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Estuary Nature Tours

Bird and Dolphin watching tours.
See thousands of native and migratory birds at a rookery on an island just off Grand Isle and dolphins in Caminada & Barataria Bays aboard our comfortable triple pontoon boat.
 
Summer 2012 we will offer Daily Nature Tours from Bridgeside Marina beginning Memorial Day. 
Departing at 10am, these tours will feature:
  • View Fort Livingston, Grand Terre & Grand Isle from the water
  • The Bird Island Rookery (Queen Bess Island)
  • Porpoises and Dolphin in Barataria Pass and on the Bay Side of Grand Isle
  • Information about natural processes at work in the Delta and projects to Save the Coast.
  • Colorful History of Grand Isle 
Two Hour Trip, Six person maximum for each trip.  
Costs: 40$ + tax per person for Adults, $30 +tax for Seniors (65 & over), Active Military and Kids 12 and under. 

  • If we have more than 6 reservations for a day, a second departure may be scheduled for 1 pm.
  • Check with the online reservation page to confirm your departure time.
  • Walk ons will be accepted after reserved passengers have boarded.
  • You may pay on the boat in cash on the date of departure.
  • You may reserve your seat with a credit card using the "BOOK NOW" button below.
  • Book online reservations prior to your trip or get tickets on the boat the day of the tour.
  • First come first serve the day of the trip. Cash only when purchasing tickets on the boat.

To see available dates and options click the BOOK NOW button:

NOTICE: ALL DEPARTURES ARE SUBJECT TO WEATHER DELAYS AND CANCELLATION FOR SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES. YOU MAY RESCHEDULE, USE YOUR TICKET FOR THE NEXT AVAILABLE DEPARTURE OR REQUEST A REFUND.

Sunset Tours

Call to Reserve your Sunset tour leaving from Bridge Side Marina.  Sunset Tours are BYOB, You are welcome to bring your own dinner toeat while watching a beautiful Grand Isle Sunset on the water.  Please give us at least one day notice to schedule your trip.  Sunset Cruises leave at 6pm in May.

Guided Historical Home Tour of Grand Isle.

Let a local Guide tell you about the history of Grand Isle while leading you on a tour of the Island's historic 1893 era homes.

To reserve your guided tour or call 225 921-8459.

PRIVATE TRIPS

To Book Private Trips, please call 225-921-8459


Rates for Guided Private Trips:
Guided Kayak Paddle/Sail Trips: $100 per person, $200 min.
Mothership: $600 for full day for up to 4 people (Transport you and kayaks via mothership to remote locations for guided paddle trip)
Pontoon Boat: $500 for full day (6 hours) for up to 6 people; 3 hour tour - $300 for half day (3 hours) up to 6 people.
Call us for private tour availability.

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Calmwater Charters
P.O. Box 657 / 337 Anchor Drive
Grand Isle, LA 70358
Capt Danny: 225 721-8182
Kristen: 225 921-8459