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(5,794)
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
This was a wonderful way to sip a drink and relax while seeing the scenery. We didn’t do the lunch because the menu was set and my husband didn’t like the items. I would have done the dinner cruise as the menu was more varied but we will do that the next time. You were able to go below and view the mechanism of the steamboat which was really interesting. I would highly recommend this.
Thank you for the recommendation and we cerainly hope you cruise with us again!
The food was traditional fare, served hot by friendly professional wait staff. The jazz band was good as well as the narrative
Thanks so much for sailing with us. We appreciate kind words from new friends.
Enjoyable music, good food and good narration
Great Review - Thank yoiu.
This was a nice way to see the city and environs from the river. The commentary on the way downriver was very informative and there was traditional jazz on the way back. We did just the cruise, so can’t comment on the lunch buffet. It was a nice way to spend a couple hours.
It is a delight to have had you aboard the riverboat. We like to mix sights with music and history.
