My buddy is having his bachelor party in New Orleans at the end of April. We will most likely have 7-8 guys, anyone have suggestions for a charter that would have room for that many? I see most guides will only take 6. Splitting into groups of 4 is also doable, but I'm trying to keep it around $400 a person or less.

What type of fishing is best in the area around that time?

Paradise Outfitters out of Venice

Captain Chris "Heavy" Helveston at Voodoo charters

Gray Long at golongcharters

Cajun Fishing Adventures. Owned by Ryan Lambert. Has a great lodge, great food, great guides. Can fish for whatever you like. Specs, Bull Reds, out of slot reds, or offshore.
He can handle whatever size group you have.
The Outdoor Writers Association goes there annually and have a blast.
Or contact Billy Nicholas. He has a nice house/lodge. Ranger Boats uses him for all their dealer trips.