Contrary to popular belief, boats are actually much safer than cars, which inexplicably sink every time you drive them on water. Take a proper water road ride with today’s Groupon: for $11, you get admission on a swamp boat tour with Cajun Pride Tours in LaPlace (up to a $24 value). Admission for children ages 4–12 is regularly $12–$16.

Cajun Pride's tour guides escort customers through the marshy waterways of the Manchac Swamp while pointing out local wildlife and sharing history about the nearby Cajun town of Frenier. During the approximately two-hour tour, vessels skim along liquid green thoroughfare as alligators peek their heads out at the familiar sound of the boat captain's voice. Come within high-fiving distance of myriad creatures, including waterfowl and Snuffleupaguses. Upon completion of the tour, all guests receive a rubber alligator to take home, where it will gladly protect the bathtub from skittish shampoo burglars. Tour attendees are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled departure times.