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Home/Destinations/New Orleans/Steamboat & River Cruises

Mississippi Steamboat & Jazz Cruise Tours

Cruise the mighty Mississippi in style: historic paddlewheel steamboats like the Natchez and Creole Queen glide along the river with live jazz, Creole buffets and tales of the riverboat era. Choose a sightseeing, lunch, brunch or dinner jazz cruise for a quintessential New Orleans experience on the water.

151 tours · prices per person, book with partner

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option
New Orleans
New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option
4.1(8,181)·3 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation
New Orleans
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation
4.9(7,134)·5 hours
from$76/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option
New Orleans
New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option
4.8(6,726)·3 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise
−15%
New Orleans
New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise
4.3(6,051)·2 hours
from$37$44/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Airboat Ride
New Orleans
New Orleans Airboat Ride
4.7(5,222)·2–4 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
4.8(3,528)·7h 45min
from$131/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour
4.9(3,315)·2 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour
New Orleans
French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour
4.9(2,955)·2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery
New Orleans
New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery
4.8(2,788)·3 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter
New Orleans
Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter
4.7(2,544)·2 hours
from$21/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure
New Orleans
New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure
4.9(2,294)·1h 40min
from$35/ person
via Viator
Large Airboat Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
New Orleans
Large Airboat Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
4.9(2,099)·4h 15min
from$90/ person
via Viator
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise
New Orleans
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise
4.4(2,088)·2h 30min
from$47/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour with Downtown New Orleans Pickup
New Orleans
Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour with Downtown New Orleans Pickup
4.9(1,773)·4h 15min
from$115/ person
via Viator
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans
New Orleans
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans
4.2(1,621)·2h 30min
from$60/ person
via Viator
French Quarter Food Tour: 5 Classic Bites and NOLA Stories
New Orleans
French Quarter Food Tour: 5 Classic Bites and NOLA Stories
4.9(1,498)·2h 30min
from$81/ person
via Viator
French Quarter Walking Food Tour: Famous Flavors of New Orleans
New Orleans
French Quarter Walking Food Tour: Famous Flavors of New Orleans
4.9(1,389)·3 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
New Orleans French Quarter and More Carriage Ride
New Orleans
New Orleans French Quarter and More Carriage Ride
4.8(1,321)·1 hour
from$65/ person
via Viator
Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans
New Orleans
Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans
4.2(940)·2 hours
from$44/ person
via Viator
VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option
New Orleans
VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option
4.8(902)·3 hours
from$191/ person
via Viator
Pub Crawl: New Orleans Lewd Spirits Haunted Tour with Bar Stops
New Orleans
Pub Crawl: New Orleans Lewd Spirits Haunted Tour with Bar Stops
4.8(896)·2 hours
from$37/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Ghost, Vampire, Witch, Voodoo, and Mystery Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Ghost, Vampire, Witch, Voodoo, and Mystery Tour
4.6(806)·2 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans
4.7(748)·8 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
French Quarter Walking Food Tour: Signature Tastes of New Orleans
New Orleans
French Quarter Walking Food Tour: Signature Tastes of New Orleans
4.8(687)·3 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Jazz History and Live Music Walking Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Jazz History and Live Music Walking Tour
4.8(629)·2h 30min
from$61/ person
via Viator
Soul of New Orleans City Tour: Enslavement to Modern Day Culture
New Orleans
Soul of New Orleans City Tour: Enslavement to Modern Day Culture
4.9(555)·2h 45min
from$55/ person
via Viator
New Orleans City Tour and Steamboat Natchez Harbor Jazz Cruise
−15%
New Orleans
New Orleans City Tour and Steamboat Natchez Harbor Jazz Cruise
4.2(481)·6h 30min
from$75$88/ person
via Viator
New Orleans in a Day: Includes 75-Minute Riverboat Cruise
−14%
New Orleans
New Orleans in a Day: Includes 75-Minute Riverboat Cruise
4.5(449)·6h 45min
from$84$99/ person
via Viator
Court of Two Sisters Live Jazz Brunch Buffet with Mimosa
New Orleans
Court of Two Sisters Live Jazz Brunch Buffet with Mimosa
4.3(368)·1–2 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans
4.8(268)·5h 30min
from$179/ person
via Viator
French Quarter Food Walking Tour with Tastings
New Orleans
French Quarter Food Walking Tour with Tastings
4.6(227)·
from$42/ person
via Viator
New Orleans 75-Minute Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
New Orleans
New Orleans 75-Minute Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
4.1(177)·1h 15min
from$26/ person
via Viator
Pirates of the Quarter Tours
New Orleans
Pirates of the Quarter Tours
5.0(148)·1h 30min–2h
from$38/ person
via Viator
Freaky Tiki Bayou Boat Tour: Near New Orleans with Bathrooms
New Orleans
Freaky Tiki Bayou Boat Tour: Near New Orleans with Bathrooms
4.8(116)·1h 45min
from$50/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Brothels, Bordellos, and Ladies of the Night Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Brothels, Bordellos, and Ladies of the Night Tour
4.9(108)·2 hours
from$37/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour
4.9(107)·2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Bourbon Street Bar Crawl with Shots and Souvenir Cup
New Orleans
New Orleans Bourbon Street Bar Crawl with Shots and Souvenir Cup
4.6(74)·2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Creole History and Culture Ride
New Orleans
New Orleans Creole History and Culture Ride
5.0(63)·3 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Culinary Bike Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Culinary Bike Tour
5.0(50)·3 hours
from$108/ person
via Viator
Small Airboat and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Small Airboat and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
4.6(26)·7 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator
Historic Laura “Creole” Plantation located in Vacherie, La
New Orleans
Historic Laura “Creole” Plantation located in Vacherie, La
4.6(18)·5 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Cruise Port Transfer New Orleans and Louis Armstrong Intl MSY
New Orleans
Cruise Port Transfer New Orleans and Louis Armstrong Intl MSY
4.3(13)·30 min
from$48/ person
via Viator
Creole Queen Riverboat Weekend Jazz Brunch on Mississippi River
New Orleans
Creole Queen Riverboat Weekend Jazz Brunch on Mississippi River
4.0(11)·2h 30min
from$80/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Boat Cruise and Cajun Seafood Boil Experience
New Orleans
New Orleans Boat Cruise and Cajun Seafood Boil Experience
5.0(5)·2–3 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans
New Orleans
Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans
4.0(4)·3 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Jazz History and People of Color Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Jazz History and People of Color Tour
4.7(3)·2 hours
from$25/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Riverboat Jazz Brunch Cruise
New Orleans
New Orleans Riverboat Jazz Brunch Cruise
5.0(1)·2h 30min
from$44/ person
via Viator
New Orleans French Quarter Walking Tour & Cruise Tickets
New Orleans
New Orleans French Quarter Walking Tour & Cruise Tickets
4 hours
from$253/ person
via Viator

Steamboat & River Cruises in New Orleans — FAQ

What is the Steamboat Natchez?
The Natchez is New Orleans’ iconic paddlewheel steamboat, offering Mississippi River cruises with live jazz, a Creole buffet and views of the city skyline.
What do New Orleans river cruises include?
Options range from sightseeing cruises to lunch, brunch and dinner jazz cruises aboard historic steamboats like the Natchez and Creole Queen.
Are the jazz cruises worth it?
Yes — live jazz, Creole food and the romance of a paddlewheel steamboat on the Mississippi make these cruises a beloved New Orleans experience.

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