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MARDI GRAS WORLD: WHERE MARDI GRAS IS MADE! There are plenty of tours in New Orleans, but only one offers a real, behind-the-scenes look at New Orleans Mardi Gras, and that’s the Mardi Gras World tour. Mardi Gras World gives you an authentic Mardi Gras experience all year round, whether you visit while sightseeing in New Orleans, enjoying a New Orleans family vacation or taking a break from your business trip. Take our day tour to see what it takes to bring Mardi Gras to life year after year. Our tour allows you to see firsthand the hard work and extensive planning that goes into this grand event. Since 1947, Blaine Kern Studios has built the breathtaking parade floats for major parades not only for Mardi Gras, but for parades all over the world. Mardi Gras parades would be nothing without the fantastical floats that line the parade route year after year. The hard work that goes into making these spectacles is what makes Mardi Gras in New Orleans the greatest show on Earth! Our knowledgeable guides take the mask off Mardi Gras with an all-access Mardi Gras tour, winding through the massive studio where these magnificent floats are built from the ground up. You’ll learn about the history of this unique and festive tradition and go beyond its reputation to get a deeper understanding of the real Mardi Gras. The whole family will love the experience of touring the space where our artisans create spectacular floats for over 40 parades each year. There are plenty of opportunities for photos in front of floats, with props, or wearing a traditional Mardi Gras costume on this New Orleans tour. This is an experience you will want to document, so don’t forget to bring your camera! A FREE shuttle is provided with ticket purchase, and has pick-ups at 20 convenient downtown locations. Just call 504-361-7821 to see where our designated pick up locations are. Call when you are at one of our many locations and we will quickly pick you and your party up. If you do not wish to use our complimentary shuttle, the closest parking is available in Lot J across from the Mardi Gras World entrance. ($15.00/vehicle, owned by the New Orleans Convention Center, subject to change) Wandering through the magical float den is an exciting experience for kids and adults alike, so come join us for the best Mardi Gras tour around.
ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS Red Line (Mon-Sat Afternoon) Termini railway station Piazza Indipendenza Colosseum Circus Maximus Piazza Venezia Vatican/ Castel Sant’Angelo Trevi Fountain Barberini Blue Line (Sat afternoon –Sundays) Termini railway station Piazza Indipendenza Santa Maria Maggiore Colosseum Circus Maximus Piazza Venezia Vatican/Castel Sant’Angelo Barberini Purple Line Termini Railway Station Santa Maria Maggiore (Sat After -Sundays) Colosseum Porta San Sebastiano – Museo delle Mura Catacombe San Sebastiano, Ancient Appia Caffarella Park Domine Quo Vadis Church Terme di Caracalla Circus Maximus Piazza Venezia
Known as Broadway's smash comedy about the sexes the one-man comedy show Defending the Caveman takes audiences on a hilarious and unforgettable journey
Your Florida Master Naturalist guide and US Coast Guard Captain will introduce you to the area's unique ecosystems, its history and its culture. Your final destination will be a remote, uninhabited island like Shell Key, Kice Island, Panther Key, Morgan Key or, may be, where the Gulf of Mexico waters are claiming the Dome Houses of Cape Romano. Tour includes: Boating Eco Tour Kayaking Eco Tour Walking Eco Tour Limited to 6 Guests per tour Great for all Ages. No experience needed 3 ½ Hour Educational Tour (with breaks)
