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Board the Creole Queen for a two-hour, moonlit dinner cruise on the Mississippi. Enjoy live jazz, an upscale Creole-inspired buffet and open bar while passing sights like St. Louis Cathedral.
Board the Creole Queen for a two-hour, moonlit dinner cruise on the Mississippi. Enjoy live jazz, an upscale Creole-inspired buffet and open bar while passing sights like St. Louis Cathedral.
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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Operated by New Orleans Paddlewheels Inc. · New Orleans, Louisiana
Dusk settles over the Mississippi and the Creole Queen’s paddlewheel begins to turn, sending a steady, confident rhythm through the river. Guests step aboard behind the Hilton Riverside, champagne flute in hand, as the city’s lights lift off the water and the low notes of a live jazz band thread through the night air. From the deck you have an unobstructed view of St. Louis Cathedral framed against a dark sky — the cathedral’s silhouette and the river’s surface both daring you to slow down.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly standing and seated socializing with minimal walking
The scheduled cruise duration is approximately 2 hours (boarding typically begins an hour earlier for check-in and seating).
Yes — an upscale buffet and an open call bar are included with the cruise fare; Champagne is provided upon boarding.
Yes — infants and small children can ride (strollers allowed) and specialized infant seats are available; check seating and safety info when booking.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time according to the standard cancellation terms.
Paddlewheelers reflect New Orleans’ 19th-century river commerce; the city’s Creole culinary and musical traditions evolved alongside river trade and multicultural settlement.
The Mississippi’s health is vulnerable to litter and runoff; choose operators who follow waste-minimization practices and avoid discarding trash overboard to protect river ecosystems.
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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