The New Orleans

The New Orleans is the largest and most luxurious Passenger vessel on the Upper Thames. The New Orleans revives the stylish tradition of a Mississippi sternwheeler with tall twin smoke stacks and paddle wheel. The New Orleans has two decks - a fully enclosed elegant saloon with stylish cocktail bar, luxuriously furnished in rich button velvet with mahogany inlaid panels and oak beams and an open upper deck for viewing the stunning scenery by day or dancing under the stars at night.

The New Orleans is available for all manner of entertaining and hospitality - corporate and private - and is a unique venue for Weddings and Anniversaries. The captain and crew, the bar and catering staff are there to ensure your event is an unforgettable experience.

Whether you wish to motivate key personnel, hold very private meetings or entertain colleagues, clients, family and friends, The New Orleans is the perfect venue for that special occasion.

Go to the virtual tours to see the saloon, deck and ladies' toilets.

Maximum passenger capacities
Canapé reception	125 (standing room)
Carved, fork and hot buffets	100 (maximum seating in lower saloon 80)
Formal seating, fine dining and wedding receptions	80

Adjust passenger capacity for special occasions and entertainment
Top table for formal wedding receptions	reduce by 8
Band	reduce by 8
Dance floor	reduce by 16
Casino	reduce by 16

Specifications
Length	35.5 metres
Beam	5 metres
Weight	95 tonnes
Cruising speed	8 km/h
Engine power	2 x 90 BHP diesel
Electrical facilities	2 x 28 kva generators, PA, radio microphone, CD and cassette deck
Heating	Air duct heating (lower saloon)