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: All sales for Specialty Cruises are final. Credits may be transferred and used within one year of the tour date.

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): $249.00

Includes: Open Bar, Buffet, Jazz Band, DJ

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:

• As of August 2025, all sales for Specialty Cruises are final. Credits may be transferred and used within one year of the tour date.
• 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.