Benjamin was a great guide. His knowledge, friendliness and humour added to the experience. We will definitely recommend you to anyone we know that will be going down there. Thank you for the restaurant recommendations. K-Paul's was amazing. The turtle soup was great. As well we went to Commander's Palace for their Jazz brunch and it was also a great meal. Thank you again for helping to make our vacation a memorable experience. Geordie Clyde
Geordie & Karalee Clyde <gclyde@jacqueswhitford.com>
Calgary, AB Canada - Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 11:19:34 (EST)

Hello Chris and Benjamine, My mother and I were on your tour 1-7-03- We had such a nice day!! Your whole operation from start to finish, was thought out and perfect for a day adventure. The Evergreen Plantation was very interesting- we never realized how diverse the cultures were. We always just thought French & American influences- We were hoping for a tad of a warmer day, to walk around the property, but Mother Nature did not rain on us :> Having a lite lunch was just perfect, also-- The restaurant folks were real friendly !! I was not aware we were going to stop, but it was perfect timing--- Your guide Benjamine (I hope this is spelled correctly) was such a delight !! He really made the trip so " MUCH FUN " --- If he would have wrestled an alligator- that would have topped off a perfect day. We were sitting up front & thank you so much for getting the sleeping bags, it made the day comfortable. Well when we hit the marsh, that was the best. My Mother was holding on for dear life, & just loved the thrill. Tell Benjamine, we had a marvelous afternoon. His stories and route was perfect, what a really nice young man!!!! Chris, your recommendations for restaurants, was a big help-- You have no idea- We usually ask the locals, but you gave us all the scoop without a nudge. You truly are a people person, and made everyone feel at ease. (like you had known us all, prior to our outing) We went to Christians (we decided that was the best meal and service, during our trip)...Also The Acme Oyster House (the fresh oysters topped off Wed. afternoon) We truly Thank You for a Great Adventure!!!! And a DAY FOR THE BOOKS! Friendly regards, Laura Price Huber Heights, Ohio
Laura
Huber Heights, OH USA - Wednesday, January 15, 2003 at 23:16:27 (EST)

FOLKS, HERE IS MY TWO CENTS WORTH REGARDING BILL'S EMAIL (BELOW).  He suggests we use outboards to access the swamp.  Obviously, folks, Bill has never been in a swamp or he'd know that's impossible!  Anyway..... Dear Bill, where does it say we use our airboats on a WMA? Did you know we run our tours on 12 square miles of PRIVATELY OWNED land?  Bill, have you ever been on an airboat? Did you know that animals acclimate to noise (studies prove this) and that we see deer, up close (25-40 yards) on our tours about one of every five trips (not every 5 days, every 5 trips). Did you know we see the same deer (plural), in the same area, about once a week? That often we will stop the boat, tell the passengers, "This is where we usually see 3 deer, a doe and two yearlings.", and then lo and behold, Bill, we go another 50 yards and what do you think we see? Did you know that in the spring, we have owls that come to the boat because they know that small fish and crayfish will be washed up on the bank? Did you know we have stopped to watch owls from approximately 15 feet, and have, on more than one occasion, had them swoop down to catch a frog, minnow or crayfish, coming so close to the boat that their wings hit the gunnel (do you know what a gunnel is, Bill?) Bill, did you know that every year we educate thousands (yes, thousands) of people about the importance of wetlands, about the critical need for funding of our wetlands restoration projects and freshwater diversions, about the problems with saltwater intrusion, subsidence and coastal erosion? Bill, did you know the Mississippi Delta has shifted position 6 times in the last 7,500 years? Do you care? Do you know that, if not for human intervention, the Mississippi River would have switched to the Atchafalaya channel in 1973? Bill, do you know that the airboat is the ONLY way we can get into the places we go? That's right, Bill, you can't take an outboard, you can't walk, wade or paddle, you can't take a canoe, kayak or pirogue. So, Bill, how do you propose we share this dynamic environment with our visitors? Oh, that's right, we're supposed to use an outboard motor!  Bill, do you know that our guests get so much more than an airboat "ride", and that they all leave with a deeper appreciation of our wonderful wetlands? Maybe that's why we're the most expensive airboat tour, Bill, but maybe that's also why we're the best.  Can you kind of get a hint of this by reading our guestbook, Bill, that it's not about the airboat, but about the beautiful place we show them and the knowledge, information and passion we share with them? Bill, get your facts straight before you accuse people of doing things you obviously know nothing about. Chris Raggio, Airboat Adventures.
Chris Raggio, Airboat Adventures
USA - Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 22:52:04 (EST)

I have noticed that some of your airboat tours take place in a public wildlife management area. You should be banned from using noisy airboats in such an area. The WMA should be used with outboard motor boats that are less noisy and intrusive than airboats. Please try to find another way to take people into the swamps besides airboats if you feel you must use this management area for your tours.
bill stephens <bstep@juno.com>
besser, la USA - Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 20:40:52 (EST)

Chris and Donnie, I just wanted to say what a great time we had at the plantation and on the airboat. Although the weather was cold (for New Orleans, not for Canada - December 6th) and there were no Gators, we saw all sorts of other animals and birds. What a blast, it was the highlite of our trip. We can't wait to come back in the summer to take the tour again and meet the gators. eh! Special thanks to Donnie, for taken the extra time to take us down by the river to see the Bon Fires to light the way for Papa Noel. Overall it was a great experience and memories that will last forever....Thanks...
Meron and Kelly <meron@cogeco.ca>
St. Catharines, ON Canada - Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at 15:15:08 (EST)

Hi Chris, Could you show this mail to Benjamin please? Thanks. Hi Benjamin, Most of the people in your guestbook are from the USA. We want to say that we, 2 Belgian girls, really enjoyed our tour with you november the 3th. I hope you remember us. Your swamp tour was great, but you were more interessting. So cute, so funny, so enthousiastic! It was a beautifull experience and we learned a lot. We would recommand this tour to anyone from Belgium to go to the 'Airboat adventures' in Louisiana. If you ever travel to BELGIUM? Don't doubt to sent us an e-mail. You are welcome, as we were in the USA. Benjamin, we're a little bit worried about your leg when you felt on the airboat by pushing a tree (in the swamp). Were you allright? Oh, and we didn't find your favourite café between Alabama and Florida while our trip to Florida. Please send us an e-mail back!! greetings, Melinda and Tamara xx
Melinda and Tamara
Belgium - Sunday, December 01, 2002 at 22:36:16 (EST)

I have photos to send you from our trip last week and need a mailing address. My dad and I had a great time in spite of the cool weather. My boys and my husband couldn't believe that I actually held an alligator, but the pictures were proof positive! (I think I'd rather hold my dog, "Lucky", more than the alligator on a continuing basis! Happy Thanksgiving! Peggy McClure
Peggy
USA - Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at 20:54:21 (EST)

Dear Chris: Thanks again for so graciously accommodating our entire family of 12 on your tour (11/22/02). We were all in NO celebrating my 40th birthday. I did a lot of things while I was there to help me forget about turning 40, but nothing made me feel more young--or ALIVE--than holding that alligator! Your tour was indeed the highlight of our trip: more exciting than meeting the New York Nicks (they were staying at our hotel); more exhilarating than the debauchery of Bourbon Street; more thrilling than grave yards, vampires, and haunted houses; and even more interesting than the big movie being filmed in the streets of the FQ! Our group ranged in age from 5 to 65 and every one of us enjoyed the tour because there was something for everyone: speed, scenery, wildlife, history, and best of all, hanging out with locals (the guides and the critters). To any one considering this tour: pass on the parade, miss the jazz music, skip the shopping, and definitely by-pass those party boat tours. Get yourself on Airboat Adventures for a truly wild ride. Gina
Gina
USA - Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 23:00:51 (EST)

Thanks for the great swamp tour. We were looking for an adventure not just a big boat tour of the swamp. Thanks to Benjamin we had a great trip and learned alot. His stories and fun personality made the day. Thanks again.
Patricia Brown <pbrown@yolofcu.org>
Woodland, CA USA - Thursday, November 21, 2002 at 16:16:20 (EST)

Chris, Thanks again for taking such good care of us. The girl who couldn't come on the tour was very unhappy when I told her about the good looking manly men who were our guides. The snacks you brought with you were great - we'll all be on the internet trying to order tasso. We enjoyed some beer and shrimp for dinner too. Really, would not have gone to a place like that without Ron's recommendation but the food was great and the price was right! Thanks again for everything and I'll be sure to pass the word about what a great tour you guys have.
Meg again
USA - Tuesday, November 19, 2002 at 19:46:15 (EST)

Wanted to look once more at your website and remember the great tour we took last week. Chris and Benjamin were wonderful guides - you guys really like your jobs. All of us on the tour really enjoyed ourselves. What a beautiful place. I can't say enough about this tour and this company -if you go to New Orleans you must do this.
Meg Smith <smithm@swissport-usa.com>
Dulles, VA USA - Tuesday, November 19, 2002 at 16:34:22 (EST)

Hello Chris, Now that I am back from travelling (I went straight to Italy and then France after coming back from New Orleans!), I wanted to drop you a quick note about our Swamp Adventure: FANTASTIC! My delegates and I had an amazing time discovering the swamps and their natural beauties. And we encountered at least 7 alligators! Both our guides (Benjamin and his colleague) were very knowledgeable and so enthusiastic about their jobs and the swamps that we could have spent at least another 2 hours with them. Needless to say you will hear from Eclipse in the future should we have another group in New Orleans! With best wishes, Sandra
Sandra
USA - Monday, November 18, 2002 at 22:25:02 (EST)

BEST MONEY WE SPENT!!!!! I recommend this for anyone with the time to spend an afternoon out of the city. Voted as the best part of our 4 day vacation. -- And we were on Bourbon Street for Halloween!!!! Extremely knowledgeable and friendly guides. High performance machines. This is not a leisurely float in a pond. It's HANDS ON AND IN YOUR FACE!!!
Michael Holt <mho24@allstate.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Monday, November 18, 2002 at 19:38:26 (EST)

Hello Airboat Adventures! Just wanted to let you know what fun we had on this trip. Benjamin was the BEST (and cute too!) This was an E-TICKET RIDE for sure! Will be sure to recommend Airboat Adventures to everyone! Thanks again for a great day!
The Young Party <kforbes35@hotmail.com>
Livermore, CA USA - Thursday, November 14, 2002 at 12:47:26 (EST)

Chris, I have only gone thru a few of my photos from our "swamp tour" on Monday with Benjamin. I am still talking about it to anyone that will listen! I truly enjoyed it. Its right up there with my trip to Africa last fall, and I didn't think many things would come close. The swamp is beautiful in its own right, just as the Serengeti in East Africa, or the mountains in Yosemite valley...... This was my second trip with my Nikon digital, and I am very happy with the way it performed. I just used it for a photo session earlier in my studio and it does great with studio light too......the digital world has got me hooked, and not so very long along I was NOT a believer or even interested in shooting with one. If you ever have any questions on photography issues, please feel free to email me. Thanks again, and be sure and tell Benjamin thank you too, I'll send you more photos as I go thru them. Jody Ross
Jody
USA - Friday, November 08, 2002 at 08:39:52 (EST)

Hi Chris, Can't tell you how much we enjoyed our Airboat Adventure!  We thought it was a grand adventure! Alan was also a perfect gentleman.  The ride into the swamp was the highlight of our trip, with the plantation tours being second. Alan was knowledgeable and entertaining. His love for the area was clearly evident. My son and I learned volumes. Thanks again, Michelle and Brett from Salem, OR
Michelle
Salem, OR USA - Sunday, October 27, 2002 at 23:06:52 (EST)

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! The airboat adventure was the highlight of our trip!!! Alan was a great guide and full of information. Looking forward to going again with the rest of my family!!! Again Mahalo Karen Boteilho - Dr. Ault's staff
Karen Boteilho
USA - Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 20:28:08 (EDT)

Thanks Ben, we had a great time on our adventure on October 15th. We saw dozens of gators and even bald eagles. The best description I can come up with is that it was a biology lecture on a roller coaster. Great fun... Sharon and Gary
Gary &Sharon Rutherford <rutherfo@marshall.edu>
Huntington, WV USA - Monday, October 21, 2002 at 20:39:47 (EDT)

I would like to thank Alan and Doss for a great trip (10/7/02). The 6 of us could not have been made happier. The Gator grabbing was a big plus. To make 6 people from New York happy is quite a trick. we would recommend this trip to anyone going to the New Orleans.
Edward Coysh <dcoysh@msn.com>
Oceanside, NY USA - Thursday, October 17, 2002 at 13:06:31 (EDT)

Hi Benjamin :-) I had the best time this afternoon (10/13/02)! The weather was perfect, the swamp was beautiful, the boat ride was a blast and you were absolutely charming... The "mallards" were nice too... J'attenderais avec impatience pour ma prochaine visite. à bientôt!
Shelley Holland <sholla01@sprintspectrum.com>
Oklahoma City, OK USA - Monday, October 14, 2002 at 04:06:28 (EDT)

Just wanted to let everybody know what a wonderful time we had aboard your tour this last Mon 9/29? Ben was very informative and nice, what beauty back there! I especially wanted to let you know how great our driver (Tim) was. He was very funny and kind, althought we saw no gators on the boat ride , Tim spotted 1 on the way back and did a U turn so we could all take a look (thru my camera) at least now we can all tell our friends we saw 1. Thanks again for the special attention you gave me. Evergreen was also very beautiful (those oaks!) We will definitely use you again on our next trip to New Orleans and we will be coming back, unfortunately not soon enough. Thanks Again Dan & Kathleen Cleary p.s. That spot for lunch is great! , already miss those po-boys!
Dan and Kathleen
USA - Friday, October 04, 2002 at 17:54:51 (EDT)

