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Experience the best of the Steamboat Natchez

Step aboard the Steamboat Natchez for a timeless journey along the Mississippi River. Enjoy live jazz by local musicians, savor authentic Creole dishes, and explore New Orleans' history with narrated tours.
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Slide 1 of 12, Steamboat Natchez cruising at sunset with city skyline in the background.
Steamboat Natchez cruising at sunset with city skyline in the background.
3 hrs
Meals included
  • Set sail on a 2-hour evening steamboat cruise along the Mississippi River, taking in New Orleans’ illuminated riverfront and skyline as the city transitions into night.

  • Listen to a local guide’s live narration as you cruise, adding context to the sights along the Mississippi River and the city’s waterfront.

  • Enjoy the sounds of New Orleans with a live performance by Dukes of Dixieland Jazz before boarding.

  • Upgrade your cruise with a Creole dinner featuring local delicacies, served on board during your evening sail, with options to select the time for your dinner service.

  • Choose the Party Package option that includes three cocktails from a seasonal menu, perfect for sipping as you enjoy the music and river views.

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  • Set sail on a 2-hour evening steamboat cruise along the Mississippi River, taking in New Orleans’ illuminated riverfront and skyline as the city transitions into night.

  • Listen to a local guide’s live narration as you cruise, adding context to the sights along the Mississippi River and the city’s waterfront.

  • Enjoy the sounds of New Orleans with a live performance by Dukes of Dixieland Jazz before boarding.

  • Upgrade your cruise with a Creole dinner featuring local delicacies, served on board during your evening sail, with options to select the time for your dinner service.

  • Choose the Party Package option that includes three cocktails from a seasonal menu, perfect for sipping as you enjoy the music and river views.

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$58
Slide 1 of 12, Steamboat Natchez cruising on the Mississippi River in New Orleans.
Steamboat Natchez cruising on the Mississippi River in New Orleans.
2 hrs - 3 hrs
Meals included
  • Cruise along the Mississippi River aboard the historic Steamboat NATCHEZ for around 2 hours, with live narration from a local guide sharing stories about New Orleans and its riverfront heritage.

  • Take in views of the French Quarter, the Crescent City Connection bridge, and New Orleans’ historic waterfront as you move between the boat’s indoor and outdoor decks.

  • Enjoy the sounds of New Orleans with a Calliope jazz concert before boarding on select cruises, followed by live jazz from the Steamboat Stompers on dining options.

  • Choose a cruise that fits your plans, from daytime sailings with riverfront views to evening departures with sunset scenery, or a Sunday jazz cruise for a relaxed weekend outing.

  • Make your cruise a dining experience by selecting an option with a Creole lunch or Sunday brunch, featuring local delicacies served on board as you enjoy the music and river views.

  • Enhance your sailing with the optional Party Package with your Sunday brunch cruise that includes items such as three cocktails from a seasonal menu or unlimited juice, soft drinks, and water for children.

More details
  • Cruise along the Mississippi River aboard the historic Steamboat NATCHEZ for around 2 hours, with live narration from a local guide sharing stories about New Orleans and its riverfront heritage.

  • Take in views of the French Quarter, the Crescent City Connection bridge, and New Orleans’ historic waterfront as you move between the boat’s indoor and outdoor decks.

  • Enjoy the sounds of New Orleans with a Calliope jazz concert before boarding on select cruises, followed by live jazz from the Steamboat Stompers on dining options.

  • Choose a cruise that fits your plans, from daytime sailings with riverfront views to evening departures with sunset scenery, or a Sunday jazz cruise for a relaxed weekend outing.

  • Make your cruise a dining experience by selecting an option with a Creole lunch or Sunday brunch, featuring local delicacies served on board as you enjoy the music and river views.

  • Enhance your sailing with the optional Party Package with your Sunday brunch cruise that includes items such as three cocktails from a seasonal menu or unlimited juice, soft drinks, and water for children.

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$43.50
Slide 1 of 13, Steamboat Natchez departing from dock on a sunny day with flags flying.
Steamboat Natchez departing from dock on a sunny day with flags flying.
2 hrs - 3 hrs
Meals included
  • Trade New Orleans’ busy streets for a relaxing 2-hour cruise along the Mississippi River aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ, with daytime views of the downtown skyline, historic riverfront, and passing riverbanks.

