Private Tour
Private New Orleans 2-Hour Sail Aboard a Luxury Yacht
Overview
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2 hours 10 minutes
Mobile ticket
Escape the ordinary, just 8 miles from the French Quarter! Relax and leave your cares behind while you explore the lake side of New Orleans on a private 2 hour sail. Hop aboard a 47' luxury Beneteau sailboat called "Roux Stir", named for our love of a heartwarming New Orleans gumbo. Maximum 6 guests please.
Once onboard, all guests receive complimentary white wine, local craft beer, and light snacks. Listen to the boat glide through the water or enjoy your favorite tunes via Spotify.
Enjoy a 2 hour invigorating sail on the Southshore of historic and expansive Lake Pontchartrain, where you may spot a brown pelican flying overhead, and see the longest bridge in the world over water, the Causeway.
Captain Doug, a local New Orleanian with a passion for sailing, will ensure your safety. All proper safety equipment, life vests, and clean restrooms onboard.
A MINIMUM OF 2 TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ORDER TO GO OUT.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Lake Pontchartrain
Be our guest aboard our very stable and luxurious 47' Beneteau sailboat. Relax with a glass of white wine or local craft beer and be treated like royalty while you sail on the protected waters of Lake Pontchartrain. Your captain is local New Orleanian, Captain Doug, and he has over 35 years of sailing and sailboat racing experience. Doug is a U.S. Coast Guard Master Captain who loves sharing his passion of sailing with you.
What‘s Included
Complimentary local craft beer, white wine, non-alcoholic beverages.
Pre-packaged Zapp's Chips & Popcorn
Options
2hr Private Day Sail
Sailing Yacht
Reviews
44 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome 👌
D3662TDrobertm,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I had such a wonderful time. It was great to be picked up by a Yacht. Capt Doug was so friendly and made sure we were all comfortable and having a good time. It was so much fun to be out on the water watching the beautiful sun over the water. Absolutely loved it and will book again when back in town. Robert
Peaceful Boating
Jennifer B,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A unique boating experience I wasn’t expecting in NOLA! Captain Doug was engaging and knowledgeable about boating and NOLA. Next year I’ll be back!
Full service nail salon
Bonnie C,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Full-service nail salon in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans. Outstanding service, pedicure, and manicure with acrylic fills. Nail tech named Yenni is very professional and personable.
New Orleans Yacht Experience - 5 stars!!
Darrell P,May 31, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00This excursion is must do if you're visiting New Orleans. We managed to even recommend this sailing to some locals who hadn't known about it. Captain Doug is simply the best as a sailor, historian and host. I surprised my female companion with this sailingand racked up the points:-) This was an awesome experience and we'll definitely be repeat customers!
Magical sunset cruise
Kristine B,Dec 5, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Doug made this 2 hour sunset cruise magical! Highly recommend - wish I had 10 stars to give.
Absolutely amazing!
Cynthia F,Jul 26, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00Our experience was so amazing! Captain Doug was super! His hospitality was amazing. We will definitely be back and bring more people.
35 Years of Togetherness and Love
Margaret L,Jul 21, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed EveryThing; the RouxStir, the background information of the RouxStir and Captain Doug, the views of the water ripples, the clouds, the weather, the champagne, the movement freedom on the yacht, the SUNSET...
Simply Amazing!
Angelena B,Jul 7, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00Simply amazing! Captain Doug was wonderful! The sail was more than we could have possibly imagined. Can’t wait to do it again.
Exceeded all expectations
cedavis,Jun 28, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Capt Doug and First Mate Mimi made this an experience we will never forget. We did the 2 hour sunset cruise. We were picked up right on time at the Blue Crab restaurant. Capt Doug gave us a 10 min safety talk and Mimi provided drinks and snacks. The two hours went by so fast but the views were breathtaking as the sun set. I would definitely recommend everyone doing this at least once. It’s worth the money!
Excitement Waiting to Happen
Julia W,Jun 17, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Doug and First Mate Margaret were waiting for us when we arrived with beautiful smiles. They were very courteous and saw to our every need. They were also very knowledgeable about the area and area history. We were served snacks and many choices of drinks including wine and soft drinks. The trip was very enjoyable made even better by the dedication and strive for excellence by the crew. This is a trip we loved so much we plan to do it again.
Operated by New Orleans Yacht Experience