Name: New Orleans: Creole Queen Jazz Cruise with Optional Dinner Buffet
Brand: TripShock
SKU: 336
Price: 60 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5758 (356 reviews)

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Join an unforgettable experience in New Orleans aboard the Creole Queen, a stunning paddlewheel boat that will take you on a cruise along the Mighty Mississippi River. With the swinging sounds of Sullivan Dabney, Jr. and the Muzik Jazz Band, you'll be transported back to the golden era of jazz music. Admire the city lights and soak up the romantic atmosphere under the stars as you walk along the deck. For an even more indulgent experience, indulge in an optional dinner buffet of Creole delicacies, carefully crafted by talented chefs. Experience the magic of NOLA from the water. Book today!

New Orleans: Creole Queen Jazz Cruise with Optional Dinner Buffet

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Parking: Parking is available at the Hilton Riverside Hotel for a fee (paid on site)
Departure Details: The Creole Queen departs from #1 Poydras St., Riverwalk Market Place, New Orleans, LA. Please arrive at least 45 minutes before scheduled departure as that is when boarding begins. Cruise will leave 7:00PM regardless of boarding time. Confirm the cruise time at least 24 hours in advance. For any issues, please contact your provider, New Orleans Paddlewheels, at 504-529-4567.
Gratuities: Gratuities for your bartenders and waitstaff are highly encouraged.

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen

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New Orleans: Creole Queen Jazz Cruise with Optional Dinner Buffet

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Join an unforgettable experience in New Orleans aboard the Creole Queen, a stunning paddlewheel boat that will take you...

nice relaxing view. Good food wasnt pleased that no drinks came with the meal.

Vistor

Reservations were easy. Getting tickets on the day was fast. Boring was efficient. We were greater nicely and immediately taken to our table. The bartender was pleasant. The red wine that I had was good. The white wine that my wife had was okay. The live music was very good. The cruising was smooth.

Our Dinner Cruise

Enjoyable last evening in New Orleans!
Buffet and dessert very tasty considering serving such a large group. Musicians talented with great vocals and repertoire!
Thank you!

Jazz cruise with dinner buffet

The food was fantastic, the ride smooth and the band played great music. The night lights on the water were beautiful.

Great evening

Disappointing to enter dinning area and see most tables not laid, no table decoration/lights 
Felt a little underwhelming for the price paid although the food was tasty and hot. 
The person serving at the bar was very rude and unhelpful, no drinks menu available, very little choice of drinks available
The other staff were all amazing, cheerful and friendly, the band was fabulous

Poor

We were told twice that we couldnt have food on the cruise, even though we had written confirmation that all was good. Not very professional by the company...

So so

The food was amazing and the paddleboat trip was very lovely. A nice relaxing trip down the river to end our visit to New Orleans.

Wonderful time

The food was delicious and the seating very elegant. Was surprised there was live music on the top deck and the bottom where dinner was. Had good conversations with other passengers and enjoyed a mini cruise on the Mississippi. Would recommend this as a nice alternative to hitting the French Quarters or Bourbon Street.

What a fun time

This was an excellent cruise!The jazz band was great and the food was very fresh and hot.

So Relaxing

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Explore the history of New Orleans with a ride aboard the Steamboat Natchez, the city’s only authentic steam-powered paddle wheeler. Arrive early for a calliope concert atop the boat. Enjoy captivating views and informative narrative, delicious food, Jazz music performed by the Steamboat Stompers in an outside area, and a history of jazz. Also get an opportunity to check out the steam room to see how the boat operates. Let the good times roll on the Steamboat Natchez! Book your spot now!

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Very relaxing. great views and great people

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It was nice ride the captain was great explaining the history of new Orleans

I'm just a carpen

Everything was wonderful and pleasant. The food could’ve been better but all things considered, it was a nice experience.

Courteous and sweet staff!

Gray Line New Orleans

Step aboard one of last authentic steam-powered sternwheelers for a memorable cruise around New Orleans on the Mississippi River. Hear stories of the Big Easy's rich history, sit back, relax and enjoy the New Orleans atmosphere as the smooth jazz of the world-acclaimed Dukes of Dixieland fills your ears. This cruise from the heart of the French Quarter will take you along the graceful Mississippi River. Book today!

New Orleans: Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Buffet

Step aboard one of last authentic steam-powered sternwheelers for a memorable cruise around New Orleans on the...

