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New Orleans: Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner

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About the activity

Experience New Orleans from the best seat in the city, on a cruise along the Mississippi River. Upgrade your experience with an optional dinner buffet and savor the flavors of the Big Easy.

  • Free cancellation
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  • Live guiding
    English (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    2 hours
  • Includes
    • 2-Hour Sightseeing Cruise
    • optional) Creole Dinner Buffet, meals prepared fresh onboard
    • Cocktail, beer, and wine options are available for purchase onboard
    • Detailed narration of the rich history of New Orleans
    • Captivating views of the city and the Mighty Mississippi River
    • Indoor and outdoor seating
    • Featuring live New Orleans swing style music by the Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland Jazz band
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Parking
    • Gratuities (optional)
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • 2-Hour Sightseeing Cruise on the Mississippi River
  • Live Jazz by the Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland
  • Photo Ops Galore
  • Live Captain's Narration
  • Seasonal Cocktail Menu with Full Service Bars on Every Deck

Description

Welcome aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS!

The Steamboat NATCHEZ is taking some time off, but her sister vessel, the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will be taking her place. You’ll get the same authentic riverboat experience of a leisurely, two-hour cruise on the mighty Mississippi, enjoying traditional live jazz, craft cocktails, and all the beautiful New Orleans sites, while also exploring the newly renovated riverboat. Make sure you check out all four decks - the top deck view is a sight to see!

Here is a bit more about the NATCHEZ for when she returns:

The Steamboat NATCHEZ decks, engine room, and bars will be open for your enjoyment either before or after dinner depending upon your seating time. Included in the Dinner Jazz ticket price is the cruise, Creole Dinner Buffet, and entertainment by the Dukes of Dixieland. **Gratuities and alcoholic beverages are not included in the ticket price.**

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) Creole Dinner Buffet Menu

Tossed Salad Du Jour -A tossed green leaf salad prepared nightly with fresh ingredients and served family style

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Top Round - Certified Angus beef, carved to order. Served with complimentary sauces

Bayou Seafood Pasta -Shrimp and crab tossed in a white wine and garlic parmesan cream sauce

Louisiana Fried Chicken Thighs

Crawfish Etouffee -A rich crawfish stew atop a bed of rice

Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Chef’s Vegetable Saute

Creole Creamed Spinach - Spinach with mozzarella, parmesan, and cream cheese

New Orleans Bread Pudding - Souffle of local Leidenheimer French bread in a rich custard with Chef’s Choice of decadent sauce

Assorted Dinner Rolls

Community Coffee and Iced Tea Included

Menu items are subject to change by season and availability. We serve primarily Louisiana and domestic seafood but may, at times, use imported crawfish and fish.

Good to know before you go
  • From November 2025 - March 2026, the Steamboat NATCHEZ will operate all Daytime Jazz Cruises and the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will operate all Evening Dinner and Sunday Brunch Jazz Cruises.
  • Boarding begins 1-hour before departure.
  • Menu items are subject to change and availability.
Meeting point

Steamboat NATCHEZ - Evening Jazz Cruise (no meal)

Riverboat CITY - Evening Jazz Cruise (no meal)

Steamboat NATCHEZ - Evening Jazz Cruise (6PM Dinner Seating)

Steamboat NATCHEZ - Evening Jazz Cruise (7:45PM Dinner)

Riverboat CITY - Evening Jazz Cruise (7:45PM Dinner)

Riverboat CITY - Evening Jazz Cruise (6PM Dinner Seating)

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-64 years
  • Seniors
    65-99 years
  • Children
    6-12 years
  • Infants
    0-5 years
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