Welcome to our 2013 Guest Program

We welcome you as our guest to the 2013 Waterborne Symposium.
Enjoy your stay in New Orleans by taking advantage of the New Orleans Marriott's twenty-four hour state-of-the-art Fitness Facility - featuring cardiovascular equipment, treadmills and stairmasters - and the outdoor, heated swimming pool. Within walking distance of your hotel you'll find the world famous Cafe Dumond, beauty salons and spa services, and the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral.

Enhance your stay in New Orleans by taking advantage of our special guest program activities listed below.
Please Note: Guests will be escorted to and from the events by Guest Program Coordinator.
* There will be no refund for guest activities once registered".

Guest Program Activities

The National WWII Museum New Orleans
$40.00

Ticket Price includes 4-D Theater movie and museum entrance.
The National World War II Museum, formerly known as the National D-Day Museum, is a museum located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, at the corner of Andrew Higgins Boulevard and Magazine Street. It focuses on the contribution made by the United States to victory by the Allies in World War II, and the Battle of Normandy in particular. It as designated by the U.S. Congress as "America's National World War II Museum" in 2003 and the museum maintains an affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution. The mission statement of the museum emphasizes the American experience in WWII.

Harbor Jazz Cruise - Steamboat Natchez $40.00Your two-hour cruise from the heart of the French Quarter takes you back when cotton was king and life was as slow and graceful as the current on the Mississippi River. Enjoy idyllic scenery while listening to live Jazz music on New Orleans' only authentic Steamboat.

Harbor Cruise Features: Optional Creole Lunch prepared fresh on board Live narration of historical facts and highlights of the port Calliope concert at 1:45 pm - This is a series of 32 graduated whistles powered by steam from the boilers, played before each cruise. Steamboat gift shop Museum quality Steam Engine Room open for visitors Paddlewheel made of white oak and steel; dimensions are 25ft. x 25 ft., and weighs 26 tons.

Historic New Orleans Cocktail Hour Tour
$45.00New Orleans: birthplace of the cocktail and home to the nation’s most shocking and riveting history. Join us for an exploration of the city’s storied watering holes such as Pat O’Brien’s, the Carousel Bar, Jean Lafitte Blacksmith Shop and others to discover where, why, and how legendary libations from the Sazerac to the Pimm'ss Cup were first concocted.

Here you will uncover the city’s astonishing scandalous past and present, digging into topics such as: The oldest profession, Organized crime, The John F. Kennedy Assassination, and True Crime Please Note: Tour leaves rain OR shine - please bring weather appropriate items. You must be 21 years or older for this tour. No refunds available for this item.

Featured Things to do in New Orleans French Quarter

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Cafe du Monde

Restaurants – New Orleans, Louisiana

Café du Monde is the New Orleans coffee shop, and it has been for about a century and a half. It is always open, and the thing to have is cafe au lait accompanied ... More on RoadFood

St. Louis Cathedral

St. Louis Cathedral
New Orleans, Louisiana
http://www.stlouiscathedral.org

615 Pere Antoine Alley
New Orleans, Louisiana 70116
+1 504 525 9583
stlouiscathedralno@archdiocese-no.org
www.stlouiscathedral.org

Price/Admission:Free admission
Open Hours:Tours Wed-Sat 1:30pm-3:30pm

The Ritz-Carlton Spa in New Orleans

Spas – New Orleans, Louisiana

Here, you will be transported to a world of lavish health and beauty treatments, where exotic formulas are artfully blended with the most modern techniques. A superb collection of massage therapies, hydrotherapies, aesthetic and exfoliation ... More on Ritzcarlton.com