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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

Overview

Take a 2 hour, 30 minute cruise down the great Mississippi River aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen. Enjoy a narrated tour with a licensed historian describing 300-years of New Orleans history; from the founding of the city by the LeMoyne Brothers to the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina. During your cruise the vessel will dock at Chalmette Battlefield for a 1-hour excursion. Enjoy a guided tour and talk by a National Park Ranger about the battle of New Orleans, while taking in the sweet breeze and delicate waves along the river. Delight in a cash bar and/or a satisfying Creole lunch option available on the boat while viewing the famous French Quarter and Port of New Orleans from the river .

City: New Orleans

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $47.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $47.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

All Fees and Taxes

Restroom on board

1-Hour at Battlefield

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No outside food or beverages are allowed on board.
Bags are checked before boarding the vessel to ensure safety during the cruise.
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If altered or canceled due to poor weather, cruise may remain dockside in the event of unfavorable sailing conditions.
Due to limited capacity, refund requests made less than 24 hours prior to departure will NOT be considered. This includes missing the attraction for any reason. However, your ticket is transferable and valid for up to one year.
The Creole Paddlewheeler is Wheelchair accessible with a weight-restricted mechanical lift. However, the Chalmette Battlefield Park is not wheelchair accessible for handicap passengers at this time.

What To Expect

Chalmette Battlefield

Disembark at the site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, where you can tour the Chalmette Battlefield including the Malus-Beauregard House and the Chalmette Monument before re-boarding for the return cruise.

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

Chalmette Battlefield is located in the Jean Lafitte National Park, making it an exciting and special addition to your river cruise!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

Janet_B

Mar 2025

We enjoyed it, the moderator, the stop the food it was very educational. Wish we had more time at the stop

Adrian L

Mar 2025

Ok! So luckily the boat was quite empty, not too many passengers hers and I went with the bottomless brunch, which I needed based off the previous night in Bourbon Street! Everyone was friendly and accommodating, jazz band was great, although the weather was not! However I would have regretted not doing this, you MUST do this if visiting New Orleans from Europe! I had an extremely pleasant time and the cruise was just the right length! The food is buffet style, which was ok food, wholesome and traditional for brunch! A great few hours spent and if the weather was better this would have been a top day!

Dori_R

Mar 2025

Well organized. Informative. Crew was friendly, efficient. Food and drink offerings great choice. Just the right amount of time on the boat and at the Battlefield. Enjoyed the historian, Dr. Lauren