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New Orleans — WWII Museum & French Quarter Deep Dive, LA

Destination: New Orleans, LouisianaNights: 3Group: 4–12Season: March, April, October, NovemberEstimated: $1,200–$2,100/person

Three days anchored by the National WWII Museum—full access pass, private docent tour of the USS Tang submarine exhibit, then overnight aboard the USS Kidd destroyer in Baton Rouge. Return to the French Quarter for a guided food crawl hitting Galatoire's for lunch, Brennan's for turtle soup and Bananas Foster tableside, Coop's Place for gumbo and fried chicken. Cocktail class at Cure, then late-night beignets at Café Du Monde. Bourbon Street cigar bar at Crescent City Cigars.

What You'll Do

WWII submarine sleepaboard

Private buyout of a Balao-class sub. Dinner in the galley, sleep in the torpedo racks, real claustrophobia.

Operator: San Francisco Maritime Museum / USS Silversides Museum · Pair with: Michelin seafood in SF or Grand Rapids dinner.

Tour

Food Tour

Walking Tour

Cocktail Class

Where You Sleep

  • · The Roosevelt New Orleans
  • · Hotel Monteleone

Where You Eat

  • · Galatoire's
  • · Brennan's
  • · Coop's Place
  • · Cure
  • · Café Du Monde
  • · Crescent City Cigars

Questions

Can we actually sleep on the USS Kidd?
Yes. The overnight program includes berthing in restored officer and enlisted quarters, period-accurate meals, and a dawn departure ceremony. Book 60 days ahead.
Do we need tickets to the WWII Museum separately?
No. The three-day pass covers all exhibits, the submarine, and a private docent tour. Included in the package.
What's the dress code for Galatoire's and Brennan's?
Jacket required for both; ties optional but expected. Brennan's is more relaxed at lunch. Galatoire's enforces strictly.

Ready to book the story?

Five quick questions, then we build the full itinerary — lodging, daily schedule, dining, bars, the group-chat message — and drop you into a Trip Room you can share with the crew.