Iconic New Orleans: Historic Creole Queen Mississippi River Cruise
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 .
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Tawny_L, 12/12/2025 10:11:49 AM
We had an awesome time. Learned a lot, the food was great. The battlefield area is beautiful. Wish we could've stayed there a little longer.
Clark M, 12/11/2025 11:52:58 AM
Enjoyable paddle wheel boat narrated tour of New Orleans’ history and culture, narrated tour of the battle of New Orleans in Chalmette, LA and narration of Hurricane Katrina.
Tom_B, 12/8/2025 5:36:24 PM
Ticked a box going on a historical paddle steamer, great views of the city but once up river nothing to see and the battlefield stop is a bit of a waste of time. Food is also overpriced
Randall_F, 12/8/2025 2:20:35 PM
River cruise was wonderful! Meal was very good, staff very friendly, lots of history - commentator on board was so fun to listen - she told the history in a clear, concise manner. Wish they sold a book on board about our journey! Learned a lot about the MS river....
Raenette_G, 12/8/2025 12:57:35 PM
Enjoyed the cruise, guide was knowledgeable and food was better than what we'd had at a restaurant the night before. We enjoyed the tour of Chelemet Battlefield but decided it didn't give us enough time so we returned the next day.
karlosm466, 12/7/2025 8:41:07 PM
The staff was great, it was a nice boat ride but Charles’ story about Hurricane Katrina and Mayor Nagin was not totally accurate. Because of this, it made me question if he was providing correct information throughout the day. I would never listen to his podcast. Never.
Dan_S, 12/5/2025 5:55:30 PM
This tour was excellent. The lunch was good. The narrator was knowledgeable and personable telling stories as the river boat cruised down the river. The tour of the battleground was also educational and interesting. This is a great tour not to be missed. I am 100% happy with it.
Melonie_E, 12/1/2025 7:42:49 AM
This was a great tour with an informative guide and enjoyable ride on a paddle wheel boat. It is a fitting way to see the area near New Orleans!
Ed C, 12/1/2025 1:47:17 AM
Nice cruise with a lot forgotten and important history! I learned about the historical facts that saved the USA. I would definitely do it again!
Gerard_A, 11/30/2025 11:24:14 PM
Very informative. Nice cruise good selection of drinks and even though I didn't not get the food it looked amazing
- 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.
Departure point
Located directly at the end of Poydras Street behind the Outlet Collection Mall and the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.Return details
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 .Redemption
• The ticket booth is located on the Riverwalk Dock (1 Poydras Street New Orleans LA 70130), which is behind the Hilton Riverside Hotel and The Outlet Riverwalk Collections Mall. • Cruise times may be altered or canceled due to weather and safety concerns. 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.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund