I was able to book a cruise 5 days in advance for a group of 6. The communication with Mynnye was…read moregreat! She answered all of my questions and gave me all the info I needed. The captain was a pretty cool guy too. We were able to bring our own food, drinks, and music. The yacht was clean and comfortable with a very nice interior design. The sunset was beautiful and we had a great experience.

We were in search of a yacht to take on us Lake Pontchartrain for an ash scattering. While this…read moreisn't a normal occasion, we all really enjoyed sailing with Cap'n Vegas. He provided a Bluetooth speaker, and a chest with ice. He timed the sunset perfectly for us to have the ceremony. It was very relaxing, smooth ride and none of us got sea sick. I highly recommend for a different way to celebrate in New Orleans. The only downside is the Bathroom is small and tight. If you have mobility issues or are plus sized, this may be an issue for you.

Had a pretty perfect day out on the water on this "slow" boat. Went for a birthday party and the…read moreboat itself is unique and it's so fun getting to share this space that is actually their home down below so you know they take care if it! BYOB the day I went so we knew we loved the drinks and food we brought, but he had the cooler and ice all set up. Much cheaper for my crew rather than overpriced drinks!) There is a great covered area to the boat if you don't want to sit in the sun. Whenever the water gets choppy, Vegas will drive the boat further out. Since they only do one cruise a day, you don't feel rushed and can enjoy exactly the day you want. And his dogs are so cute and quiet and well behaved! New Orleans is a fantastic city, but sometimes it's nice to be able to take a step away with some friends and enjoy the water. *Special Note: Apple Maps does not know where this address is, but Google maps does

The only full service marina in Louisiana. Fuel ice bait launch parking dining WISDOMread more

Nice folks. Good place to stop on a Shell Beach fishing excursion. Have been there three time.read more

The whole experience was amazing and Captain Doug was very hospitable. I would definitely recommend.read more

Prepare yourself for WOW! Captain Doug and his wife Rena have really nailed it with this NOLA…read moreexcursion. Experience everything from adventure to relaxation and/or thrills to pure romance and if your schedule allows a sunset cruise, it's nothing short of magical. Booking was a breeze, communication is thorough but concise and you'll want for nothing once you're onboard, as Captain Doug anticipates your every need and delivers on it before you can think to ask. All you need do is sit back and find yourself enchanted by the yacht, drinks, snacks, music, service, landscape and most of all the sail. We absolutely loved our time aboard the "Roux Stir" and look forward to a future cruise There just aren't enough stars to give to Captain Doug & New Orleans Yacht Experience! Randy & Kristine

I'm a little late but,my first Charter trip was awesome despite the weather I'll highly recommend…read morecaptain Shawn as your guide if not for a storm approaching we would have limited out on t fish

From the owner: Captain Shawn Mitchell of SaltyFrog Charters fishes out of the Lake Borgne, Biloxi Marsh, Hopedale,…read moreand Delacroix areas of Louisiana chasing redfish and speckled trout.

Captain is an excellent guide very knowledgeable of his trade. My daughter and I caught an…read moreabundance of reddish in windy, cool, high atmospheric pressure conditions, not the best for fishing, yet Captain Sal made sure we had a great day of fishing. He is passionate about his trade and a very good mentor, my daughter and I both learned a lot about the art of fishing and the area. Will be back for more trips with Captain Sal.

South Louisiana has a rich abundance of fishing opportunities. Having been out on other Charters,…read morenone can compare to Captain Sal! This guy knows how to navigate the passes, tides and wind like no other. He knows customer service and satisfaction. He works to ensure that his customers catch. His knowledge of these waters and fish is from his 20+ years of guiding. Today with a strong falling tide and contrary wind, he worked really hard for the four of us clients. Clearly he want his guests to enjoy and to catch fish. His knowledge of the waters and the dramatic changes to The Louisiana Coast are a stark reminder to the challenges facing our nation. The Land Lost is stunning. He's truly a guide with a remarkable dedication to his customers. If you want a knowledgeable, dedicated and hard working fishing guide, you want Capt Sal of Gotcha Fishing

Highly recommend a charter trip with Capt Troy…read more We travelled from NY, and booked a 2 day trip. I have been on guided trips all over the country in many different size boats and types of fishing. Troy's communication ahead of time was great, and we had several phone calls to line up all the details. As luck would have it, high winds rolled in for the days we had booked. Troy's new boat is a beast and he was able to put us on the meat 2 days in a row, despite the weather being less than cooperative. Troy is Highly knowledgeable and we had a blast even aside from near constant fish action. We will be booking again.

