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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise on the Mississippi River in New Orleans
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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise on the Mississippi River in New Orleans

by New Orleans Paddlewheels Inc.

3 hours
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3 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
$108$120Save 10%
2 adults × $54
All taxes and fees included

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3 hours
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2 adults × $54
All taxes and fees included

Overview

This 2.5-hour evening cruise on the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen offers live jazz entertainment aboard a traditional paddlewheeler on the Mississippi River in New Orleans. Boarding begins at 6:30 p.m. and the boat departs at 7:00 p.m. Guests can enjoy jazz music throughout the cruise as the sun sets and stars appear. An optional Creole dinner buffet is served in a dining room decorated with Victorian-style draperies and soft lighting. The menu may include dishes such as red beans and rice, jambalaya, Cajun seafood pasta, Cajun braised beef brisket, chicken and sausage gumbo, and white chocolate bread pudding with whiskey sauce. A bar made of Louisiana cypress with brass railings offers classic New Orleans cocktails for purchase. After dinner, guests can go to the promenade deck to enjoy the river breeze and the night sky. The cruise lasts about two hours, returning at 9:00 p.m. Gratuities and beverages including alcohol, coffee, tea, and soda are not included but are available for purchase.

Highlights

2.5-hour paddlewheeler cruise on the Mississippi River
Live jazz music throughout the cruise
Optional Creole-style dinner buffet
Bar serving classic New Orleans cocktails
Promenade deck for river and night views

What's included

Jazz entertainment during the cruise
Optional Creole buffet if selected at checkout
Two-hour cruise on the Mississippi River

What's not included

Gratuities
Alcoholic beverages available for purchase
Coffee, tea, and soda available for purchase

Itinerary

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Mississippi River

Guests board the paddlewheeler at 6:30 p.m. The boat departs at 7:00 p.m. for a two-hour cruise ending at 9:00 p.m. Jazz music plays throughout the cruise as the sun sets and stars appear. A Creole dinner buffet is served in a Victorian-style dining room with plush draperies and soft lighting. The menu may feature red beans and rice, jambalaya, Cajun seafood pasta, Cajun braised beef brisket, chicken and sausage gumbo, and white chocolate bread pudding with whiskey sauce. A bar made of Louisiana cypress and brass railings offers drinks for purchase. Guests can visit the promenade deck to enjoy the Mississippi River breeze and dance under the stars.

150 min

Meeting point

Located directly behind the Riverwalk Outlet Collection Mall and the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

End point

Located directly behind the Riverwalk Outlet Collection Mall and the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Guests must print their receipt or confirmation email to exchange for tickets at the booth
No outside food or drinks are allowed on board
Bags are checked before boarding for safety
Cruise operates only in favorable weather and may remain docked if conditions are poor
Refund requests less than 24 hours before departure are not accepted but tickets are transferable and valid for one year
Total
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