El Museo Nacional de la Segunda Guerra Mundial presenta una rica colección de artefactos que consiguen dar vida a la historia durante el período de la II Guerra Mundial en los EE.UU. Explore la experiencia estadounidense en la guerra que cambió el mundo. Desde las galerías del Día D hasta el altísimo pabellón US Freedom: The Boeing Center a las revolucionarias Campaign of Courage, este museo de historia conocido mundialmente fue creado para inspirar a visitantes de todas las edades, educarlos sobre el heroísmo, la tragedia y la liberación de la II Guerra Mundial. Exhibiciones únicas y sorprendentes: The Arsenal of Democracy – el objetivo del Museo Nacional de la Segunda Guerra Mundial es contar la historia de cómo se ganó la guerra. La Exhibición The Arsenal of Democracy: The Herman and George R. Brown Salute to the Home Front (la exhibición permanente más nueva de museo, ubicada en la segunda planta del Pabellón Lousiana Memorial) literalmente trae la historia a casa. A través de exhibiciones multimedia e interactivas, y basándose en artefactos e historias orales, The Arsenal of Democracy crea innumerables oportunidades para que los visitantes puedan establecer una conexión más directa con la población que vivió la guerra Road to Tokyo – Fundación Richard C. Adkerson y FreeportMcMoRan. La galería del escenario del Pacífico recorre el trágico sendero que conduce desde Pearl Harbor a la bahía de Tokio a través de Nueva Guinea y el sudeste de Asia el Himalaya, Birmania, las islas del Pacífico, China, India y Alaska. Road to Berlin – The Duchossois Family. La galería del escenario europeo da vida al drama, los sacrificios, las historias personales y las estrategias de la campaña de los Estados Unidos para derrotar los poderes del Eje y preservar la libertad. Beyond All Boundaries – muestra exclusivamente la Guerra que cambió el mundo en 4D, en el teatro Solomon Victory del Museo Nacional de la Seguda Guerra Mundial. No incluida con la entrada. The D-Day Invasion Of Normandy – esta original exhibición, que se encuentra en la tercera planta del Pabellón Louisiana Memorial, ayuda a entender a qué se enfrentaron los Aliados en Normandía, desde los preparativos exhaustivos hasta los enormes desafíos una vez que las tropas aterrizaron en las playas de Normandía. Galería US Merchant Marine – esta galería rinde homenaje a los marineros mercantes civiles que arriesgaron sus vidas transportando armas, hombres y material para las tropas estadounidenses en el extranjero. Final Mission: USS Tang Submarine Experience – esta exhibición sitúa a los visitantes bordo del submarino más exitoso en la Segunda Guerra Mundial para la última patrulla de guerra el 25 de octubre de 1944. No incluida con la entrada. Manufacturing Victory – Siga el trayecto industrial que llevó a los Estados Unidos de una nación peligrosamente preparada para la guerra a una superpotencia global que condujo a los Aliados a la victoria en la II Guerra Mundial. Galería Special Exhibit – Fundación Joe W. and Dorothy D. Brown. Esta galería presenta exhibiciones rotativas a partir de colecciones propias del Museo, así como exhibiciones itinerantes relevantes de instituciones líderes de todo el mundo.
Live Jazz Quintet Your entertainment during the cruise will be provided by ChiJazz, "smooth jazz for dining, dancing and enjoying". Performing a range of cool, ambient tunes, as well as more lively numbers, it'll be the perfect accompaniment for a chilled evening dining and socialising. ChiJazz has a extensive repertoire of tunes, ranging from jazz classics to contemporary pop tunes. Popular tunes performed by ChiJazz include: At Last, Cry Me a River, Girl from Ipanema, Have You Met Miss Jones, Makin' Whoopee, Mercy, Mercy, Mercy, Night And Day, Summertime, Yardbird Suite... to name just a few! The Thames Jazz cruise favours popular mainstream swing and latin jazz. Menu Starter Charcuterie platter,chorizo,Parma ham,tortilla,manchego cheese & quince jelly, olives,caperberries & salami OR Feta,roast butternutsquash,pomegranate,black olive,green bean,ruby chard & rocketsalad with honey & mustard dressing ~ Main Grilled escalope of chicken,saffron & chive mashed creamy potatoes and Provençal courgettes OR Gratin of artichokes,asparagus & wild mushrooms with goat’s cheese served with seasonal vegetables and new potatoes ~ Dessert Summer pudding with fruits of the forest sauce & clotted cream Menu ingredients are subject to variation Please note the menu options needs to be pre-ordered before the day of sailing. Menu orders cannot be taken on the night City Cruises does not guarantee that products are free from nuts or traces of nuts. Gluten free meals are available with 24 hours advance notice. For any special dietary requirements please call our Reservations Team on + 44 (0)20 77 400 400 or send an e-mail to [email protected].