Historic Mississippi River Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Cruise along the historic Mississippi River
- Enjoy live jazz music onboard
- Savor a delicious buffet meal
- Learn about New Orleans' rich history
- Experience the iconic paddlewheeler ambiance
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 2-hour narrated river cruise
- Live jazz music
- Buffet lunch or dinner options
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Cruise operates rain or shine; cancellations due to weather are rare but possible.
- Advance reservations are recommended to secure your preferred date and time.
- Gratuities for the crew are not included in the ticket price and are appreciated.
Know before you go
- Arrive at the dock at least 30 minutes before departure to ensure timely boarding.
- Dress comfortably and consider bringing a light jacket for cooler evenings.
- Parking is available near the dock; however, public transportation options are also accessible.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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.
- Boarding begins at 1:30 PM and the vessel departs at 2 PM sharp. Due to Coast Guard regulations, we are unable to extend departure time to accommodate individual guests.
Traveler reviews
An underwhelming 1980s ferry
I would not recommend this experience for most people. The boat itself is essentially a 1980s passenger ferry wearing a cheap costume. Admission fee was too high for what you’re getting, even without the food, which every other review will tell you to avoid. We did not get the food and am happy about that choice. Within a few minutes of being aboard, while using the bathroom i noticed one of the toilets was clogged, and upon my exit noticed another passenger, who I believe was having some urgent digestive problems, taking a dump in the urinal. I felt bad for this guy as he would have been able to use the toilet normally had the bathrooms been well tended. The seats outside were all wet, even under the roof so sitting outside wasn’t really an option, it would have been nice if they had dried them at least. Over my partner and I had a good time, but really only because we decided to make it so. Watching all the big shipping vessels was really the best part of the ride. With the help of a marine traffic app we could see all their details, where they were from, where they were going etc. So that was fun, but again not at all part of the experience you pay for. Up shots were interactions with the crew, they were all kind and entertaining and offered some great advice for dinning when we got chatting. If you want to booze cruise with a big crowd maybe on Saturday night this could be fun, but if you’re looking for a relaxing, novel experience on the water, look elsewhere.
Cruising the mississipi river on the creole queen !
Be on time. Cause it leaves on time. Bring umbrella or hat with you because it is hot ! We sat inside in thw airconditioning drinking refreshing fruit punches ! If you like to hear and see about history in a historic beautiful paddleboat, choose this tour.
Great day tour!
Nice tour of the river, good lunch, and great history.
just as advertised
second time in New Orleans, second time on the boat, both times have been just as advertised. sound system failed and we missed some commentary but otherwise good
short trip
A good short trip down Mississippi. Interesting news from guide, time for walking to the war monument.