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.
- **Important for Groups of 10+** Parties of 10 or more guests require physical tickets for boarding. Please check in with our Lighthouse Ticket Office prior to boarding to receive your tickets. Please allow extra time for check-in.
Reviews(5,923)
My wife and I had such a beautiful and memorable experience on the steamboat ride in New Orleans. From the moment we stepped aboard, everything felt special. The atmosphere, the views of the city, the music, and being out on the Mississippi River created the perfect setting for us to slow down and enjoy each other. It was one of those experiences that reminded us how important it is to make time for each other and create new memories together. The entire evening felt relaxing, romantic, and truly authentic to New Orleans. We absolutely loved it and would highly recommend the steamboat experience to anyone visiting New Orleans, especially couples looking to make their trip extra special. It was definitely one of the highlights of our visit! ❤️⚜️
You certainly understood the "assignment" as is often said. Sit back with that special person and treasure evey minute. The riverboat sets the scene for precious time together.
We were looking forward to this cruise as part of our family reunion, but it ended up being a very disappointing experience. It poured down rain the entire time, and the staff made an already difficult situation worse. One of our elderly family members was sitting at a table when an employee came over, took a chair away, and told her the chairs were only for people who purchased food. There were plenty of empty chairs in the back that no one was using. Instead, our elderly family members, some using walkers and canes, had to move to the outside and upper decks in the pouring rain. No one offered to wipe down the wet chairs or tables or assist our elderly relatives. When I went back inside to get napkins, the staff member I spoke with was rude, disrespectful, and dismissive. The jazz music and narration were prerecorded, which was also disappointing. The only positive was that the food was good for those who purchased it. Overall, the lack of compassion, poor customer service, and treatment of our elderly family members overshadowed the experience. I would not recommend this cruise.
We’re terribly sorry to hear about your experience. Providing excellent service to all our customers is our top priority, and it’s disappointing to know we fell short. Our senior citizens are valued highly and to hear this comments means we have some staff that need to learn their service more. Although we cannot control the weather, we can control our service. Please know that the music is live, although you may not have seen it, and the narration is as well.
Chris was amazing!! We enjoyed our tour so much- Chris was very knowledgeable plus he was entertaining- thanks for making our incredible day in NoLa complete
Bryan, thank you for recognizing Chris, and we will thank him as well.
Not a buffet lunch, they serve you all the same plate of food while you sit in port. The non-alcoholic beverages is a plastic cup of water or a plastic cup of tea, no ice.
It is set up as a buffet but our staff trys to assist by serving from it, and extra portions of the items are welcomed as well.
Fantastic experience Full of information about the history of the area Very relaxing and worth the money
We strive to earn the "value" that you noted. Come visit our city again soon.
We booked the evening dinner Dixieland cruise. Very well organised from the moment we booked (regular updates via e-mail and messqges). Good food, really nice Dixieland band and relaxed cruise.
Very proud to see that we met your expectations and that are communication was clear and helpful.
It was such a nice break from the heat and crowded streets. They didn't have any jambalaya the day we visited, but the brand and rice are absolutely the best.
Your recommendation means the world to us. Thank you.
It was overly loud. Other than that it was fine. The loading time was very misleading as well. Gift shop should add some kid size captain hats, I would have purchased 2 if they had been available. Bar drinks were good and not too overly priced.
Thank you for your sugggestion on the kid size captain hats. We have carried them in the past so we will be sure the manager knows that the interest remains.
Easy booking and boarding process. Tasty authentic southern food. Narration during cruise was interesting but wish it had been longer. Not much to see on the riverbanks. Overall a good excursion.
Thank you Jan. The narration is shared for half the cruise and then the Jazz band entertains for the second half. We appreciate that you enjoyed the narration, thank you for mentioning it.
We had lots of fun. There was plenty of seating & we really enjoyed sitting & listening to the jazz band.
Thank you so much!
