Bring everyone. We'll handle the logistics.
Bands and choirs, schools, churches, clubs, families and friends — Gulf South Travel has been organizing group travel for Baton Rouge for more than 40 years.
Group trips for every kind of group
One point of contact, one plan, and one less thing for the group leader to worry about.
Band & choir performance tours
Music workshops, festivals and adjudicated performances — with venues, clinics and sightseeing built in.
Schools & educational travel
One-day field trips and multi-day educational trips with chaperone planning and student-friendly itineraries.
Churches & faith groups
Retreats, mission trips, pilgrimages and fellowship cruises planned with care.
Clubs, seniors & reunions
Motorcoach getaways, escorted tours and family reunions with rooming lists we manage for you.
Weddings & celebrations
Destination weddings, anniversary cruises and milestone birthday trips — with perks for the hosts.
Hosted group cruises
Private-event cruises with exclusive performances and parties onboard for your fans or members.
Everything a group leader needs.
- Custom trip packaging built around your dates and budget
- Group motorcoach transportation
- Group air — blocked seats and coordinated flights
- Individual payment plans so each traveler pays their own way
- Rooming lists, name changes and travel documents handled by us
- Group-rate perks, onboard credits and free-berth opportunities
Sail with the band.
We create private-event cruises where fans and members enjoy exclusive performances and parties onboard. Here's one of our recent sailings.
Justin Cornett Band Cruise
Carnival Liberty · 7 days from New Orleans to Key West, Freeport & Nassau
Guests sailed away with the Justin Cornett Band on its inaugural cruise aboard the Carnival Liberty out of New Orleans, with private performances exclusive to travelers booked through Gulf South Travel.
| Cabin category | Rates from |
|---|---|
| Interior | $859* |
| Ocean view | $994* |
| Balcony | $1,269* |
| Suites | Call for pricing |
*Per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, fees and port expenses, gratuities and cruise vacation protection were additional. Shown as an example of a past hosted group cruise.
Itinerary
- May 26New Orleans, LA
- May 27Fun day at sea
- May 28Key West, FL
- May 29Freeport, Bahamas
- May 30Nassau, Bahamas
- May 31Fun day at sea
- Jun 1Fun day at sea
- Jun 2New Orleans, LA
From idea to departure
Share the vision
Group size, dates, destination ideas, budget and any performance or educational goals.
Get a custom proposal
We build an itinerary with transportation, lodging, meals and activities — plus a per-person price.
Promote & enroll
We provide flyers and a simple way for travelers to register and make payments.
Travel together
Final documents, rooming lists and support on the road. You lead — we've got the rest.
Questions group leaders ask
How many people make a “group”?
For most cruise lines and tour operators, group benefits start at 8 cabins or about 10–16 travelers. Smaller? Call us anyway — we can often still find added value.
Can each traveler pay separately?
Yes. We set up individual payments and deposit schedules so the group leader isn't collecting checks.
Do you arrange motorcoaches and flights?
Absolutely. Group motorcoach and group air transportation are core services we've offered for decades.
How far ahead should we start planning?
For performance tours and large groups, 9–18 months is ideal. Shorter field trips can come together in a few weeks.
Do group leaders travel free?
Many suppliers offer complimentary or reduced-cost spots based on group size. We'll show you exactly what your group qualifies for.
Group quotesLet's get your group on the road (or the water).
Tell us about your group and we'll come back with ideas, pricing and a plan.