Captain Troy was great ! He was very accommodating and a great teacher as we had never been redfish…read morefishing before. We had a blast! highly recommend him.

I don't know what a charter with Capt. James is like as we were promised a Capt. James charter but…read moreended up with the 1st mate Kyle as Capt. and a person that was very pleasant but almost completely ignorant of the duties a 1st mate has to be proficient in. When I booked the trip in January for June 18th we were told by Leslie that Capt. James would not be available on that day so we booked on the 17th when he would be available. Leslie was very pleasant and seemed eager to please. I explained to Leslie that we had been on a marlin charter in Mexico and even though we caught a 10 foot Blue Marlin we hated it as it was tug and reel, tug and reel. At least we got to see the marlin jump several times which was exciting. I explained to Leslie that we would have had more fun using spinning gear to catch the bait...2-5 lb Skipjacks and that we would like to fish for whatever was biting regardless of size3 and would prefer catching 10-20 lb tuna over bigger tuna with heavy gear. When I arrived in New Orleans I received a call that Capt. James would not be available. As our charter was the next day I felt I had no choice other than to agree to having Kyle be the Capt. HUGE MISTAKE!!! Not only was Kyle aggressive and cursed at my son for not pulling in the bait fast enough but when I was reeling in the only tuna we caught, he cursed at me when I didn't do exactly as he said. We saw many schools of smaller fish (probably bonito) hitting the surface at different times but when I pointed that out Kyle replied with "We won't look at them unless they're the size of Volkswagons." Catching a 40-50 lb tuna with a pool cue fishing rod w/roller guides with the pole handle in a tuna tube is like reeling in a 50 lb manhole cover from the bottom...not what we asked for. Kyle may be a good 1st mate but he is not a good captain...he was cocky, didn't listen to the clients and when we got done he charged us for 284 gallons of gas. He said the boat got 1 mile/gallon so at 40/mph...we were out at sea for 11 hours so do the math. To top it off, when my son got out of the boat his cell phone fell out of his pocket and into 9 feet of water where alligators live. Kyle laughed and said "I knew that was going to happen." I asked him that if he knew it was going to happen why didn't he say something before it happened? Kyle said nothing and turned away. All and all, I know going fishing is not a guarantee of catching fish but to also have a miserable experience for the bargain basement price of $2,000 for the charter, $1,754 for fuel and $300 for an inexperienced 1st mate. I called and asked Leslie about the gas usage and she seemed indignant and said my son (who paid for the trip) was rude to her. I told her I was sorry if he was rude but explained the Kyle used abusive language towards my sons and I also and neither was the right thing to do. Bottom line...Only go out with Capt James

I have been on a lot of charters around the world and Captain James is definitely a top 3 for me…read more His passion for catching fish shows and his attitude is great. If you have never been fishing in Venice before, I highly recommend you check them out. It is quite the experience down there.

It was an absolute amazing experience to join NOLA Party Barge for our friends bachelorette party…read more The hosts were funny, approachable, and welcoming on the Freaky Tiki boat. They brought us to see not 1, not 2, 3, or 4 alligators but FIVE of them! The day was so fun and I highly recommend their tour.

Death til us PARTYYY! Here we go for a New Orleans Bachelorette!!…read more We thought we would have our own boat but we were grouped up with 2 other parties! Actually they moved our group to the boat since they had a bachelorette and a birthday celebration so glad they did cause the other boat was not the bachelorette vibe. We were pretty hung over from the night before but we all RALLIED! Especially seeing how the other 2 groups were having fun. They definitely were a fun a vibe! We were able to actually see a crocodile!! They stopped and we were able to capture a glimpse of it before it went underwater. It was a fun boat trip. We brought our own drinks and snacks. They had a Bluetooth speaker they anyone can hook up to it. Very entertaining

I am a person who returned to Louisiana after a long time in the west and I learned that their is…read moreno fishing in the desert. I found the best time of my life when my nephew treated me to a trip to a place called Hopedale Marina. Could not sleep after the trip, pondering on how great the people were and the fishing was unbelievable. Caught more fish in four hours than caught in 45 years on the pacific out west. What a great place to be. Just wish there were camping spot to enjoy. Rv,camper, tent etc .would be nice.

The Hopedale Marina is a fantastic spot for Louisiana fishing and Louisiana wildlife. There are…read moreplenty of alligators, pelicans, seagulls, dock cats, catfish, sheepshead fish, redfish, blue crab, shrimp and stingray. This is a great spot for exploring the Louisiana wetlands and seeing the the beauty of the bayou along with great fishing. My video review is here: https://youtu.be/AsBu24TH7Bs