This tour is a good opportunity to travel along the Mississippi and get a history lesson. The Creole Queen was comfortable although I only sat outside (didn’t have any food although I understand you could purchase food and drinks onboard) and the opportunity to get off at the battle site made for an interesting tour. The onboard historian was very enthusiastic and spoke clearly and loudly which was good. At the battle site there was a talk by a National Parks Ranger and the opportunity to have a look in the visitor centre. In summer it was very hot so take water, sunscreen and bug spray. You can refill your water bottle at the battle site. Overall, I was very happy with this tour, glad I joined it and happy to recommend it.

I loved the story that was told while we were on the water and would love a transcript. The storyteller was wonderful, and our group were all great folks. The river ride should be on everyone's itinerary if they visit New Orleans.....very very pleasant.

We did the paddle boat ride without the lunch buffet. The tour historian was excellent. We learned about New Orleans history on the way to the battlefield and Katrina info on the way back. Very interesting. The bar was reasonably priced. 99 degrees in New Orleans that day but the top deck was breezy and comfortable.