About this experience
Cruise into a brilliant and romantic sunset aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen! Underneath enchanting skyline views enjoy the lively sounds from Sullivan Dabney, Jr. and the Muzik Jazz band while delighting your taste buds with a deliciously prepared Creole-styled meal (if option is chosen). Grab one or two classic New Orleans cocktails inside at the bar, then take a stroll outside along elegantly designed wrought iron trimmed railings for a night full of stars and warm banter. Become part of the city's unique energy and let the sweet Mississippi River breeze sweep you off your senses onto the dance floor atop our promenade deck for a night full of pure New Orleans magic.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Print out your receipt/confirmation email and bring to ticket booth for redemption
- Bags are checked before boarding the vessel to ensure safety during the cruise.
Local guides to help you plan
How to Read New Orleans by Neighborhood
A context-first framework for planning New Orleans by river, adjacency, neighborhood rhythm, and respectful observation.
A Street-Level Guide to New Orleans Architecture
How to notice lots, passages, galleries, materials, climate response, and building types without flattening the city into balcony shorthand.
Listening With Context in New Orleans
A respectful way to connect jazz history, neighborhood institutions, live rooms, and public traditions.
What is included
- Jazz Entertainment
- Creole Buffet (if option selected at checkout)
- 2-Hour Mississippi River Cruise
Not included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages (Available for Purchase)
- Coffee, Tea, and Soda (Available for Purchase)
Itinerary and highlights
Boarding time is 6:30 p.m and and lasts until the boat cruises promptly at 7:00 pm. Cruising duration is 2 hours, ending at 9:00 p.m.
During your cruise, Jazz will play throughout the night while the sun sets and stars begin to illuminate behind southern clouds. Indulge in a delicious Creole Dinner Buffet in a richly appointed dining room designed with plush Victorian style draperies and soft period lighting. Menu items may include: red beans and rice, jambalaya, Cajun Seafood Pasta, Cajun Braised Beef Brisket, Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, our signature White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce, and more!
Make sure to grab a drink at our bar made of Louisiana cypress and adorned with brass railings for a warm and inviting setting. Then take the stairs to our promenade deck for a night to remember. Let the sweet breeze from the Mighty Mississippi intoxicate your senses while you dance the night away among the stars.
Meeting and pickup information
- Located directly behind the Riverwalk Outlet Collection Mall and the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- New Orleans Paddlewheels Inc.
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Print out your receipt/confirmation email and bring to ticket booth for redemption
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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