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! Seating is first come, first served!

The Creole Queen has a weight-restricted mechanical lift and wheelchair-compatible accessibility. Weight limit for passenger and chair is 450 pounds.

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

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 (F)
• Crawfish pies (F)
• Duck Empanadas
• Andouille en Croute - Chicken Satay
• Caprese Skewers

Buffet:

• Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (F)
• Marinated Crab Claws (F)
• Vegetable Crudites
• Crab Mornay Dip (F)
• Spinach and Artichoke Dip (D)
• Beef Brisket
• Assorted Crackers and Breads (G)
• Crawfish Gerard Pasta (S,D)
• Ricotta and Mushroom Ravioli (D)

Desserts:

• Artisanal Cheeses
• Fresh Fruits
• Assorted Mini Cupcakes (D,E)
• Cheesecake (D,G)
• Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce (D,G)

Allergens: Dairy (D), Gluten (G), Soy (S), Eggs (E), Shellfish/Fish (F)

All dishes are made without nuts or peanut oil. Only soybean oil is used.

Reservation & Cancellation Policies:

• 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.