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Step aboard the Creole Queen for a 1.5‑hour weekend jazz brunch and a sweeping view of the Mississippi and New Orleans skyline. Live music, Creole brunch, and optional bottomless cocktails make this an easy, atmospheric way to experience the river.
Step aboard the Creole Queen for a 1.5‑hour weekend jazz brunch and a sweeping view of the Mississippi and New Orleans skyline. Live music, Creole brunch, and optional bottomless cocktails make this an easy, atmospheric way to experience the river.
Book with New Orleans Paddlewheels Inc.
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Operated by New Orleans Paddlewheels Inc. · New Orleans, Louisiana
The paddlewheel’s thrum sets the tempo as the Creole Queen slips away from the dock at 1 Poydras Street, river spray and skyline trading places across the rail. Brass warms the morning air; a band threads second-line rhythms through conversation and the clink of cutlery. Windows frame the wide arc of the Mississippi while the city—warehouses, cranes, the crescent of the French Quarter—slides past like a living postcard.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal walking and no steep terrain required.
Boarding is at 1 Poydras Street behind the Hilton Riverside and Outlet Riverwalk; present your voucher at the ticket booth to receive boarding passes.
Yes—this vessel and boarding areas are wheelchair and stroller accessible; indicate any accessibility needs when booking if possible.
Brunch is included, but bottomless mimosas and other alcoholic packages are available for an additional charge onboard.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; no refund within 24 hours of the cruise.
Riverboats helped make New Orleans a 19th‑century trade hub; jazz and river culture evolved together as musicians moved between neighborhoods and river towns.
The Mississippi’s health is tied to local stewardship—avoid throwing waste overboard, and support operators who follow low‑impact practices to protect the river and shoreline.
New Orleans Paddlewheels Inc. operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Book with New Orleans Paddlewheels Inc.
Book directly with New Orleans Paddlewheels Inc. for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
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