Aerial view of a party barge cruising the bayou at sunset near New Orleans

Private Charters

Rent the whole boat. Bring the whole cooler.

Four private BYOB barges run the bayou: two thatched-roof tiki boats that hold 25, and two covered party barges for 22 and 18. Your music, your drinks, your people, plus a captain and a bayou full of gators.

The Freaky Tiki thatched-roof party boat loaded with guests on the bayou

Up to 25 guests · Private BYOB · From $63

The Freaky Tiki

The flagship. A floating tiki bar with a thatched roof, a loud sound system and room for 25. This is the boat that shows up in everyone's camera roll, and the first one to sell out on Saturdays. If your dates are flexible, start here.

Guests along the rail of the Twerkin' Tiki party boat

Up to 25 guests · Private BYOB · From $63

The Twerkin' Tiki

The Freaky Tiki's identical twin. Same thatched roof, same capacity, same route past the gators. It exists because one tiki boat wasn't enough for demand, which tells you most of what you need to know. Sold out on one? Check the other.

Bachelorette party wearing colorful wigs celebrating aboard the Party Queen

Up to 22 guests · Private BYOB · From $63

The Party Queen

A covered party barge that holds 22 with room to actually dance. Shade for the aunts, open rails for the gator photos, coolers welcome. The pick for mixed groups where half want to rage and half want to relax.

Friends celebrating on the Bayou Boogie party barge

Up to 18 guests · Private BYOB · From $63

The Bayou Boogie

Same boat as the Party Queen, sized for 18. Small enough that a birthday crew of a dozen doesn't rattle around, private enough that it's still all your people and your playlist.

Good to Know

Private charter questions

How does BYOB work on a private barge?

Bring whatever you want to drink plus a cooler with ice. The boat handles music, captain and route. Glass is fine to avoid; cans and pours travel better on the water.

How long is a private cruise?

Cruise lengths vary by boat and time slot. The live calendar shows the exact duration for each departure before you pay.

Can we book more than one boat at once?

Yes. Groups over 25 regularly book two boats and cruise together. Book both on the calendar or reach out through the operator's site for a combined charter.

Is there a captain on board?

Always. Every barge is driven by a licensed captain who runs the route, points out wildlife and keeps the party on the water instead of in it.

Weekends go first

Bachelorette season books the tiki boats out weeks ahead. Grab your date while it's still on the calendar.

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