Creole Queen Historic Cruise

New Orleans' only Historic River Cruise! Focusing on 300 years of New Orleans history, this cruise offered twice daily is narrated by a local historian who takes guests on a journey through the story of the city as we sail downriver to the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and the historic Chalmette Battlefield. Highlights of the tour include the founding of the city by the LeMoyne brothers, the expansion of the city into the “French Quarters” of the Treme and Marigny, the Louisiana Purchase, and the critical Battle of New Orleans. A one-hour shore excursion at the battlefield features a guided tour and talk by National Park Rangers.

Enjoy bottomless mimosas on our Battlefield Cruise for an additional $25!

Note: Due to limited capacity, refund requests made less than 24 hours prior to the cruise departure will NOT be considered. This includes missing the cruise for any reason. However, your ticket is transferable and valid for up to one year.

The Creole Queen has a weight-restricted mechanical lift and wheelchair-compatible accessibility. There are many ways to experience Chalmette Battlefield. The full accessible way to visit the park is by vehicle. If you visit the park via the Creole Queen, please be aware that because of variable levels of the Mississippi River and river levee itself we are working on longer-term solutions for accessibility. The park programs are accessible, either via a virtual tour with closed captioning shown on the Creole Queen, or in-person on park grounds. The park also has audio description devices available for our visitor center exhibits, and a braille version of our park's Unigrid brochure. If you have special needs for your visit please contact us via email so we can accommodate accordingly.

Tour Information:

Historic Cruise - 10 am ( Call For Availability) 

Current Open Dates: April 19, May 9, May 14-15, July 19

9:30am - 10:00am: Boarding

10:00am - 10:30am: Sails to Chalmette Battlefield

10:30am - 11:30am: Battlefield Tour

11:30am - 12:30pm: Return to Spanish Plaza 

Historic Cruise - 2 pm

1:30pm - 2:00pm: Boarding

2:00pm - 2:30pm: Sails to Chalmette Battlefield

2:30pm - 3:30pm: Battlefield Tour

3:30pm - 4:30pm: Return to Spanish Plaza

*Inclusions: Narrated cruise, tour of the battlefield Bar specials: Cash bar, $25 bottomless Mimosas

Price: 

• Adult with Lunch: $67
• Adult no Lunch: $47
• Child (6-12) with Lunch: $29
• Child (6-12) no Lunch:$20
• Child (0-5) with Lunch: $13
• Child (0-5) no Lunch: Free

Bar specials and Add-Ons: Cash bar, $20 bottomless Mimosas, Packaged lunch available for a la carte purchase on board for an additional cost onboard.

Menu:

Buffet Menu:

• Caesar Salad
• Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo
• Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
• Creole Jambalaya
• Red Beans & Rice (Vegetarian)
• Bread Pudding

A La Carte Menu:

• Caesar Salad $10
• Shrimp Alfredo Pasta $10
• Creole Jambalaya $10
• Red Beans & Rice (V) $10
• Bread Pudding $10
• Zapp's Potato Chips $3

Parking:

Discounted parking is available at the WTC Parking Garage (Connected to the Hilton Riverside Hotel) on the corner of Poydras Street and Convention Center Boulevard (100 Poydras Street) on week days ONLY. Your printed parking ticket must be presented to the Creole Queen ticket booth. Discounted parking on weekends is not available.

Reservation & Cancellation Policies:

• Due to limited capacity, refund requests made less than 24 hours prior to the cruise departure will NOT be considered. This includes missing the boat for any reason. However, your ticket is transferable and valid for up to one year.
• Cruise times may be altered or canceled due to weather and safety concerns.
• Cruise may remain dockside in the event of unfavorable sailing conditions.
• All reservations must be prepaid by credit card and are subject to availability.

Miscellaneous:

• Visit the ticket booth adjacent to the Creole Queen to receive your boarding passes.
• Call 504.529.4567 for discounted group rates.
• PET POLICY: We do not allow pets onboard. However, Service Animals as defined by the ADA are always welcome. Although it is not required, as a courtesy we recommend notifying us at least 24-hours in advance that you will be bringing a Service Animal aboard.
• No outside food or beverages are allowed onboard.
• For specific food allergies questions or requests please call at least 24-hours ahead of your cruise.