Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in 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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Michael_f
Aug 7, 2024
Book This Your With A Dinner - Food was good. Danielle the bartender was excellent!!! Nice to listen to band. Wonderful sights of the river, sky, and city.
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Victoria_m
Aug 5, 2024
Music, Drinks, and a View - We really enjoyed the food and music, it was a nice experience being able to walk around the different levels and see the different parts of New Orleans while having a drink. And as the sun sets, it was nice to sit down and watch the band play different music on the fly
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Venus_b
Aug 3, 2024
Fantastic Experience. - Had a wonderful time and experience on the boat. It was my birthday and the band surprised me with a little birthday song. It was a blast.
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Joseph_m
Jul 28, 2024
Amazing food fun steamboat ride. - Food was amazing probably the best we had in Louisiana. The crew was very friendly and welcoming. The boat ride was enjoyable and fun.
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Rachel_a
Jul 28, 2024
Do it!!! - Very beautiful! Great job experience and Viator made it so easy to book with! The staff was amazing and the food was delightful!! Amazing views as well!!
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Janelle_h
Jul 27, 2024
Great way to experience New Orleans - Live Jazz Band, food, service It was a wonderful, romantic time with my spouse. I would highly recommend.
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Christie_j
Jul 27, 2024
It was a great experience. - The Jazz Band was great, food was delicious and the ride was comfortable. We enjoyed seeing all of the beautiful sites. The staff was friendly and accommodating.
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Rodney_p
Aug 4, 2024
The little River Band - It was an all around great experience., Good food, great service,, awesome band, friendly atmosphere, and wonderful views .
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Tesia_h
Aug 6, 2024
Would recommend for older couples, not recommended for young birthday celebrations - It was very pretty, not very entertaining and the band was not at all what we expected. I expected classic jazz and we got alternative music about the lead singers dog and “Jahda”. It was actually pretty weird lol. But the view was stunning!! Food was okay as well, you’re definitely primarily paying for the experience though so the band should be better. We wanted on the Natchez but it sold out so we went with this boat.
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Mia_m
Jul 29, 2024
Over priced and the service was minimal. Mostly buffet serve yourself. Only came by to pick up plates and start clearing - I enjoyed spending time with my group on the water, but nothing about the boat, food or music were work the almost $100 cost
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