Bayou Brunch Party Boat, offered by Maison Courteaux & Beyond the French Quarter, pairs easygoing waterside brunch with an intimate Bayou Bienvenue cruise. The experience begins at Lucille’s Landing with a generously catered buffet at Maison Courteaux showcasing local favorites: Gulf-inspired dishes, seasonal sides, and an array of cocktails served waterside and laid out so you can linger, socialize, and soak up the marshland atmosphere. 

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Along with brunch, you will board a comfortable 28-person pontoon party boat for a one-hour guided cruise through the channels of Bayou Bienvenue. The boat’s open layout gives unobstructed sightlines for photographers and birdwatchers alike as guides point out migratory and resident birds, marsh flora, and the occasional alligator basking at the water’s edge. It’s an easy, scenic way to see the natural side of greater New Orleans—relaxed, social, and distinctly local—perfect for visitors and outdoor-minded residents who want more than just the usual.