New orleans river cruises

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The Mississippi River flows from Minnesota through ten states before reaching New Orleans, Louisiana, and its eventual merge with the Gulf of Mexico. Once the only way into New Orleans, the Mississippi was traversed by paddle-wheel steamboats that moved people and goods into and out of the city. While the river no longer is the sole entry point for New Orleans, a river cruise is a good way to see the city and experience some of the history of the United States. Several companies offer cruises along the river from New Orleans.

1. Creole Queen

   • The Creole Queen is a replica of an 1850s paddle-wheel steamboat with a capacity of up to 1000 passengers. The ship has a daily narrated river cruise, taking passengers along the French Quarter, and disembarking at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve before returning to the Port of New Orleans. Guests can tour the park, which includes Chalmette Battlefield and the Malus-Beauregard House, before returning to the port. There is a cash bar and food for purchase on board this 2 1/2-hour river cruise. Each weekend night and on various nights throughout the week, the Creole Queen sets sail for a three-hour dinner jazz cruise with a Creole buffet, cash bar and live jazz band. The Creole Queen also is available for private functions

   Steamboat Natchez

   • Built in 1975, the Steamboat Natchez comes from a long line of historic vessels and has an authentic 1925 steam engine. The Natchez offers narrated two-hour jazz cruises twice daily with an optional Creole lunch buffet available. Guests can tour the steam engine room, shop in the on-board gift shop and enjoy a calliope, also known as a steam organ, concert before each departure. Nightly jazz dinner cruises also are available, and include a Creole buffet and music by a live jazz band. The nightly schedule varies from week to week and dinner is served at two seatings.

   Ferries

   • A free way to experience a cruise along the Mississippi River is by taking one of the two ferries that connect New Orleans to nearby Algiers Point and Gretna via the Canal Street ferry terminal. In operation since 1827, the ferries are free for pedestrians and $1 for cars. The ferry to Algiers Point departs every 30 minutes and takes less than 10 minutes. Algiers Point was largely unharmed by Hurricane Katrina, and retains a 19th century charm. Area attractions include the Jazz Walk of Fame and several glass blowing studios, along with a variety of restaurants and shops. The Gretna ferry takes passengers to the small town of Gretna where they can enjoy an event at The Gretna Market or stroll in Gretna City Park. The ferry ride is 20 minutes or less and departs every hour on the half-hour.

Source: www.ehow.com

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