Sunset Cocktail Cruise & Seafood Boil

What you'll do:

Join us for an immersive Seafood Culinary Experience that delves into the rich coastal culture of Louisiana. This hands-on excursion offers an intimate look at the significance of our brackish estuaries to the commercial fishing and hospitality industries. The experience includes a 45-minute boat ride, an authentic cooking demonstration featuring locally caught seafood, a specialty cocktail class, and a delightful dining experience.

This is more than just a meal; it's an educational adventure through the heart of Louisiana's coastal heritage.

Why we love it for your party:

• Boil, baby! (Kick off the party by throwing down in a hands-on seafood feast that screams Louisiana)

• All aboard the booze cruise (Sip custom cocktails while cruising past gators and vibing)

• Unique & memorable (It’s dinner, it’s a party, it’s an all-out experience—equal parts tasty, tipsy, and totally unforgettable)

• Choose your vibe (Good tunes, great crew, and a crab boil that brings the heat—this is your bayou bash come to life)

• Fuel the fun (Seal the deal with a dockside feast, cold brews, and a blue crab shooter toast—cheers to your wild side!)

About this experience partner:

New Orleans Party Barge offers party boat tours of New Orleans. Introducing the newest New Orleans experience, the city’s first-ever pedal party boat tour is perfect for a booze cruise. It’s a cycle boat! This social, active adventure is the perfect way for friends, families, tourists, bachelor/bachelorette, and birthday parties to rent a boat and enjoy a party cruise on a bayou river near New Orleans.

Additional information:

• Please arrive 30 minutes early to check in.

• Itinerary:

  • Dockside Demo: Upon arrival, the Captain will meet your group and take you to the dock's end for a demonstration on how crabs are trapped in our local waters.

  • Crab Boil Prep: You’ll have the opportunity to participate in prepping for the boil while learning about the key ingredients and cooking process. seasonal seafood will be placed into a pre-boiling pot under the watchful eye of one of our experienced guides.

  • Boat Ride & Cocktail Class: As the crab/crawfish cook and soak, you'll board the boat for a relaxing 45-minute cruise. A specialty cocktail will be offered as you sail to a scenic cove known for its alligators and other local swamp critters.

  • During the cruise, the captain will discuss:

    • The life cycle of blue crabs

    • The economic impact of the fishing industry on Louisiana and the nation

    • The vital habitat our estuaries provide for migratory birds

    • Coastal restoration efforts and historical significance of Bayou Bienvenue, including the Battle of New Orleans, Andrew Higgins' landing crafts, Hurricane Katrina, the floodgates, and NASA

  • Dining: After the cruise, you’ll return to the dock where you'll help pull the pot and enjoy a delicious meal with beer and water included. If you are feeling brave, your crew will even pour up a traditional blue shooter!