  • Choose a lunch cruise featuring a sampler of Creole classics or a Sunday brunch sailing with local favourites, combining regional flavours with live jazz and views of the Mississippi.

  • Enjoy live New Orleans jazz by Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers as you sail, bringing an authentic local soundtrack to your sightseeing and dining experience.

  • Listen to a local guide’s live narration as you cruise, discovering stories about New Orleans and its river heritage while taking in the scenery from the boat’s indoor spaces or open-air decks.

  • Select the lunch or brunch option that suits your plans, with daytime departures for lunch and a Sunday sailing for brunch, depending on availability and the package selected.

  • Make your cruise more festive with an optional Sunday brunch Party Package that includes a meal and three cocktails per person, with unlimited juice, soft drinks, and water for children.

More details
  • Trade New Orleans’ busy streets for a relaxing 2-hour cruise along the Mississippi River aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ, with daytime views of the downtown skyline, historic riverfront, and passing riverbanks.

  • Choose a lunch cruise featuring a sampler of Creole classics or a Sunday brunch sailing with local favourites, combining regional flavours with live jazz and views of the Mississippi.

  • Enjoy live New Orleans jazz by Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers as you sail, bringing an authentic local soundtrack to your sightseeing and dining experience.

  • Listen to a local guide’s live narration as you cruise, discovering stories about New Orleans and its river heritage while taking in the scenery from the boat’s indoor spaces or open-air decks.

  • Select the lunch or brunch option that suits your plans, with daytime departures for lunch and a Sunday sailing for brunch, depending on availability and the package selected.

  • Make your cruise more festive with an optional Sunday brunch Party Package that includes a meal and three cocktails per person, with unlimited juice, soft drinks, and water for children.

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$65
Slide 1 of 6, Steamboat Natchez docked in New Orleans, ready for dinner cruise boarding.
Steamboat Natchez docked in New Orleans, ready for dinner cruise boarding.
3 hrs
Meals included
  • Spend an evening aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ, cruising along the Mississippi River as New Orleans’ illuminated skyline and riverfront reflect across the water.

  • Set the mood before departure with a live Calliope concert at the dock, followed by a Dixieland jazz performance on board that brings the sounds of New Orleans to your dinner cruise.

  • Enjoy live narration from a local guide as you sail, combining riverfront sightseeing with stories about the city’s history and culture. Relax on the open-air decks or head indoors between musical performances.

  • Savor a buffet dinner featuring Creole classics and local delicacies, with onboard bars adding to the relaxed atmosphere.

  • Choose your preferred dinner seating, with a 6pm first seating or a 7:45pm second seating, depending on the option selected, to fit your evening plans.

  • Enhance your cruise with optional drinks or a festive celebration package, including three cocktails from a seasonal menu for adults or unlimited juice, soft drinks, and water for children.

More details
  • Spend an evening aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ, cruising along the Mississippi River as New Orleans’ illuminated skyline and riverfront reflect across the water.

  • Set the mood before departure with a live Calliope concert at the dock, followed by a Dixieland jazz performance on board that brings the sounds of New Orleans to your dinner cruise.

  • Enjoy live narration from a local guide as you sail, combining riverfront sightseeing with stories about the city’s history and culture. Relax on the open-air decks or head indoors between musical performances.

  • Savor a buffet dinner featuring Creole classics and local delicacies, with onboard bars adding to the relaxed atmosphere.

  • Choose your preferred dinner seating, with a 6pm first seating or a 7:45pm second seating, depending on the option selected, to fit your evening plans.

  • Enhance your cruise with optional drinks or a festive celebration package, including three cocktails from a seasonal menu for adults or unlimited juice, soft drinks, and water for children.

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$107.50
Slide 1 of 8, Group enjoying drinks on the Riverboat City of New Orleans with cityscape in background.
Group enjoying drinks on the Riverboat City of New Orleans with cityscape in background.
2 hrs - 3 hrs
Meals included
  • Turn your Mississippi River outing into a celebration with a seasonal Party Package aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ, paired with your cruise, three cocktails per adult, and a festive atmosphere onboard.

  • Savor New Orleans flavors with a menu tailored to your sailing, whether you choose a Creole-inspired lunch, a dinner featuring local delicacies, or a Sunday brunch.