My friends Rachel, Jake, Ashley, Jim, Jacob and I went on one heck of an amazing ride with Airboat Adventures. We traveled with Chris across the water cringing each time our boat flew over a log or piece of debris. We made friends with snakes, alligators, small furry creatures and spiders. I learned that an airboat goes super fast, swamp-smelling perfume would not be profitable on the market and that my boyfriend does not like to touch venomous animals. I recommend Airboat Adventures to anyone eager for an exciting thrill through Louisiana's beautiful bayou. Yams
Miriam Lipson <mlipson@tulane.edu>
New Orleans, LA USA - Monday, September 23, 2002 at 22:27:16 (EDT)

Donnie and Chris. We wanted to let you know that we thoroughly enjoyed the swamp tour on Saturday. It got off to a rocky start when our guest from Tenn. fell into the boat and dislocated her finger and hurt her knee but it only got better from there when Donnie was showing off a baby gator and he turned his head for a second and the gator decided to go for a quick snack. That gator had Donnie's fingers in his mouth for about 7 or 8 min. It was a little bit scary but quite adventurous. Where else but La. can you have so much fun all in one day. Thanks for the fun and great adventure. Terry and Felicia Wilson and friends from Tennessee
Felicia Wilson <fwilson1960@cox.net>
Prairieville, La USA - Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 11:14:42 (EDT)

Hi Chris: I just wanted to write a quick note to let you know what an AMAZING time we had with Airboat Adventures on September 12, 2002. It was our first time to Louisiana and the tour of Evergreen Plantation and the swamp were the definite highlight of our trip. I know most plantation tours (with other companies) last around 30 minutes, so as you can imagine I was thrilled to have a one and a half hour tour of the Evergreen Plantation. Not only was Janet (our tour guide) knowledgeable, she was able to give us a personal perspective on the history of Evergreen, which of course allowed us to "transform ourselves back in time". I also appreciated the fact that Evergreen is the only intact and fully operational plantation in the south today.

Now as for the swamp tour......what a Blast! Benjamin did a fantastic job guiding us through the swamp. Besides the fact that he is probably the best looking man on the swamp, his southern hospitality, knowledge and humor made our trip a pure delight. I still cannot believe that I had a three foot alligator wrapped around my neck! Luckily, I have pictures to prove it. I also found it amazing to see deer living in the swamp, Benjamin said it would be rare to find them, but he knew where to look and sure enough there they were. I would certainly recommend Airboat Adventures to anyone coming to Louisiana (in fact...I spent Thursday night and Friday morning telling people about it and giving them your website address). Chris, thanks for such an amazing trip (and for lunch), it certainly exceeded our expectations. Lisa and Kelly Toronto, Ontario Canada
Lisa Brownridge
Toronto, Ontario Canada - Sunday, September 15, 2002 at 02:00:13 (EDT)

Chris, Thanks for arranging the airboat swamp tour on Sunday. My two older children and the family from Seattle had a great time. Benjamin told plenty of great stories that Cullen (age 6) is repeating to everyone at school (for example, how the cute furry otters are so vicious and eat alligators). We all enjoyed the unique and Louisiana experience. I will continue to share my experience with others. You should hear from others in the family soon. Tell Benjamin thanks for the great experience. Mike
Mike Walsh
New Orleans, LA USA - Friday, August 30, 2002 at 10:59:48 (EDT)

My family really enjoyed the tour ben gave us except the spider. But we all had a good time. It was fun. Thanks for a great time and I hope we can do it again.
Ginger Phillips <sweet_p903@yahoo.com>
delavan, WI USA - Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at 18:35:34 (EDT)

Hi Chris, WOW!! Can I come and take your tour???? You really did a wonderful job with our client. Thanks so much. It's comments like this that will help our company grow. We will be adding this feedback to your trip, which will hopefully bring in more bookings. Looking forward to sending you more! Thanks again!  (Read on....)

"Hi Jaymie, We had a GREAT time on our tour! It was definitely above and beyond what we had expected to get. The airboat tour was incredible, great guide, extremely personable and knowledgeable...and brave...maybe a little crazy, too. It was fabulous. The plantation tour (Evergreen) was also wonderful, it gave us an entirely different perspective on history there. The plantation guide was also fantastic. It was just the two of us on this portion of the trip, and we really enjoyed the one-on-one discussions with both her and the man who drove us to and from the tour. The trip was worth every dime, and everything went off without a hitch...no problems, no suggestions for improvement. Thanks so much for your assistance, my boyfriend and I considered this tour the highlight of our trip! Best Regards, Jessica Cole"
Jean Brylow
USA - Friday, August 23, 2002 at 15:51:10 (EDT)

Chris, it's been a few weeks since we took your swamp adventure and we're STILL TALKING ABOUT IT! As we told you, it was truly the highlight of our New Orleans vacation. Chris, not only did we appreciate the tour, but also your knowledge, personalism and bravura. Certainly wish I had taken more photos! If you ever travel to the Baltimore area give us a call. The cold beer will be on us this time. Sincerely, Bud and Carol
Bud and Carol
BelAir, MD USA - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 20:22:57 (EDT)

Chris,Thank you so much for the chance to go on one of your tours. This was quite an experience (even though we live here) and a lot of fun. I would definitely recommend this to our out of town guests, as well as our friends with children. My son, Jesse, loved the boat ride and the alligator feeding. He was a little disappointed that we were unable to find a snake; however, I was pretty grateful for that. In fact, my husband and I both learned a few facts that we had not known previously. Thanks again. Renee'
Renee'
LA USA - Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 22:03:50 (EDT)

Hi Chris, I would like to let know how much I enjoyed the combined tour. The Evergreen Plantation was a marvelous tour of an original plantation. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history behind this remarkable home. Her tour was very informative and provided a unique insight into the way people lived during the last 250 years. The Airboat tour was not only exhilarating way to travel but a real education as our boat captain helped by explaining the complex eco system that makes up the swamps and bayous. Feeding alligators and skimming along the water courses was an unforgettable experience. Thank you for the combined tour of Evergreen Plantation and the Airboat ride. I recommend this tour to others wishing to combine some education with a whole lot of fun. Cheers, John R. Pritchard
John Pritchard
UK - Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 22:02:38 (EDT)

Hi Chris, I had a lengthy conversation with the group at Greene King on Friday afternoon... They said that they had a really great trip overall and everything tied in well and ran smoothly. With regards to the airboat adventure part, they said everything was informative and the airboats were amazing - a real experience. I believe they only came across a couple of alligators which disappointed a few but the actual fun and excitement from the airboats made up for it. They also enjoyed the Evergreen Plantation tour. I am very pleased we arranged the airboat experience as it got the group out of New Orleans - I think they found the city more commercialized than expected, so it was a good contrast! I'll let you know if I have any more feedback/pictures etc.. In the meantime, many thanks for all your help with specially arranging this trip. I had much confidence in you and would not hesitate to send further business your way. Many thanks and best regards, Tristan
Tristan
UK - Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 22:01:39 (EDT)

Hi Chris- Things were great! Things did run a little behind, but that was as much the traffic as anything else. I had a great time. I feel terrible for not tipping Allen, who was fantastic. I wasn't thinking and it slipped my mind. Please let me know where I can send him something. Thanks again for your hospitality even though we did not get to meet. It's nice to know there are still some people who really care about how they treat customers. I do have one suggestion: Update your website and put up more pictures. It's a great tour and you should show it off. Take care and thanks again, Lou Coty
Lou Coty
USA - Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 22:00:15 (EDT)

Benjamin, Thank you so much for the wonderful tour you gave my Goddaughter, Delaney and I on Monday. We both had a lot of fun despite the little rain. Delaney has talked of nothing else since we left. She loves telling everyone she sees all the neat interesting facts you told her about alligators and the fact you let her feed one a marshmallow. She is already asking when we can go again, so I am sure we will be back soon. Thanks again so much you were great!!!
Michelle Clary <michellec22yahoo.com>
Meatairie, LA USA - Tuesday, July 09, 2002 at 23:41:34 (EDT)

Hi Guys, Sorry to be so late in telling you what a great trip we had on our last visit to your wonderful swamp. As you may recall, our whole family was on the tour and our son, who is the true lover of reptiles, at the advanced age of 38 could not recall a better experience. The rest of us enjoyed it equally. This was our 4th year with you and our best ever. Hope the summer treats you well and we will be back next year; perhaps for an evening tour. Regards.  Bill & Merilyn Bryan, Brutus, Michigan
Bill Bryan
USA - Friday, July 05, 2002 at 00:17:24 (EDT)

My husband and I are from St. James Parish. We live in Convent and I work at the Parish Courthouse for the La. Cooperative Extension Service. I called the home of Mr. Donnie Miculek Friday and spoke to his wife. Mr. Miculek was most helpful in getting us in on such short notice. We went on the Swamp Tour on Friday, June 28th with friends from Ohio. I would like to thank you for the special arrangements you made for us. The experience was wonderful and they truly enjoyed the tour. Benjamin is a wonderful tour guide. His personality is perfect for the tour. I will certainly recommend your tour to anyone calling our extension office. Thanks again. Adele C. Schexnaydre, Secretary,  St. James Parish Extension Service
Adele
USA - Tuesday, July 02, 2002 at 16:09:03 (EDT)

Hi Chris, Our group of 4 was fortunate enough to spend the morning of June 25, 2002 with Alan as we wandered through the beautiful swamps of Louisiana. It took a little convincing for our group to leave the food and fun of New Orleans for a few hours, but it was worth the arm-twisting. It was our first trip to Louisiana, and even though a week has passed since we boarded our plane back to Los Angeles, our adventures in the bayou still creep into our everyday conversation. Alan was a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide. I wish we could have spent another 2 hours in his company. This was not just an airboat adventure, it was an education into the wildlife we only see on TV. We hope to come back and visit next year. Thanks again Laura Floyd Steve Kemp Jippi Scott Gary Gottlief of Los Angeles, California
Laura
USA - Tuesday, July 02, 2002 at 07:56:05 (EDT)

WE LOVED OUR OUTING IN THE SWAMP. EVEN THOUGH THE STORM CUT IT SHORT, IT WAS AWESOME! ALAN LEFT IT UP TO US WHETHER WE WANTED TO CONTINUE IN THE STORM OR NOT. HE WAS VERY ACCOMMODATING.
Susan <sstafford@ccboe.net>
Martinez, ga USA - Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 00:59:19 (EDT)

Chris, the swamp was as beautiful as ever, the girls really loved Evergreen Plantation, and thank God your driver knew where the ICE COLD BEER was on the way out because huntin' for gators gets y'all a might thirsty. Thanks for the great trip, and we will be back for our third trip next year! Sean
Sean Beardsley
USA - Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at 19:58:10 (EDT)

ALAN...........just a little note to tell you that we had a BLAST on our swamp adventure. My St Louis friends thought it was fantastic. Even though I was born and raised in THIBODAUX, I have never seen the swamp the way you showed it to us. Next time I see your grandma at church......I will have a few things to talk to her about...some good..some not so good.!!!!!!I still dream of all those Santa Clauses out there in the swamp...Ha Ha Ha Thanks again for a great time....Man..I got to say..we did us some laughing!!!!
Darlene Breaud <Prd2BCajun1@aol.com>
Thibodaux, LA USA - Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 18:37:53 (EDT)

Chris, A sincere thanks for your assistance in our current destination review of New Orleans. It was a fruitful visit and my editor is keen to see it in print. My particular favorite part of the trip was your sunset tour of the bayou - a unique place that both fosters the imagination and brings us closer to one of our nature roots. Excellent guiding! Mary and Compton Mary E. Herman, journalist
Mary Herman
USA - Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 14:18:37 (EDT)

Dear Chris and Ben, Just wanted to drop you a line to let the both of you know what a blast we all had out there on the swamp tour. We wanted to stay all day!! I have a new appreciation for what I had experienced being out. It was definitely intriguing. Looking forward to my next trip there and experience it once again. Be looking for the seven of us to return next year. Many thanks to you and Ben and we look forward to seeing you again next year. Sincerely, Stephanie Blum Tour Trip:June.21,02
Stephanie Blum <gsablum@aol.com>
NewPortRichey, Fl USA - Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 10:26:37 (EDT)

I was part of the Hebert party on June 15, the furred crazy ole Texican. I echo Lane's comments and THANK YOU for sharin' your beautiful country and it's unique critters with this ole drylander. Benjamin's knowledge, wit, and skill more than made up for the lack of cooperation by the critters. Disney wasn't involved in your tours. Skimmin' through the bayous was one of the high points of my visit to Acadia. Your tour will be highly recommended to anyone I met headin' for da Big Easy as somethin' not to be passed up. Y'all be good to yourselves, now. Ya hear!!
Lou Donohoe <ldonohoe@grandecom.net>
Austin, TX USA - Friday, June 21, 2002 at 15:48:49 (EDT)

We took the airboat tour on Saturday, June 8th with our friends from Long Beach. I expected the tour to be outstanding but it even exceed what I was hoping far. The scenery and wildlife were fantastic and Capt. Alan was great. He really was very funny but thoroughly professional when it came to handling the airboat and the wildlife (Cottonmouth snake and all!). It is definitely a trip I would do again when I'm in the area. I've told everybody that I can think of about it and I wish you continued success. Thanks again for a great time.
Roland Fournier <rk4nier@earthlink.net>
Long Beach, CA USA - Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 20:33:56 (EDT)

Well, I HAVE to tell ya.....we had THE BEST time on our tour with Benjamin!!!! He was great! (and soooo cute too!, sorry Ben). I just hope his mother never finds out what he REALLY does out there, she would be worried sick! hee hee! He made ME nervous, getting out of the boat and into that water..reaching under roots and stumps to catch alligators!!! And then when he put that Cottonmouth up on the boat, I jumped as far back as I could get!!! But we all laughed and had a great time! The swamps were really beautiful..what a sight to see. Those airboats are sure the way to go! It was truly a wonderful adventure that we have shared with our friends in the stories and pictures (got some great alligator and, of course, cottonmouth pics)! I am sure our friends will hear it over and over and OVER again!!!! It was definitely the highlight of our trip. And Tim (the shuttle driver) was so cool too! For sure, I had to mention him. If we ever get back to that "neck of the woods" again, we will be sure and book another tour...and we would highly recommend it to anyone.
Christie Lopez <Christieann@cs.com>
Nipomo, Ca. USA - Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 18:03:47 (EDT)

Here's yet another note of thanks from five guys for a wonderful and informative time on our tour on June 15!!! Special thanks to Benjamin, even though he IS a Tigger alumni - but don't publish that comment, or I'll never be allowed back to a ULL game again (Go CAJUNS)!!! Seriously, as a full blooded Cajun raised on (and in) the Bayou Teche, I know you can't fake a true love for the swamps and it's inhabitants. It's obvious that Ben LOVES what he does for a living, and even more obvious that he's GOOD at it - so keep up the good work, guy, and I'll be more than happy to recommend ya'll to anyone that asks, and even some that don't!!!!
Lane Hebert <lhebert@worldnet.att.net>
Lafayette, LA USA - Monday, June 17, 2002 at 21:53:35 (EDT)

What a marvelous experience. We really found this Swamp tour as informative and enjoyable as possible. It was like having a personal guide---heck, it was having a personal guide. And the tour of Evergreen exceeded our expectations. It is a lovely place, and the guide was informative and caring. It is moving to see the large number of extant slave quarters. This is a first-rate operation in all respects.
David F. Herr
Saint Paul, MN USA - Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at 00:32:02 (EDT)

Chris - our people had a great time. Everyone felt the tour was well worth it and everyone was excited about seeing the alligators as well as the other wildlife we spotted. The beauty of the swamp speaks for itself. You were right - there were no mosquitoes or other nasty bugs. Since we were a diverse group from all over the world, the tour gave us a chance to really relax and relate to one another. Thank you so much for a great time. If we manage to get back to New Orleans we'll definitely do it again.
Marcia Martin
USA - Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at 00:08:10 (EDT)

Just a note to say how much we enjoyed the airboat ride we took on 6/4/02..Our guide Benjamin, even though he is an LSU alumni, did a great job!! His expertise with the swamp goes back to his childhood working with his dad..We have booked 7 tours with Airboat Adventures, and have enjoyed every one of them..Each tour has brought us new and exciting experiences..Thanks again..
Pete and Roni Pecorino
Northport, Al.. USA - Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at 20:49:38 (EDT)

Just wanted to let you know that our swamp tour on Thursday was the highlight of our trip to New Orleans. Alan was an amazing tour guide. His knowledge and sense of humor made it an incredible experience.
Krista Mazzuca
- Monday, June 10, 2002 at 14:06:00 (EDT)

We've told everyone in CT that our airboat adventure with Benjamin was one of the top highlights of our trip to New Orleans for our 10th anniversary in March. His stories and wildlife knowledge was great. We had a lot of fun--and I love telling everyone how he had my husband convinced that the gators love marshmallows because marshmallow trees are native to N.O.! Keep up the great work-we'd love to come back again. I'm sending you some shots we took during our visit with Queenie! Thanks again!
Gail & Steve Metsack <sam.gail@snet.net>
Ashford, CT USA - Sunday, June 09, 2002 at 16:13:06 (EDT)

We really enjoyed our tour with Alan. The wildlife wasn't exactly cooperative but we really enjoyed it and learned a lot. Alan knows the area, wildlife and plants well and was an excellent host and tour guide.
Fred Worth <worthf@hsu.edu>
Arkadelphia, AR USA - Friday, June 07, 2002 at 11:53:08 (EDT)

Dear Chris and Benjamin, Mere words are not enough to describe the wonderful and exciting adventure we had on your swamp tour. The ride in the airboat thrilling. The scenery was haunting and indescribably beautiful. The knowledge of the swamp and especially of alligators by our guide, Benjamin Richard, was vast, enthusiastically humorously displayed, and provided a terrific learning expeience everyone aboard. You guys could not have been more courteous, helpful, and downright professional from pisk-up to drop-off. I would reccomend your tour to anyone. We all, including my 8 year-old twin daughters, thought it was the very highlight of our trip, and we cannot thank you enough. We are looking forward to our next visit to New Orleans, and our next tour with Airboat Adventure Tours. Thank You, Lance Hancock
Lance Hancock <lance@edallashomes.com>
Dallas, Tx USA - Thursday, June 06, 2002 at 16:19:58 (EDT)

Hi Ben! I wanted to thank you again for the wonderful swamp tour that you took us on- May 28th. There were 5 in our group and we learned so much! We thank you again for not making us "gator bait" --even though you hated my gator hat! :) This was by far one of the best tours we have been on during the many times we have visited New Orleans! I would recommend it to anyone!
Brittainy Schwartz
Apex, NC USA - Wednesday, June 05, 2002 at 12:53:06 (EDT)

Took an airboat tour with Benjamin on Tuesday, May 28th. What a great experience! He's not only a great source of wildlife information, he's got a wonderful sense of humor as well. We all enjoyed the tour, the scenery, the alligators, etc. You have beautiful country there in Louisiana and it was very much enjoyed and appreciated by us Californians! Thank you for a great adventure!
Bill & Judy Nelson
Huntington Beach, CA USA - Tuesday, June 04, 2002 at 13:59:06 (EDT)

Wow, I'm really behind in leaving this feedback! Sorry Benjamin, I'd hate for you to think we didn't have a good time.. I'm just lazy! :) We went for a tour the 2nd weekend of Jazz Fest after traveling all the way down from KY & WV and we had a wonderful time! I can't say enough good things about Benjamin and how informative and interesting he is.. heck you have to love a guy who'd consider trying to get a leech on him for a customer :) Also, thanks for recommending a plantation tour to add to our day, we went to Laura Plantation and I discovered it was a kind of continuation to a story/tour I'd taken in the French Quarter 2yrs before so that was a big plus for me. I'm working on getting some pictures online and if you would like to see them, drop me a note. Take care!
Jeanetta Adkins <jadkins@zoomnet.net>
Ashland, KY USA - Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 21:51:22 (EDT)

We had the best time! Definitely the best tour that I took while I was in New Orleans.  Thanks, Chris.
Bryan Kern <bkern@cosco-usa.com>
Seattle, Wa USA - Monday, May 27, 2002 at 19:58:39 (EDT)

Hello Donnie, Chris & Ben- We were the "motley crew" from Southern California that had the pleasure of taking your airboat tour this past Sunday. Looking for a diversion from the French Quarters, but not wanting anything too "touristy", your swamp tour was PERFECT. Donnie, your love of the area and its wildlife really comes through. While there was a *cold snap* this weekend, you were still able to coax a few alligators out and even feed them some marshmallows! What a site that was! Being our first time to New Orleans, the trip was a memorable one. All five of us can whole-heartedly say that your tour was the highlight! Thanks so much, we will definitely be back. P.S. Tim, your shuttle driver, was fantastic too. Talked the whole time while transporting us to and from town. Filled us in with trivia and facts of the area. Excellent tour guide as well!
Kristen Hill <kristen@brightonhilldesigns.com>
Huntington Beach, CA USA - Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 14:04:56 (EDT)

Dear Benjamin, just a note to let you know how much we enjoyed our swamp experience. We were on vacation in New Orleans and Memphis for two weeks and one of the greatest highlights had to be our tour with you. We were lucky to be the only 2 on your tour that day and this just made the whole experience far more personal - we really appreciated the one to one ( or should I say two! ) experience. The tour was so informative without being boring and we learned so much about an unfamiliar territory. We don't get swamps or alligators in Scotland! Thank you so much for you courtesy, hospitality and a never to be forgotten part of our holiday to your beautiful State. We will come again. Sincerely Val McElroy and Stuart McNish.
Valerie McElroy and Stuart McNish <mailto:vam%20@ggblaw.co.uk>
Dumfries, Scotland, UK. - Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 13:38:34 (EDT)

Dear Benjamin, just a note to let you know how much we enjoyed our swamp experience. We were on vacation in New Orleans and Memphis for two weeks and one of the greatest highlights had to be our tour with you. We were lucky to be the only 2 on your tour that day and this just made the whole experience far more personal - we really appreciated the one to one ( or should I say two! ) experience. The tour was so informative without being boring and we learned so much about an unfamiliar territory. We don't get swamps or alligators in Scotland! Thank you so much for you courtesy, hospitality and a never to be forgotten part of our holiday to your beautiful State. We will come again. Sincerely Val McElroy and Stuart McNish.
Valerie McElroy and Stuart McNish <mailto:vam%20@ggblaw.co.uk>
Dumfries, Scotland, UK. - Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 13:35:11 (EDT)

Just a note to tell you what a wonderful and informative experience we had on our Boat tour. My Sister and myself said it was the Highlight of our vacation. We haven't stopped talking about it. I got some great pictures and wanted to thank you for jumping into the swamp after that alligator with no hip boots on, what a true adventurer you are. It was a great time had by all and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants a great adventure with a knowledgeable and fun tour guide, with the love for the wild. Would love to send you copies of some of our pictures. Where do I send them to. Sincerely' Lora & Jack JuddKaren & Kevin Smith
Lora & Jack
USA - Monday, May 20, 2002 at 23:23:58 (EDT)

Chris, Donnie, and Allen, I'd like to take a minute to thank you for showing Wendy and I true southern hospitality. We really enjoyed the tour of Evergreen Plantation as well as the most excellent swamp tour. I am very glad that we did not get stuck with a Gray Line tour and a hoard of other tourists. I felt that we got an education about the swamp and its' wildlife instead of just getting air blown in our faces. Bug in teeth pictures posted here. http://www.coronawithalime.com/new_orleans,_la.htm Best Regards, Rob and Wendy Norris
Rob <Rob@Coronawithalime.com>
Hamilton, VA USA - Monday, May 13, 2002 at 07:12:00 (EDT)

Hi Chris, We all had a wonderful time. Donnie was extremely informative and knowledgeable about the swamp. A terrific tour guide!. The plantation tour was also great. I would definitely recommend doing a combo for anyone interested. Thanks again for helping me to set this up and for a very fun time. Take care, Samantha
Samantha
USA - Thursday, May 09, 2002 at 20:08:59 (EDT)

Chris - they loved it! They enjoyed Evergreen Plantation and all the history and were thankful for a "not too sunny day"! All feedback has been nothing less than positive. With 36 people that is a great accomplishment! Thank you! Brenda
Brenda Aylward
USA - Monday, May 06, 2002 at 00:32:27 (EDT)

Dear Chris Thank you very much for a fantastic airboat tour last Saturday. It's not an everyday occasion that we get to see alligators, poisonous snakes, and such alike in the wild, let alone be so up close and personal! Your enthusiasm and extensive knowledge and obvious experience took the whole tour to another level, it truly was a wonderful experience. I've attached some photos Steve took during the tour. They are some of the many great memories we will keep with us. Thanks once again. On behalf of the crew, Natsuko
Natsuko Kato
USA - Monday, May 06, 2002 at 00:30:37 (EDT)

Chris, We had a great time. All the other people in my group all made comments about how nice both of the guides were. The van driver was the hit of the trip, taking us to the plantation and all. He went out of his way to show us a good time. I would recommend you both to anyone. The swamp tour was a first for all of us and we loved it. Thanks again for taking such good care of us. Brian
Brian Leahy
USA - Saturday, May 04, 2002 at 17:03:35 (EDT)

Chris I must apologize for not sending my feedback. I have to burn some pictures I took into a CD to bring to the office and send to you. I just haven't had the time. We had a wonderful time. We lucked out with Oak Alley because we were there on a Sunday morning and there weren't many people. Evergreen Plantation was the best. As for the airboat tour, Ben was a hoot. The time went by fast. I will be trying to put a group of mostly ladies together for a trip to MSY in May of next year. I will be in contact because I would like to arrange the same for the group. The size is about 15-20 so we will probably have to use the larger boat. Anyway I will send the pictures so you can share them with Ben. Have a wonderful weekend. It has been cold up in the Upper Peninsula Of Michigan. We were 29 this morning but it is suppose to get up to 56 this Saturday. Wow out comes the bathing suit. Thanks again Anita Holiday Travel and Cruise
Anita/Holiday Travel and Cruise
Marquette, MI USA - Saturday, May 04, 2002 at 15:22:42 (EDT)

We went on our Tour on Tuesday, April 31, 2001... and we had an awesome time with Alan. He knew a lot about what he was talking about which made it even more interesting. He was an awesome tour guide. Except that he wanted to vote me off of the boat. =) But he let us all stay in the boat. Although he wouldn't let me get out of the boat to dig for the railroad because I had white socks and my shoes on. (I wanted to) but he wouldn't let me. That's ok. We had an awesome time and plan on coming back in August to go on another one. I had a really awesome time. Thanks alot. Just next time... Alan- bring me a t-shirt to buy. =) Thanks again.
Rachel <moondreamer15@hotmail.com>
Montgomery, Tx USA - Wednesday, May 01, 2002 at 22:31:32 (EDT)

ATTENTION: FOR A GREAT ADVENTURE THROUGH THE SWAMPS, ASK FOR ALAN!!!!This was the most fantastic day of our entire New Orleans vacation. We have "toured" extensively and never seen the likes of Alan! He went WAY above and beyond any call of duty as a tour guide! But, the highlight of our trip was when Alan jumped off the boat and came up yelling, "I got him!!!" With all the excitement, (I didn't get a picture of Dennis helping you bring him aboard.) He was nameless, but, no more. His name is "Chopper". It was the most exciting, amazing, educational adventure!!!  Our first up close and personal moment with an alligator! Alan was extremely knowledgeable when it came to history of the bayou, swamps, alligators, birds, etc. Steve, The Crocodile hunter should take an airboat ride with Alan! The feeling of warm winds blowing, as we flew across the water, was a great reality, instead of a "Disney" simulator. Thank you ALAN, for creating such a happy moment. My 17 year old twins (Dennis and David) will never forget it. Dennis told you it was your day to catch the alligator!! And lucky for us, it really was!! We will be sending some pictures to your email address. PS, Thanks for the bottled water! Again, a million thanks!!!
Dorothy David and Dennis <Dmaciel007@aol.com>
Santa Clara, ca USA - Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 16:11:22 (EDT)

Chris, Last week we took a trip with Alan. It was a spur of the moment thing and you were able to accommodate us. I would like to thank you and especially Alan for a wonderful 2 hours. My grandson, wife and myself had a great time and learned a lot. We have taken 4 other trips with other companies, but this was the best of them all. Thanks again, Wally Holtan
Wally
USA - Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 09:15:48 (EDT)

Chris and Alan, I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for the tour we took last Friday 4/26/02. My husband and I were in town to celebrate our 2nd anniversary and the swamp tour was one of the best experiences we had during our stay in Louisiana. I have always been terrified by swamps and thought they were creepy, but after your swamp tour I now find them beautiful and very interesting! I love telling my story to people who ask what we did while in LA. We got to touch and hold a little alligator and we watched as you guys lured some larger ones closer to the boat! Absolutely amazing the respect you have for these animals. Alan got out of the boat and went in search of a cottonmouth for us to see. That is truly going above and beyond what we had expected. We appreciate your knowledge and love for what you guys do and I would recommend this trip to anyone spending time in or around New Orleans. Thanks again for the wonderful time!
Renee
Houston, TX USA - Monday, April 29, 2002 at 14:13:55 (EDT)

Dear Chris, I'm sure you get tons of emails from people thanking you for the wonderful tour, and I'm going to do the same. My name is Amanda Brown and my mom is Cindy Brown, the travel agent. I wanted to thank you so much for the tour and for the cool nutria skull! My dad is going to bleach it for me. It is so cool and my family that has seen it thinks its really awesome as well. The tour was great, even though we didn't see a cottonmouth (which was probably better anyway!) The scenery in the swamps is so lovely...it would be really cool to study biology in the swamps. I can only imagine what sorts of things one might find! Well thank you again, I will always have the skull and can you believe it but I still have the swamp flower you gave me! I hope my mom and I can come back to New Orleans soon, and if/when we do, we'll be sure to go for another swamp tour. Thanks so much! Amanda
Amanda
USA - Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 20:24:31 (EST)

Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 10:54:35 -0600 Just a brief note to let you know that our swamp tour last Friday went very well. The van driver and, more importantly, the swamp tour guide were both extremely pleasant and entertaining. Although we did not get to see any alligators up close, we had an outstanding time. By the way, we walked off with our guide's binoculars. Tim, the shuttle driver, (I believe that was his name) has them and said he'd return them to you guys the next time an opportunity presented itself. Thanks for everything !! Steve Fligor Authentic Construction
Steve Fligor
USA - Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 21:19:46 (EST)

Chris, we took your AirboatAdventure this Sunday, and I must tell you it was the number one thing we did while in N.O. Your enthusiasm and knowledge was refreshing, especially after having taken several tours in New Orleans where they take it for granted you're just another uninformed tourist. We have been to many parts of the country, taken many tours with many different tour guides, and you rank right up there with the best of them. Kudos, and keep up the good work! Jenny
Jennifer Buckley
Vicksburg, MS USA - Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 20:42:18 (EST)

Chris, thanks for calling me to transport your customers to your fantastic airboat tour. I was able to take the tour on Sunday, March 17, 2002 with 2 of your customers I picked up at the Sheraton Hotel in New Orleans . I have received a Airboat Adventures Baseball Cap and wear it while I work at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans Int'l Airport . I was also able to take the first people back to the airport as well as this last couple back to the airboat. All they spoke about was the airboat tour. I hope to help promote your business while driving at the airport. Good luck and talk to you later!
MARK CONTI <OrleansSpice@AOL.COM>
Metairie , LA USA - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 22:10:39 (EST)

Chris, All I can say is that I owe you one. As you know, I was placed in a position of putting together an activity for a group of 12 that I wanted it to be memorable. The day exceeded everyone expectations. Between the airboats and Evergreen Plantation Tour/lunch you made our day. I now have an understanding of what southern hospitality means. Thank you Tom
Tom
USA - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 09:46:39 (EST)

Just wanted to say what a great time we had on the Air boat ride. Benjamin was a great host and an excellent ambassador of the bayou. My wife and look forward to a return when the swamp has greened up and the gators are more active. Benjamin tracked a few gators down for us and it was fun to see them in their normal atmosphere. It was a great overall experience.
Jack Atkins
Birmingham , AL USA - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 20:47:56 (EST)

Thanks for the note, Chris. We are all recovering from a wonderful trip to Louisiana . Your tour was certainly one of the highlights. Everyone enjoyed themselves. I really fell in love with the Evergreen Plantation tour. Rene' was fabulous. I honestly knew nothing about plantation history and daily life before this tour. She was able to help this Yankee get a real flavor for the time and the people. Lunch on the veranda was so special. Never in my life would I have imagined myself in that position. If you are thinking of changing anything, don't. Roy was a hoot, so patient with us and our lingering around. The swamp tour was great, too. I'm an outdoors person and was happy to see the sun. I'd like to see the swamp in the growing season , too. I'd never been in an airboat before, and like it a lot. I'll forward this note to the others for their comments. Hope this finds you all well. Sue
Sue Carver
USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 01:52:39 (EST)

Hi Chris, Thx for your note. We had a better than great time for our entire stay in New Orleans, however we will need considerably more time to recover! The parade on Tuesday was wonderful - we have many, many beads and coconuts to remember it by. Your suggestion of Michaud's on St. Charles street was a great one - it was expensive but provided many amenities that enabled our group to last the entire 7 hours of the parade! A police officer that we met said that it is one of the safest locations in New Orleans to watch the parade from. I hope it did not take you too long to get out of the French Quarter and back to the airport of Sunday . We sure appreciated your help with the van pick up and delivery. Your were also a great tour guide on the drive out. The stop at the cafe was a real bonus. The consensus of the group was that Sunday was the best day of the entire trip - thank you! Chris, I am meeting with my travel agent later today and will give her a bunch of your brochures. I will also tell her of the wonderful time we had with you and will strongly recommend that she send all of her New Orleans travelers your way. She is one of the busiest and most successful travel agents in Alberta so hopefully you will see more of us Albertans over the next year or two. Once again Chris, a great big thank you. Joanne
Joanne
Canada - Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 14:50:52 (EST)

Chris, I must tell you that of all the tours we have taken, yours was the best! We loved the lack of "commercialism". No gift shop, no trinkets, just you and your swamp and your boat. Thanks also for the private plantation tour, as well. Keep up the good work, and we'll see you next year. Sincerely, Melissa
Melissa Rosen
Fresno, CA USA - Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 16:03:29 (EST)

Just a note of thanks to Ben for the informative Airboat Swamp Tour. He really made our first ever swamp experience a memorable one. It was one of the most memorable things we did on our Honeymoon in New Orleans. Thanks for the wonderful swamp memorys!! And give Ben a big huge bonus!!!!
Meta & Mike Mueller <damm73@aol.com>
Naperville , IL USA - Tuesday, December 04, 2001 at 16:53:19 (EST)

Thanks Alan for an absolutely great time AND for putting up with our smart little British counterparts. In their words, it was "QUALITY". It was definitely the highlight of our trip to LA and we are sure to visit again...and ON TIME :)
Monica Helberg <mhelberg@txcn.com>
Dallas , TX USA - Friday, November 16, 2001 at 16:46:55 (EST)

I JUST CAN'T SAY ENOUGH about the wonderful adventure we had with Chris last weekend in our Go-Devil! We felt like the first explorers who EVER saw this land! Chris was a terrific guide and made us feel comfortable from the first moment. And when I couldn't spot the huge, 2-foot owl that he was pointing out to us, he didn't give up trying to help me see it until I finally did! And alligators ... yes we saw LOTS of them! We have been many fabulous places around the world, but we count this experience as one of our Top Ten Favorite Adventures! We can't wait for our next visit to New Orleans ... we will DEFINITELY be booking another trip! Thank you! D&D
Diana & Dennis Makes <diana@efficiencyexperts.com>
Tucson , AZ USA - Thursday, November 15, 2001 at 19:01:09 (EST)

Just a line to tell you guys we had a great time on our "Go-DEVIL" tour!! Donnie was our guide and he was absolutely great! His knowledge of the swamp and it's inhabitants was astounding, it was truly refreshing to have gone on a tour that was not a lot of B.S. We frequent New Orleans often and have been on many other tours, yours was by far the best we have encountered and we'll be back again! As the old adage goes you usually get what you pay for and my wife and I certainly did, plus more! Thanks again Donnie for a wonderful time and good luck with your "GO-DEVIL" tours. Dave and Cindy
dave <d_m_an9@yahoo.com>
denver , co USA - Sunday, November 04, 2001 at 19:48:25 (EST)

We went on our Airboat Adventure on October 22,2001. We were thrilled with our guide, Allen, who gave us an educational, interactive, as well as, fun experience. He was very knowledgeable about the swamp and its history. He is a valuable asset to your company. Thank you Allen for the coal and charred wood from the fire of 1920. Thanks for giving us "Jersey folks" an interesting and fun-filled memory of New Orleans. Patty and John Huttmeyer, Wayside, NJ
John and Patricia Huttmeyer
WAYSIDE , NJ USA - Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 23:48:34 (EDT)

We went on your swamp tour on October 11 and had a wonderful time. Benjamin was our tour guide, he seemed to be very educated about the swamp and to truly enjoy what he is doing. He was also extremely helpful when my mom stood in a pile of fire ants. ouch! This tour was by far one of the better moments of our trip and if we decide to visit New Orleans again we will definitely come back to Airboat Adventures. Please tell Benjamin hi for us and sorry we gave him such a bad time - he is without a doubt an asset to your company.
Michelle Willis <leawillis@cs.com>
Prairie Village , KS USA - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 23:14:46 (EDT)

My mother came down from Canada to visit my wife and I in Metairie. I took her out to Airboat Adventures yesterday and the swamp tour Donny took us on was FANTASTIC! His tenure in Game / Wildlife Enforcement for Louisiana added a great deal to our experience. The knowledge he passed on to us along with the spectacular scenery ensured we would be talking about our Bayou Adventure for a long time. My mother is already planning a trip back here for April / May and you can bet we are going back. Donnie... I hope you are available then... I have some more people coming down as well. Thanks again Donnie for the great time and the stories of the "three headed aligators". -Brian Waters (Metairie, LA) and Madeleine Goralczyk (Montreal, Canada)
Brian Waters <archee@webspan.net>
Montreal, Qc Canada - Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 12:14:53 (EDT)

What a great day. Our airboat adventure was a day to remember. Allan, our guide was great. His knowledge of the bayou was unbelievable. He knew it all ! He was factual and fun....couldn't of asked for more. Must admit Allan, the highlight was trying to get Ken to hold that little baby gator........He now has a new nickname......LB.....He still has not lived that down. Thanks again from the West Bloomfield Seven. To all thinking about this trip........Take it............You won't be disappointed !!!
KC,Kenny,gib,Joe,Val,David & Tom <kmcw21@aol.com>
west Bloomfield , MI USA - Sunday, October 07, 2001 at 21:45:42 (EDT)

This is a great trip! And safe too. The women's early fears of falling into alligator infested waters were quickly put to rest by our guide's skillful handling of the airboat and vast knowledge of and experience with alligators. (The alligators we saw actually seemed tame.) The ride was unbelievably smooth, especially when traveling over logs and other debris in the water. It is amazing how you barely feel the boat go over those items. Having only one other couple on the boat really made us feel like we were privileged to have experienced the bayou.
Bill and Diane Veliky
Readington, NJ USA - Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 16:32:39 (EDT)

Chris, Thank you so very much for our airboat adventure this past Sunday. It was truly more than just a swamp tour. You were so right about the expertise of our captain Benjamin. His knowledge of the swamp is only surpassed by his charm and whit. It was a beautiful experience that I will never forget. As a matter of fact, I plan on taking another trip with the same friends when the cypress trees turn to their Fall colors. Regards to Benjamin, he is priceless. See you soon. Jake....
Jake Calamusa <jake@tulane.edu>
New Orleans , La USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 15:21:33 (EDT)

Our family of 5 had an Airboat Adventure in early August with Allen. (Allen - sorry this is late) Allen was a STUPENDOUS guide. We wanted and education with our thrill ride - and we got both. Allen was funny, personal, and smart. He shared his insight and experiences of growing up on the bayou, and gave us a hands-on education of the environment and the swamp's history. Our afternoon with Allen and Airboat Adventures was one of the most memorable events of our vacation this year. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!
Scott & Janet <Emotigeist@MSN.com>
PA USA - Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 12:36:06 (EDT)

Dear Chris, I thought I would be able to send this last week, but it has been very hectic and busy since returning from vacation. I know Ernie already sent you a thank you but I also wanted to thank you myself for the very enjoyable and informative tour you gave us through the swamp. A truly remarkable adventure. I couldn't believe the haunting beauty of the entire area and abundance of natures creatures, big and small. I especially loved all the egrets just flying out of everywhere in front of the boat, an incredible scene. I still can't believe the alligators ate the marshmallows. I truly fell in love with the swamp, we can't wait to return next year. I think I will have a try at driving the airboat, then. ( just kidding) Regards, Cynthia Gilbert Cynthia Gilbert Institute for Advanced Study
Cynthia Gilbert
USA - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 14:42:28 (EDT)

Dear Airboat Adventures, Just wanted you to know that our vacation to LA was excellent from 3-10 Aug 01. This is due to your outstanding guide, Mr. Benjamin Richard!!! My mother, 78; children,9 and5, along with their cousins, 11 and 9 continue to highlight the best part of their vacation was the airboat adventure--bar none!!! They continue to reminisce about absolutely the best afternoon they had--"UP CLOSE and PERSONAL" meetings with Benjamin and his friends--Junior, Queenie, and Brutus--hope I got the alligators names correct--were exactly what you advertised and Benjamin delivered. Please pass on our word of thanks to Benjamin for a 1st class job well done!!! We hope him the best at my wife's old alma mater, LSU. You can tell he loves being around wildlife and teaching others about it. Yes, it can only be attributed from his rearing  since he was a young boy. Regards to him please, The Wackerman family, Colorado Springs, CO Damian, Deirdre, Ethan(9), and Eliana (5)
Damian and Deirdre Wackerman <d2e2@mindspring.com>
Colorado Springs, CO USA - Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 16:12:37 (EDT)

We joined Ben for a fantastic journey into swamp. He was humorous and knowledgeable and provided us with a great afternoon. Thanks for everything!
Steve L'Heureux <slheureux@mediaone.net>
Manchester , NH USA - Monday, September 03, 2001 at 21:22:40 (EDT)

I just wanted to thank you all for the wonderful tour. I researched many before I decided on this one, and I'm glad I did. I really enjoyed the personal nature of the tour, just myself and two friends, and Benjamin, our guide. He was a lot of fun. Imagine my surprise when I spotted the first alligator, and Benjamin proceeded to jump right in to catch it!! Unfortunately, it got away, as did the second, and third we saw. Benjamin was upset that he did not catch one for us, especially after one bit his foot! Anyway, we had a great time, and took a lot of pictures of Junior, and Bubba, and we even got to see the momma gator. Oh, thanks for letting us hold the baby. It was a terrific photo opportunity! I would HIGHLY recommend this tour to anyone wanting a private, informative tour. This one is the best, the others can't possibly compare with their 30 person boats! THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE!
Kim Stewart <kbbs90@hotmail.com>
Kingman , AZ USA - Monday, August 27, 2001 at 15:02:29 (EDT)

PSull53487@cs.com  To the Boss, I recently booked a tour with your company and was very pleased with the experience. (8/15/01, Harasimowicz/Sullivan, 10:30AM) Our guide Benjamin Richard was in my opinion, a very knowledgeable individual. I only expected to ride around the wetlands and possibly see some "gators". Instead we received quite a bit of history about the logging through the swamp, the current pipeline, the Bald Eagle, and the wildlife in general. Ben gave in-depth information on the gators, along with introducing us to "Junior", and was told about the others. (Bubba, Momma gator in a burrow and the baby gator). Through this experience my family has learned much and really enjoyed the beauty of the wetlands. I will definitely recommend your "Airboat Adventures" to my friends and general public that I may talk to about my vacation. Thanks again for the great experience. Ask Ben if he's seen any swamp bunnies lately. My 7 year old daughter surprised him with knowing about them. Best of luck to Ben with his studies at LSU and you are fortunate in having him employed by your company.
Harasimowicz
USA - Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 22:19:54 (EDT)

We joined your tour on Monday August 20,2001. Benjamin was our guide and was absolutely wonderful! He had great knowledge, was enthusiastic about what he was doing, and was just great fun! We saw parts of the swamp a person only reads about. We were quite impressed with the way the tour was done. Benjamin was very authentic in his presentation without being condescending to "the tourists". Hope he does well in his endeavors. We will highly recommend you to anyone who considers a trip to the Cajun country. By the way, the credit card machine in the middle of no where was quite impressive. Isn't technology amazing?! Thanks, Dee & Jeff Austin, TX
Deidra McCorkle/Jeff Holland <deidra_60@yahoo.com>
Spicewood, TX USA - Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 21:11:27 (EDT)

My brother and I had an amazing trip last Wednesday. Despite the heavy rain, Captain Alan led an informative, exciting, and humorous tour of the swamp. He was ready for all of our many questions about the plants and animals and surrounding environment and made our trip to Louisiana forever memorable. Thanks!
Mark Tosso <tosso_2001@yahoo.com>
Randolph , NJ USA - Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 00:52:23 (EDT)

Thanks for such a wonderful adventure. Although the humidity was TERRIBLE, the hospitality made up for it. Chris, Donnie, and Allan were exceptional. Allan will remember us, the 3 big sisters, from MO, IL,& CA and the "trouble" we had. Bet he has never had another group like us. Through all our silliness he was very professional and so knowledgeable about the area. I learned a lot that I will be able to share with my students when we return to school next month. This was the highlight of our vacation. This tour will be highly recommended to all my friends and relatives who venture to the New Orleans area. Good luck to you, Allan, in your upcoming marriage of Nov next year. The 3 sisters, Rose, Lil, and Bernie
Rose Heritage <roseheritage@prodigy.net>
La Verne, CA USA - Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 11:25:21 (EDT)

CHRIS ON BEHALF OF MY WIFE, OUR FRIENDS CHRISTINE, BARRY AND HANS, WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SAY A BIG CANADIAN THANK-YOU FOR THE HOSPITALITY AND THE COOL ADVENTURE THAT YOU PROVIDED ALL OF US WITH LAST MONTH. WE LEARNED MORE ABOUT LOUISIANA FROM YOU IN THOSE TWO HOURS THAN ANY TOURIST BOOK COULD EVER DO. IT WAS NOT LIKE WE HAD EXPECTED, JUST A THRILL RIDE IN THE SWAMP. IT WAS VERY EDUCATIONAL AND SCENIC THANKS TO YOUR VAST KNOWLEDGE OF THE AREA AND THE MANNER IN WHICH YOU ENCOURAGE ALL OF OUR QUESTIONS WITHOUT GIVING US THE FEELING THAT IT WAS A QUESTION THAT YOU HAVE PROBABLY BEEN ASKED A HUNDRED TIMES. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TOUR TO ANYONE THAT IS INTERESTED. YOU WILL DEFINITELY GET  MORE VALUE FOR YOUR DOLLAR!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. TERRY NISTOR
TERRY NISTOR <mrcleanguy@telusplanet.net>
EDMONTON , AB CANADA - Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 17:11:44 (EDT)

Good morning Chris, Believe it or not it was just about as hot and humid when we got back home Monday nite. Just want you to know that Ron and I thoroughly enjoyed the swamp tour. You certainly provide a wide range of information. Brutus was a hit as were the other gators. We could have spent hours in there ... just so much to see. Great value. Starting the journey with Ferdinand was a treat. He is a great ambassador for your business and just a real nice person. Please tell Ferdinand that Oliver picked us up at the hotel right on schedule. Again many thanks. We will recommend your tour to anyone we know is visiting within your area. If you ever plan a trip to the Toronto area please call us at home. We are only 45 minutes from the airport. Real nice to have met you, Peter Ingham Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Peter Ingham
Ontario, Canada - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 21:12:09 (EDT)

We had the time of our lives. Capt. Allen was great. I had thought when making these reservations, that this would be something Megan and Marcus would never forget. I never dreamed it would be such an adventure. It was the highlight of our trip to New Orleans and I know that we all will always remember our alligator hunt. Thanks Allen for making this trip so interesting. We were all looking forward to seeing Brutus and he was everything we expected. Like Bob said, he let us see a side of the alligator's temperament.  I thought Megan was going to jump on my lap when he growled at us. It was awesome. Thanks again.
Stacey Cobb <rmcobb@ccp.com>
Savannah , MO USA - Friday, July 27, 2001 at 11:06:13 (EDT)

On July 25th, Dale and I lucked out in two ways. It didn't rain as the forecast promised, and we chose just the right tour . We have never been on a tour where we were treated with such personal attention. First of all, my husband and I were the only ones to show up, so I figured that the tour would be canceled, but we toured just as planned. That alone inspired "instant trust" due to your professionalism. We were also lucky to get Alan was our guide and from what I could tell, his main objective was to see that we had a great time and THAT is exactly what we did. Alan stopped the boat several times to talk to us about the different inhabitants in the swamp as well as the history thereof...not to mention catching a small alligator (that I got to hold) and showing us a real nest with eggs and much more. I told him that he's a "walking encyclopedia". He really knows about the area and loves to share it. We had a wonderful trip. Thank you so much for the best day of our vacation. Thanks Alan, your "Top Gun" of Tour guides! Lynda and Dale Gore Whitehouse,Tx
Dale & Lynda Gore <dale-lynda@cox-internet.com>
Whitehouse, Tx USA - Friday, July 27, 2001 at 10:48:16 (EDT)

Chris: My husband and I joined his brother and wife for an adventure of a lifetime! (We were the ones who drove from Bay St Louis.) Benjamin Richard was a fabulous guide. He was careful to highlight areas we were interested in, spent time when we asked him to, and provided a custom tour I never expected. I had so much fun I am recommending this tour to my two brothers and mother - and they live over 400 miles away! Trish ")
Trish Springfield <trishspringfield@hotmail.com>
Lake Cormorant, MS USA - Monday, July 16, 2001 at 22:55:33 (EDT)

Chris, This is a little late getting to you but I wanted to say "Thanks" for such an exciting "adventure". How's the hand? My sister-in-law is a physical therapist. I described what you were telling me about the fasciotomy (sp?) and she said you'll be in therapy for a while. Keep in touch and let us know your progress.
Michelle and Karen
USA - Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 04:38:08 (EDT)

Chris, It's July 10, 2001 and 1:06 a.m. I just flew back into B'ham from New Orleans and was still so excited about the swamp tour I took on Sunday (July 8) that I had to put the video of the trip on as soon as I walked in the door. Let me just say that watching it on television was almost as exciting as the real thing. I have several wonderful things to say about your your tour and tour guides but let me start by saying this: Mr. Benjamin Richard has got to be the best guide you have ever put on a swamp tour. He took my friends (Tina, Antonia, and Lucas from "Rolling Stone") and I out for what we thought we be a so-so adventure. Were we ever wrong! He turned it into a totally up close and personal event. He romped through the swamp in hip-waders, attempted to catch a four foot alligator for us to touch (sorry I screamed and ruined it for everyone Benjamin), and basically risked life and limb for us to have a good time. He had an answer for every question and was just an overall excellent guide. I can't imagine anyone else doing a better job. I hope that he is a guide for a very long time, as well, I hope that those gators don't decide to turn him into an all night buffet. You've made an excellent choice in guides and the tour was absolutely fabulous!! I would have gladly paid double or even triple for the all the fun and excitement. Please keep up the good work and by all means give Benjamin a well-deserved raise. I will recommend this tour to everyone I know. I have some great video that I would be more than willing to send to you if you are interested. Thank you for a wonderful time! I hope to do it again real soon, and I hope that Benjamin is available to be our guide.
Kristi Reed <honesty_101_2001@yahoo.com>
Birmingham , AL USA - Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 02:13:02 (EDT)

We had a fantastic time on our airboat adventure. Benjamin was just great. He was knowledgeable and he was so down to earth and friendly. He made all of us feel right at home. He was constantly pointing out the wildlife, and we all got to hold an alligator. We were so pleased with our tour, and we would definitely recommend this to all of our friends. We got our money's worth, and it was truly a great adventure! Thanks to Benjamin for making it real!
Holly Mc. <dh123095@aol.com>
Troy , OH USA - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 14:46:23 (EDT)

June 2, 2001 Last week the four of us celebrated my 50th birthday in New Orleans. The highlight of the trip was our airboat tour. Our guide, Benjamin, who is a Wildlife Management student at LSU, was both knowledgeable and fun to be with. We saw snakes, owls. birds and of course alligators. It was a thrill when Benjamin jumped out of the boat to catch a 2 year old alligator for us to hold. We got some great pictures. As an added bonus, our two hour trip lasted two and one half hours. This trip was would be worth it at double the price! If you are staying in New Orleans, rent a car in the morning and visit Oak Alley Plantation for breakfast and tour then go to the 1:00 airboat tour. You'll have a full day a fun and be back in town to return the car by 5:00. Keep up the great work Benjamin, Chris and Donnie. Mike
Mike
Bellevue , WA USA - Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 16:12:25 (EDT)

Chris/Donnie, On Tuesday, May 15th we took your tour and loved it! It was the highlight of our trip to the Big Easy. I can't remember the name of our guide (he's about to graduate from LSU) but he was great and we learned a lot. I'm recommending your tour to all my friends here in Alabama. Here are a couple of pictures from the tour. That's me and the gator. I'm gonna frame it. Please pass the one of our guide on to him. If you decide to put this up on the website please don't include my email, my company doesn't like it. Is the name of the swamp we toured the "Tchachou Bayou?" Could you pass along the name of our guide to me? Thanks again. Mark
Mark
USA - Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 23:20:43 (EDT)

I came to New Orleans for the first time in March 2001 and had a great time. We walked all over the French Quarter and saw all kinds of interesting things , rode on the steam boat , went to the plantations and went on another swamp tour which we enjoyed very much. But your swamp tour was more interesting and exciting and left us with more memories than anything we did or saw. Donnie was our guide and was fantastic at describing everything and answering all of our questions and relating the history. The airboat ride was just as much of a thrill as we expected. You have my recommendation as a great tour---when we come back we will see you again. Thanks Butch and Nancy
Butch
USA - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 08:08:35 (EDT)

Chris, Thank you so much for the fabulous tour of the Louisiana swamplands. It was relaxing and stimulating, and peaceful with a beauty all its own. Thank you for sharing your world with others so they can become a part it for a little while. I can only say "I loved the whole experience and look forward to a time when I can return for another Swamp Adventure." I would love to revisit the experience through video and show it to the students I work with as a Paraeducator. You said you had a video you would send free of charge. I did not expect that. I would be most happy to pay. Please let me know as to the cost. Thank you. Sincerely, Judy Parsons
Judy Parsons <johnparsons@xta.com>
USA - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 01:55:49 (EDT)

Hi Chris. I just wanted to let you know we took one of your tours on Sunday. (Mother's Day). We couldn't have enjoyed it more. Besides the weather being perfect, our "tour guide" Benjamin was outstanding. We had such a good time and Benjamin could not have been nicer or more informative. I have one of your brochures and I will recommend your airboat swamp tours to anyone I know who will be going to New Orleans. Please thank Benjamin for us again and for being so nice to two "old" ladies who have sons his age and were missing them on Mother's Day. He took our kidding very well. Thank you again. Susan and Frankie Moore Madison NJ
Susan and Frankie <FXelectric@aol.com>
Madison, NJ USA - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 01:51:56 (EDT)

Hi, Chris! All that anticipation, and now our swamp tour is long finished. We had a wonderful time, although I think Alan was a little nervous, knowing that he was competing with the pro. He did a nice job, though, and Brutus cooperated fully. Our first time visitors were impressed with Louisiana big time. However, we were sorry we were unable to see you. Hope this finds your hand healing nicely. Maybe next year . . . Carla
Carla Johnson
USA - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 01:48:14 (EDT)

Hi Chris! Jeff Umbaugh and I went on a swamp tour with Benjamin last Saturday, May 12th. I was disappointed that we didn't get to meet you after talking to you on the phone, but were VERY pleased with our "Adventure!" Ben did a great job and made the day an adventure of a life time. Attached is a couple of pictures that I told him I would send. Thought the one feeding the alligator was pretty cool.Thanks again for a great day! Hope your hand heals and you get better. Sincerely, Alice Pruitt
Alice Pruitt
USA - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 01:28:24 (EDT)

Donnie, When we tell friends about our trip to New Orleans, your swamp tour is at the top of the list, the highlight of our trip. Your knowledge of the animal and plant life as well as the history of the area was wonderful. Thank you for a great tour.
Cheryl Borad <cborad@gv.net>
Nevada City, CA USA - Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 13:07:07 (EDT)

THANKS FOR A VERY ENJOYABLE TRIP. THE TWO HOURS WE SPENT WITH CHRIS WAS WORTH ARE WHOLE TRIP DOWN SOUTH. WE LIVE ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER UP HERE BUT ITS NOTHING LIKE WHAT WE SAW THERE. WE LOVED IT. THANKS AGAIN FOR A GREAT TRIP. RON AND DEB JACKSON
RON JACKSON <ronanddeb_61469@yahoo.com>
OQUAWKA, IL USA - Wednesday, May 09, 2001 at 09:06:33 (EDT)

Donnie, The Swamp tour we took on 4/25 was by far the highlight of our trip to New Orleans! Your vast knowledge of the plant and animal life in the area made for a very interesting nature experience. The time you took making sure that you answered all of our questions and experienced the wildlife was truly appreciated. Hands down the best in LA!
Lesley Belcher <lesleybelcher@att.com>
Discovery Bay, CA USA - Friday, April 27, 2001 at 16:07:56 (EDT)

On April 22, 2001 my wife and I went on your swamp tour . What a great time in a beautiful place. Thanks Donnie for your excellent, educational and exciting tour. We can not stop talking about it to our friends and anyone we see. You took the time to show us the swamp and its inhabitants in a way that we will not forget . We would travel to New Orleans again just to take your tour. Your knowledge and love of what you do really comes out on your tour. Brutus the marshmallow-eating alligator , a water moccasin up close and personal and the beauty of the swamp were things we wont forget. Hope Chris is better now .Thanks again for a great visit and tour. We will be back.!!
Larry and Linda Gamble <llgamble@y-city.net>
Chandlersville, Oh USA - Friday, April 27, 2001 at 13:29:52 (EDT)

Chris, Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our trip and am looking forward to seeing it again come my trip late Oct early November. We all just talked about it for days I can't wait to get my photos developed so I can show everyone at work and Highly recommend this tour to anyone planning to be in the New Orleans area. I know that we could not have gotten even come close to the great adventure that we had on your tour with any one else. See ya in the fall. And thanks again!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sharon <sharonk@ptd.net>
Tamaqua, PA USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 22:04:28 (EDT)

Chris, thank you for the absolutely fantastic swamp tour. It was the perfect balance of relaxation, excitement and education. You have a very professional, first class operation. Never thought that I would ever be face to face with an alligator, let alone feel comfortable peering into the eyes of a cotton mouth snake from a foot away. This certainly was the highlight of our short trip to New Orleans. Good luck finding a home for Nutcracker... and hope Brutus shows up for your future crews. Please.. when you talk to Ferdinand could you thank him again for us, for the wonderful tour he gave us the following day! Hope to come again soon, Dave and Lisa Olson Bob and Sue St. John
David and Lisa Olson, Bob and Sue St. John <davolson@pressenter.com>
New Richmond, WI USA - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 22:21:06 (EDT)

After what I believe to be some pretty thorough research, we booked an airboat tour with Airboat Adventures. And it was absolutely the best choice. Donnie was our guide through an exciting, yet relaxing trip through the swamp. It was obvious that Donnie knew this swamp like the back of his hand and he introduced us to a world that none of us were really aware of. Often when you picture the word swamp in your mind, the image is dark and somewhat scary. However, the swamp that Donnie showed was lush, beautiful and in a word, awesome. One of the highlights for me, was when Donnie hopped out of the boat, caught a young alligator and then placed it into my hands to hold. It was incredible to hold that alligator. Above all, however, it was clear to me that this was more than just a business for Donnie. He has an obvious respect for the swamp and all the creatures that inhabit it. If I ever visit New Orleans again, I will definitely take this trip again. Thank you for the wonderful experience!!
Becky Mayhew <becky@see-sciencecenter.org>
Merrimack, NH USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 13:33:33 (EDT)

Hi Chris! What a wonderful time we had on our Airboat Adventure several weeks ago. The swamp was more beautiful than I ever imagined and the airboat was a blast! It was the highlight of Brydie's and my trip to New Orleans. I have some pictures that came out great and I have shown them to lots of people who have been surprised to see how spectacular the swamps are. I have some extra copies would like to send them to you. Where do you want me to send them? Kathy and Brydie Andrews
Kathy <Kandrewsme@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 08:33:06 (EDT)

Dear Chris and Donnie, Want to let you know that my tour through the swamp on April 6th was the highlight of my trip to New Orleans. Visiting different cities is always fun but I get more delight out of experiencing the beauty and diversity of nature. Your love for the swamp was evident. The swamps beauty, scent and images will remain with me forever. Watching gators in their natural environment certainly beats viewing them in a zoo and the Iris's you picked for us stayed fresh in our hotel throughout our trip. I will definitely be back for a return tour when I next visit New Orleans. Thanks again! Deb
Deb Brunsberg <Brunsbergs@worldnet.att.net>
Minneapolis , mn USA - Monday, April 09, 2001 at 08:43:04 (EDT)

Hi, Chris and Donnie! What a wonderful experience we had with you last week. Tell Nutcracker "Hello" for us, and let us know how he fares when you release him. And thanks for the tips on where to eat, as Cafe Giovanni was fabulous. We'll see you next year, Susan
Susan <incingluvr@yahoo.com>
Beverly Hills, CA USA - Monday, April 09, 2001 at 01:54:33 (EDT)

Hi Chris, Ted & I have not stopped telling everyone here in New Jersey what a wonderful adventure we had with you touring the Lutcher-Moore Swamp.  Seeing the swamp up close and personal was quite a treat.  We enjoyed meeting you and learning about your personal history in Louisiana. We will plan to visit you again on on next trip to New Orleans to view the swamp at a different season. Best of luck with your critters.  See  ya soon
Shelby & Ted

Hey Chris I took a boat tour with you while attending a conference there a week ago.  I had a great time, it was the highlight of my entire trip to New Orleans.  When I got back people were asking me about Bourbon Street and Riverwalk, but when I showed them the pictures I took from the airboat ride they immediately got envious.   It was a great experience for me, something I have wanted to do since watching "Gentle Ben" when I was a kid.
You made the tour exciting and fun. . Thanks alot..
 "Jordan,Charles,GLENDALE,IS"
 Wed, 28 Mar 2001 11:44:24 -0800

My partner and I took a swamp tour last week (March 19, 2001) with Chris. This trip was our first to New Orleans, and we enjoyed every part of it; however, the airboat tour with Chris was the best part by far! We were thrilled with the personal nature of the tour. Chris was willing to stop, answer questions, and teach us about every aspect of the swamp. We got to see many species native to the swamp that we'd never seen before, and we learned so much!
While we were in New Orleans, we also took a swamp tour with a company that does larger groups (about 25-30 per boat, maybe). While that tour was good, the tour we had with Chris was so far superior that I can't even begin to compare the experiences. While the cost with Airboat Adventures is a bit higher than some other tours, the experience we had (as compared to the lower priced tour) was so amazing, it was worth every penny we spent. We were both sad when the boat came back to the dock, and we both have already talked about doing another tour if we make it back to New Orleans. Our son is a year old this week; we're already planning to bring him someday, specifically so he can experience the swamp from the perspective of someone who knows it so well, has such a passion for it and is so good at sharing that passion with others!
Thanks, Chris, for the wonderful trip! The pictures we have from that part of our vacation will likely be the most treasured of them all! We will both readily recommend to anyone who asks (and to those who don't, as well!) that THE company with whom to take a swamp tour is Airboat Adventures!
Thanks again for the amazing experience! We'll hope to see you again for another mesmerizing trip through your beautiful swamp!
Kim Williams and Missy Jost
Kim Williams
MO USA - Monday, March 26, 2001 at 16:28:09 (EST)

HI GUYS! WE JUST WANTED TO SAY WHAT A GREAT TIME WE HAD ON YOUR TOUR. YOU REALLY BROUGHT THE SWAMP TO LIFE FOR US! I DON'T THINK WE'LL EVER LOOK AT A SWAMP THE SAME WAY AGAIN. WE WILL MOST DEFINITELY BE BACK WITH OUR SONS. ALSO, I DON'T THINK WE'LL EVER FORGET "NUTCRACKER". THANKS AGAIN FOR THE GREAT TIME! KINDEST REGARDS, LEE AND KAREN.
LEE AND KAREN VAN ORDEN
 USA - Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 18:00:59 (EST)

Good Morning Chris:
Shantel and I would like to "Thank You Very Much" for the tour through the many bayous on Saturday March 10, 2001. We really had a great time seeing nature up close and personal! We are recommending your tour to all of our friends. The next time we return to Louisiana we will most definitely take your tour again. We fully agree that this is not just another plain tour, but a very interesting and fun adventure!
The hilight of the tour would have to be seeing the Barred owl in the old Cypress tree stump with her offspring. That was really amazing.  We also enjoyed the personal attention and the in-depth knowledge of the swamps and bayous provided.
Shantel & Shann
P.S. We also loved the witty bayou joke!
E-mail: shannonbalch@hotmail.com
 
We just got back from 8 days in Louisiana and one very special highlight was the TERRIFIC swamp tour we enjoyed last week.  We had heard that some folks had taken other tours and felt dissatisfied because they were not able to enter deep into the swamp and were as if on an open river.  This tour is perfect - we went into areas that appeared as though they had never been traveled before.  Our guide - Chris - was great and obviously loves this country and it's wildlife and shared that feeling with us.  WE RECOMMEND THIS TOUR TO EVERYONE!!
Linn and Paul Myer
Winters, CA USA - Monday, March 19, 2001 at 13:51:04 (EST)

Chris, I have to confess that when the travel company suggested this adventure for our business group recreation, we were somewhat skeptical.  However, you and Donnie provided not only a nice boat ride through some pretty country, but an educational experience we'll long remember.  It was interesting as well as exciting.  From the wildlife, to fauna, to the history of the swamp lands, your knowledge and the desire to make the learning fun made for a great afternoon.  I'd recommend it to anyone.
Lauren Patch
Cincinnati, OH USA - Monday, March 19, 2001 at 10:10:57 (EST)

Dear Chris,
We just returned home from our Spring Break trip to Louisiana.  The highlight of the trip was the airboat trip through the swamp.  Your expert information regarding the flora and fauna life of the swamp made it not only enjoyable, but educational.  The boys keep talking about the snakes, gators and nutria.  Even though I grew up in the New Orleans area, I had NEVER experienced the swamp this way. WHAT A BLAST!!! Your kindness in accommodating our last minute plans due to inclement weather was also greatly appreciated.  My experience is few guides/merchants are as accommodating.  I will always recommend that my friends visit you for an airboat ride when in New Orleans.  I know we'll do one again in the future.
Kevin and Linda Dellsperger
Iowa City, IA USA - Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 15:12:16 (EST)
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Chris.
Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our trip on Friday the 9th, even though it was cold and windy.  Due to your thoughtfulness we were very comfortable with the blankets and earmuffs.  Here in New Jersey this morning I had to scrape frost off my windshield, (boy how I wished I was back there). You guys do a great job,  Donnie was a fantastic guide, my husband was impressed with how he could answer anything we asked him.  I could not get over how close we could get to the owl on her nest.  My son thought it was neat how Donnie would jump out of the boat and to catch an alligator or to show us things.  I don't know if we ever will go down there again, but if we do we will be back!!  A co-worker is going down there this summer and I am going to tell her if she doesn't do anything else she has to go on an airboat tour with you guys!!
Thanks again for a wonderful experience.
"Adamovage, Shirley L" Shirley Adamovage
Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 08:35:54 -0500
 
Chris and Donnie,
Thank you for the incredible ride around your swamp last monday.  Wish it would have been warmer, but it was a sunny beautiful day for boating in the airboat.  What a thrill to take a ride in the airboat.  The swamp stole the show as you had told me it would on the phone.  We are going to be in LA again someday and we will make sure it is in May so we can take another ride when it is warmer.  Donnie was a fantastic tour operator in the swamp, he had some great stories and interesting facts all during the afternoon.

Richard J. King
Monday, March 09m 2001

Hi Chris, just wanted to write and let you know we had an outstanding time on our recent trip with you.  I've been on many airboat tours and yours was the best..
Thanks again and good luck to you.
Suzanne Farris
Suzanne Farris
Upland, CA USA - Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 16:01:06 (EST)

I wanted to let you know that staying 5 days in New Orleans last week, your tour of the amazing swamp was my all out favorite. I have told everyone about it and took fantastic pictures. I would highly recommend this to anyone and everyone to do. It is completely mesmerizing. I have already given your name and number to several people who are heading down there to visit. I would not show them my pictures due to the fact I think the first look at the beauty is breathtaking and should experience firsthand. Thank you again and if you ever need any more partners in your adventures give me a ring.
Jackie
Jackie Ferruzza
Edgewater, md USA - Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 00:41:26 (EDT)
 

This tour is a don't miss if you are going to visit Louisiana.  Chris is a true professional and provides a once in a lifetime experience which leads to a wonderful appreciation of the bayou.  It will be a trip you will never forget.
Alan Wood & Cindy Sterling
Austin, TX USA - Saturday, February 17, 2001 at 11:08:13 (EST)

Dear Chris, When I was in San Diego a week or so ago, my godsons Jon and Chris asked if I'd seen you or heard from you. The tour you gave us last summer has become the stuff of legend. Whenever we are together, sooner or later one of us will say, "Do you remember...?" and we will begin to talk about all the things we saw and did with you. At La Jolla Cove one night, the darkness and closeness of water put Jon in remembrance of the frog song that night in the swamp. I will forever be grateful to you for that special day. Bob Bob USA - Monday, June 19, 2000 at 11:59:14 (EDT)

We had a blast! Your knowledge and enthusiasm was so refreshing. Not knowing quite what to expect on a "swamp tour," we could not have been more pleased. We would whole-heartedly recommend your tour to anyone who wants to experience the beauty and intrigue of a Louisiana swamp. You (and nature) have designed a wonderful adventure which we will never forget. We thank you for helping to make our trip incredible!
Mr. and Mrs. Yarnell
DeSoto, KS USA - Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 18:23:32 (EST)

 Dear Chris, We finally got the pics taken during your tour, and immediately we wanted to come back for another ride. We were looking not just for a tour but to learn about the swamps and the life in and around it. You gave us a really knowledgeable and informative tour where the only downside was to have to return to shore. I hope one day we can come back. Thanks Marco and Tiziana London UK
Marco & Tiziana
London, UK - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 19:27:43 (EST)

 Absolutely superb afternoon on the airboat back in September. Back in the UK enjoying the pictures we'd taken, we thought we really ought to add our praise of the trip, certainly the highlight of our holiday! We're telling all our friends to come and do your tour, it's so unique,...oh and to take a bag of marshmallows with them! Hope Junior is still taking the chicken from you.
Fiona & Henry Crouch
Sevenoaks, UK - Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 06:36:06 (EST)

 Dear Chris, just got back to South Africa and thought I'll tell you what an unforgettable time I had with you on Wednesday in your swamp. Coming from a country like South Africa we often think we've seen it all, because there is rarely a country in the world which can beat our animal and plantlife, the stunning sunsets over the bushveld, our skies literally aglow with stars or a gamewalk in the early morning. Since my time in S.A. (over 20 years now, originally born and bred in Germany) I have always been a 'bushbaby' and usually take two or three vacations in the wild per year. I've seen the big five at close range and learned to fear our poisonous snakes ( I lost 3 of my dogs from cobra-bite when I was living on a farm). What you have in the Louisiana swamps defies all description! Being a visual person by trade I was totally spell-bound by the new vistas awaiting past every turn in the bayou, from mystical forests to landscaped gardens, this trip just blew me away! What more can I say, it was an experience of a lifetime and I definitely want to come back, if it wasn't for our abysmal exchange rate. Thank you again for sharing this wonderful world with us.
Elke Cramer
South Africa - Monday, October 23, 2000 at 21:22:04 (EDT)

 We had such a great time!! We will definitely recommend this tour to all of our friends and will be back when we're back in this area. Thanks Chris!!
Chris and LInda Huff
New York, NY USA - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 20:56:24 (EDT)

We have taken 5 or 6 tours with Chris in the last few years. Every time it has been a delight and an adventure. There is no comparison between "airboat adventures" and the other swamp tours we have taken. The difference in price is well worth it, considering the personal attention given and the knowledge that Chris is able to share. We will be taking another tour in dec.2000 with chris, and can't wait to see what the swamp holds..
PETE AND RONI PECORINO
northport, al. USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 21:07:38 (EDT)

 This is a true real life nature experience of a beautiful swamp with a very knowledgeable guide. It was a wonderful way to spend a part of my birthday and it made me so happy to be alive. THANKS CHRIS
Dennis R. Netten
Riverside, IL USA - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 14:02:27 (EDT)

 Chris and Donnie, Great tour!! I've been on tours all over the country, and this was by far the best I've ever been on. Keep up the good work, guys. I'll see you again in April when I bring my parents to the Big Easy.
Steve Sikes
Salt Lake City, USA - Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 08:55:40 (EDT)

 Chris, I have to tell you, I have traveled the world and the tour you gave myself and my staff was beyond what was ever expected. When I asked the hotel concierge to get me the best tour he could find he recommended you highly and now that I have taken the tour I realize why ! Not only are you extremely knowledgeable, but showed a true love for the area and the wildlife. My hat is off to a true professional. I have passed your name and number to anyone who was interested and will pass it to anyone headed your way, All the best from Canada, Brian
Brian Gillis
Toronto, ON Canada - Monday, September 25, 2000 at 21:20:16 (EDT)

 Wow, I have to admit I was floored. I was going to bail out on the trip at the last minute but went ahead. I am so glad I did. The knowledge that you imparted was interesting and the beauty of the swamp was amazing. The gators Jumpy and Brutus were too damn cool, just wait till you see the AVI that JJ took. This was the best nature type tour I have ever taken, DONT YOU MISS OUT ON IT IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY AND MORE. Thanks a bunch. G
Grady Crowley
Austin, Tx USA - Monday, September 25, 2000 at 17:05:34 (EDT)

We love our trip. Here's a little web site that I put together about it: http://www.hechicero.com/airboat HWhat a beautiful trip! ron stanford
Ron Stanford
Narberth, PA USA - Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at 11:45:22 (EDT)

Chris, We just wanted to tell you what an awesome time we had with you on Wednesday, August 30,2000. We knew we didn't want to go on one of those big "sightseeing" boats. We chose you because your ad sounded just like what we were looking for and boy was it and then some. This trip was more like a complete eco-tour. I feel like we got a real feel for the swamp , the bayou and it's inhabitants as well as what it might have been like to grow up around it. Your professionalism, knowledge and conscientiousness was very evident and much appreciated. Your love of your job and your genuine respect for the ecology was obvious and inspiring. This was exactly what we were looking for. I still can't believe how close we got to a snake and a bunch of alligators. And no wonder Brutus loves you and Steven. We did too!!! Thanks for a great trip. This really was the highlight of our visit to New Orleans. And that is really sayting a lot because we truly enjoyed our entire stay! Thanks Again , Janet and Neal Wolle
Janet Wolle
Baltimore, Md USA - Wednesday, September 06, 2000 at 12:18:38 (EDT)

 Well, I just to add the comment that ... I didn't think it was gonna be worth it, but it really was !
Jens Berg
Umea, Sweden - Tuesday, September 05, 2000 at 12:09:24 (EDT)

 Chris, thank you very much for the fantastic trip through the swamp. I have always hoped to see part of it and now I have. I was always aware of a vague connection between the Mississippi Delta and the Bayou, but thanks to you and your passion for the swamp, I now have a much clearer idea of the roles they play. Your knowledge and concern for the swam is truly admirable. Thank you so much for the highlight of my trip to New Orleans, I shall return.
ingrid and grant hunt
Qualicum Beach, british columbia Canada - Saturday, September 02, 2000 at 23:40:42 (EDT)

Dear Chris, Just wanted to thank you for the awesome tour we had on August 15th. From some of the other airboats ads I saw, I was nervous about being on an airboat since in that ad the airboat was doing 360 degree turns at high speeds. However, my experience with your company was tremendous. It was professional, fun, and extremely adventurous without being dangerous; meaning I never thought I would actually hold a baby alligator or see alligators eating marshmallows. We saw so much we would've missed if the boat had been going too fast. I hope your gave "medium" alligator a worthy name after eating all those marshmallows. Your knowledge of the swamp eco-system made our tour like a informative science trip adventure. We told the hotel we stayed at to recommend it to other guests. Next time in New Orleans, we will see you again. Thanks again. Best Wishes, Jacqueline Gill
John and Jacqueline Gill
Newport, RI USA - Friday, August 25, 2000 at 18:46:56 (EDT)

 Hey Chris! All I can still say almost a week later is that this was one of the best experiences of my life! I am the one who insisted that Paula (see entry below) and I do something touristy. I never thought I would be able to say that I have held an alligator, but thanks to you and Edwin, now I can. The swamp was beautiful, and you added to it by spotting and catching different wildlife for us to see up close and personal. The airboat was a lot of fun, I have to admit I liked the speed! Can't wait to do it again maybe in a different season or different time of day. Thanks again for a great experience I'm sure we will be back! Jennifer
Jennifer
Marion, IN USA - Friday, August 11, 2000 at 18:07:49 (EDT)

 Hi Chris! I wanted to thank you for the wonderful time I had on Sunday! I had the chance to "play tourist" while my best friend was visiting from out of town. He main request was to take a swamp tour. I have to admit I wasn't too keen on the idea at first. Boy was I in for a shock!! It was so nice to get out of the French Quarter and be surrounded by nature! I don't think I stopped smiling from the moment we left the dock till I went to sleep that night! Your knowledge and love of the swamp was so impressive! (And the ride in the airboat was truly exciting!!) I can't forget to mention your "Swamp Guide Trainee", Edwin. He'll be a great guide when you get through with him. (If Brutus doesn't get him first!) :) Working in the Quarter, I speak to my fair share of tourists, and I'll be sure to tell them about the great time I had on your tour! I'm looking forward to having out-of-town guests again so that I can show them a different side of the typical New Orleans vacation! Thanks again and I'm sure I'll see you in the future!! Paula
Paula
New Orleans, LA USA - Tuesday, August 08, 2000 at 22:11:16 (EDT)

Thank you VERY much Chris for a great tour, I have visited the swamps before but this was a whole new experience..genuine,exciting and very very interesting. The wildlife was stunning! Rory Kelleher.. 06 August 2000 Dublin Ireland
Rory Kelleher
Dublin, IRELAND - Saturday, August 05, 2000 at 19:38:36 (EDT)

Chris, What else can I say that hasn't already been said. My wife and I had the experience of a lifetime! We will remember our swamp tour as the most fun we had in Louisiana. Thank you for that!!
Michael Covington
Clovis, NM USA - Monday, July 24, 2000 at 20:49:35 (EDT)

Dear Chris, My two young sons couldn't stop talking about how studly they were to hold that gator on our recent trip with you. And they think you're cooler than the Crocodile Hunter for getting out of the boat and grabbing that gator for them to see. The only downside is that they think we need an airboat now! To anyone reading this, you've got to go on one of Chris' trips if you're visiting New Orleans. Chris' warm personality and informative tour really make the trip a delight. And the excitement of the airboat ride is great for adults and kids. This beats the usual swamp tours in conventional boats by a mile! Thanks again for the great tour...we'll be sure to make a return visit the next time we're in 'Nawlins. Hopefully you'll still have all your fingers! Best regards, Chris Fischer
Chris Fischer
Kingwood, TX USA - Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 22:28:10 (EDT)

