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
Good guide, nothing more
Good and knowledgeable guide, that saved the whole trip. Food was mediocre at best, drink menu poor. The stop was a total waste of time, not open, replicas rather than real historical things or of no interest (unless you're here to buy more of the same refrigerator magnets).
History lesson on the riverboat
On what had to be the hottest day in August, we went on the 2pm ride with our 3 grands under the age of 4! We had a great time and our narrator/historian was excellent! I think his name was Charles and he definitely made it worth it!
Jazz Brunch
Great! Brunch was excellent! Waitress/ bar staff top notch! Super friendly and personable, shared many laughs! Views were excellent and seats plentiful, had a great time! Music was excellent!
If you want to learn...
If you want to learn about the history of New Orleans, this cruise is for you. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
2hr tour
We rode an hour down the river to stop for an hour at a fascinating battle ground. The guide was funny, knowledgeable, and passionate about the history of New Orleans. The boat slowed going by the sugar mill to show the movement of raw sugar to the mill, as well as the merchant marine ship. The rain was refreshing and beautiful. All in all, a spectacular informative cruise.