  • Set the mood with live jazz by a local band, bringing the sounds of New Orleans to your cruise experience.

  • Sip your way through a seasonal cocktail menu with three included cocktails per adult, while children can enjoy unlimited soft drinks and juice.

  • Take in views of New Orleans and its riverfront as you sail aboard the historic Steamboat NATCHEZ, with the changing Mississippi River scenery providing a backdrop to your celebration.

  • Add local context to your cruise with live narration by a local guide, who shares insights into the river and the city as you dine, listen to jazz, and enjoy your time on board.

More details
  • Turn your Mississippi River outing into a celebration with a seasonal Party Package aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ, paired with your cruise, three cocktails per adult, and a festive atmosphere onboard.

  • Savor New Orleans flavors with a menu tailored to your sailing, whether you choose a Creole-inspired lunch, a dinner featuring local delicacies, or a Sunday brunch.

  • Set the mood with live jazz by a local band, bringing the sounds of New Orleans to your cruise experience.

  • Sip your way through a seasonal cocktail menu with three included cocktails per adult, while children can enjoy unlimited soft drinks and juice.

  • Take in views of New Orleans and its riverfront as you sail aboard the historic Steamboat NATCHEZ, with the changing Mississippi River scenery providing a backdrop to your celebration.

  • Add local context to your cruise with live narration by a local guide, who shares insights into the river and the city as you dine, listen to jazz, and enjoy your time on board.

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$90
Slide 1 of 8, Riverboat cruising on the Mississippi River in New Orleans.
Riverboat cruising on the Mississippi River in New Orleans.
1 hr 15 mins
  • Set sail on a 75-minute riverboat cruise, taking in iconic sights along the legendary Mississippi River.

  • Glide past the vibrant New Orleans riverfront, with panoramic views from the comfort of a classic riverboat.

  • Discover the city’s storied past as you cruise by historic wharves and bustling port activity.

  • Relax in a family-friendly setting, perfect for all ages to enjoy a slice of New Orleans life on the water.

  • Operated by the renowned New Orleans Steamboat Company, known for authentic river experiences.

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  • Set sail on a 75-minute riverboat cruise, taking in iconic sights along the legendary Mississippi River.

  • Glide past the vibrant New Orleans riverfront, with panoramic views from the comfort of a classic riverboat.

  • Discover the city’s storied past as you cruise by historic wharves and bustling port activity.

  • Relax in a family-friendly setting, perfect for all ages to enjoy a slice of New Orleans life on the water.

  • Operated by the renowned New Orleans Steamboat Company, known for authentic river experiences.

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$25.75
Slide 1 of 11, Steamboat Natchez cruising on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana, with city skyline and bridge in view.
Steamboat Natchez cruising on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana, with city skyline and bridge in view.
2 hrs - 3 hrs
Meals included
  • Make Sunday brunch a leisurely affair aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ, cruising along the Mississippi River as New Orleans’ riverfront and skyline drift past.

  • Savor a Creole brunch featuring local delicacies and authentic New Orleans flavors as you dine on board, with the river scenery adding to the experience.

  • Listen to live jazz by the Steamboat Stompers as you sail, bringing a classic New Orleans soundtrack to your Sunday brunch. Enjoy the music alongside onboard bars, open-air views, and time to catch up with your group.

  • Hear live narration from a local guide as you take in the Mississippi River and its surroundings, adding local history and context to your scenic cruise.

  • Upgrade to a Party Package for a more festive group celebration, with three cocktails from a seasonal menu for adults or unlimited juice, soft drinks, and water for children.

More details
  • Make Sunday brunch a leisurely affair aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ, cruising along the Mississippi River as New Orleans’ riverfront and skyline drift past.

  • Savor a Creole brunch featuring local delicacies and authentic New Orleans flavors as you dine on board, with the river scenery adding to the experience.

  • Listen to live jazz by the Steamboat Stompers as you sail, bringing a classic New Orleans soundtrack to your Sunday brunch. Enjoy the music alongside onboard bars, open-air views, and time to catch up with your group.

  • Hear live narration from a local guide as you take in the Mississippi River and its surroundings, adding local history and context to your scenic cruise.