 Hey Chris, I just wanted to thank you again for the 2 great tours of the swamps, Bayou's and the wildlife. It was an excellent addition to my first trip to Louisiana. The vacation I took would have definitely been much less without it. I showed the pictures I took to my sister that owns a large travel agency here in Connecticut and told her all about how you went out of your way to make you tours both exciting safe and informative. So she is going to recommend your tour to any of her clients that are going on vacations to the New Orleans area. I will also e-mail you some of the pictures that I took in hopes that you can use them on your web sight or for other advertising. I had a great time Chris Thanks again, great job. Jim Naylor
Jim Naylor
Bridgeport, Ct. USA - Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 13:15:11 (EDT)

 The swamp tour was the highlight of my trip to Louisiana last week! My family and I were able to have the whole boat and Chris was really knowledgeable and fun to listen to. We saw alligators, egrets, owls, spiders, and snakes, and we won't forget this trip! I will tell all my friends to take this tour because you can't get a closer experience with the bayous and swamplife. Thanks Chris! (I would recommend staying at one of the nearby plantations too).
Lucy
Chicago, IL USA - Monday, July 10, 2000 at 14:10:16 (EDT)

 Chris, What a neat experience we had today (7/6/00) on your airboat. Off the plane from Kansas City at 10:30 this morning and on your airboat at 1:00. Prior to making our trip, I called several of the swamp tour places. One of the swamp tours (that only has those covered boats that hold a lot of people), told us that airboats scare off all the animals, and tried hard to convince me we should take the nice covered boat tour. They told me airboats scare off all the animals and that their quiet covered boats were the best way to see many animals. I didn't buy into their sales pitch, and I'm glad I didn't. (For anyone else who may be reading this, we saw plenty of animals up close!) Chris, the two gators you caught today and let us hold, made for a unique experience for our two sons. I was surprised when you even got my wife convinced to hold the gator too. The huge gators you got to come up next to the boat, made the trip even more spectacular. I'm glad we chose your personable airboat tour. Great job! Hope all goes well for you. Thanks for a great experience!!!
Steve
Lenexa, Ks. USA - Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 23:27:49 (EDT)

 Thanks for the exciting memories! The escapee baby alligator is something that we will never forget. Chris turned the tour into a thrilling, humorous and personal experience. My first time in New Orleans was made so much more memorable by Chris and his knowledge of the swamp. Congratulations Chris - it is truly a labour of love for you.
Jack and Daniela
Fort Worth, TX USA - Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 13:49:17 (EDT)

This was the highlight of my trip to New Orleans! The trip was fantastic. Donnie was a wonderful tour guide. He went out of his way to make the trip rememberful! When I come back to LA, I will take the swamp tour again!!! Thanks for the great time, Tony
Tony Pokrajac
Hometown, IL USA - Monday, July 03, 2000 at 18:33:37 (EDT)

Hey there I came down to New Orleans for spring break 2000. I was so happy to go on an airboat tour as a change of pace from the party seen. I would recommend Airboat Adventures to anyone going down to Louisiana. It was the best time ever!!!!
David Chidsey
Detroit, Mi USA - Friday, June 30, 2000 at 14:11:08 (EDT)

The web site is terrific - we just returned from our stay at the Bay Tree Plantation! What a wonderful experience! The rooms are lovely, the breakfast is WONDERFUL and the entire stay was better than hoped for! What a treat. I brought my little sister and her husband from California and they had never been to Louisiana and it was so nice for them to have such a lovely experience! If anyone reads this and wonders whether they should give it a try, I say YES! While you are there, if you want a swamp tour, call Donnie at Airboat Adventures! They were great and we had the time of our lives! Thanks for the memories!
Lee Ann
USA - Monday, June 19, 2000 at 12:17:09 (EDT)

Dear Chris, When I was in San Diego a week or so ago, my godsons Jon and Chris asked if I'd seen you or heard from you. The tour you gave us last summer has become the stuff of legend. Whenever we are together, sooner or later one of us will say, "Do you remember...?" and we will begin to talk about all the things we saw and did with you. At La Jolla Cove one night, the darkness and closeness of water put Jon in remembrance of the frog song that night in the swamp. I will forever be grateful to you for that special day. Bob
Bob
USA - Monday, June 19, 2000 at 11:59:14 (EDT)

 I was blown away by New Orleans and Jazz Fest, but neither could come close to the experience you provided in the Swamp and your airboat. I have traveled far and wide around the world. Your passion, knowledge and skill made for a trip that will definately last a lifetime. I will tell everyone I know who visits the area that this is a MUST DO experience.
John Balbach
San Francisco, CA USA - Monday, May 08, 2000 at 02:24:14 (EDT)

 I have never been a guest of yours, but this tour looks wonderful, I would've E-mailed you but for some reason I couldn't get through with the E-mail. I am a Park Ranger @ St. Bernard State Park in Canarvan(Poydras),LA. I was looking for some more information, such as: A detailed list of directions from say I-10 or S.R.39, schedules- if you have scheduled tours, price list, and whether it's a good idea to call in advance to make a reservation or not. My campers would be really interested in your tours and I would love to send them over to see you. Thank you for your time. Ranger Dawn (St. Bernard S.P.)
Ranger Dawn Czako
Braithwaite, LA USA - Saturday, May 06, 2000 at 10:11:06 (EDT)

 Donny- thanks for a wonderful trip the weekend of 4/15/00. I went with my husband, sister, and brother-in-law. Your swamp tour was the best part of our entire trip to New Orleans. We loved the personal service (it was just the four of us in the boat), and we appreciate the extra time spent looking for gators and such. I can't wait to get back to Louisiana so I can go on a trip with your company again. I am recommending you to all my friends, several of who are going to New Orleans later this year. Donny, next time we'll all go to dinner and have some of that catfish gravy I told you about :) thanks so much- katy and craig hudson
Katy Hudson
Bakersfield, CA USA - Thursday, May 04, 2000 at 01:17:02 (EDT)

 Donny: Thanks for the WONDERFUL tour we had the weekend of 4/15/00! My sister, brother in-law, husband and I really enjoyed ourselves! We discovered a love of the swamp and actually, we were enthralled by your stories and your knowledge of the area! Thanks for a wonderful memory! Next time we'll try a night tour! :) Thanks again and for those who are wondering - WELL WORTH THE MONEY!! When in doubt, GO for it!
Lea Ann
Dallas, TX USA - Monday, May 01, 2000 at 14:41:04 (EDT)

 Hi. Just wanted to let you know how much my parents and I enjoyed our airboat trip last week. We live in different parts of the country and decided to meet in New Orleans to spend a few days together - our visit to the swamp was the highlight of our visit! We really appreciated the extra time Donnie spent with our group in an effort to snare an alligator or nutria, and to show us some of the hunting cabins. The varmints were sneaky that day, and although he didn't catch any, we saw them up close nonetheless. (I think my mom is actually relieved!) Thanks so much! I think it's important for people to experience our environment and wildlife, and you certainly offer that opportunity! I hope to make it back some day and will definitely make another reservation with Airboat Adventures. In the meantime, I'll recommend your company to friends. Thanks, again. Debra Gregor
Debbin
USA - Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 22:47:11 (EDT)

 Hi Chris Just a note to let you know how much Merilyn, Lisbet and I enjoyed our swamp tour last Sunday. The whole trip was great and we really appreciated the "Trail of Tears" contrast that allowed us to compare several personalities that are part of the unique characteristics of the area. We will be back in New Orleans next year and hope to avail ourselves of your offer to take us to some places that are not on the standard tour route. I thank you for your offer to discount the next tour on the basis that we were rushed but I really find that unnecessary as the trip was well worth what we paid. I hope you, your family and the business have a great year and we look forward to seeing you and the bayou next year. Regards Bill Bryan
Willian
USA - Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 22:46:21 (EDT)

 I just had to e-mail you and tell you how wonderful the tour was today. The girls and I really had a ball. Donnie was superb. I don't even have enough superlatives to go on and on. Thank him a thousand fold for giving us such a wonderful time. I asked him to give me some brochures to bring down to the tour office on Decatur St. I am in the area and will be glad to keep them supplied. The tour that you both give is absolutely the best. I have Lagniappe for Donnie, how could I get it to him? Wishing you both a wonderful Happy Easter to you and your families. Thanks again. Judy
Judy
USA - Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 22:45:05 (EDT)

 Our small troop of Girl Scouts found this tour very entertaining and informative. If we ever go back to New Orleans, we will definitely take another "Airboat Adventure!" Thanks again, Donnie, for the great time.
Ryan Diffee, Girl Scout Troop 281
Jackson, TN USA - Sunday, April 09, 2000 at 22:23:42 (EDT)

 Chris, I have been meaning to e-mail you and thank you for the wonderful tour we had in early February. I am an attorney from California and my wife is a workers comp judge. You got in the water and got an alligator for us. It was really a neat experience for us and you let me hold the alligator. The picture turned out great, and when I get copies I will send you one. When we come back we will go on your tour again, and will recommend it to all. We put your brochures in our hotel. Thanx again, Fred and Cindy
Fred and Cindy
CA USA - Friday, March 31, 2000 at 00:55:02 (EST)

 Hi! We had such a great time! We could've stayed in the swamps cruising around another 2-3 hrs. - and we should have! There was an accident on the freeway, and we just sat for 45 minutes! Anyway, we ended up at Delmonico's which was very good, but we had really been looking forward to Brigtsens. Anyway, Commander's was great> The turtle soup and bread pudding soufflé were to die for! I'm going to try and figure out how to make it. I might try e-mailing them and seeing if they will give the recipe; some restaurants do. One thing we liked about the time in the swamp was it was relaxing, not speeding around, and not planned minute to minute so if you wanted to see something you could, etc. Chris, feel free to use us as a reference. Thanks again. Sheila
Sheila
USA - Friday, March 31, 2000 at 00:30:31 (EST)

 Thanks for a great tour. I enjoyed a tour with you on March 17, 2000. It is great that you are able to show all the various animals to your clients, and equally great that you take the time to explain life in the outdoors to those that are less fortunate than you and I. My wife is very disappointed that she was at a business meeting while I was enjoying your tour. Hopefully we can make it back down, and schedule another trip. This was my first airboat ride and it was great. Thanks again.
Jimmy Cornelius
Ponderay, ID USA - Monday, March 20, 2000 at 19:29:12 (EST)

 Our airboat adventure turned out to be the best part of our trip to New Orleans. After looking at lots of options for boats into the swamp, we're really glad we chose yours. The small boat made the trip not seem so "touristy" and gave us the chance to ask lots of questions. The ride out to the boat launch, including a tour of the Laura Plantation, and a quick gumbo lunch at a Vacherie fish market/restaurant was real Louisiana. Ryan got some great video of the tour, including the up close visit with the snake! We will recommend you to all our friends who decide to visit New Orleans, and hope to take another tour with you again someday! Thanks again! Steve, Barbara and Ryan Linick - San Antonio, Tx
Barbara Linick
San Antonio, Tx USA - Sunday, March 19, 2000 at 10:55:17 (EST)

 I was leary of going on the tour, but my husband wanted to go. I am so glad we went. Chris was so very knowledgeable and truly informative. The swamp is beautiful, even in February. The next time we are in Louisiana, we want to take another swamp tour, but at a different time of the day. Would love to go while it is raining. If you get the opportunity, don't miss Airboat Adventures. We highly recommend it. Thanks, Chris, for a memorable swamp tour.
Kenneth & Delores
Sedalia, MO USA - Monday, February 28, 2000 at 17:01:33 (EST)

We called around before deciding on Airboat Adventures and certainly made the right choice! Chris impressed us with his knowledge and friendliness (and willingness to stick his arm into dangerous places)! The airboat ride in the swamp was the highlight of our trip to New Orleans. We highly recommend it and thanks again Chris! We can't wait to develop the pictures with us and the baby gator. Regards, Lee and Jenny-Lou
Lee & Jenny-Lou Wesner
Herndon, VA USA - Thursday, February 24, 2000 at 11:02:36 (EST)

Good morning Chris, this is Teri from Oklahoma you took on the tour last Thursday. We had a wonderful time spending 2 hours in the beautiful swamp. I have a very different perception of the wetlands of Louisiana thanks to your knowledge. I will recommend you highly to friends and I look forward to seeing the plant life and surroundings you are so lucky to call home sometime in the summer when everything is at it's peak. Take care and cautious with those 8 footers ,haha and again Thank you for your time. Teri
Teri
OK USA - Saturday, February 19, 2000 at 00:58:39 (EST)

Chris, I sent out the CD today with all of the pics we took on our tour with you a few weeks ago. I hope they work for you-some of them are pretty good! Thanks again for a great experience! We are already planning another trip to NO, so we'll be sure to give you a call and make another run. A quick question for you: during our jaunt near the alligator nest, I mistakenly took one of the eggs and brought it back with me. Now it's moving around, cracking a little, and making some noises. Should we be concerned? What do they eat? How big do they get? How long will our tub of water hold it? How will it interact with our cats and the other neighbor kids? Will it walk on a leash? Anyways, thanks again for the experience of a lifetime!! Regards,
Ernie Mayhorn
CA USA - Saturday, February 19, 2000 at 00:50:25 (EST)