- Steamboat NATCHEZ - Official Site - Enjoy 1 hour dockside before the riverboat begins her 2-hour cruise down the Mississippi River.
- Mississippi River - Your riverboat is a time machine that fills its passengers with the romance and marvel of yesteryear! Cruise along the Mississippi River and be whisked away with its atmosphere and ambiance. As you steam ahead, soak in breathtaking views of the city skyline while enjoying a New Orleans cultural experience
- a live jazz performance performed by the New Orleans band Dukes of Dixieland, a Grammy nominee. If dining option selected, enjoy dining inside or outside, and your Louisiana-style buffet dinner includes tossed salad, chicken and sausage gumbo, rice, baked chicken, bayou seafood pasta, paddlewheel primavera, creole vegetarian jambalaya, herb-garlic fingerling potatoes, green beans almondine, white chocolate bread pudding, bananas foster, and vanilla ice cream. Two separate dining times give you the flexibility to enjoy the evening at your own pace. Please note: cruise with dinner option must be selected in order to confirm that your cruise includes the meal.
- Live narration of New Orleans and Mississippi River history
- Southern style dinner buffet (optional)
- Calliope concert
- 2-hour paddle-wheel boat cruise
- Entertainment by Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)
Experience the stunning and romantic sights of the New Orleans skyline on the Dinner Jazz Cruise. Relish in the melodies of the Dukes of Dixieland jazz band and insightful commentary from our captain as you sail the powerful Mississippi River.
Dinner is served in two time slots, so if one isn’t accessible, please verify the availability of the other. The first dinner slot is between 6-7:15pm, and the second between 7:45-9pm. To ensure one table for your group at dinner, make sure to book as a single reservation.
While the Steamboat NATCHEZ is on a break, her sister ship, the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS, will fill in. You will enjoy the same genuine riverboat experience, a relaxed two-hour voyage on the Mississippi, delighting in traditional live jazz, craft cocktails, and witnessing all the stunning sights of New Orleans. You’ll also get to discover the newly refurbished riverboat. Visit all four decks – the view from the top is a must-see! You also have the option to upgrade your ticket to include the dinner buffet.
- In order to help preserve the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point - just a short stroll from most downtown hotels.
- The riverboat is handicap accessible. However, access to the top & bottom decks are by stairs only. Please call before finalizing your plans if you have questions on access or personal equipment.
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat.
- The tour cruises rain or shine.
- Anyone looking to book a group of 15 or more should contact the booking site directly. Different rates apply.
- Should the Steamboat NATCHEZ become unavailable, her sister vessel will operate the cruise.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.