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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Cruise
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See New Orleans' best sights from the water on this river ride.
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Overview
Hop aboard the Creole Queen and take a journey through time to the olden days of New Orleans. You'll discover 300 years of New Orleans history as you pass the French Quarter, the Port of New Orleans and Jean Lafitte National Park.
As you come across famous landmarks and historic areas of the city, your onboard guide will detail the founding of present-day New Orleans by the LeMoyne brothers, the expansion of the city into the French Quarter, and the Louisiana Purchase.
When you get to the historic Chalmette Battlefield, you’ll dock and disembark for some on-foot exploration. On an hour-long guided tour led by National Park Rangers, you’ll learn more about the battlefield, the critical Battle of New Orleans, and why New Orleans history is so important for Louisiana and the US as a whole.
The old-timey ship would easily suit the New Orleans of 100 years ago. It's powered by a huge 24-foot paddlewheel, which was the predominant way of propulsion for steam-powered boats back in the day. This ship, however, boasts luxurious decor, air conditioning, and safety aspects that wouldn't have existed on the old ships, so you'll get the perfect combination of authenticity and comfort.
Facts
The Mississippi River is approximately 2,320 miles long and seven miles wide at its widest point.
Martin Strel, a Slovenian swimmer, swam the entire length of the Mississippi River in 2002 over 68 days.
Every January, to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, a re-enactment is fought with actors and cannons.
What's included
Enjoy a cruise on the Creole Queen and an hour-long guided walking tour through the Chalmette Battlefield.
See the Port of New Orleans, the French Quarter and the Jean Lafitte National Park.
Reservations
Booking required
Please email, [email protected], to reserve your spot in advance. Be sure to include your name, phone number, requested dates and pass number(s).
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#1 Poydras Street, Riverwalk Market Place, Box 39, New Orleans, USStandard opening hours
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For more information, please visit the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Cruise website.
(504) 587-1719
This was great!
Estrella ·Worth the time, what an enjoyable activity! The stop at the National Park site was unexpected and so informative.
Take a Ride on the Creole Queen.
Traysee Rylance ·Great time on this boat. The captian told history stores, had a grest voice and sense of humor.
The battle on New Orleans
Diana ·Fun relaxing trip even got off the V boat for an bore and toured the grounds
Very nice
Jennifer ·Very Nice and informative Drinks are on point Park is very well preserved
Begging is not pretty or appreciated
Jogs ·Very nice tour. The boat was beautiful and it was nice to enjoy a day on the river. There was a full bar and food. I did not do the buffet but others did and seemed to enjoy it. The tour guide was very informative. The battle field was a site to behold. The boat itself was centrally located and it was near shopping for either before or after. The tipping thing however is out of control. The server banging her tip pitcher on the bar for something for an already expensive $3.00 bottle of water. You didn't do anything except hand me a bottle. Then the final announcement from the tour guide was over the top. "This is a tip based attraction and New Orleans a tourist based location. Tipping is required for all on workers on the boat, including the tour guide and the photographer." Didn't I BUY a ticket that pays your salary? Begging isn't pretty and don't make me want to open my wallet.
Great day
KWSW ·Relaxing cruise and the battlefield stop was very educational
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