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New Orleans Evening Cocktail Cruise

About this experience

Who says the party has to end in the French Quarter? Take the celebration to the water on New Orleans' most unique cocktail cruise!

Grab your friends, your favorite drinks, and your playlist as you cruise through the beautiful Louisiana bayous just minutes from the French Quarter. Dance, laugh, take amazing photos, and enjoy an unforgettable party surrounded by breathtaking marsh views instead of crowded bars.

This open-air cruise is perfect for birthdays, bachelorette and bachelor parties, girls' trips, couples, reunions, or anyone looking for a fun time with a local twist. Connect your music to our premium Bluetooth sound system, sip cocktails, and let your captain show you a side of New Orleans that most visitors never see.
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The French Quarter starts the party... we take it Beyond the French Quarter!

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr–3 hr

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Evening Cocktail Cruise

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr–3 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 2 hr–3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Curated playlist to amp up the party
  • Bathrooms on board vessels
  • Drinks are available for purchase before, during, and after the cocktail cruise
  • Only 7 miles from the French Quarter
  • Stunning wildlife sightings
  • Retail shop on site

Not included

  • Lucille's Landing is our onsite restaurant. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
  • Retail and Full-Bar on-site (NO OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK ALLOWED)

Itinerary and highlights

Once you are checked in you will be escorted to our bar to induldge in an aray of cocktail options (own expense.) Then you will be escorted to our luxury 40 ft party boats. The captain will greet you and escort you onto the vessel. (Yes, all our vessels are outfitted with clean bathrooms. ) On the tour our local expert captains will pair you up to the blue tooth speaker and get the party started. For your convenience any beverages you purchased in our retail store come with an ice chest to keep them cold.

Once we cast off, the Captain will go over some safety and fun facts then start the journey down the historic and picturesque Bayou Bienvenue. He will point out points of interest, various wildlife (alligators, birds, deer and wild hogs) and hurricane surge protection efforts from Hurricane Katrina.

After 1:45 mins of an amazing bayou experience, you will disembark at our marina where the party continues with our restaurant and bar.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Upon your arrival to our Marina you will check in at our check-in/retail building. (Its grey in color with Blue Steps) Once you check in and grab any provisions you will be directed to the boats. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED ON PREMISES.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Beyond The French Quarter

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Interpreters are avilable upon request, for an additional fee. Contact local operator. Languages: Spanish, Russian and Hebrew

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr–3 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 21+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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