Was a great experience would highly recommend it. Food was good too.

Customer

Good booking option and description overall.

Good booking

It was very nice...just wish there was more interior sitting  area and more music less commentary... overall enjoyed myself very much

Nachez dinner cruise

A river voyage aboard the Creole Queen Paddlewheeler is one of the most iconic activities to be enjoyed in New Orleans. View the French Quarter and the Port of New Orleans from the river, while enjoying historical narration and delicious Creole and Cajun cuisine! Disembark at the site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, and tour the Chalmette Battlefield. Enjoy the history, nature, taste, and culture of New Orleans, all on one tour! Book now!

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A river voyage aboard the Creole Queen Paddlewheeler is one of the most iconic activities to be enjoyed in New Orleans....

Very enjoyable and informative, both at the historic battlefield and the story about Katrina.

Historic River Cruise

Trip was great. The narrator was really good. Very interesting and well spoken.  Added humor too which was great.  Food was very good, better than some of the restaurants we tried.  We spent the time inside since it was rainy outside. Everyone working on the boat was very friendly too.  Great experience.

Creole Queen

Historical Mississippi River Cruise with Optional Lunch

Experience the lively sounds of a traditional New Orleans Jazz band while cruising down the Mighty Mississippi River on a voyage aboard the Creole Queen. View the French Quarter and the Port of New Orleans from the river, while indulging on a delicious Creole and Cajun Brunch cuisine! Or you can select the cruise only option and pass a good time on our promenade deck with a classic New Orleans cocktail in hand as you enjoy the amazing views of the Mississippi River and New Orleans skyline. Book your Creole Queen Morning Jazz Brunch today!

New Orleans: Creole Queen Morning Jazz Brunch

Experience the lively sounds of a traditional New Orleans Jazz band while cruising down the Mighty Mississippi River on...

Very relaxing!

Awesome

I had a great time and enjoyed the ride. We did cruise only - brunch was sold out. I was do this again.

Great addition to my  birthday weekend.

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Tour guide was very knowledgeable.  Swamp and critters were enjoyable to see in their habitat.

We had a wonderful time. Our Captain was very knowledgeable, funny and patient (had to get pictures). I would definitely recommend it. We will be doing a tour again soon.

First trip but not our last.

I didnt like being rescheduled after reserving putting us outside in the rain and cold w children but all in all it was a good experience and we had a blast and tripshock made reservations so easy!

It was awesome

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We learned a lot about alligators, swamp life and fauna, all the while enjoying the fun filled narrative!

very informative and entertaining

My party enjoyed this excursion. The tour guide was engaged and informative.

Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour

Captain Darin was informative, funny and knowledgeable about the swamps, land, animals, and history. We had a great time and I highly recommend taking this tour. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great Swamp Tour

Take a journey into the bayous and swamplands of south Louisiana on this incredible swamp tour! Located just 35 minutes south of downtown New Orleans, this is the perfect chance to see the beauty that Louisiana has to offer. From the comfort of a pontoon boat, discover an abundance of fantastic wildlife like alligators, blue herons, bald eagles, wild boars, and more. Uncover the secrets of the swamp, book this amazing tour today!

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Loved the swamp tour. Saw plenty of gators and our guide was well versed in the workings of the bayou. Highly recommend this experience.

Swamp Delicious

The pontoon captain was knowledgeable and fun. The ride through the swamps was relaxing and exciting. Totally recommend.

Fantastic, fun, relaxing

Are guide was entertaining knowledgeable took the time to show us the bayou, and even stopped many times to see the animals in there natural setting. Enjoyed the trip but next time will bring a blanket it was a little cold.

Awesome trip

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Oak Alley plantation is one of the most magnificent plantation homes near New Orleans. 28 evenly spaced historic Oak Trees span from the River Road to the Plantation House for a quarter of a mile. Located on the grounds are a restaurant, blacksmith shop, souvenir shop, slavery exhibit, and antique farm equipment. After a quick lunch stop, hop aboard a covered swamp boat for a guided tour of the Barataria Swamp, the "Crown Jewel of the Louisiana Purchase". Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Boat Combo from New Orleans Hotels is a ride you don't want to miss, book today!

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Oak Alley plantation is one of the most magnificent plantation homes near New Orleans. 28 evenly spaced historic Oak...

