We are so happy to announce that after 4 long months, the Creole Queen is returning to the River for a once daily cruise Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! We are taking the COVID-19 situation very seriously and will actively monitor the updates from the CDC, City, State, and Federal governments accordingly. The health and safety of our guests and staff is of the utmost importance to us. To mitigate the impact of the coronavirus, we are taking the following extra steps in addition to adhering to our stringent health standards, as recommended by and in accordance with the Passenger Vessel Association.
Until at least August 31st, we will only operate one Historic Cruise on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12:00pm-2:30pm for the time being. Please stay tuned to our social media pages and our website for updates.
Focusing on 300 years of New Orleans history, this cruise is narrated by a local historian who takes guests on a journey through the story of the city as we sail downriver to the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and the historic Chalmette Battlefield. Highlights of the tour include the founding of the city by the LeMoyne brothers, the expansion of the city into the “French Quarters” of the Treme and Marigny, the Louisiana Purchase, and the critical Battle of New Orleans. A one-hour shore excursion at the battlefield features a guided tour of the Historic Chalmette Battlefield where the Battle of New Orleans was fought.
Enjoy bottomless mimosas on our Historic Cruise for an additional $15!
Please note, the Chalmette Battlefield grounds are open and available for tours, but the facilities (bathroom, gift shop, and visitors center) are not open.
Inclusions: Narrated cruise, tour of the battlefield
Bar specials and Add-Ons: Cash bar, $15 bottomless Mimosas, Packaged lunch available for a la carte purchase on board for an additional cost.*
Option of Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, Jambalaya, Red Beans, or a Hot Roast Beef Po-Boy – a la carte, purchased on board at the bar.
Laura plantation represents the many different cultural influences at play in the South during this time period: initially, the plantation was built and run by a French Creole family and was later turned over to a German family who ran it for nearly 100 years.
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