Pontoon Boat Cruises

Pontoon boat cruises are scheduled for Saturdays with private cruises available throughout the week. Go to the calendar and view upcoming scheduled cruises or call the ABNC office to book your private cruise.
Note: A maximum of 12 persons are allowed on borad the "Bayou Ranger"

Reservations: Reservations are required by phone or in person and payment is required at the time of reservation. We take no reservations by email.

Cancellations: To receive a full refund cancellations must be made 1 week (7 days) prior to the scheduled event. Cancellations made less than 7 days are non-refundable.

 

Breakfast on the Bayou

Start your weekend by enjoying a leisurely Saturday morning breakfast drifting down the bayou on our "Bayou Ranger" pontoon boat. Observe wildlife searching for their breakfast on the bayou. This trip through the heart of the Nature Center presents an uncommon opportunity to watch and learn about bayou life. Enjoy rolls, juice and coffee while underway. The "Bayou Ranger" will pick you up at the Bay Area Park boat launch. Maximum: 12 people

Saturdays, from 8 - 9:30 am

Ages: 5 – adults
An adult must accompany children under 18.
Fee:: Members: $20 adults, $15 children & seniors
Non-members: $25 adults, $20 children & seniors.

 

Sunset Cruise

Join us for a relaxing and educational trip on the bayou in the cool of the evening. Sunset on the water is a peaceful experience as you observe the wildlife of Armand Bayou. Depart from Bay Area Park aboard the "Bayou Ranger", a 28-foot pontoon boat.

Saturdays, times vary with sunset.

Ages: 5 – adults
An adult must accompany children under 18.
Fee:: Members: $20 adults, $15 children & seniors
Non-members: $25 adults, $20 children & seniors.

 back to the top

Moonlight Cruise

Nightlife on the bayou is a lively chorus of frog songs and owl calls. Some of the workers of the night shift include: raccoons, opossums, nutria, deer, owls, snakes, turtles and alligators. Leave from Bay Area Park aboard the "Bayou Ranger" pontoon boat and travel south to the narrow confines of Horsepen Bayou, a smaller tributary of Armand Bayou offering unique opportunities for up close wildlife viewing.

Saturdays, times vary with sunset.

Ages: 5 – adults
An adult must accompany children under 18.
Fee:: Members: $20 adults, $15 children & seniors
Non-members: $25 adults, $20 children & seniors.

 

Special Charter Cruises

Wed. Thurs. & Fri. (Sat. when available).

Always wanted to book your own private cruise? Now you can. Just select one of the 3 different cruises. (See above for description)

Reservations must be made 2 weeks in advance. Reservations are required by phone or in person and payment is required at the time of reservation. We take no reservations by email.

Ages: 5 – adults
An adult must accompany children under 18.
Fee::
Breakfast on the Bayou Members: $240 Non-members: $300
Sunset Cruise Members: $180 Non-members: $240
Moonlight Cruise Members: $180 Non-members: $240

Cancellations: To receive a full refund cancellations must be made 1 week (7 days) prior to the scheduled event. Cancellations made less than 7 days are non-refundable.

Pontoon Boat ride down Armand Bayou.