Tour was well coordinated plenty of time at oak alley didn’t feel rushed could enjoy the property before heading to the swamp. Swamp tour was a fun afternoon with Reggie as our captain.

Oak Alley/swamp tour

We were a group of 8, and we all give this tour 5 stars.  We were glad that we were on the slow boat in the swamp, because the airboat scares the alligators and birds away.

Oak Alley Plantation is beautiful, especially the grounds and gorgeous trees!

Fun Day

Both locations provided a lot of historical information. The time alotted at both was more than enough to take in the sights and surroundings.

Entertaining

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A river voyage aboard the Creole Queen Paddlewheeler is one of the most iconic activities to be enjoyed in New Orleans. Experience the lively sounds of a traditional New Orleans Jazz band while cruising down the Mighty Mississippi River. View the French Quarter and the Port of New Orleans from the river, while enjoying historical narration and delicious Creole and Cajun cuisine! Disembark at the site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, and tour the Chalmette Battlefield. Enjoy the history, nature, taste, and culture of New Orleans, all on one tour!

Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise & Battlefield Tour

Nice cruise fun and relaxing food was good will do again!!

Nice

The boat ride was very relaxing. The food was great. The bartender down stairs was trying to mislead us and cost us more money.

I will stay there again and tell others

Well, for starters.. it’s a beautiful idea for us tourists folks. The food and the southern hospitality was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! The staff wore masks. They were kind and sweet. The food was bomb. I actually came for the food. The view was beautiful. STORY TIME: We came to NOLA for my baby sisters 21st birthday. As we were coming back from the stop that we had made, my sisters RED champion bucket hat flew off her head. We were sitting on the very top floor all the way in the back. As it flew off, we tried to catch it but unfortunately it flew over board. As we run to go see where the hat went. It had found its way on the ledge of the back of the boat, while in motion the hat was just chilling. We prayed and hoped that it wouldn’t fall off. We get back to the dock or the port where we got on at, and Thank God the hat was still there. I asked The host (the guy over the intercom) to ask if anyone could please get my sisters hat. My sister got a chance to speak with the captain, who was very sweet and adamant about getting her hat. A few minutes later before we were able to safely get off the boat, there was a guy, an older gentleman, that saved the day. We forgot to get his name. But if you’re seeing this.. THANK YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH for saving my sisters 21st birthday!!!!!  Everyone clapped and cheered as she had the red at in her hand. Thank you for everyone that was involved. The awesome people that were there helping us and making sure that the hat stayed right where it was supposed to be. Everyone!!! AWESOME 5 STARS !!!!!

Something Different

Join a spine-tingling adventure through the haunted streets of the French Quarter, where New Orleans' spooky past comes alive. The city is infamous for its tales of voodoo, vampires, ghosts, and the French Quarter, and the 4-in-1 Ghost, Voodoo, Vampires & French Quarter Tour is the perfect way to experience it all. Your expert guide will show you the quickest routes around the Big Easy, saving you time and energy as you explore the eerie streets. Walk if you dare, through the beautiful yet haunting streets of the French Quarter on this unforgettable walking tour. Book your spot today!

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Chris did an amazing job on our tour! He was very knowledgeable and hilarious! Definitely a must!

Great experience

Dartanya lead us thoroughly through the history on the French Quarter and was very insightful and entertaining.  She didn’t rush, encouraged questions and opened my eyes to a different perspective of the area and history.  I really enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to others.  Just bring water as it’s warm even at night.

Excellent guide

The tour was ok. Much of the information was made up or very general. Our guide made it fun and was entertaining. Not scary or historical at all if that’s what you’re looking for.

Vodoo Tour

Witches Brew Tours

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Great tour , and the guide was very friendly and knowledgeable

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I only had two days in New Orleans and wanted to explore the city as much as possible. I had a particular interest in learning about the impact of Hurricane Katrina. I spent the majority of my time seeing the French Quarter and some of the Garden District before taking this tour, which I truly enjoyed. Unexpectedly, this tour became the highlight of my trip. I so appreciated our guide’s knowledge of the city, the way he led the tour with truth and a sense of humor, and how he explained the devastation to this day due to Katrina as we traveled to different neighborhoods. It was a humbling experience that I feel I learned a lot from. 10/10 recommend

My favorite tour during my stay in New Orleans

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