The Creole Queen is the only river cruise to stop at Chalmette Battlefield, where the Battle of New Orleans took place.

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

Cruises & Sailing
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150 minutes
English

Take a 2 hour, 30 minute cruise down the great Mississippi River aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen. Enjoy a narrated tour with a licensed historian describing 300-years of New Orleans history; from the founding of the city by the LeMoyne Brothers to the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina. During your cruise the vessel will dock at Chalmette Battlefield for a 1-hour excursion. Enjoy a guided tour and talk by a National Park Ranger about the battle of New Orleans, while taking in the sweet breeze and delicate waves along the river. Delight in a cash bar and/or a satisfying Creole lunch option available on the boat while viewing the famous French Quarter and Port of New Orleans from the river .

Options

Historic Cruise (Meal)

Historic Cruise (No Meal)

Historic Cruise (Meal)

Enjoy an interesting yet relaxing cruise with a delicious Creole-styled lunch and a stop at the Battlefield of New Orleans

FromAUD $73.40Per Person

What's included in Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Chalmette Battlefield

Disembark at the site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, where you can tour the Chalmette Battlefield including the Malus-Beauregard House and the Chalmette Monument before re-boarding for the return cruise.

Admission Ticket Included

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

Chalmette Battlefield is located in the Jean Lafitte National Park, making it an exciting and special addition to your river cruise!

Inclusions

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Local guide
  • Restroom on board
  • 1-Hour at Battlefield
  • Gratuities
  • Alcohol (Cash Bar)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • The Creole Paddlewheeler is Wheelchair accessible with a weight-restricted mechanical lift. However, the Chalmette Battlefield Park is not wheelchair accessible for handicap passengers at this time.

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • Located directly at the end of Poydras Street behind the Outlet Collection Mall and the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Redeem your voucher at the meeting point

• The ticket booth is located on the Riverwalk Dock (1 Poydras Street New Orleans LA 70130), which is behind the Hilton Riverside Hotel and The Outlet Riverwalk Collections Mall. • Cruise times may be altered or canceled due to weather and safety concerns. 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.

Operator

New Orleans Paddlewheels Inc.