  • Upgrade to a Party Package for a more festive group celebration, with three cocktails from a seasonal menu for adults or unlimited juice, soft drinks, and water for children.

from
$80
Slide 1 of 8, Dukes band performing on Steamboat Natchez in New Orleans.
Dukes band performing on Steamboat Natchez in New Orleans.
2 hrs - 3 hrs
Meals included
  • Cruise the Mississippi River aboard the historic Steamboat NATCHEZ for around 2 hours, taking in New Orleans’ downtown skyline, riverfront architecture, and views of the city from the water.

  • Enjoy live New Orleans jazz by local artists & Grammy-nominated bands, with a Calliope jazz concert before boarding on select cruises.

  • Listen to a local guide’s live narration as you sail, adding stories about New Orleans and its river heritage to your sightseeing experience.

  • Choose a daytime or evening sightseeing cruise without a meal, or upgrade to a dining experience featuring a Creole lunch, Sunday brunch, or Creole dinner, depending on your preferred cruise option.

  • Plan your cruise around your preferred mealtime, with lunch seatings at 11am, 12:15pm, 2pm, or 3:15pm and dinner seatings at 6pm or 7:45pm, depending on the option selected.

  • Make your cruise more festive with an optional Party Package that includes three cocktails, unlimited juice, soft drinks, and water for children.

More details
  • Cruise the Mississippi River aboard the historic Steamboat NATCHEZ for around 2 hours, taking in New Orleans’ downtown skyline, riverfront architecture, and views of the city from the water.

  • Enjoy live New Orleans jazz by local artists & Grammy-nominated bands, with a Calliope jazz concert before boarding on select cruises.

  • Listen to a local guide’s live narration as you sail, adding stories about New Orleans and its river heritage to your sightseeing experience.

  • Choose a daytime or evening sightseeing cruise without a meal, or upgrade to a dining experience featuring a Creole lunch, Sunday brunch, or Creole dinner, depending on your preferred cruise option.

  • Plan your cruise around your preferred mealtime, with lunch seatings at 11am, 12:15pm, 2pm, or 3:15pm and dinner seatings at 6pm or 7:45pm, depending on the option selected.

  • Make your cruise more festive with an optional Party Package that includes three cocktails, unlimited juice, soft drinks, and water for children.

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$43.50

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What our guests say

Alyxandria L

Canada
Couple
Last week
We really enjoyed the narrator and live jazz band the most. This was our first trip to New Orleans and we got to learn a lot about it on this jazz cruise!

Steamboat NATCHEZ Daytime Jazz Cruise

Susan H

United States
Couple
2 weeks ago
Our lunch cruise on the Steamboat Natches was wonderful. We're locals, but a STAYcation to NOLA with a lunch or dinner cruise on the Natchez should be on the to-do list for all locals. You'll be glad you did!

Steamboat NATCHEZ Daytime Jazz Cruise

David L

Couple
Last week
The food was really good. Service was good. The steamboat was smooth. Weather was good. All around an excellent 3 hours. Will definitely do again.

Steamboat NATCHEZ Evening Jazz Cruise

Michael W

Australia
Couple
Sep 2026
If in New Orleans this is a must , from the service , food , history , couldn't ask for a better cruise along the Mississippi, the jazz band were great . Loved the buffet and trying the local cuisine, this cruise was also well priced and good value for money

Steamboat NATCHEZ Evening Jazz Cruise

Andrea W

United States
Solo
2 weeks ago
The cruise was a first for me. I enjoyed hearing about the history of the area as well the friendliness of the crew. The gift shop had a great selection as well.

Riverboat City of New Orleans Sightseeing Cruise

Stacey C

United States
Group
Sep 2026
We loved the covered shaded dining area, the snacks and the staffs was so friendly! We lived learning about New Orleans

Riverboat City of New Orleans Sightseeing Cruise

Erika W

United States
Group
3 weeks ago

+3 more

The entire experience was a delight - from the crew, to the band, and of course, the buffet. My husband and son couldn't stop talking about the meal. We highly recommend it.

Steamboat NATCHEZ Sunday Brunch Jazz Cruise

Casey S

United States
Solo
2 days ago
Great sights, wonderful music, and tasty food and drinks to match! Very nice way to have a relaxing cruise, and give your feet a rest from all the walking!

Steamboat NATCHEZ Jazz Cruise

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