Embark on a 16-day journey to the Southern states of Texas & Louisiana. Glimpse into the skies at an Aviation Museum and explore the stars with a stop at the NASA Space Center, walk underneath the twice-flown SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and learn how astronauts live and work abroad. Be greeted by the famous Louisiana hospitality, eat at the many unique Cajun restaurants on a Cajun Food Tour, learn the Cajun Waltz and two-step and test out your skills in front of a live band. Visit the factory of the most famous sauce in the world, TABASCO. Take an in-depth boat tour of the least altered marshland, Honey Island Swamp. Entrench yourself into a restored antebellum era plantation and tour the biggest and oldest parade floats that make up Mardi Gras. Top it all off with a relaxing cruise of the Western Caribbean.
These are busy tours that feature a lot of moving around. Walking tours of cities are leisurely but you should be prepared to be on your feet for several hours. May include walking on uneven surfaces and steps, including boarding the coach.
We wish we could control the weather, but on the day this tour begins you can expect temperatures (°C) within this range:
Embark on a 16-day journey to the Southern states of Texas & Louisiana. Glimpse into the skies at an Aviation Museum and explore the stars with a stop at the NASA Space Center, walk underneath the twice-flown SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and learn how astronauts live and work abroad. Be greeted by the famous Louisiana hospitality, eat at the many unique Cajun restaurants on a Cajun Food Tour, learn the Cajun Waltz and two-step and test out your skills in front of a live band. Visit the factory of the most famous sauce in the world, TABASCO. Take an in-depth boat tour of the least altered marshland, Honey Island Swamp. Entrench yourself into a restored antebellum era plantation and tour the biggest and oldest parade floats that make up Mardi Gras. Top it all off with a relaxing cruise of the Western Caribbean.
Fly from your home city to Houston. Transport to your downtown hotel where the rest of the day is free.
This morning is free for you to explore Houston’s downtown core before heading out to the Lone Star Aviation Museum. In the afternoon we visit the famous NASA Space Center. Experience a guided tour of the facilities and see flown spacecraft such as Apollo 17, SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket, see actual moon rocks in the Starship Gallery and so much more. Join your fellow travellers for a Welcome Dinner this evening.
This morning we depart Houston for Lafayette, Louisiana – known as the ‘Happiest City in America’! Enjoy a free afternoon before embarking on a Cajun Food Tour. Sample the fabulous Cajun food that makes Louisiana so unique. Expect to taste many Cajun originals like boudin, king cake, gumbo, crawfish, fried shrimp, cracklin’ and more!
Today you will get the full Cajun experience! Start with a guided tour of the Historic Vermilionville Village, a living museum of the history, culture and natural resources of the Native Americans, Acadians, Creoles, and peoples of African dissent in the Attakapas region through the end of the 1800s. After an included Cajun lunch, head to a dance studio to learn some Cajun dance moves before touring a Handmade Accordion Factory. After freshening up at the hotel, we have an included Cajun dinner which will have live music where you can put your dance lessons to use!
Depart Lafayette to New Orleans. On the way we stop at the Tabasco Brand Factory. We will tour the factory to learn about the history as well as the process of making Tabasco Sauce. After the tour we partake in a Cajun Culinary Experience where we sample 6 local tastings from the Acadiana Region along with other favourite Tabasco drinks and food. Later, relax on a guided Jungle Gardens Tour that showcases snowy white egrets, black bears, muskrats, armadillos, alligators, old oaks, magnificent bamboo, and more. Arriving at our New Orleans hotel, steps away from the French quarter, the rest of the day is spent at leisure.
This morning we depart for Houmas House, the Crown Jewel of Louisiana’s River Road. Enjoy a guided tour of the mansion which offers a glimpse of plantation life and a self-guided tour of the plantations 38-acre grounds that contains formal gardens, walking paths and sitting nooks. There will also be an included buffet lunch at the café. The afternoon is spent at leisure.
Departing New Orleans, enter the marshland of Honey Island Swamp, considered to be one of the least-altered river swamps in the USA, on this Swamp Tour. Glide through gator territory on a flat-bottomed boat and hear all about the swamp and its natural inhabitants from local experts. Head back into New Orleans for a free afternoon.
This morning we will visit the New Orleans School of Cooking where your lunch will be included. You will be taught the basics of Louisiana cooking in a way you’ll never forget. In the afternoon enjoy a City Tour of New Orleans before our evening dinner cruise onboard the Creole Queen’s Jazz Cruise.
