No trip to New Orleans is really complete unless you see the view from the Mighty Mississippi River! New Orleans Paddlewheels, Inc. operates two of New Orleans' most luxurious excursion vessels, the 1,000 passenger Paddlewheeler Creole Queen and the 600 passenger Riverboat Cajun Queen on the Mississippi River in New Orleans. Vessels are available for daily excursions and private charters.

Sit back and relax on the Promenade Deck aboard the Cajun Queen, an authentic reproduction of a late 19th century passenger vessel. Enjoy the Captain’s narration of famous landmarks, history and river lore as you cruise through one of America’s busiest ports.

View the historic French Quarter, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral and the French Market. Take note of the current post activities including foreign ships and tugboats plying the river as well as the unloading of cargo at the wharfs located up and down the Mississippi.

This relaxing journey gives you the opportunity to a host of New Orleans landmarks, cruise the mighty Mississippi River and hear interesting facts about the past and present - with plenty of time to enjoy the rest of your day.

Take a journey down the Mississippi River aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen to the site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans. En-route you will view the historic French Quarter and Port of New Orleans as the captain entertains you with a detailed narration of New Orleans landmarks, history and river lore. The cruise stops at Chalmette Battlefield where U.S. Park Rangers greet you and conduct a tour of the grounds. Hear tales of how Andrew Jackson soundly defeated the British with the help of Jean Lafitte and his privateers. Visit the old Beauregard House, a working plantation built 17 years after Jackson’s victory.

When night falls, the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen or Riverboat Cajun Queen rises to the occasion. Step on board and cruise with us into the night where the sleepless activity of America’s busiest port buzzes. The sounds of a lively jazz band fill the air as you enjoy a lavish Creole buffet in elegantly appointed dining rooms. This is experiencing New Orleans at its best!