Cruise To The North Pole Aboard The Red River Express In Louisiana

The Shreveport Aquarium and the Red River Express Cruise offer unique and exciting Christmas activities for families in Louisiana.

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and you're not going to want to miss this one special attraction that kids and adults will absolutely love. Mark your calendars, because the kids will love this Christmas attraction that's easily one of the coolest Christmas events in Louisiana this year. All aboard!

The Shreveport Aquarium is year-round fun for families with kids of all ages.

It’s a place of wonder and awe that the whole family will love.

You’ll get to travel through beautiful coral reefs, see incredible marine life, and learn about these marvelous creatures along the way.

You’ll be able to get up close and personal with sharks, jellyfish, stingrays, and countless other animals.

It’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon. And the fun doesn’t have to stop there. Back for its second year, the Red River Express Cruise is a special Christmas activity you won’t want to miss.

Climb aboard this holiday-themed boat that will take you on an enchanting journey to the “North Pole” where you’ll be picking up a very special guest…

During the 45-minute attraction, Santa will climb aboard and pass out gifts, sing songs, and tell stories all while drinking hot chocolate and eating cookies.

The Red River Express Cruise runs from November 29 until December 22, so you have plenty of time to purchase your tickets.

Just make sure you purchase your tickets ahead of time in case they sell out!


The cruise runs every Tuesday through Sunday at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. and is $25 during the week and $30 on the weekends.

For more information, check out their website where you can also purchase your tickets.

Did you and your family do the Red River Express Cruise last year? Are you planning on doing it this year? Let us know in the comments below!

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