After checking out of your hotel, we will Visit Mardi Gras World. Learn Mardi Gras history and culture, watch artists and sculptors create majestic floats, and take home a Mardi Gras experience you’ll never forget. In the afternoon we will board the Norwegian Breakaway, our home for the next seven nights.
Day is spent at sea.
This coastal paradise in the Yucatan features stunning beaches with soft sand and blue skies.
Belize is ideal for eco-tourism. With diverse ecology consisting of jungles, rainforests, swamps, coral reefs and so on, you will find solace and adventure in Harvest Caye’s stunning landscape.
Beautiful and unspoiled, Roatan is a peaceful, eco-tourist’s dream, just 30 miles off the coast of Honduras. Teeming with marine life and home to some of the best pillar coral in the Caribbean, the beauty of Tabyana Beach is always a sight to see.
The island of Cozumel off the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula continues to be known for its fantastic fishing, snorkeling, and diving opportunities. And despite the growth of tourism in recent years, the island and its only town, San Miguel, retain much of their original warmth and charm.
Day is spent at sea.
This morning we disembark and head to the airport where we say goodbye to all our newfound friends.
Embark on a 16-day journey to the Southern states of Texas & Louisiana. Glimpse into the skies at an Aviation Museum and explore the stars with a stop at the NASA Space Center, walk underneath the twice-flown SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and learn how astronauts live and work abroad. Be greeted by the famous Louisiana hospitality, eat at the many unique Cajun restaurants on a Cajun Food Tour, learn the Cajun Waltz and two-step and test out your skills in front of a live band. Visit the factory of the most famous sauce in the world, TABASCO. Take an in-depth boat tour of the least altered marshland, Honey Island Swamp. Entrench yourself into a restored antebellum era plantation and tour the biggest and oldest parade floats that make up Mardi Gras. Top it all off with a relaxing cruise of the Western Caribbean.
Sometimes a day just isn't enough to take in all a place has to offer.
Named Best Cruise Ship for Families by USA Today, there’s something on board for everyone. Breathe in the fresh ocean air and connect with the sea like never before along The Waterfront, a quarter-mile oceanfront promenade lined with restaurants, bars, and spectacular views. Indulge in more than 25 dining experiences, including three new, dedicated seafood venues. And enjoy dazzling performances - Six, Burn the Floor, and Velvet. Norwegian Breakaway offers magnificent amenities at sea.
Enjoy a guided city tour of New Orleans.
The Heritage & Waltrip Hangers house an aircraft collection in a total of 60,000 square feet of space. Get up close to warbirds, dive-bombers, fighter jets, drones and more.
Since opening in 1992, Space Center Houston has welcomed more than 22 million people and hosts nearly 1.25 million visitors annually in its 250,000-square-foot educational complex. The center features more than 400 space artifacts, permanent and traveling exhibits, exhibits and experiences and theaters related to the exciting future and remarkable past of America’s human space-flight program.
Discover the history, experience the culture and best of all, sample the fabulous Cajun food that makes us so unique. You can expect to taste many Cajun originals like boudin, king cake, gumbo, crawfish etouffee, fried shrimp, cracklin’ and more! Come hungry so you can enjoy!
Vermilionville’s mission is to increase appreciation for the history, culture, and natural resources of the Native Americans, Acadians, Creoles, and peoples of African descent in the Attakapas region through the end of the 1800s. Through historic interpretation and conservation along the Bayou Vermilion, we strive to educate guests on the interactions of these groups and the connections between past and contemporary folklife, thus empowering guests to apply these lessons from our shared histories.
Learn the Cajun Waltz and Cajun Two-Step from some seasoned dancers.
For over 30 years Martin Accordions has built all hand-made, single row, diatonic accordions for musicians around the world. Professionals and beginners alike rely on our squeezeboxes night after night to provide the sweet, rich sound that Cajun and Zydeco is known for. Martin is a full service shop, offering everything from completely custom built boxes to repairs and tuning on all makes and types of accordions including: piano, diatonic, polka, concertina, and just about anything else with bellows.
Put those newly found dance skills to use with a live Cajun band during this night out in town.
People can peek behind the curtain on the guided version of the TABASCO Factory Tour and guided with a Historian.
Food is one of the greatest ways to sample an area’s culture. In the Culinary Course, you are able to get a feel for what Louisiana and TABASCO Pepper Sauce are all about. The course instructors are knowledgeable about our area’s history, and are able to connect that history to the food as you sample 6 local tastings from the Acadiana Region, along with a TABASCO Bloody Mary flight and TABASCO mash tasting.
