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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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What visitors are saying
4.7Fun tour, very sunny, very informative tour guide talking all the way down the river, and nice walking break before returning.
Nov 24, 2025The staff were amazing I will say!
Sep 23, 2025- Explore New Orleans with Go City®Your New Orleans pass includes dozens of other top attractions, all for one money-saving price
What you'll do
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
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