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Highlights
Embark on an unforgettable two-hour journey aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, offering daily discounted departures for a unique New Orleans nightlife experience complete with live jazz, a lavish Creole buffet, and dancing under the stars.
About This Deal
Highlights
Enjoy a discounted two-hour boat tour aboard a charming vintage vessel, providing an unparalleled New Orleans experience.
Immerse yourselves in an evening of classic New Orleans sounds featuring the Muddy River Jazz Band with Michael Fulton, ensuring an authentic musical backdrop.
Indulge in a diverse Creole buffet dinner, offering a wide array of dishes from savory chicken and shrimp to vegetarian options and beans, plus à la carte choices for a personalized meal.
Relax in a climate-controlled vessel with 1800s charm, complete with elegant dining and dancefloors, perfect for dancing under the stars with dazzling city lights.
Children aged five and under travel free with a boarding pass, available on request at booking.
A perfect gift for loved ones, offering savings on an amazing New Orleans experience filled with memorable vibes and spirit.
Vouchers are not accepted for specialty cruises.
No outside food or beverages are allowed onboard.
Cocktails are available for purchase at the cash bar.
Meals not included for children aged 5 or under.
What To Expect
Prepare to step aboard the majestic Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, a vessel steeped in 1800s charm, featuring a grand 24-foot paddle wheel, intricate wrought-iron trim, and opulent Victorian draperies. As the Creole Queen glides gracefully along the Mississippi River from New Orleans, guests will feel the warm air transform into a cool, starlit breeze on the promenade deck. Enjoy modern comforts like air conditioning ensuring a cozy and relaxing ride, perfectly blending vintage allure with contemporary ease for a truly romantic and unforgettable experience.
Guests can indulge in a lavish Creole buffet served in the elegant dining room, savoring delectable dishes such as Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo, Louisiana Creole Jambalaya, Shrimp Alfredo Pasta, and Paddlewheeler Bread Pudding, with convenient à la carte options available to customize their meal. As live New Orleans music sets a vibrant mood, patrons can enjoy dancing under nostalgic lighting. The glittering city skyline and the starry sky provide stunning, picturesque views, ideal for capturing memorable photos or enjoying quiet moments, embodying the very soul of New Orleans through an exquisite blend of dining, dancing, and breathtaking scenery.
Plan Your Visit
- Operating HoursTours run daily 7 PM - 9 PM.
- DurationThe cruise lasts for approximately 2 hours.
- AccessibilityThe Paddlewheeler Creole Queen is ADA accessible for guests.
- Weather PolicyCruise times may be altered or canceled due to weather and safety concerns. The cruise may remain dockside in the event of unfavorable sailing conditions.
Event Schedule
Boarding Commences
Guests are welcomed aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen to begin their evening experience.
Final Boarding Call
All guests should be aboard the vessel as preparations for departure are finalized.
Cruise Departure
The Paddlewheeler Creole Queen departs, beginning its scenic journey along the Mississippi River.
Cruise Return
The cruise concludes as the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen returns to the dock.
How It Works
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2. Plan your Visit
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3. Redeem your Mobile Ticket
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4. Enjoy the Experience!
Fine Print
Promotional value expires 90 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires.
Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings
- 3-day hassle-free refund guarantee: Free cancellation for up to 3 days after purchase for unredeemed vouchers
- Subject to availability
- Cruise times may be altered or canceled due to weather and safety concerns.
- The cruise may remain dockside in the event of unfavorable sailing conditions.
- No outside food or beverages are allowed onboard.
- The Creole Queen is unavailable July 4th - July 7th due to private parties.
- Vouchers are not accepted for specialty cruises.
- The voucher may be repurchased every 30 days.
- Limit of 10 per person.
- Allergens: Dairy(D), Wheat (W), Soy (S), Eggs (E), Fish/Shellfish (F).
- Pet Policy: Pets are not allowed onboard, but service animals are always welcome.
- The merchant's standard cancellation policy applies (any fees not to exceed the Groupon price).
About Creole Queen
With its maiden voyage held a mere 30 years ago, the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen seems to break the rules of time. From its outside, the vessel looks straight out of the 1800s. A giant, 24-foot paddle wheel propels the boat up and down the Mississippi River, and its soft lighting, wrought-iron trim, and Victorian-style draperies call to mind a bygone era. Look past those features, however, and you find modern equipment. Air conditioning and heating keep things comfortable, while a fuel-efficient, diesel-electric engine would make a steam-powered vessel scream like a tea kettle with envy.
Once that engine churns to life, the paddle wheeler can take more than 800 passengers at a time on two types of tours. A Creole buffet and live music take over the interior dining rooms during the Dinner Jazz Cruise. The Chalmette Battlefield River Cruise, on the other hand, focuses on history, with the captain spinning tails of local landmarks and key events, and the passengers disembarking to explore the historic site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans.Groupon Customer Reviews
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