Jungle Gardens offers wonderful attractions that will appeal to nature lovers, bird watchers and any visitor interested in experiencing the beauty of nature and abundant wildlife in a pristine, tranquil setting.
Houmas House Estate and Gardens is the Crown Jewel of Louisiana's River Road! Guided mansion tours offer a glimpse of plantation life. Guides in period dress use the artifacts, furniture, artwork and stories of past owners to explain how this manor home grew into the grand estate it is today. Thirty-eight acres of formal gardens provide a leisurely self-guided tour with walking paths and sitting nooks throughout.
Take a New Orleans swamp tour of the famous Honey Island Swamp. You’ll glide through gator territory on a flat-bottomed boat and hear all about the swamp and its natural inhabitants from our local, expert captains. You’ll have the chance to see alligators, wild boar, raccoons, snakes, owls, egrets, and more – all in their natural habitat, and just a few feet from your boat!
Watch, learn & eat! Sit back and enjoy watching our skilled, entertaining chefs prepare a classic Cajun / Creole meal for you while learning about the vibrant history of New Orleans cuisine!
Step back into the glamour and romance of the riverboat era with a cruise aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen! Experience the lively sounds of traditional New Orleans music while enjoying a lavish Creole Buffet in our elegantly appointed dining room. After dinner, and maybe a little dancing, enjoy a classic New Orleans cocktail and sweet Mississippi River breezes on our promenade deck as the city skyline slips by under a canopy of stars. This nighttime cruise is pure New Orleans.
See a special side of Mardi Gras that no one else gets to see! Enjoy a 15 minute movie, a slice of local favorite, Gambino’s King Cake, and a tour through the working warehouse were the artists make over 80 percent of the Mardi Gras props, floats and fun. One of the Mardi Gras World certified artists will lead you through designing your very own Mardi Gras mask providing all of the magic you need to create your masterpiece including a premium felt backed mask, glitter, feathers and more. Be sure to bring your camera and take advantage of our many photo ops, including trying on float rider costumes!
All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners are included during the land portion of the tour.
The Norwegian Breakaway includes beautifully crafted menus in three main dining rooms, a help-yourself buffet and a variety of casual cafés, grills and on-the-go choices. From fresh-baked breads, desserts and pastries to our chefs' original dishes made with the freshest ingredients, your dining can be as fine or fun as you want.
Embark on a 16-day journey to the Southern states of Texas & Louisiana. Glimpse into the skies at an Aviation Museum and explore the stars with a stop at the NASA Space Center, walk underneath the twice-flown SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and learn how astronauts live and work abroad. Be greeted by the famous Louisiana hospitality, eat at the many unique Cajun restaurants on a Cajun Food Tour, learn the Cajun Waltz and two-step and test out your skills in front of a live band. Visit the factory of the most famous sauce in the world, TABASCO. Take an in-depth boat tour of the least altered marshland, Honey Island Swamp. Entrench yourself into a restored antebellum era plantation and tour the biggest and oldest parade floats that make up Mardi Gras. Top it all off with a relaxing cruise of the Western Caribbean.
Embark on a 16-day journey to the Southern states of Texas & Louisiana. Glimpse into the skies at an Aviation Museum and explore the stars with a stop at the NASA Space Center, walk underneath the twice-flown SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and learn how astronauts live and work abroad. Be greeted by the famous Louisiana hospitality, eat at the many unique Cajun restaurants on a Cajun Food Tour, learn the Cajun Waltz and two-step and test out your skills in front of a live band. Visit the factory of the most famous sauce in the world, TABASCO. Take an in-depth boat tour of the least altered marshland, Honey Island Swamp. Entrench yourself into a restored antebellum era plantation and tour the biggest and oldest parade floats that make up Mardi Gras. Top it all off with a relaxing cruise of the Western Caribbean.
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Embark on a 16-day journey to the Southern states of Texas & Louisiana. Glimpse into the skies at an Aviation Museum and explore the stars with a stop at the NASA Space Center, walk underneath the twice-flown SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and learn how astronauts live and work abroad. Be greeted by the famous Louisiana hospitality, eat at the many unique Cajun restaurants on a Cajun Food Tour, learn the Cajun Waltz and two-step and test out your skills in front of a live band. Visit the factory of the most famous sauce in the world, TABASCO. Take an in-depth boat tour of the least altered marshland, Honey Island Swamp. Entrench yourself into a restored antebellum era plantation and tour the biggest and oldest parade floats that make up Mardi Gras. Top it all off with a relaxing cruise of the Western Caribbean.
