New Orleans Info

We're excited to have you join us aboard the Creole Queen. We're certain that you'll enjoy the Mississippi River Dinner Jazz Cruise and the Chalmette Battlefield River Cruise.

Places to stay

If you're coming in from out of town, we recommend using Best New Orleans Hotels to find a hotel room to stay in while you're here. They personally recommend hotels throughout the city, including the French Quarter, near the Convention Center and the Garden District.

Mardi Gras

Are you coming to New Orleans via Carnival season? If so, Mardi Gras New Orleans is your guide to the festivities. They have all of the information on the parades, including routes and times, as well as party packages.

Late Night

After you enjoy a Dinner Jazz Cruise don't call it a night. Instead explore New Orleans' late night scene. This website is your connection to all of the restaurants open after dark, bars & lounges, as well as popular hot spots and live music venues.

Swamp Tours

Explore more of Louisiana's beautiful waterways with Jean Lafitte swamp & airboat tours. Just twenty-five minutes away from New Orleans is the Jean Lafitte Historical Park and Preserve. Explore this back country by swamp boat or air boat for an experience that the whole family will love.

Airport Transportation

Coming in via plane? Airport Shuttle New Orleans is the official transportation of New Orleans International Airport. They can connect you to hotels downtown, Uptown and in the French Quarter, as well as the Convention Center and Cruise Ship Terminals.