New Orleans

Louisiana

New Orleans Paddlewheels offers a variety of fantastic cruises onboard the Creole Queen, and is the perfect spot for a romantic evening with your loved one, or a fun evening with friends. You'll get to hear live jazz music on board the Mississippi River Dinner Jazz Cruise, or you can take a Historical River Cruise and enjoy the sights of New Orleans with an expert historian. Enjoy brunch on the Weekend Jazz Brunch Cruise, or celebrate an anniversary or birthday with our special events cruise!

New Orleans Paddlewheels Inc

New Orleans Paddlewheels

Take a fascinating boat trip into a Louisiana swamp. Experience South Louisiana in a custom built swamp boat through part of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park. Native guides will reveal the mysteries of the swamps and the Cajun "joie de vivre' - joy of life. Observe the nesting grounds of alligators, egrets, raccoons, nutria, snakes, and more! Book today!

Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour with Optional Transportation

Take a fascinating boat trip into a Louisiana swamp. Experience South Louisiana in a custom built swamp boat through...

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

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!

Historical Mississippi River Cruise with Optional Lunch

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

Join an unforgettable experience aboard the Creole Queen, a stunning paddlewheel boat that will take you on a 2-hour cruise along the Mighty Mississippi River. Marvel at the skyline views of New Orleans as you glide through one of the world's busiest river ports. 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. Take a stroll along the promenade deck, where you can admire the city lights and soak up the romantic atmosphere under a canopy of stars. For an even more indulgent experience, indulge in an optional dinner buffet of Creole delicacies, carefully crafted by talented chefs. Experience the magic of New Orleans from the water and make unforgettable memories with friends, family, or that special someone. Book today!

Creole Queen Jazz Cruise with Optional Dinner Buffet

Join an unforgettable experience aboard the Creole Queen, a stunning paddlewheel boat that will take you on a 2-hour...

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

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

Take a thrilling ride through the Louisiana swamps that are accessible only by airboat. The captain, a native of the area, offers a colorful history of the Cajun way of life. Come face to face with alligators, snakes, and other local creatures while touring their neighborhood. See the swamp like never before on a Jean Lafitte Airboat Tour! Book now!

Jean Lafitte Airboat Tour with Optional Transportation From New Orleans

Take a thrilling ride through the Louisiana swamps that are accessible only by airboat. The captain, a native of the...

Easy online booking for the tour. The swamp tour was amazing!

Amazing experience

The Captain was amazing
Saw loads of gators I think it suprised the capt cause of the temperature 
Will tell all to book with you guyz
Thanks for the memories 

Love Tory an Billy Flynn

Alligator trip

Amazing experience. Our guide Ramon was wonderful! Made the trip so much better! Definitely a must do when in the area!

Airboat tour

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!

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.

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