Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Cruise

Overview

Cruise into a brilliant and romantic sunset aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen! Underneath enchanting skyline views enjoy the lively sounds from Sullivan Dabney, Jr. and the Muzik Jazz band while delighting your taste buds with a deliciously prepared Creole-styled meal (if option is chosen). Grab one or two classic New Orleans cocktails inside at the bar, then take a stroll outside along elegantly designed wrought iron trimmed railings for a night full of stars and warm banter. Become part of the city's unique energy and let the sweet Mississippi River breeze sweep you off your senses onto the dance floor atop our promenade deck for a night full of pure New Orleans magic.

City: New Orleans

Sun 15 Jun

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Starting at $60.00

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Sun 15 Jun

Starting at $60.00

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What's Included

Jazz Entertainment

Creole Buffet (if option selected at checkout)

2-Hour Mississippi River Cruise

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Print out your receipt/confirmation email and bring to ticket booth for redemption
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.

What To Expect

Mississippi River

Boarding time is 6:30 p.m and and lasts until the boat cruises promptly at 7:00 pm. Cruising duration is 2 hours, ending at 9:00 p.m. During your cruise, Jazz will play throughout the night while the sun sets and stars begin to illuminate behind southern clouds. Indulge in a delicious Creole Dinner Buffet in a richly appointed dining room designed with plush Victorian style draperies and soft period lighting. Menu items may include: red beans and rice, jambalaya, Cajun Seafood Pasta, Cajun Braised Beef Brisket, Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, our signature White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce, and more! Make sure to grab a drink at our bar made of Louisiana cypress and adorned with brass railings for a warm and inviting setting. Then take the stairs to our promenade deck for a night to remember. Let the sweet breeze from the Mighty Mississippi intoxicate your senses while you dance the night away among the stars.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

LisaA3461

Mar 2025

View of the night sky on the city was great! Food was plentiful and just decent. It was chilly otherwise it was a great trip. Staff is absolutely amazing! A little overpriced

Nicole_M

Mar 2025

2 hour jazz cruise for $100 per ticket not sure if it was worth it. Food was mediocre. They would put in Cajun in front of the food name and called it creole but tasted like food from home. It wasn’t bad tasting. Just wished it was more authentic flavor. Staff were friendly. Mixed drinks were not good. Had a couple seasonal ones but they were just syrupy and sugary. The jazz music on the top level was fantastic. Would have spent most of our time there but they allowed people to smoke near the stage so we didn’t hang out there much. Probably would not do this cruise again.

Eric_P

Mar 2025

Please carry a Jacket to keep yourself warm as it gets very cold on the top open deck where the Jazz Band performs