Discover Experiences Near MeSteamboat NATCHEZ Evening Jazz Cruise
Highlights
The New Orleans Steamboat Company is no newcomer to the Mississippi River or America's steamboat heritage. Our parent company has been operating steamboats longer than any company in the world. In fact, we've been part of the history of steam transport since 1817, just five years after the first steamboat docked in New Orleans. We're now in our fourth decade of life on the Mississippi. We've given literally millions of people the experience of one of our country's oldest and richest traditions.
Overview
Step aboard one of last authentic steam-powered sternwheelers for a memorable cruise around New Orleans on the Mississippi River. Hear stories of the Big Easy's rich history, sit back, relax and enjoy the New Orleans atmosphere as the smooth jazz of the world-acclaimed Dukes of Dixieland fills your ears. This 2-hour cruise from the heart of the French Quarter will take you along the graceful Mississippi River. Optional dinner is available for advance sale and beverage options onboard (additional expense).
Inclusions
- Optional Dinner buffet, meals prepared fresh onboard.
- Breathtaking views of the city.
- Part of your experience is strolling the decks of this beautiful boat, ideal for taking photos.
- Indoor and outdoor seating.
- Featuring live New Orleans swing style music by the Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland Jazz trio.
- Cocktail, beer, and wine options are available for purchase onboard.
Essential Info
- Reservations are required for all meal functions.
- Dress code is casual, but feel free to dress up as much as you'd like!
- Group Rates available for 10 or more adults - call 504-569-1480.
- Children under 6 cruise free with paid adult. Food & Beverage costs apply.
- Non-smoking vessel-both indoors and on the outside decks.
- All menu items are prepared in a common kitchen. Steps are taken to minimize the likelihood of exposure to airborne gluten elements, but our menu is not recommended for those with gluten-sensitive disorders. We can recommend items on our menu that are not prepared as gluten inclusive.
- For vegan or vegetarian guests, we can recommend those items not inclusive of meat ingredients or animal products.
- We are unable to prepare separate individual meals for these preferences/needs.
- Cruise is suitable for wheelchairs, but restrooms stalls are not wide enough to accommodate and there are no elevators on board.
- The riverboat is handicap accessible. However, access to the top & bottom decks are by stairs only. Please call us with any questions before finalizing your plans if you have questions on access or personal equipment.
- Cocktail, beer, and wine options are available for purchase onboard.
- The New Orleans Steamboat Co. reserves the right to substitute a similar vessel should the Steamboat NATCHEZ become unavailable.