Water Tours
2–3 hours
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Creole Queen Mississippi River Cruises
Creole Queen Mississippi River Cruises
Creole Queen Mississippi River Cruises
4
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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About
The Creole Queen is an authentic paddlewheeler that takes guests on day and night cruises for a totally different view of the Crescent City from the Mississippi River.
Tours and Tickets by Creole Queen Mississippi River Cruises
Water Tours
2–3 hours
Taking safety measures
Free cancellation
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YogimomSK
Shorewood Hills, WI69 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
George the narrator was excellent. History on the way to the battlefield, then Katrina on the way back… he made the tour. Overall, nice boat ride 40 min each way. Battlefield stop was more of a chance to stretch, not much there. And get in line early, there is not enough seating on the boat and many people grab the good seats and never let them go.
Written March 25, 2023
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Ann B
20 contributions
Mar 2023
Excellent cruise with very entertaining guide Charles. We went on a weekday so it wasn't crowded. Bought tickets at the visitor centre beforehand but they can be purchased at the dock. Lunch quite tasty but nothing special. The commentary both on the boat and at the Battle of New Orleans site was excellent. We recommend this trip.
Written March 20, 2023
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Tanya N
4 contributions
Mar 2023
We had a pretty good time. We ended up purchasing a la cart food options, which were a little expensive for the sizing, but still good. The music was great and we enjoyed the cruise overall.
Written March 20, 2023
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bre126
Naas, Ireland117 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
Great trip - did the lunchtime historic tour. Charles Chestnut the guide was amazing ... lots of info in a very pleasant presentation. Learned about river, city, Katrina; Chalmette was we worth the visit - I knew so little about American history .... now I know a little. Charles has a podcast so can listen back. Food OK but might go for lunch before or dinner after on land. But experience on boat not to be missed.
Written March 18, 2023
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moran
Winter Garden, FL56 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
Taking a trip on the Creole Queen was fun and entertaining. The ride was very smooth. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this for a New Orleans experience.
Written March 18, 2023
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Colleen W
2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
The Creole Queen was a great family activity. The boat is clean and well maintained. Charles, the guide, was amazing! We learned so much about the Battle of New Orleans, Katrina, and New Orleans. It was neat watching all that happens on the Mississippi in such a short time. We had our 4 kids (7yrs -14 yrs) and my Dad (67 yrs). Everyone had a great time!
Written March 17, 2023
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Holly B
Whispering Pines, NC9 contributions
Mar 2023
We did the cruise that included the lunch. That was very good, especially the macaroni and cheese. The information from the guide was very informative and interesting on the way to the battlefield, but there was nothing on the way back. I would have thought that there would have been some mention about the other side of the river, or Katrina or something, but nothing.
Written March 13, 2023
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Allison G
Boston, MA131 contributions
Mar 2023
Had the best time taking the Creole Queen up the Mississippi to the Chalmette Battlefield. Our tour guide was named Charles. He was incredible. A very good story teller and I am in awe of all the information he has memorized about history and New Orleans. It was about 45 minutes to the battlefield and then we had a quick 50 minutes to walk around. On the boat ride back to New Orleans our guide told us about Hurricane Katrina and what his family went through. I personally was so moved by this story and Charles did an unbelievable job laying out what happened day by day. Highly recommend.
Written March 12, 2023
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Monica S
91 contributions
In New orleans? Well a paddle boat cruise is a must! This was a good one! We opted out of food so I can't rate that but they had a great beer selection and I saw people eating and what they were eating looked good! It was a great Cruise, our tour guide who spoke was very knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans and was open to any questions one might have! The trip to the National Park was a bonus for me!
Written March 12, 2023
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Linda S
12 contributions
Mar 2023
We enjoyed this cruise and also opted for the lunch which was pretty tasty! You can also order drinks at the bar. The educator who was the tour guide over the loud speaker was entertaining as well as very informative.
Be prepared to walk when you stop at Chalmette Battlefield. It was hot outside and too far for my husband to walk, so he stayed on the boat. There were too many of us in the group to hear the battlefield guide, so I just walked around and read the signs. I think that could be done better.
Be prepared to walk when you stop at Chalmette Battlefield. It was hot outside and too far for my husband to walk, so he stayed on the boat. There were too many of us in the group to hear the battlefield guide, so I just walked around and read the signs. I think that could be done better.
Written March 11, 2023
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Where does the Creole Queen dock?
Vanessa
1 contribution
365 canal st New Orleans, I went through the mall then out to the back!! Hope you go and enjoy xo.
Acacia Martin
Kokomo, IN1 contribution
What food was availble with the buffet? I'm a vegetarian so I was just wondering if it would be worth it for me to pay the extra cost.
Nadira880
Portland, TN21 contributions
Hi, there was a salad I believe, red beans and rice, cornbread muffins and bread pudding that would be suitable for a vegetarian. Not sure if those dishes are vegan safe, though. There was also gumbo, jambalaya and seafood pasta.
sc_cfl
Central Florida, FL4 contributions
If I purchase the lunch buffet on this historical cruise, are water, iced tea, or soft drinks included? Or will I need to pay for these separately? Also are we still able to visit the buffet after the battlefield or can we only eat on the way there?
Louise O
Northamptonshire, UK16 contributions
Lunch was served after we returned to the boat after the battlefield visit. I can’t quite remember but I think soft drinks were included - but definitely water was available
world trav3l3r
Tamarac, FL111 contributions
Is there a dress code for the night cruise?
Jennahlee87
Belleville, MI851 contributions
No, they don’t have a dress code. We felt over dressed (black sequin dress, heels, dress pants & dress shirt). Most people were in casual clothes. Some even had t-shirts, hoodies and jeans.
kduvall2017
Morrisburg, Canada
Can we park close by that is secure and can leave a car for most of the day,and how are the prices say to park for 12 hrs.?
Kate H
22 contributions
There's parking by the Hilton hotel and mall that is right there. New Orleans is terrible when it comes to driving in the city. So much traffic, construction and small lanes.
sebjab28
Oil City, PA5 contributions
Hi, sebjab28. What would you like to know about this attraction? Did you have to turn in your groupon voucher and get a ticket to get inline to get on the boat?
stonellas
London, UK903 contributions
There is a small ticket office next to where the cruise departs but as the ticket booth is quite small the queues can get very long. So you properly need to get there a bit earlier (at least 30 min before) . You need to have an official ticket before you can get on board
Selma G
Sao Paulo, SP
Esta atracao e somente so domingos out ten em outros dias da
semana??
Lucia C
Keilor, Australia79 contributions
Jazz dinner cruise or Historical tour in January?
LazuliBunting
Williamsburg, VA5 contributions
We thought the historical cruise was excellent and highly recommend it. They have a lunch buffet with jazz music on the return trip from the battlefield so you can have a little bit of the "jazz cruise" ambience AND enjoy the history tour.