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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

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New Orleans, United States
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise
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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise
See the New Orleans skyline from a whole new perspective.
Watch the wonder of the America's second busiest port while you cruise the Mississippi River.
The lunch buffet cannot be beat!
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icon2 hours 30 minutes  (Approx.)
iconOffered in: English

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Overview

Sail down this Mississippi River on a classic Paddlewheeler boat on this New Orleans river cruise. Enjoy illuminating narration from a licensed historian and stop part-way through the trip to learn about the Battle of New Orleans. Then, get back aboard the vessel and enjoy a cash bar while admiring the views.
  • New Orleans riverboat cruise on the Mississippi
  • Learn about the Battle of New Orleans during an educational stop
  • Multiple departure times throughout the day to fit your schedule
  • Food and drinks available for purchase onboard the steam boat
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1 Hour at Battlefield
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Food and drinks (Available for Purchase)
1 Poydras St , 1 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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Located directly at the end of Poydras Street behind the Outlet Collection Mall and the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

This activity will end right where it started.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
  • OPERATED BY New Orleans Paddlewheels Inc.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
See all safety measures taken by Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise.

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  • "We sat up top, but recommend indoors if heat sensitive." See review
  • "Definitely a do not miss if you are in New Orleans!" See review

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star-5
Enjoyed the speaker...
Connie_C
, Oct 2021
Enjoyed the speaker discuss the war of 1812 and points of interest along the Mississippi. Knowledgeable as well as humorous.
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star-4
Entertaining history lesson
Michael_G
, Oct 2021
The narrator was both informative and entertaining. The boat itself is nothing special but the overall experience is well worth the price.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
The food was great and...
Kristen_B
, Oct 2021
The food was great and the historian narrator was incredible. I've already recommended to family and friends!
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-4
Fantastic History Narrative but Logistical Problems
Janice_M
, Oct 2021
Charles, the history narrator, was fantastic, certainly one of the best guides I've ever heard and I'VE HEARD MANY. Excellent. I would sign up for any lecture or tour he gives, wherever that may be. However, the logistics of this cruise really need work: disembarking was disorganized, disrespectful, and perhaps downright dangerous, for anyone with mobility issues. Also the cruise was oversold, i.e. not enough seating.
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star-4
Enjoyable adventure aboard the Creole Queen
Angelic_G
, Oct 2021
My husband and I traveled to New Orleans for my birthday and he really wanted to do a riverboat cruise. We found Viator and it was really easy to book the tour with an associate. The departure point was a quick 10 minute walk from our hotel, it was easy to convert our reservation to tickets, and the process to board was smooth. The tour guide, Charles, was very knowledgeable about the history of the city and candid about the effects of the hurricane. All of the staff on board were polite. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
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star-5
Excellent tour!
Christina_B
, Oct 2021
We are very happy we decided to do this tour. Charles, our guide, was the best tour guide I have ever had in my life. He made the history of New Orleans come alive in front of our very eyes!! Definitely a must do if you are in town!
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star-5
Very nice tour!
KARLAELIZABETH_S
, Oct 2021
Nice tour! We stayed inside because of the heat but it was really nice to be there. Maybe we would have preferred to make this at sundown.
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star-5
Insight into Nawlins history while cruising on the Mississippi.
Irene_R
, Oct 2021
The narration by the historian, Charles, on the Creole Queen was exemplary. He was very knowledgeable and his enthusiasm for his subject beyond compare……both about the Battle of New Orleans and Katrina, the devastating hurricane of 2005. If you like history cruise with Charles!
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star-4
Step back in Time
Nancy_E
, Oct 2021
Our tour guide was entertaining and very knowledgeable from beginning to end !!!! Can’t recall his name but mentioned that he had been a lawyer. Loved it !
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star-4
Nice and relaxing
Miranda_T
, Oct 2021
The guide was great, there was plenty of comfortable seating and options for indoor or outdoor seating as well as seating under a roof.
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