Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans
Description
Step aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS for a fun 2-hour Dinner Jazz Cruise on the Mississippi River! Enjoy live jazz music and signature cocktails as you cruise past iconic French Quarter landmarks, historic riverfront sites, and stunning city views. Savor a Creole-inspired dinner menu while enjoying beverages from one of the full-service bars onboard, including the City Skyline Bar on Deck 4, offering panoramic views of the river and downtown New Orleans. A snack bar is also available with popcorn, sodas, and other casual favorites. Perfect for couples, friends, groups, and special occasions, our Dinner Jazz Cruise delivers an unforgettable evening of New Orleans sights, cuisine, and music all in one experience!
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Itinerary
The Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS is the newest paddlewheel to the New Orleans Riverfront and sister ship of the Steamboat NATCHEZ.
Located in the heart of the French Quarter near Jackson Square, below the Steamboat NATCHEZ. Make your way past fern filled cast iron balconies, on your way to the Toulouse Street wharf, as the sounds of her calliope steam whistle echo through the historic French Quarter, drawing you to her as it did 100 years ago.
Enjoy views of the St Louis Cathedral at Jackson Square.
Pass by scenic Jackson Square.
View the bridge from the Mississippi.
Pass by the Aquarium of the Americas.
Pass by the Audubon Insectarium.
Pass Mardi Gras World.
View Caesars Casino.
Pass by New Orleans riverfront park.
View New Orleans from the Mississippi River.
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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
- The Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS cruises rain or shine.
- Please Note: Should the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS become unavailable for her yearly Coast Guard inspections and/or general maintenance, all cruises during this time will take place on her sister vessel - the Steamboat NATCHEZ.
- 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 Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS is handicap accessible. Access to the top deck is by stairs only. Please call us with any questions before finalizing your plans if you have questions on access or personal equipment.
- Cruise is suitable for wheelchairs.
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat.
- **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(3)
This was a surprise gift for a best friend’s 65th birthday and there was 4 of us in total. We were excited and had been planning the trip from Biloxi, MS for a while. The day was finally here and we drove to New Orleans. We walked around Jackson square and the RiverWalk. Then it was time to get on the Natchez. We were the first to board the Steamboat Natchez and we had first seating for dinner. So we went straight to the dining room. We sat down at a window to watch us ride up and down the Mississippi River while we ate. The server told us that the buffet was open. So my husband and I went to the buffet and started to get a plate when one of the servers of the meat carving station rudely told us it wasn’t open yet! So we sat down again until we saw others going through the buffet line. We got our food and sat down. Now, My husband was actually born in New Orleans, and we have lived on the MS Gulf coast all our life. We know how local dishes should taste. But we have never been so disappointed in the food. Gumbo, crawfish etouffe, cream spinach, roast beef, green beans, fried chicken, seafood pasta and some kind of cubed potato dish. I know this is going to sound impossible, but it was terrible! All of it! 1st, the gumbo, which I have made many times, served in a very small cup, was a really dark roux, almost burnt. In fact it had a bitter taste. All 4 of us pushed our crawfish etouffe away. It was NOT good. The fried chicken was hard as a rock! The beef was NOT tender and absolutely no flavor! We love fresh cooked green beans but these were stringy and had some kind of seasoning on it that did not taste good. The potato dish was ok. Not a lot of potatoes in it. More than half my plate went back to kitchen. I figured ok, at least let me get my dessert and coffee. Why would I feel any different about that. The bread pudding had good flavor but was very very firm. Not hard, but firm. Till you really had to push in the fork to get through it. That’s not how it should be. Of course, the coffee was absolutely cold. It was really ridiculous!!!! On top of the extremely disappointing dining, we never left the dock the whole time we were eating, so why even get a window seat! Our table was right by the door to get on and off. And while we were sitting there, I watched people getting on and off. Finally, since we had not even left the dock, which really confuses me because it was a Jazz Dinner CRUISE!!! So after this VERY disappointing dinner and the fact that we never left the dock, I asked everyone if they wanted to stay on or get off. All 4 of us voted to get off and go home. So we did. We spent $430 for the dinner cruise and $50 for parking. For nothing!! I will NEVER recommend this experience to anyone and as for us - NEVER AGAIN!!!!!
Thank you for bringing your experience to our attention. We take guest feedback very seriously. If you experience an issue while on board—whether it relates to service personnel, food quality, seating, or any other matter, we encourage guests to immediately notify an on-board manager or the captain. Our team is fully committed to rectifying any situation in the moment to ensure you have a satisfactory experience before you depart. Boarding is one hour long, and the cruise departs at 7pm - 9pm. Thank you again for sharing your feedback with us and we regret that we did not have the opportunity to correct it while you were aboard.
The steamboat was amazing. First time on a steamboat. The jazz music was great as well as the dinner. The captain was very funny and all of the people who worked were very pleasant .the tickets price was really good. The trip about an 2 hours.. The cruise was sold out alot of people. A nice dinner with Jazz for our anniversary.
It was a fun iconic experience that did not disappoint. I recommend it to any visitors in the city, the tour guide was very knowledgeable
