Queen Of New Orleans Riverboat Casino
- The Creole Queen Riverboat is a luxury paddlewheeler that takes passengers down the Mississippi River for sightseeing and dinner cruises. It departs from Canal Street, a short walk from the.
- With 30,000 square feet of gaming space Boomtown Casino is the largest riverboat casino in Southeast Louisiana.Heres the Hilton Queen of New Orleans Riverboat Casino $1 Multi-Color Poker Chip/Gaming Token. The chip/token measures 39 mm or 1 1/2 in diameter and is in Excellent Condition.
- The Casino Queen is a riverboat casino located near the Mississippi River in East St. Louis, Illinois, just across the river from downtown St. It is owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by an employee-owned management company.
Like in Mississippi, casinos are usually riverboat casinos, but they are so big and unwieldy that they would never actually move. They are over water to satisfy the requirements of the law only. In the New Orleans area, you could go to Boomtown in Harvey or Treasure Chest in Kenner, but honestly, they are blown away by Harrah's as a facility. Treasure Chest Casino. 5050 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065, USA. This lakeside casino has a.
Rising Sun, IN
The Grand Victoria II, since 1996 is the center part of the Grand Victoria Casino & Resort in Rising Sun, Indiana. While the boat is “the finest diesel-electric sternwheeler ever built” (Capt. Don Sanders), she is permanently moored right on Indiana’s state border and can’t move without violating Kentucky’s strict gambling laws.
The Grand Victoria II was launched as “Queen of New Orleans” in 1993 by Halter Marine of New Orleans for the Manthe Family.
The Queen of New Orleans/Flamingo was built as a much larger version of the Creole Queen. Captain Troy Manthe was fond of saying that “the best of the Creole Queen went into the Flamingo.”
In 1995 the boat was sold to Hilton Flamingo in New Orleans where Hilton operated her as a floating casino for about one year. Still officially named “Queen of New Orleans”, she was called “Flamingo” (“Queen of New Orleans” still being painted on the bow, life vests etc.).
Hyatt Gaming bought the vessel in 1996 and renamed her Grand Victoria II.
Capt. Don Sanders says about the boat: “The Flamingo, designed by Guido Perla, is arguably, the finest diesel-electric sternwheeler ever built. We raced and whipped the Mississippi Queen who was running alongside on a full head of steam before we even came ahead on the 1.500 hp paddlewheel over a two-mile course soon after the beautiful boat started running the gamlin’ boat trade, on the Ohio River, opposite Rabbit Hash, about ten years ago.”
The “Flamingo” aka “Queen of New Orleans” in 1995 at New Orleans.
Whistle of the Grand Victoria II
Listen to the whistle of the Grand Victoria II:
Here is a special recording Capt. Don Sanders sent us – the Grand Victoria II greets the Delta Queen as she passes by, and the Delta Queen’s whistle is answering:
The Grand Victoria II had been built as a fine paddlewheel riverboat in a time where casino boats still had to cruise while their guest were gambling. So the Grand Victoria II also has a beautiful whistle she still blows as of today when towboats or steamboats like the Delta Queen, American Queen, Mississippi Queen or Belle of Louisville are passing by.
When listening to the whistle recording you might recognize that steamy puff-puff – that is from the Belle of Louisville from steam exhaust pipes. The recording was made from aboard the Belle of Louisville when passing the Grand Victoria II on her way to Tall Stacks 2006.
The 880 passenger Paddlewheeler Creole Queen is New Orleans’ most luxurious daily excursions riverboat on the Mississippi River. The Creole Queen is an traditional riverboat powered by a 24-ft diameter paddlewheel. She has three private dining rooms giving her the largest indoor capacity available on excursion vessels in New Orleans. Enjoy a Dinner Jazz Cruise, a Historical Cruise, or even one of our Special Event Cruises.
Looking to host a wedding or special event? Private rooms & full boat charters are also available.
Creole Queen Historic CruiseView the French Quarter, the Port of New Orleans, and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve and be entertained by a historian narrator with a detailed description of New Orleans landmarks, history, vessel information, and river lore.
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Creole Queen Jazz CruiseStep on board and cruise with us into the night where the sleepless activity of America's busiest port buzzes.
Click for More Info »Christmas Eve Holiday PartyHave a true New Orleans style Christmas aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen with a special Christmas Eve celebration.
Click for More Info »Valentine's Day CruiseSpend a romantic evening with your special someone aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen this Valentine's Day in New Orleans.
Click for More Info »Mother's Day Bubbly BrunchCelebrate Mom in a special way this year on the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen's Mother's Day Bubbly Brunch cruise!
Click for More Info »4th of July Celebration CruiseCelebrate Independence Day on the Mississippi River! New Orleans puts on a spectacular Dueling Barges fireworks show and there is no better way to see it than from the deck of the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen!
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Thanksgiving Dinner CruiseRelax this Thanksgiving by taking the family to the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen's Thanksgiving Celebration on the Mississippi River. Skip the stress of cooking a full meal and leave it to the Creole Queen.
Click for More Info »Christmas Eve Dinner Jazz CruiseSpend an enchanting Christmas Eve in New Orleans on the Creole Queen! Enjoy unparalleled views of the city from our elegant, garland-adorned dining rooms or from the open air of our upper deck.
Click for More Info »Cajun Holiday Tea with Papa NoelCome pass a good time aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen with Papa Noel, Mrs. Noel, Gaston the Gator and other jolly Cajun characters during this enchanting family festivity.
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New Year's Eve CruiseCelebrate New Year’s Eve in New Orleans aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen! Ring in the New Year with a front row seat to the fireworks extravaganza over the Mississippi River.
Click for More Info »Mid-Day Historic CruiseThe Creole Queen is back! View the French Quarter, the Port of New Orleans, and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve and be entertained by a historian narrator with a detailed description of New Orleans landmarks, history, vessel information, and river lore.
Click for More Info »Creole Queen Sunday Jazz BrunchEnjoy delicious brunch delicacies as you cruise down the Mighty Mississippi River while listening to the lively sounds of a traditional New Orleans Jazz band.
Click for More Info »Thanksgiving Day CruiseRelax this Thanksgiving by taking the family to the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen's Thanksgiving Celebration on the Mississippi River. Skip the stress of cooking a full meal and leave it to the Creole Queen.