Girls’ Weekend Party Boat in New Orleans: The Ultimate Bayou Getaway with Your Crew
A girls’ weekend in New Orleans deserves more than another round of the same bars and a brunch that turns into a nap. You and your crew came to make memories, and nothing beats trading the crowded streets for an open boat, a bayou breeze, and a playlist that is 100 percent yours. A party boat cruise is the centerpiece your girls’ trip has been missing.
We are NOLA Party Barges, the closest swamp tour to downtown New Orleans. We depart from 2101 Paris Road, New Orleans, LA 70129, and cruise the historic Bayou Bienvenue, where cypress trees, Spanish moss, and sunbathing alligators make the perfect backdrop for the kind of photos that break the group chat.
This is not a bachelorette party, just a getaway with your best people, and that is exactly why it is so fun. No agenda but your own, no pressure but having a blast. Here is everything you need to plan the girls’ weekend cruise of your dreams.
Why a Party Boat Is the Perfect Girls’ Trip Centerpiece
Every great girls’ weekend needs one anchor event that everyone plans around. A bayou party cruise is that event. It is the afternoon you all dress up for, the activity that gets its own album, and the story you retell for years. Build the rest of the weekend around it and the whole trip falls into place.
Our party boats cruise for 1 hour 45 minutes, start from $63 per person, and come loaded: a captain and crew so nobody has to drive, a Bluetooth sound system and party lights, a bar for your BYOB cocktails, and a bathroom on board. Heated in winter, breezy in summer, it works for a girls’ trip any time of year.
Your Music, Your Vibe
Book a private charter and you get a private cruise with full control of the music and the party. Hand the aux around, queue the throwbacks, and turn the bayou into your own floating dance floor. The party lights come on, the gators do their thing, and your crew runs the show.
Choose Your Boat
We have a boat for every size girl gang. The Freaky Tiki and The Twerkin’ Tiki each hold up to 25, The Party Queen holds up to 22, and The Bayou Boogie holds up to 18. Got a small, close crew? Any of these works beautifully. Rolling deep? We can book multiple boats for very large groups so nobody gets left on the dock.
- The Twerkin’ Tiki: up to 25 guests, made for dancing and big energy
- The Freaky Tiki: up to 25 guests, the classic crowd-pleaser
- The Party Queen: up to 22 guests, smooth and stylish
- The Bayou Boogie: up to 18 guests, perfect for a tight-knit crew
- Luxury Pontoon Rental (Bentley Bayou Cruiser): an elevated option for a glam girls’ day
It Is a Booze Cruise, Done Your Way
Because every cruise is BYOB with a bar on board, your girls’ weekend booze cruise runs on your favorites. Mix up frozen drinks, pop the prosecco, build a signature cocktail for the crew, and let the crew worry about navigating while you focus on the toast. The bathroom on board means the good times never have to stop for a bad reason.
Upgrade to Sunset
Want to take it up a level? Our Sunset Cocktail Cruise and Seafood Boil runs around $165 per person, includes your first drink, and adds a full Louisiana seafood boil right on board. Golden hour on the bayou with your best friends and a pile of crawfish is about as New Orleans as a girls’ trip gets.
How to Plan Your Girls’ Weekend Cruise
- Lock in your dates and count your crew so you can pick the right boat.
- Decide between a private charter and a standard cruise; private gives you full control of the music.
- Book early through FareHarbor, since prime weekend slots go fast.
- Choose a theme or dress code for those group photos.
- Assign someone to build the playlist and someone to handle the BYOB cooler.
- Plan your drinks, ice, snacks, and any cute cups or decorations.
- Arrive at 2101 Paris Road a little early so you can settle in before you set sail.
Wildlife, Scenery, and the Perfect Photos
Beyond the music and the drinks, Bayou Bienvenue delivers genuinely stunning scenery. Spanish moss hangs from ancient cypress, alligators glide along the banks, and herons, egrets, ospreys, turtles, and even otters
make appearances. Your captain knows the bayou inside out, so you will see the wildlife and get the backdrop that makes your girls’ weekend album unforgettable.
The Bottom Line
A girls’ weekend party boat in New Orleans gives your crew the perfect centerpiece: your own boat, your own playlist, BYOB cocktails at a real bar, and the wild beauty of the bayou all around. Whether you keep it small or roll deep with multiple boats, NOLA Party Barges turns a good girls’ trip into a legendary one. The bayou is calling, and your crew is ready.
Quick Questions Before You Book
How early should we book for a girls’ weekend?
Book as far ahead as you can. Weekend slots are the most popular and go quickly, so reserving a few weeks to a couple of months out is smart, especially if your crew is large enough to need multiple boats.
What happens if the weather looks bad?
Our boats are covered and heated in winter, so plenty of weather is no problem. For anything more serious, reach out to us directly at +1 (504) 264-1056 to talk through your booking and options for your date.
Should we book private or share a cruise with others?
For a girls’ weekend, a private charter is ideal. You get the whole boat to yourselves plus full control of the music and the party, so it is just your crew, your playlist, and your vibe.
What should we bring on board?
It is BYOB with a bar, so bring your drinks, ice, and a cooler, plus any cute cups or decorations. Add sunscreen, sunglasses, a light layer, your phone for photos, and your playlist ready to go via Bluetooth.
Ready to Book?
Grab your crew and give your girls’ weekend the centerpiece it deserves. With your own boat, your own playlist, and the bayou as your backdrop, this is the trip you will all be talking about. Call +1 (504) 264-1056 or email [email protected] and reserve your private cruise today.