What to Expect

The Bayou Brunch, offered by Maison Courteaux & Beyond the French Quarter, pairs an easygoing waterside brunch with an intimate Bayou Bienvenue cruise. The experience begins at Lucille’s Landing with a generously catered buffet showcasing local favorites. Everything is laid out so you can linger, socialize, and soak up the marshland atmosphere. Afterward, you 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. It’s an easy, scenic way to see the natural side of greater New Orleans—relaxed, social, and distinctly local.

First, you'll explore the scenic bayou via a party boat for an hour as you learn the process and systems of securing the catch. This hands-on culinary event brings together fresh Gulf seafood and bold local flavors while learning time-honored traditions. After the cooking comes the best part: gathering around the table, rolling up your sleeves, and diving into a feast piled high with perfectly seasoned seafood, corn, potatoes, and all the fixings.

It’s part nature tour, part cooking lesson, part cultural experience, and all fun!