New Orleans Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise with Chalmette Battlefield Tour
by New Orleans Paddlewheels Inc.
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$94Overview
This tour features a two-and-a-half-hour cruise on the Mississippi River aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, departing from New Orleans. A licensed historian provides narration covering 300 years of the city's history, from its founding by the LeMoyne Brothers to Hurricane Katrina. The boat passes sights such as the French Quarter and the Port of New Orleans. A cash bar is available on board, and guests may purchase an optional Creole lunch during the cruise. About halfway through, the vessel docks at Chalmette Battlefield, part of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, for a one-hour guided tour led by a National Park Ranger. The tour includes the Battle of New Orleans site, the Malus-Beauregard House, and the Chalmette Monument. Restrooms are available on the boat throughout the trip. Boarding begins at 1:30 PM, and the boat departs at 2 PM. The Paddlewheeler is wheelchair accessible with a mechanical lift, but the Chalmette Battlefield is not wheelchair accessible. The tour is subject to weather conditions, and outside food or beverages are not allowed on board.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chalmette Battlefield
Disembark at the site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans located within Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Guests tour the Chalmette Battlefield area, including the Malus-Beauregard House and the Chalmette Monument, before reboarding the boat for the return trip.
45 min
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
The Chalmette Battlefield is part of this national park, providing an additional historical context to the cruise stop.
30 min
Meeting point
Located directly at the end of Poydras Street behind the Outlet Collection Mall and the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
End point
Located directly at the end of Poydras Street behind the Outlet Collection Mall and the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
New Orleans Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise with Chalmette Battlefield Tour
by New Orleans Paddlewheels Inc.
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$94Overview
This tour features a two-and-a-half-hour cruise on the Mississippi River aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, departing from New Orleans. A licensed historian provides narration covering 300 years of the city's history, from its founding by the LeMoyne Brothers to Hurricane Katrina. The boat passes sights such as the French Quarter and the Port of New Orleans. A cash bar is available on board, and guests may purchase an optional Creole lunch during the cruise. About halfway through, the vessel docks at Chalmette Battlefield, part of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, for a one-hour guided tour led by a National Park Ranger. The tour includes the Battle of New Orleans site, the Malus-Beauregard House, and the Chalmette Monument. Restrooms are available on the boat throughout the trip. Boarding begins at 1:30 PM, and the boat departs at 2 PM. The Paddlewheeler is wheelchair accessible with a mechanical lift, but the Chalmette Battlefield is not wheelchair accessible. The tour is subject to weather conditions, and outside food or beverages are not allowed on board.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chalmette Battlefield
Disembark at the site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans located within Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Guests tour the Chalmette Battlefield area, including the Malus-Beauregard House and the Chalmette Monument, before reboarding the boat for the return trip.
45 min
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
The Chalmette Battlefield is part of this national park, providing an additional historical context to the cruise stop.
30 min
Meeting point
Located directly at the end of Poydras Street behind the Outlet Collection Mall and the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
End point
Located directly at the end of Poydras Street behind the Outlet Collection Mall and the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.