Creole Queen Jazz Cruise: Enchanting Skyline Views
4.1
1,000 Ratings
New Orleans
Experience an enchanting jazz cruise on the Creole Queen, with stunning skyline views, live music, delicious Creole cuisine, and classic New Orleans cocktails. Join us for a night of pure New Orleans magic!
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mississippi River - Boarding time is 6:30 p.m and and lasts until the boat cruises promptly at 7:00 pm. Cruising duration is 2 hours, ending at 9:00 p.m.

During your cruise, Jazz will play throughout the night while the sun sets and stars begin to illuminate behind southern clouds. Indulge in a delicious Creole Dinner Buffet in a richly appointed dining room designed with plush Victorian style draperies and soft period lighting. Menu items may include: red beans and rice, jambalaya, Cajun Seafood Pasta, Cajun Braised Beef Brisket, Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, our signature White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce, and more!

Make sure to grab a drink at our bar made of Louisiana cypress and adorned with brass railings for a warm and inviting setting. Then take the stairs to our promenade deck for a night to remember. Let the sweet breeze from the Mighty Mississippi intoxicate your senses while you dance the night away among the stars.

What's Included
  • Jazz Entertainment
  • Creole Buffet (option selected at checkout)
  • 2-Hour Mississippi River Cruise
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic Beverages (Available for Purchase)
  • Coffee, Tea, and Soda (Available for Purchase)
Additional Information

Embark on an enchanting sunset journey on the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen! Relish the captivating cityscape views while swaying to the vibrant tunes of Sullivan Dabney, Jr. and the Muzik Jazz band. Satisfy your palate with an exquisitely prepared Creole-style meal (if option selected) and indulge in one or two of New Orleans’ signature cocktails at the bar. Enjoy a romantic walk along the swinging side rails adorned with intricately designed wrought iron trims under a night sky studded with stars, filled with delightful conversation. Immerse yourself in the city’s unique vibe, let the irresistible Mississippi River breeze guide you to the dance floor on our promenade deck for an evening drenched in authentic New Orleans enchantment.

  • Print out your receipt/confirmation email and bring to ticket booth for redemption
  • No outside food or beverages are allowed on board.
  • Bags are checked before boarding the vessel to ensure safety during the cruise.
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If altered or canceled due to poor weather, cruise may remain dockside in the event of unfavorable sailing conditions.
  • Due to limited capacity, refund requests made less than 24 hours prior to departure will NOT be considered. This includes missing the attraction for any reason. However, your ticket is transferable and valid for up to one year.
Location
1 Poydras St
Poydras Street
Located directly behind the Riverwalk Outlet Collection Mall and the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rodnell_w
Apr 7, 2024
NOLA Cruise on the Mississippi - My family and I had a great experience on the Creole Queen. We enjoyed the dinner, the jazz band and the scenic cruise on the Mississippi. We recommend to any family visiting NOLA.
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Rel_g
Apr 7, 2024
We enjoyed every minute of the cruise - Great service Great food Hell a nice vibe A must do for couples, family and friends Great value for thebuck
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Shelley_f
Apr 7, 2024
Wonderful Evening - We had a wonderful evening on board the Creole Queen. We didn’t opt for the dinner so I can’t comment on it but enjoyed sitting with a glass of wine listening to the music as well as strolling around the ship admiring the views. We were originally scheduled for a prior night that had rain forecast and I am so glad we changed it before the 24 hr cutoff to a perfect evening with a gorgeous sunset!
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Kiara_j
Apr 6, 2024
Great views - Great views and vibes. I had a great time. Nice tour to view the area and sunset. I would do it again.
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Kristine_d
Apr 5, 2024
Nice evening - Food was excellent. Music was good. Staff was very friendly. Would have liked a little information on things we saw on the river front.
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Melissa_s
Apr 3, 2024
Do this tour for a great night out! - The jazz band was amazing! Loved the music they chose to play. We had the dinner as well and that was very good. The chicken legs were seasoned to perfection.
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Shannon_w
Apr 3, 2024
Great Experience! - This was a fun experience! The band was great and played some standard jazz songs, plus took requests. The food was a delicious taste of New Orleans, especially the bread pudding! Staff was very friendly. Great excursion!
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Flyer742287
Apr 6, 2024
Fun Evening - Visited NO with my son and wanted to listen to some good jazz. This was a fun way to do it. Would love to have known ahead of time that only cash was accepted at the bar on our level but otherwise loved it.
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Alex_d
Apr 5, 2024
I have had better from them - Had very similar dinner cruises before, but for some reason the food was cold. Not like N.O., because they pride themselves in offering the best cuisine on the planet. So was a little disappointed in that. And we happen to pick a night where there was a about 50 Children. The boat ride was smooth and the music was decent. Will give him another try because I've had better experiences before.
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Donald_h
Apr 7, 2024
Theives in positions of power. - My friend couldn't make it, because her grandma ended up in the hospital, so I had an extra ticket. I offered it to this lady because I didn't want it to go to waste, and she promptly accepted saying she would find someone to take it. Another person told me that I could use the ticket on another day up to a year, and the lady that took my ticket was a manager and encouraged me to get the ticket back. I followed this manager, who still had my ticket in hand, to the ticket booth. She was discussing with a group of for about tickets, so I asked the lady at the other window who was very adamant that the manager already gave the ticket away without even looking over or asking her. I asked the group of 4, the only person this manager spoke to besides me, and they paid full price for their ticket. Now who did she give the ticket to? The answer is she just pocketed an extra $90 because she steals from her job. On top of that, why would a manager not know about the policy of the ticket being usable for up to a year? I guess if I was the type to pocket $90, I wouldn't tell customers about that policy either. So I just gave this manager who steals from her own company $90. It made me feel disgusted. The bartender was rude, and the waitress that cleans tables had no problem asking for tips and making sure we put the money directly in her hand. I feel that I should leave the helpful ladys name out that told me to catch back up with the manager to get my ticket back, as I fear she honesty may get her in trouble for honesty and knowledge of company policy. Too bad the manager didn't know the policy, and too bad she "sold" my ticket to some invisible person that must've been in the booth with her because it was IN HER HAND when she walked in the booth and the only group of 4 that was there did not get any free ticket, she took that $90 from her job. Even though there was nobody else there, but the other lady in the booth without even asking the manager with my ticket in her hand not 2 minute before entering the booth told me instantly that the ticket was already gone. It seems like they have done this to other customers before. I went and asked the other lady again and she said there is no way she doesn't have your ticket, you gave it to the wrong one. She's keeping that money, I've seen her do it before. The other employees know this manager steals from the company. The band was pretty nice. The food was really good. That's what got any stars at all. I could've used that ticket today or tomorrow, but instead I gave it to a thieving manager that hides policy information to help her steal from her job. $90 down the drain and helping a manager their steal from her job..... that's why I didn't have a great time. Made me feel sick to my stomach the whole time. I will never come back to this cruise.
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