Thanksgiving Day Jazz Cruise

Relax this Thanksgiving by taking the family to the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen’s Thanksgiving Celebration on the Mississippi River. Skip the stress of cooking a full meal and leave it to the Creole Queen. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Day feast with all the fixings, sides, and sweets. This being New Orleans, y’all know we like to have a little lagniappe, found here as a live jazz band will add a little spice to the Thanksgiving experience as the boat sails down the river.

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

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

Basic Information:

• Date: November 26, 2026
• Boarding: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
• Cruising: 1:00 pm – 2:30pm 
• Live entertainment

Price (taxes are included):

• Adult: $110
• Children (3-12): $39
• Children (0-2): FREE

Thanksgiving Buffet Menu:

• PaddleWheeler Salad
• Corn & Crab Bisque (F,D)
• Creamed Sweet Potatoes
• Cornbread Dressing
• Traditional Oyster Dressing
• Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
• Whole Roasted Creole Marinated Turkey
• Tasso Gravy
• Abita Root Beer Glazed Ham
• Homemade Cranberry Relish
• Dinner Rolls (G)
• Fresh Fruit Cobbler
• Chocolate Chip Raspberry Bread Pudding (D,G)
• New Orleans Coffee & Tea

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.

Menu Items Subject To Change

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.

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