New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise
Description
Board your riverboat to the delightful tunes of the Steam Calliope. Experience the sights and sounds of river life that enchanted characters of history and literature - like Mark Twain's Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer - and see the bustling activity of America's second-largest port! This authentic riverboat experience of a leisurely, two-hour cruise on the mighty Mississippi, features traditional live jazz, craft cocktails, and all the beautiful New Orleans sites. Make sure you check out the Steam Engine Room on the bottom deck! Lunch option available Monday - Saturday. Brunch option available Sunday only. The boat boards at 11:00am and 2:00pm and departs promptly at 11:30am and 2:30pm. We recommend arriving 15 minutes prior to boarding.
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Itinerary
View the ever-changing skyline of 'The Crescent City' from the sunny decks or climate-controlled comfort of the majestic Steamer Natchez.
Cruise past the Chalmette Battlefield, where the legendary Jean Lafitte and his buccaneers joined forces with Andrew Jackson to defend the city against the British in the Battle of New Orleans. You also have the option to add on a delicious buffet lunch.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 Steamboat NATCHEZ is handclapped accessible to the main deck and restrooms only.
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat.
- The tour cruises rain or shine, however the cruise may be cancelled due to severe or dangerous weather conditions.
- Anyone looking to book a group of 9 or more should contact the booking site directly. Different rates apply.
Reviews(5,799)
Overall great experience and the Jaxz was wonderful! The team was friendly and helpful! Highly recommend.
The Steamboat Natchez was a great experience; it was an awesome way to cap off my 4-day solo trip in New Orleans. The crew, the jazz band, and the captain's narration of the Mississippi was fantanstic. I will definitely have to try the evening cruise to see the city's skyline at night next time.
Was very interesting. This was a very relaxing way to see and learn about the Mississippi. I wanted something chill on our last day and this was a great decision
The wait time for boarding was ridiculously too long! Then the time to cruise out was so long it was embarrassing that I fell asleep on my date! There is too much idle time and I would not do this again. It felt so unorganized.
The Steamboat experience was great fun. It was a really relaxed vibe on the boat. It wasn't overly busy and the band made it a super-chilled time. Thouroughly enjoyable.
My whole family from 5-86. Loved this. The narrator was exceptional and made the experience enjoyable.
It’s a wonderful experience sailing down the Mississippi River on this steam boat, lots of lovely sights to see and the cocktails on board are so yummy, have to try them. Lots of information given on the tour would highly recommend it.
This adventure was absolutely amazing! The captain and the staff on the steamboat cruise were so friendly and knowledgeable, plus the food and drinks were really great! The fried chicken was the best I believe I’ve ever eaten and I will definitely be back at some point. Two thumbs up!!
Dont let the wait in line with the shrill music deter you. The ride was lovely. The history was shared over the speakers on the way down and music on the way back. There is a lovely breeze on the front of the boat. You can take some great pictures from the back of the boat. However, I was under the impression we would zip off shortly after 2. Rookie mistake, 230 was closer to the time and I had to move dinner reservations.
Don't forget your sunscreen even on gray days and ear plugs when they blow the horn. Enjoyed a lot the capital comments
