New Orleans Kayak Rental – Self Guided Swamp and Bayou Experience

You are responsible for your own safety and decisions, we are simply providing the equipment in a more convenient manner so that you do not have to transport it, it is no different than renting a bike or vehicle for personal use. If you do not feel safe paddling in a kayak or in open water, please do not rent our equipment. Our self-serve kayaks are for paddlers who are comfortable being on the water and familiar with boating safety. Kayaking in Bayou Sauvage is subject to organized boating traffic. Motor boats, sailboats, barges and working vessels travel in the marina. Kayakers should always stay out of the boating channels. When kayaking please look both ways, let all boat traffic pass first. PFD’s/ Life jackets must be worn at all times

*By making a reservation, you are agreeing to waive all liability and New Orleans Kayak Tours  is NOT responsible for any injuries related to kayak rental.

1) Schedule your rental using the booking calendar on the right.

If you didn’t receive the confirmation email, please check your email spam folder.

2) Receive confirmation email with unlock codes. Don’t forget to sign the waiver. You will also receive a map of a suggested kayak route to maximize your sight seeing on your adventure!

3) Arrive at 2101 Paris Rd. (Look for Nola Party Barge in Google Maps) Drive through the driveway on the left past the office building until you see an open parking lot. On the right hand side you will find parking and signs guiding you to the kayak rental & launch point.

4) Unlock & Check Equipment. There are tandem and single kayaks available for use. Enter the pin and don’t forget to lock the chain after you take your kayak. There is a bin with lifejackets and paddles. Every paddler must have a lifejacket in the kayak.

If anything is missing or damaged, please report immediately! Please email at [email protected] or call (504) 571-9957

5) Launch & Enjoy!

You will launch directly into the water from the launch site and heading left until you are out of the marina and into the Bayou. Look around for markers, there is a communication pole next to the marina that you can see for 100 miles. This will always guide you back in case you lose your compass.

6) Return equipment at your designated time. Please lock kayaks back up in the same way you received them and return your life jackets and paddles to the designated bins.

Recommended gear would be athletic wear, sun protective clothing, sun visor/ hat and water shoes or waterproof sandals. There is zero shade once you are out of the marina.

On your trip we recommend you bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, sunglasses.

Pelicans, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, Hawks, Owls, Alligators, Snakes, Turtles, and more!

Timely returns are important to ensure the equipment is ready for the next renter. If you’re running late additional fees could apply. To avoid this,  please message or call use to add more time to your rental. Extensions are based on availability and not guaranteed. 

Every rental includes a 15-minute grace period after your scheduled end time.

After the grace period:

• $20 per 30 minutes late
• Late fees are capped at $120 per kayak per day

Yes. While we provide life jackets, since you will be out there alone, you must first be very comfortable in the water, which means knowing how to swim.

For the two seater kayak the weight limit is 450 lbs.

To rent a kayak you must be over 18 years old. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Children 16 and under must wear a lifejacket at all times along with all paddlers.

If any equipment is damaged or missing due to the actions of the paddler/ renter the card on file will be charged for the missing/ damaged equipment.

Kayaking Safety for Beginners

How to Get in and Out of a Kayak Safely

How to Kayak for Beginners