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New Orleans: City Riverboat Cruise with Captain Narration

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About the activity

Enjoy a family-friendly riverboat cruise! Listen to live captain’s narration as you glide past French Quarter landmarks and breathtaking city views. Grab a cocktail at our City Skyline Bar on Deck 4.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    105 minutes
  • Includes
    • 75-minute sightseeing cruise
    • Full-service bars on every deck
    • Live captain's narration
    • Seasonal cocktail menu
    • Snack bar onboard
    • Photo ops galore
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Parking
    • Gratuities (optional)
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Highlights

  • Take in captivating views of the city skyline and the Mississippi River
  • Purchase cocktails, beer, and wine onboard
  • Hear detailed narration about the rich history of New Orleans
  • Buy popcorn, soda, and additional food from the onboard snack bar
  • Choose from indoor and outdoor seating

Description

Step aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS for a 75-minute, family-friendly Mississippi River cruise! Enjoy live captain’s narration as you glide past iconic French Quarter landmarks, historic riverfront sites, and breathtaking city views, bringing the Crescent City’s 300+ years of history to life.

Sip and relax at one of the full-service bars onboard, including the City Skyline Bar on Deck 4, where you can enjoy 360-degree panoramic views of the river and downtown New Orleans. A snack bar is also available, serving popcorn, sodas, and other classic favorites for a fun, casual treat. Perfect for families, friends, and couples, come experience the heart and history of “The Big Easy” aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS.

Good to know before you go
  • Cruises depart at 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:30 PM
  • Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure
  • Dress code is casual, but feel free to dress up as much as you'd like
  • Smoking is not allowed indoors or on the outside decks
  • The riverboat is handicap accessible. However, access to the top deck is by stairs only
  • Cocktail, beer, and wine options are available for purchase onboard
  • This excursion requires a minimum number of participants to operate
  • **Important for Groups of 10+** Parties of 10 or more guests require physical tickets for boarding. Please check in with our Lighthouse Ticket Office prior to boarding to receive your tickets. Please allow extra time for check-in
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-99 years
  • Children
    6-12 years
  • Infants
    0-5 years
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