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New Orleans Paddlewheels, Inc

1 Poydras Street Suite 39, New Orleans, LA 70130
5045294567
Ranked #60 of 78 tours in New Orleans
3.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Tours
Description: Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, a luxurious 1000 passenger authentic paddlewheeler on the Mississippi River in New Orleans.
Useful Information: Bathroom facilities, Wheelchair access, Stairs / elevator
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Providence, RI
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Well worth the price of admission for this two hour tour. Very informative about the largest commercial port in the world. Easy and comfortable to board and all seats have a view. Food and beverages available. A must do. Not really a scenic trip but most interesting to see the amount of shipping on the Mississippi River. More

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Wittman, Maryland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We enjoyed the ride and the narration. We took our visiting 24 year old daughter, sat in the stern and enjoyed cocktails, it was warm and sunny - a perfect January afternoon. We learned alot and would do it again. We did not get the meal, and after seeing it we were very glad that we didn't. There are frequently... More

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Succasunna, New Jersey
Top Contributor
84 reviews 84 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012
2
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the paddle boat was nice and so was town to see the old homes and buildings .I wouldn't recommend this with small children .A fun town if your into drinking and loud places ....not me More

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Arlington, Virginia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

I was most unhappy with this tour. It was an afternoon tour and we had prepared ourselves for a day out in advance which included this tour along with other activities. Before boarding the ship, we had our bag searched in the name of a "US Coast Guard security requirement" and promptly had our day's supply of water confiscated from... More

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New Orleans, Louisiana
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2011
3
people found this review helpful

We attended this Sunday's Bubbly Brunch on the Creole Queen and had the most fabulous time! The Cruise staff were friendly, helpful and more than attentive to all our of needs. The food was so delicious, we especially loved the omelets station and shrimp and grits! Our servers kept the champagne on ice and always in our glasses - just... More

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New Orleans, Louisiana
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I was a guest on the October Bubbly Brunch cruise with the Yat pack. The food and service were great and the band super fun. Great value for a bottomless Champagne brunch! I can't wait until the November event! More

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ernurdwl
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

we we arrived to the boat, we had to wait out in the hot sun, while the special people got on-board,, these people where the media, when we went to get seated we had to wait while the MEDIA people got seated, When it came to services we had to wait until the MEDIA got there's. We seen out waitress... More

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Crookston, Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 22, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Went on the cruise as part of a vendor reception...it was great and the captions was super nice!!!! More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We went on the 2 1/2 hour afternoon trip. It was VERY NICE!!!! The weather was beautiful. Unfortunately because of the rise in the Mississippi Riever we could not stop at the battlefield. But, the narrator gave a very good explanation of the river. We were on lhe upper deck and it was beautiful to see the tub boats pushing... More

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east coast
Top Contributor
63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2011

we did the dinner jazz cruise. Wish we just did the cruise part of it. The food was so so. The band was good though and played for at least an hour before taking a break. The wait staff was very attentive. Was disappointed the boat did not leave port until 8 pm - by the time it did it... More

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