BAY ST. LOUIS BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Ghosts on the Water: An Hour with Mystic Molly Through Bayou Caddy
An hour-long, guided haunted bayou cruise from Bay St. Louis that traces local legends and eerie marshland lore—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Ghosts on the Water: An Hour with Mystic Molly Through Bayou Caddy.
Embark for an hour-long haunted bayou cruise through the back bayous of the Mississippi Sound, where the mist and marsh hide the stories of Bayou Caddy. Guided by Mystic Molly, the tour blends regional history with theatrical, spooky storytelling to bring legends—the curse of the Old Cypress Tree, the Creeper, and tales of Reptilians in Devil’s Swamp—to life.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Mystic Molly’s On-Deck Narration
The cruise is led by Mystic Molly, whose narration frames the hour with theatrical storytelling that draws on the haunted history of Bayou Caddy and surrounding marshes.
Curses, Creepers and Reptilians
Expect accounts of the curse of the Old Cypress Tree, warnings about The Creeper, and stories of Reptilians said to haunt Devil’s Swamp—local lore packaged into a spine-tingling narrative.
A Theatrical Haunted Cruise
The experience is staged as an hour-long, musical spooky theme that moves through misty back bayous and concludes with the option to continue the mood ashore at a creepy camp.
What the day feels like
What the Cruise Feels Like
The Haunted Bayou Cruise is an hour-long boat tour that sails through bayous and marshland while a costumed narrator relays disturbing legends and regional history—part storytelling, part theatrical performance—framed against the mute architecture of cypress and water.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise is best for—and who should take caution.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The cruise is 1 hour in length; the hour-long format combines narration and boat time through the back bayous of the Mississippi Sound.
You may bring your own drink of any kind aboard the cruise. Hot chocolate and s'mores may be purchased at the creepy camp after the cruise from October 1 through February.
Tours embark at the no name marina down Bayou Caddy in Bay St. Louis.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Haunted Bayou Cruise?
The cruise lasts one hour.
Where do tours depart from?
All tours embark at the no name marina down Bayou Caddy in Bay St. Louis.
Is there an age recommendation?
Yes—ages 7 and up are recommended for the tour.
Can I bring a drink on board?
You may bring your own drink of any kind aboard the cruise; additionally, hot chocolate and s'mores can be purchased at the post-cruise creepy camp between October 1 and February.
What kind of experience is the tour—educational or theatrical?
The tour is presented as an hour-long ride with a theatrical, musical spooky theme that combines storytelling and regional haunted lore.
Should I tip the guide?
Tipping the tour guide is customary; the tour notes encourage tipping as part of the experience.