The Big Easy is the heartbeat of Louisiana, home to the best jazz and blues in the country and spicy Cajun cuisine. Powder your nose with sugar-covered beignets and enjoy artists, palm readers and local merchants on Jackson Square.

Culinary delights, the mysteries of the supernatural and fascinating traditions from around the world fuse in the heart of the bustling French Quarter. Mardis Gras parades, festivities and concerts draw countless visitors to New Orleans every year, as do main attractions such as Bourbon Street, the Audubon Zoo, the National WWII Museum, St. Louis Cathedral and the impressive Aquarium of the Americas.

Platinum Members are also treated to a VIP upgrade package on the brunch cruise, including a welcome sparkling-wine cocktail, reserved seating in the main dining area, a special souvenir spice packet and an exclusive tour of the engine room. Life is great when you’re a Platinum Member!

Day 1
2-6 p.m.: Welcome table open at the hotel.
Check into the hotel any time after 3 p.m.
7 p.m.: Welcome reception at the hotel.

Day 2
A day at your leisure.

Day 3
Sunday Jazz Brunch Cruise on the Mississippi River aboard the Steamboat Natchez*; includes transportation, driver gratuity, brunch and all taxes, fees and other gratuities.
• 1:15 p.m.: Be ready in the hotel lobby.
• 1:30-1:45 p.m.: Board the bus to take you to the cruise.
• 2-2:30 p.m.: Cruise boarding.
• 2:30-4:30 p.m.: Jazz Brunch. You’ll be treated to traditional live jazz by some of the most talented musicians in this genre, the Steamboat Stompers. Brunch is a staple in New Orleans, a time for great food, music and refreshing beverages with family and friends. As the locals say, “pass a good time” as you cruise the great Mississippi.
• Return to the hotel by 5 p.m.

Day 4
Check out of the hotel by noon.


*The brunch is scheduled to take place aboard the Steamboat Natchez; however, if necessary, the Creole Queen Paddlewheeler may be substituted.

Itinerary subject to change.

The moment guests step into the lobby of the 1920s-era Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette, they know they’re in for a treat. The sophisticated decor and dedicated staff are perfectly complemented by the carefully appointed rooms. And with famed Bourbon Street just one block away, a bustling nightlife is literally right around the corner.

Hotel amenities:
• Fitness center.
• MiLa restaurant and accompanying cocktail lounge.
• Valet parking: US$34.20 plus tax per day. 

Guest-room accommodations with 1 king bed or 2 double beds.
• Maximum occupancy 4 adults.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi and plug-in Internet connection in room.
• Complimentary refrigerator available if requested.

Check-in: 3 p.m.
Check-out: noon.
Minimum check-in age is 18.

Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette Hotel
817 Common Street
New Orleans, LA 70112, United States

Adult and children’s pricing may vary depending on the travel date. Click on BOOK IT to see detailed pricing information.

We base children’s pricing on their age at the time of travel. Their reservation has to be booked and paid for in order for you to check them in.

Please remember to book a reservation for everyone you’re bringing along on your DreamTrip before you travel. Otherwise, they’ll be charged the hotel’s prevailing rate, not the trip price.

Housekeeping and porterage gratuities are not included.

Airfare is not included in the trip price! The closest commercial airport to the hotel is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 12 miles (19 kilometers) from the hotel. We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for any trip.

Make sure to arrange your own transfers between the airport and your hotel, as they’re not included in the trip price.

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 91 days or more before your trip, you’ll get a refund less a fee of US$50. If you cancel between 46 and 90 days before your trip, you’ll get a refund less a fee of US$100. If you cancel within 45 days of your trip, your trip will not be refunded. All fees are on a per-person basis.

Name Change Policy: If you change any name(s) on your booking 45 days or more before the start date of your trip, there will be no fee for the name change(s). If you change any name(s) on your booking 44 to 31 days before the start date of your trip, you’ll be charged a fee of US$50 per name change. Name changes are not permitted within 30 days of the start date of your trip.

Welcome DreamTrip Eligibility Policy: The new member rate is available for members who book their first Welcome DreamTrip within 90 days of joining the DreamTrips community. The special new-member rate only applies to your first Welcome DreamTrip booking, and only if booked within the first 90 days of membership. Members not in that window can book a Welcome DreamTrip for the higher, existing member rate, which can be viewed in the drop-down menu. If you book your Welcome DreamTrip at the new member rate but are outside of your 90-day window of eligibility, we will email you to collect the difference between the new member rate and the member rate. You must pay the difference within 72 hours or your reservation will be canceled.

Members can’t combine DreamTrips Points. Your membership level determines the maximum amount of DreamTrips Points you can use. If you have more than 50 Rovia Bucks, you can apply them in the checkout process.

Contact Travel Support if you have special requests regarding bedding, meals or medical needs, or any other questions about this trip.

At the time of booking, you will see a page with your order number and trip cost. This is your confirmation. Please retain and bring this information with you on your trip.

Hotel/resort credits and/or discounts cannot be converted to cash, and any not used during your stay will expire immediately upon your departure. Member is responsible for paying any taxes that may be added to items purchased with hotel/resort credit.

In the unfortunate event that an activity or excursion is no longer available, we will substitute a similar activity of equal or greater value.

As always, make sure that your passport/visa is up-to-date before you leave! It’s very important to double check that you have all the necessary identification required for the specific country you’re traveling to. Keep in mind that many countries require passports and/or visas to be valid for a minimum of 6 months after the end date of the trip.

Please note: Due to contractual supplier policies, we may not be able to confirm requested name or room changes to existing bookings for trips that are scheduled to travel within 30 days of your request.

Members with additional people in room, not booked prior to travel, will be charged the hotel’s prevailing rate, not the trip price.

Pricing shown is for each person, and is based on two adults per room.

Please don’t consider your change requests official until you receive a confirmation email from us.