Jean Lafitte Marine LLC

What Jean Lafitte Marine LLC does

Jean Lafitte Marine LLC, operating as Jean Lafitte Harbor, is a privately held full-service marina located at 4932 Kenal Rd, Lafitte, Louisiana, on Bayou Barataria approximately 45 minutes from the New Orleans French Quarter. The business was established in 1984 and operates today with 11 employees, no disclosed institutional investors, and no public listing. The marina sits at the gateway to the Barataria-Terrebonne estuarine complex and functions as a one-stop shop for both recreational visitors and commercial marine operators.

The company's revenue model is built on a diversified portfolio of discrete service streams: (i) one-time fishing charter revenue (inshore rod-and-reel, bowfishing, offshore; quote-based, seasonal pricing); (ii) recurring wet slip rentals and boat storage subscriptions; (iii) per-stay lodging revenue across cabins, bunk houses, chalets, dispatch trailers, and a houseboat sleeping up to 10; (iv) transactional oilfield marine services including 14'-40' workboat rentals, a 150-ton Link-Belt crane, a fuel dock with 100,000+ gallon capacity, chemical storage, marine mechanic, forklift, and shipyard services; (v) airboat swamp tours and hover boat rides; (vi) retail/hardware sales from a fully stocked marina store (including a Costa Sunglasses dealership); (vii) the on-site Da Barge restaurant; and (viii) RV/tent camping and pavilion rentals for events. Pricing is predominantly quote-based with seasonal variation; only transportation add-ons and Louisiana fishing licenses carry fixed pricing.

Customers are acquired primarily through organic search, Facebook, word-of-mouth, and drive-up traffic from the New Orleans metro area, with bookings handled via phone (504-689-2013), website contact forms, and walk-ins. The core technology stack is non-proprietary and service-based; there is no software platform, API, or AI component underpinning operations. The company has two primary customer segments — recreational fishermen, tourists, and outdoor enthusiasts on one side, and oil and gas companies requiring marine logistics and crew lodging on the other — supplemented by corporate group events and RV campers.

Name

Jean Lafitte Marine LLC

Legal name

Jean Lafitte Harbor

Website

https://jeanlafitteharbor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jean Lafitte Marine LLC operates Jean Lafitte Harbor, a privately held full-service marina in Lafitte, Louisiana, 45 minutes from New Orleans. It serves recreational tourists and oilfield clients with fishing charters, workboat rentals, lodging, camping, oilfield services, fuel, and an on-site restaurant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Full-Service Marina and Hospitality

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Offshore/Remote Port Call & Anchorage Services (Launch Boats, Crew Boats, Supply Runs) (TLAHAJAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engine & Mechanical Overhaul (Main/Aux Engines, Pumps, Valves, Compressors) (TLAHAMAD)

Keywords

• Full-service marina
• Fishing charter services
• Workboat rentals
• Oilfield marine services
• Waterfront lodging

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafitte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Fishing Charter Services: Inshore, bowfishing, and offshore fishing charter services. Pricing is quote-based, varying by season, group size, and package selected. Revenue is one-time per charter trip.
2. Boat Slip and Storage Rentals: Wet slip rentals for small vessels and long-term boat storage. Recurring revenue from slip holders.
3. Lodging Accommodations: Cabins, bunk houses, chalets, dispatch trailers, and exclusive houseboat rentals. Seasonal pricing; revenue is per-stay.
4. Oilfield Marine Services: Workboat rentals (14' to 40'), crane services, chemical storage, marine supply delivery, forklift services, fuel dock (over 100K capacity), tug parking, and shipyard services. Short-term and long-term rental arrangements.
5. Retail Store Sales: Fully stocked marina store offering ice, bait, tackle, live bait, snacks, food, drinks, hardware, marine supplies, Costa sunglasses, and oil (quarts to drums).
6. Restaurant (Da Barge): On-site restaurant serving breakfast daily, with Bubbalicious BBQ on Sundays. Additional revenue stream for marina visitors.
7. Airboat Swamp Tours: Guided swamp tours showcasing Louisiana wetlands, alligators, birds, and marine life. Family-friendly adventure experience.
8. Camping and RV Facilities: RV and tent camping facilities with pavilion rentals for events, fishing rodeos, and parties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jean Lafitte Marine LLC operates Jean Lafitte Harbor, a full-service marina in Lafitte, Louisiana, providing fishing charters (inshore, bowfishing, offshore), workboat and recreational boat rentals, airboat swamp tours, lodging (cabins, bunk houses, chalets, houseboats), RV and tent camping, a fully stocked marina store, fuel dock services, and an on-site restaurant (Da Barge). The company also delivers commercial oilfield marine services including crane operations, workboat rentals, chemical storage, marine mechanics, shipyard work, and crew lodging.

Product overview

Jean Lafitte Harbor operates as a full-service marina offering a comprehensive portfolio of marine recreation and commercial services. The core offerings include fishing charters (inshore rod-and-reel, bowfishing, and offshore), work boat and recreational boat rentals (14'-40'), airboat swamp tours, hover boat rides, lodging (cabins, bunk houses, chalets, and houseboat), RV and tent camping, and a full-service marina store. Supporting commercial operations include oilfield services (crane, forklift, fuel dock, marine mechanic, shipyard), food service (Da Barge restaurant), transportation, and event facilities. The marina is complemented by fuel services, boat launch facilities, wet slips, and dry storage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Da Barge Restaurant: On-site restaurant serving breakfast daily, open Monday-Thursday 6:00 am to Noon, Friday-Sunday 6:00 am to 1 pm, with Bubbalicious BBQ on Sundays.
• Da Cajun Experience

Products and services

• Inshore Rod N Reel Fishing Charters Inshore fishing charters targeting redfish, speckled trout, bass, flounder, jackcrevelle, and sheephead, with packages including licensed guide, equipment, fuel, ice, fish cleaning, and packing for 1-6 passengers.
• Louisiana Bowfishing Charters Night bowfishing charters targeting redfish, sheepshead, garfish, and flounder, with all bows, arrows, fuel, water, soft drinks, and game fish cleaning provided for 1-4 passengers.
• Work Boat Rentals Rental workboats ranging from 14' airboats to 40' aluminum workboats with dual/triple 250HP to 350HP outboards, enclosed cabin, air conditioning, generator, radar, and GPS, available for oilfield, seismographic, and crew transport operations on short and long-term contracts.
• Recreational Boat Rentals Recreational boat rentals including bay boats, flat boats, and mud boats ranging from 17' to 24' for self-guided fishing and bayou exploration.
• Airboat Swamp Tours Guided swamp tours through Louisiana wetlands showcasing alligators, birds, and marine life in their natural habitat, aimed at families and tourists.
• Hover Boat Rides Hover boat rides providing scenic tours of the bayou and surrounding Louisiana wetlands.
• Waterfront Lodging (Cabins, Bunk Houses, Chalets, Houseboats) On-site lodging including five cabins, three bunk house trailers, two dispatch trailers, four floating chalets, and an exclusive houseboat, accommodating groups of 5-10 guests with seasonal pricing.
• RV and Tent Camping Campground facilities for recreational vehicles and tent camping adjacent to the marina, with pavilion rentals available for events.
• Da Barge Restaurant On-site restaurant serving breakfast daily (Mon-Thu 6am-Noon, Fri-Sun 6am-1pm) with Bubbalicious BBQ on Sundays, accessible to marina visitors and walk-in customers.
• Oilfield Marine Services Marine support services for oil and gas operators including chemical storage, 150-ton Link-Belt crane services, forklift services, fuel dock (100K+ gallon capacity), marine mechanic shop, dispatch trailers, shipyard services (sandblasting, painting, storage), and work boat rentals.
• Marina Store Fully stocked marina store offering ice, bait, tackle, live bait, snacks, food, drinks, hardware, marine supplies, Costa sunglasses, Louisiana fishing licenses, and oil from quarts to drums.
• Fuel Services (Land and Water) Fuel dock providing gasoline and diesel (on and off-road) plus non-ethanol options, with over 100,000 gallon capacity; separate tug fuel dock with 1.5 gallons per second pumping capacity.
• Boat Launch, Slips, and Storage Boat launch facilities with two safe, gentle backdown ramps, wet slip rentals for small vessels, and long-term dry boat storage with recurring slip holder revenue.
• Transportation Services (NOLA Areas)
• Events and Parties (Pavilion Rentals) Event hosting facilities including pavilion rentals for fishing rodeos, parties, and gatherings with grilling and fish cleaning stations on site.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100K gallon fuel capacity - largest in the area
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Costa SunglassesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJean Lafitte Harbor is a Costa Sunglasses dealer, offering branded sunglasses for sale at the fully stocked marina store.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MarineMax: Public boat retailer and marine services company (NYSE: HZO) operating dealerships, marinas, and boat repair/storage facilities. Comparable through its boat rental, marina, and service segments, though its core focus is retail boat sales.
• Bass Pro Shops: Major outdoor and marine retailer with boating, fishing tackle and lodging-adjacent resorts. Compares through its recreational boating, fishing, and resort activities that overlap with Jean Lafitte's charter, retail and tourism segments.
• Suntex Marinas: Largest marina owner/operator in North America with 130+ locations offering slips, storage, fuel, boat service and hospitality. Comparable as a multi-service marina platform but operates at vastly greater scale across many geographies.
• Safe Harbor Marinas: Owns and operates one of the largest U.S. marina networks with full-service slips, fuel, boat repair, and shipyard services. Overlaps directly with Jean Lafitte's slip, fuel, marine mechanic and shipyard offerings but at significantly larger and geographically diversified scale.

Others

• KOA (Kampgrounds of America): Largest U.S. franchised campground network with RV sites, tent camping and cabins. Adjacent comparable through the camping/RV lodging portion of Jean Lafitte's hospitality mix, though it does not operate marinas or oilfield services.
• FishingBooker: Online charter fishing marketplace connecting anglers with captains globally. Not a direct operator but a key channel competitor that could disintermediate Jean Lafitte's phone-based charter booking flow over time.
• Camping World Holdings: Public RV and outdoor recreation retailer (NYSE: CWH) with extensive Good Sam RV parks and campgrounds. Adjacent comparable through the RV park, campground and lodging components of Jean Lafitte's business, though it does not operate marinas.
• GetMyBoat: Online boat and watercraft rental marketplace operating worldwide. Comparable as a digital channel that could capture boat rental demand currently handled by Jean Lafitte's phone-based booking.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jeanlafitteharbor
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jean-lafitte-marine-llc

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Investors

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M&A

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