"Riverboat cruises are recommended as some of the best vantage points for New Orleans' Go 4th on the River fireworks and musical synchronization; booking a harbor cruise provides close-up views of dueling-barge pyrotechnics and the riverfront pageantry." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines