About New Orleans Jazz & Dining
Experience the vibrant culture and rich musical heritage of New Orleans with the Jazz and Dining package! This incredible vacation includes an enchanting steamboat jazz and dinner cruise, where you can savor delicious cuisine while enjoying live jazz music on the scenic Mississippi River. Indulge in a delightful dining experience for two at the renowned Dickie Brennan & Co. restaurants, known for their exquisite flavors and Southern hospitality. Your stay includes 3 nights in a comfortable standard guest room at either the Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel or the historic Pere Marquette Hotel, both perfectly located to explore the city's charm. Plus, with $500 in cash at your disposal, you’ll have the freedom to enjoy all that New Orleans has to offer. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with music, delicious food, and treasured memories!
New Orleans Jazz & Dining
OR $5,000 CASH
Awarded on: Friday, March 21, 2025 at 12 pm
Everything you need to know!
This experience for 2 includes the following:
- Steamboat Jazz Dinner Cruise
- A dining experience at Dickie Brennan & Co. Restaurants
- 3-night stay in a standard guest room at the Renaissance New Orleans Arts or Pere Marquette Hotel
- Roundtrip economy airfare from Toronto for 2 people
- Winspire booking & concierge service
New Orleans
New Orleans, nicknamed "The Big Easy," is a town of jazz kings and queens, iconic architecture, the New Orleans Saints, and perhaps the most spirited street in America—Bourbon Street. It's also one of the only cities in America where you can legally drink on the street, which only adds to the lively nature of Nola nightlife.
Jazz Dinner Cruise
Enjoy a 2-hour cruise and dinner for 2 as you journey through time on a paddle-wheel boat ride along the mighty Mississippi. Stroll the deck, cozy up with family and friends, and delight in the sparkle of the urban shoreline at dusk. This excursion includes a Creole‐inspired dinner and live jazz music featuring Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland.
Dickie Brennan & Co
Dickie Brennan & Company was established in 1991 to continue the rich history of New Orleans cuisine through locally inspired and nationally recognized cuisine. Today, Dickie Brennan's restaurant group includes four restaurants located in New Orleans' picturesque French Quarter. You will receive one $150 gift card to enjoy at the following locations:
Palace Café: This classic New Orleans restaurant, located at the foot of the French Quarter, serves contemporary Creole food in an upbeat and lively grand café
Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse: At Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse, they tap into the Brennan family’s 60 years of expertise in the art of beef preparation.
Bourbon House: New Orleans’ premier oyster bar and seafood restaurant are all about local seafood, if it’s not in season, you won’t find it on the menu.
Tableau: Located in the heart of the French Quarter. Tableau offers a wraparound balcony overlooking Jackson Square & a courtyard and showcases regional ingredients and classic Creole dishes revisited.
Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel
Enjoy a 3-night stay in a standard guest room at the Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel and embrace the colorful energy of the Big Easy. Situated in a historic warehouse, the downtown hotel offers a different way to experience all that New Orleans has to offer. Benefit from the central location in the Arts Warehouse District, near the Garden District, Magazine Street, the French Quarter, and several streetcar stops. Inspired by our Warehouse District environs, the hotel showcases an on-site art gallery, an indoor sculpture gallery, and a rooftop deck overlooking the New Orleans cityscape.
Blackout dates: French Quarter Fest, Mardi Gras week, Jazz Fest weeks, and Dec 31-Jan 1. Additional dates may apply.
What If I Win?
What happens after the draw?
Notification of Winners: All prize winners will be notified by telephone or mail following the completion of the draw(s). The names of all prize winners will be published on our website.
Acceptance of Prizes: All travel prizes are stated in Canadian Dollars and include all applicable taxes. Winners must accept the prize as awarded or take the cash alternative. Trips must be booked through Winspire. All travel packages include WINSPIRE BOOKING & CONCIERGE SERVICES. Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals to help redeem travel experiences. Winspire will book all travel-related details and reservations for every part of the experience. Included within their services, Winspire can assist with extra hotel nights, airfare, and additional guests as a full-service travel agency at the cost incurred to the winner. Winspire Travel packages and experiences must be booked within one year following the draw date. The actual travel date must occur within two years following the draw date. Reservations are subject to availability, blackout dates, and major holidays as stated. Reservations must be booked 60 days in advance of travel. Vacation packages are non-refundable. Certificates cannot be resold or replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed. All vacations include economy flights and leave from Toronto. Winspire reserves the right to substitute an alternative room/flight/or other offerings of equal or greater value if the advertised prize is unavailable at time of award. All package values are based on travel at high season travel pricing. Prizes do not include travel insurance. All travelers will require a valid passport (where applicable). Please check for any/other necessary visa or documentation requirements prior to travel; including, but not limited to Covid-19 vaccinations, testing, masking. Bookings are subject to the rules and regulations of the airline, carrier, resort, or hotel. All bookings are subject to change. Bluewater Health Foundation is not responsible for trip cancellations, changes, delays, layovers, seat assignments or airline schedule changes. By accepting the travel prize, the winner accepts these risks. The winner and guests must cover costs not included in the prize, such as travel and health insurance, personal expenses, medical costs, excluded meals and beverages, gratuities, and other unspecified expenses. A valid credit card may be required for incidental charges. The winner and guests must travel on the same itinerary and have valid travel documents. Obtaining necessary travel documents is the winner's responsibility. Travel prizes are non-transferable and must be accepted as awarded.
Winning the Vacation or Taking the Cash?
Taking the Vacation:
Congratulations on winning! A team member from Winspire will be in contact to finalize and set up the details of your vacation.
Winspire Package Redemption: Winspire Travel packages and experiences must be booked within one year of the draw date. The actual travel date must occur within two years of the draw date.
Winspire Booking & Concierge Services: Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals to help you redeem your experience. They will book all travel-related details and reservations for every part of your experience. Included within their services, Winspire can assist with extra hotel nights, airfare, and additional guests as a full-service travel agency at the additional expense to the winner.
Additional Information: Reservations are subject to availability, blackout dates, and major holidays. Reservations must be booked 60 days in advance of travel. Purchases through charity fundraisers are non-refundable.
Certificates cannot be resold or replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed. Ground transportation is the responsibility of the winner unless otherwise stated.
Taking the Cash Alternative:
Don’t want to take the trip, you can choose to take the cash alternative prize. If you choose to take the cash option, you are declining to accept the vacation in lieu of a monetary value. You will have no claim to any part of the vacation package.
