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Chalmette Battlefield Cruise for One or Two on the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen (Up to 54% Off)

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen
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Amy
13 hours ago
This was a great cruise and very good food. The only bad thing the dinner area was FREEZING.

2.5-hour narrated tour on a 800-passsenger vessel propelled by a 24-foot authentic paddlewheel

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The narrated cruise takes place on the “Paddlewheeler Creole Queen”, a 190’x40’ paddle wheeler, from which passengers disembark at the site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans to tour the Chalmette Battlefield and Monument. A cash bar and a la carte food options are available on the boat. Boarding occurs between 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m., and the cruise lasts from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Promotional value expires 90 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires. Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as gift. Valid only for option purchased. Limit 1 per visit. 48-hr cancellation notice required. Reservation required. Must be 18 or older. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts. Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings

About Paddlewheeler Creole Queen

With its maiden voyage held a mere 30 years ago, the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen seems to break the rules of time. From its outside, the vessel looks straight out of the 1800s. A giant, 24-foot paddle wheel propels the boat up and down the Mississippi River, and its soft lighting, wrought-iron trim, and Victorian-style draperies call to mind a bygone era. Look past those features, however, and you find modern equipment. Air conditioning and heating keep things comfortable, while a fuel-efficient, diesel-electric engine would make a steam-powered vessel scream like a tea kettle with envy.

Once that engine churns to life, the paddle wheeler can take more than 800 passengers at a time on two types of tours. A Creole buffet and live music take over the interior dining rooms during the Dinner Jazz Cruise. The Chalmette Battlefield River Cruise, on the other hand, focuses on history, with the captain spinning tails of local landmarks and key events, and the passengers disembarking to explore the historic site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans.

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Amy
Top reviewer
10 ratings|5 reviews
This was a great cruise and very good food. The only bad thing the dinner area was FREEZING.
Desiree
1 rating|1 review
Amazing… a little cold but awesome
david
8 ratings|3 reviews
The captain of the ship, Kris, I believe was incredible with his knowledge of the history of the river in the wars.
M
Top reviewer
33 ratings|9 reviews
I just wanted to cruise on the Mississippi, and this one fit my schedule, but it exceeded my expectations. The boat was comfy and the weather perfect, with a variety of places to sit or wander around for various views.. On the 45 minute cruise to the Chalmette battlefield site, our narrator/ historian Charles gave an interesting rundown of the history of nd significance of this battle. Once there, there wasn’t a whole lot of visual interest but a park ranger gave further info on the history for those who chose not to wander or check out the visitors center. In the cruise back, Charles gave a heartrending account of the tragedy that followed Hurricane Katrina. His narration made the whole cruise so much better than I had expected.
Nikkol
6 ratings|4 reviews
Our waitress, Rylie was extraordinary. The food was good and enjoyed the band as well.

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