Dinner Cruises

Steamboat Natchez Evening Cruise with Dinner

Name: Steamboat Natchez Evening Cruise with Dinner
Start: 2026-06-18T18:00:00
End: 2026-06-18T21:00:00
Location: Steamboat NATCHEZ

Dukes band performing on Steamboat Natchez in New Orleans.

People dining on Steamboat Natchez with live band and river view in New Orleans.

Steamboat Natchez docked in New Orleans, ready for dinner cruise boarding.

Steamboat Natchez cruising on the Mississippi River at sunset with New Orleans skyline.

Duration

3 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

4.5/5(205)

Leighanne E

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Loved tge food and atmosphere! The only thing I think could be more organized and boarding the ship. Too many people not knowing where the line ends. It causes alot of chaos and customers being rude to others when we are all boarding the same boat but some don't understand that

Bruce M

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Food was delicious. More than that was the servers. My waitress was over courteous. The narration was very clear and understanding. Will be cruising this boat regularly.

Leroy R

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The narration, the food, the views, the staff, and even the boarding process were all excellent. I have no complaints at all!! Great dinner cruise and experience!

Jean B

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The food and the staff were outstanding and professional. I was not thrilled with the views of the factories and dismal looking sights of the Mississippi

Herbert J

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

This was our 1st time on the Natchez, after living here our entire lives. It did not disappoint. Not sure what took us so long. We enjoyed every minute. Everyone was very polite & very knowledgable. We were greeted from the time of boarding to disembarkment. The food was excellent, & being that it was buffet style, allowed us to try a little bit of everything. Storytelling / commentary throughout the cruise was very enjoyable to listen to. Nice commentary voice the gentleman had. This was such a fun way to experience New Orleans from the Mississippi river. The lights at night were spectacular. We definitly recommend the Steamboat Natchez to everyone visiting, or, that just took way to long go, like we did. You will not be disappionted. We did the cruise with diner, this is a must. They do have snacks like hotdogs, nachos ect, but why do that when you can get a bunch of New Orleans cuisine with the ride. Thanks for having us, we will be back soon.

Nkemakonam A

Solo

Verified booking

May 2026

I'm glad for the opportunity to take this cruise with my coworker during a work conference. The dinner was quintessential New Orleans, gumbo starter, a wonderful buffet spread of surfaces and turf, with a cheesecake dessert. We got the 6pm dinner and then went upstairs to the top deck for the amazing sunset views as the steamboat chugged off. The voice over was informative without being intrusive and then the Dukes Jazz band became the center of attraction drawing lots of energy to the dance floor. I missed my usual partner but enjoyed watching others spin it. A great time was had for sure. Thanks for hosting.

Cruise down the Mississippi on a 2-hour boat ride while soaking in that classic New Orleans swing performed by the Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland.

The hearty buffet dinner served on board includes servings of Tossed Salad Du Jour, Creole Creamed Spinach, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, and more.

Take in skyline views from the indoor and outdoor decks, swing by the vintage engine room, and hear fascinating stories from the onboard guide.

With 6pm and 7:45pm seatings, you get the flexibility to cruise and dine on your own schedule.

2-hour steamboat cruise

Expert guide

Live New Orleans swing style concert by Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland Jazz

Buffet dinner as per option selected (see the menu here)

Alcoholic Beverages (Available for purchase onboard)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

TOTAL DURATION2 hours
1 Boarding point
Toulouse Street Wharf
Get direction
Sights covered
French Quarter
Chalmette Battlefield
Crescent City Connection
St. Louis Cathedral
Old US Mint
US Custom House
Audubon Aquarium
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

205 reviews
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What our guests say
Leighanne E
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Loved tge food and atmosphere! The only thing I think could be more organized and boarding the ship. Too many people not knowing where the line ends. It causes alot of chaos and customers being rude to others when we are all boarding the same boat but some don't understand that
Connie L
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
Was sat next to an open door while eating and there was also a large window, it was very hot with the sun blasting in, and should have had curtains or blinds. It would have been a much more enjoyable experience.
Bruce M
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Food was delicious. More than that was the servers. My waitress was over courteous. The narration was very clear and understanding. Will be cruising this boat regularly.
Leroy R
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The narration, the food, the views, the staff, and even the boarding process were all excellent. I have no complaints at all!! Great dinner cruise and experience!
Jean B
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The food and the staff were outstanding and professional. I was not thrilled with the views of the factories and dismal looking sights of the Mississippi

What to Bring

Shirts and shoes are a must for all cruises. If you're joining the Dinner Jazz Cruise, opt for “dressy casual.” Skip the jeans and go for dress pants, a skirt, or a nice blouse. Guys, a collared shirt—button-down or polo—adds a polished touch.

What’s Not Allowed

This is a smoke-free cruise. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the boat, inside or out.

Accessibility

The cruise is fully wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Guide dogs are more than welcome aboard.

Additional Information

Both the Steamboat NATCHEZ and Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will alternate departures depending on scheduling needs and private events until March 2026, when they’ll adopt individual timetables. Either way, you'll still enjoy two hours of live jazz, cocktails, and Crescent City charm—best experienced from the top deck of your steamboat.

Boarding starts 1 hour before departure, so get there on time for a relaxed check-in.

If you're 21 or older, you can grab your beverages at the counter. Bring along your photo ID with birthdate, as required by Louisiana law.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Ticket redemption point

Redeem your ticket at Steamboat NATCHEZ.

Address: 400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, United States.

Get directions to the redemption point