Tchefuncte River Charters offers sunset cruises, swamp sightseeing, swimming, boating, and family fun aboard “The Fat Bottom Girl,” a 26′ x 10′ commercial pontoon boat, departing from a private dock in Madisonville, Louisiana. Cruises run on the Tchefuncte River from Lake Pontchartrain upriver toward Covington, with guests welcome to bring along any refreshments or snacks they like.

Standard charters accommodate up to 6 passengers: a Two-Hour Cruise runs $350 plus crew tip, a Three-Hour Cruise runs $450 plus crew tip, and a Four-Hour Cruise runs $500 plus crew tip. Beyond standard charters, the business offers a genuinely wide range of custom cruise packages: a Sunset Wine & Cheese Cruise, a Get Wet Swimming Cruise, a Pooch Cruise (bring your dogs along for a swim), a Nighttime River Cruise, a Swamp Cruise, or guests can simply create their own custom cruise package by calling directly.

For families and groups near Madisonville looking for a relaxed, genuinely customizable pontoon cruise on the Tchefuncte River — from sunset wine and cheese to a dog-friendly swim day — Tchefuncte River Charters offers a well-rounded operation aboard The Fat Bottom Girl.