Witches Brew Brunch

Something wicked is brewing on the Mississippi…

Get ready for a spellbinding brunch on the Mississippi aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen! Our Witches Brew Brunch puts a spirited Halloween twist on a classic New Orleans brunch cruise, complete with festive flavors, wickedly good drinks, and plenty of riverfront fun.

Indulge in a delicious Creole-style brunch buffet while enjoying the lively sounds of a traditional New Orleans jazz band. Sip on specialty Halloween cocktails, available for purchase, as you take in unparalleled daytime views of the Mississippi River and New Orleans skyline.

Come dressed in your witchy best, gather your coven, and set sail for a Halloween celebration with a New Orleans twist. Whether you arrive in costume or simply come for the fun, Witches Brew Brunch is the perfect way to celebrate the spooky season on the Mississippi.

Costumes are encouraged, but not required.

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.

With the rising costs of processing credit cards payments, New Orleans Paddlewheels imposes a 3% surcharge to payments made with Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express credit cards only, which does not exceed our cost of credit card acceptance. No surcharge is applied to debit card transactions. 

Basic Information: 

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Boarding: 10:00am – 10:55am
• Cruising Time: 11:00am – 12:30am
• Inclusions: Live Jazz music, 1.5 hour cruise, Brunch

Price (Taxes Included) :

• Adult with brunch: $80
• Adult no brunch: $44
• Child (6-12) with brunch: $35
• Child (6-12) no brunch: $20
• Child (0-5) with brunch: $15
• Child (0-5) no brunch: Free

Brunch Menu:

• Seasonal Fresh Fruit
• Homemade Biscuits- Jellies & butter
• Chicken & Andouille Gumbo – Long grain Louisiana rice
• Scrambled Eggs
• French Toast & Powdered Sugar
• New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp & Creamy Grits
• Home-Style Potatoes: Creole seasoned baby new potatoes with grilled peppers and onions
• Spinach Madeline: Fresh spinach folded with sauteed onions, milk, cream cheese, spices; topped with pepper jack cheese and baked
• Breakfast Sausage
• Crispy Bacon
• Paddlewheeler Bread Pudding 
• Coffee & Iced Tea

All dishes are made without nuts or peanut oil. Only soybean oil is used.

Miscellaneous:

• Advanced Pre-Paid Reservations Required
• Cruise times may be altered or canceled due to weather and safety concerns.

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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