New Year's Eve Cruise

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in New Orleans aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen! Ring in the New Year with a front row seat to the Mississippi River. Enjoy a variety of scrumptious hors d'oeuvres, a tasty buffet, and call-brand drinks at the open bar. Dance your way into 2026 as live bands and a DJ play an assortment of musical styles on each of our three levels. Toast the New Year with Champagne and festive party favors. Experience New Year’s Eve like never before on the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen in New Orleans! 

Note: Due to limited capacity, refund requests made less than 48 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.

If sold out, please email contact information and amount of guests to booking@bigeasy.com to be added to our waitlist!

Basic Information:

Dates: December 31st

Boarding: 10:00pm – 11:00pm

Cruising Time:11:00pm – 1:00am 

Guests must be 21 years or older to attend the New Year's Eve event. However, individuals under 21 may attend if accompanied by a relative who is 21 or older.

Price (taxes are included): 

• January 1, 25 - September 30, 25: $199.00 
• October 1, 25 - October 31, 25: $219.00
• November 1, 25 - November 30, 25: $239.00
• December 1, 25 - December 31, 225: $249.00

Includes: Open Bar, Buffet, and Live Entertainment 

Menu:

Hors d'Oeuvres:

• Crab Cakes
• Crawfish pies
• Duck Empanadas
• Andouille en Croute - Chicken Satay
• Caprese Skewers

Buffet:

• Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
• Marinated Crab Claws
• Vegetable Crudites
• Crab Mornay Dip
• Spinach and Artichoke Dip
• Beef Brisket
• Assorted Crackers and Breads
• Crawfish Gerard Pasta
• Ricotta and Mushroom Ravioli

Desserts:

• Artisanal Cheeses
• Fresh Fruits
• Assorted Mini Cupcakes
• Cheesecake
• Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

Reservation & Cancellation Policies:

• Due to limited capacity, refund requests made less than 48 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.
• 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.