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Tiki party boats cruising a calm bayou at golden hour while an alligator swims nearby

Tiki party boats · 15 min from the French Quarter

BYOB on the bayou.
New Orleans style.
Party where the gators live.

Covered tiki boats with a captain, a sound system and a bathroom on board. Grab a seat on a public cruise or rent the whole boat for your crew.

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  • Seats $63, no hidden fees
  • Bathroom on board
  • Rain or shine
  • Free parking
BYOBBring your drinks and snacks. We have a bar to set up on.
Bathroom on boardEvery boat has a restroom.
Covered & heatedShade in summer, enclosed and heated in winter.
Your playlistBluetooth speakers and party lights. You're the DJ.
Real wildlifeGators, egrets and pelicans, Feb through Oct.
Licensed captainCoast Guard inspected. You just relax.

Pick your ride

The price you see is the price you pay. No surprise fees at checkout. Every cruise is 1 hr 45 min.

A group of friends waving from the Freaky Tiki party boat on the bayou Most popular

Public Party Cruise

Just you or a small group? Grab seats and join the party.

$63per person, fees included
  • Ages 21+ (bring ID)
  • BYOB, cooler welcome
  • Sails on any of our four tiki boats
  • 1 hr 45 min on the bayou
Pick a Date

Public cruises leave on time and can't wait for late arrivals.

Our boats

Every boat runs two ways: buy a seat on a public cruise, or rent the whole boat for your crew. Fees are already included.

Bachelorette group in colorful wigs cheering on the Party QueenBest value

The Party Queen

Up to 26 guests

Public seat21+, join the party$63/person
Private boatup to 26, ages 6+$954whole boat

About $37 a person with 26

Book Party Queen: Seat or Boat
Crowd of guests partying on the thatched-roof Freaky Tiki

The Freaky Tiki

Up to 25 guests · thatched tiki bar

Public seat21+, join the party$63/person
Private boatup to 25, ages 6+$1,272whole boat

About $51 a person with 25

Book Freaky Tiki: Seat or Boat
The Twerkin' Tiki tiki boat with its turf deck docked at the marina

The Twerkin' Tiki

Up to 25 guests · thatched tiki bar

Public seat21+, join the party$63/person
Private boatup to 25, ages 6+$1,272whole boat

About $51 a person with 25

Book Twerkin' Tiki: Seat or Boat
Friends raising drinks around the center bar of the Bayou Boogie pedal barge

The Bayou Boogie

Up to 18 guests · optional pedal seats

Public seat21+, join the party$63/person
Private boatup to 18, ages 6+$848whole boat

About $47 a person with 18

Book Bayou Boogie: Seat or Boat
Small group relaxing on the luxury pontoon boatFamily friendly

Luxury Pontoon

Up to 6 guests · kids welcome

Public seatnot offered—
Private boatup to 6, kids welcome$371whole boat

Small and cozy, perfect for families

Book the Pontoon
Guests at the rail of a covered boat watching an alligator in the bayouWildlife tour

Gators & Bayou Birds Eco Tour

Guided wildlife tour · ages 13+

Public seatages 13+$53/person
Private boatbook any boat above—

Covered, heated in winter, BYOB welcome

Book the Eco Tour

🍾 Popping bottles? Add a Champagne Party Package or Champagne Gun when you check out.

Guests watching a golden sunset over the bayou from a covered boat

Bigger group? Company party?

We run multiple boats at once, plus our waterfront marina with a tiki deck and indoor lounge. Sunset cocktail cruises with a seafood boil are available for groups by arrangement.

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How it works

  1. 1

    Book online

    Pick a boat and a time. You'll get a confirmation by email right away.

  2. 2

    Pack the cooler

    Drinks, snacks, sunscreen and your playlist. No glass, please. Forgot something? Our marina store has mixers, ice, cups and snacks.

  3. 3

    Arrive 30 min early

    Check in at the marina. Ubers run late, so give yourself time.

  4. 4

    Party on the bayou

    Your captain handles the boat. You handle the vibes.

Getting here

2101 Paris Road
New Orleans, LA 70129

About 15 to 20 minutes from the French Quarter. Look for the bright NOLA Party Barge gas station sign. Check-in is right there.

  • Free parking on site. Carpool if you can.
  • Please plan a sober ride home.
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The colorful NOLA Party Barge check-in building styled as a retro gas station

Good questions

Can we bring our own drinks and food?

Yes. It's BYOB. Bring a cooler with whatever you like. Please skip the glass bottles.

Is there a bathroom on the boat?

Yes, every boat has one on board (pee only, please).

Do we have to pedal?

Nope. The Bayou Boogie has optional pedal seats if you want to. A motor and a licensed captain do the real work.

What if it rains?

Boats and the marina are covered, so we go rain or shine. If the weather is unsafe we'll contact you to reschedule or refund. If you don't hear from us, you're on.

How old do you have to be?

Public party cruises are 21+. Kids 6 and up are welcome on private charters, and the Luxury Pontoon is great for families. The Eco Tour is 13+.

Will we see alligators?

Most likely, especially from late February through October. We also see egrets, herons, pelicans and the occasional bald eagle.

What's your cancellation policy?

You can reschedule or get a refund up to 7 days before your cruise. Weather calls are made on the day of the cruise.

Can I smoke on board?

No smoking on any boat.

Do you sell gift certificates?

Yes. Email info@nolapartybarges.com and we'll set you up.

Your crew. Your playlist. Our bayou.

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Call Book · Seats $63