New Orleans Small-Group Cocktail Boat Cruise
Overview
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!
What's Included
- Curated playlist to amp up the party
- Bathrooms on board vessels
- Only 7 miles from the French Quarter
- Drinks are available for purchase before, during, and after the cruise
- Stunning wildlife sightings
- Retail shop on site
- Meals Lucille's Landing is our onsite restaurant. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
- Alcoholic beverages Retail and full bar on-site (NO OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK ALLOWED)
- French Quarter transportation available at an extra cost for groups of 6+. Contact local operator.
Meeting Location
6301 Paris Road
Chalmette, LA 70043, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Bayou Bienvenue
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Interpreters are avilable upon request, for an additional fee. Contact local operator. Languages: Spanish, Russian and Hebrew
- French Quarter transportation can be booked for groups of 6+ at an extra cost. Contact local operator.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on New Orleans Small-Group Cocktail Boat Cruise?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5631565P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Curated playlist to amp up the party.
- Bathrooms on board vessels.
- Only 7 miles from the French Quarter.
- Drinks are available for purchase before, during, and after the cruise.
- Stunning wildlife sightings.
- Retail shop on site.
- Meals. Lucille's Landing is our onsite restaurant. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
- Alcoholic beverages. Retail and full bar on-site (NO OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK ALLOWED).
- French Quarter transportation available at an extra cost for groups of 6+. Contact local operator.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 21..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the New Orleans Small-Group Cocktail Boat Cruise is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for New Orleans Small-Group Cocktail Boat Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Curated playlist to amp up the party
- Bathrooms on board vessels
- Only 7 miles from the French Quarter
- Drinks are available for purchase before, during, and after the cruise
- Stunning wildlife sightings
- Retail shop on site
- MealsLucille's Landing is our onsite restaurant. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
- Alcoholic beveragesRetail and full bar on-site (NO OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK ALLOWED)
- French Quarter transportation available at an extra cost for groups of 6+. Contact local operator.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Interpreters are avilable upon request, for an additional fee. Contact local operator. Languages: Spanish, Russian and Hebrew
- French Quarter transportation can be booked for groups of 6+ at an extra cost. Contact local operator.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
