Savor the beauty and romance of New Orleans from the decks of the Steamboat Natchez! Cruise along the Mississippi River while enjoying live jazz music, a buffet dinner and gorgeous sights. This authentic paddle-wheel steamboat in New Orleans is one of only six still operating on the Mississippi River.

Highlights

  • Evening jazz cruise aboard the Steamboat Natchez
  • Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Mississippi River from New Orleans
  • Listen to live jazz music performed by the Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland
  • Take in incredible views of the city skyline
  • Enjoy a casual buffet dinner

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Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise


Not just a boat, the Steamboat Natchez is a time machine that fills its passengers with the romance and marvel of yesteryear! Cruise along the Mississippi River and let the Steamboat Natchez whisk you away with its atmosphere and ambiance, with everything from a museum- quality Engine Room to the ship's orders being called over an old-time megaphone. This evening jazz cruise is a great way to experience New Orleans' beauty and culture.

As you steam ahead, soak in breathtaking views of the city skyline while enjoying a New Orleans cultural experience – a live jazz performance performed by the New Orleans band Dukes of Dixieland, a Grammy nominee.

Enjoy dining inside or outside on a delectable Louisiana-style buffet dinner including prime rib, chicken, pasta and salad. Two separate dining times give you the flexibility to enjoy the evening at your own pace.

A sample dinner menu can be found in the Itinerary section below.

Itinerary

Sample Dinner Menu:
Prime Rib
Prime rib carved and served with au jus and a honey horseradish sauce.
Praline Chicken
Boneless breast of chicken delicately marinated in Italian seasonings, white wine and olive oil; then baked and topped with Southern pecan sauce.
Catfish Louisiane
Fillet of Louisiana catfish lightly broiled with Cajun seasonings in a white wine marinade, served with a pinwheel of lemon.
Mardi Gras Pasta Alfredo
Penne pasta in a classic Alfredo sauce with Italian cheese and julienne red and yellow peppers.
Spinach Southern Style
A casserole of spinach and artichoke hearts with a blend of three cheeses, topped with toasted bread crumbs.
Green Beans Almondine
Fresh-cut greens beans lightly seasoned and topped with roasted almonds.
Roasted Red Potatoes
New potatoes lightly seasoned and roasted in a light butter garlic sauce.
Sternwheeler Salad
Freshly tossed greens and Creole tomatoes with your choice of three delicious dressings.
New Orleans Bread Pudding
Homemade bread pudding with Steamboat Sauce.

Dinner is served with French bread and butter and beverages including coffee and iced tea.
Recent Reviews of this Tour

5 star rating: Highly Recommended Reviewed by Jennifer G, May 2013

The steamboad Natchez Evening cruise was excellent with the sounds of the Jzz musice coming from the upper deck and the steam organ on the the upper deck was playing just before we got aboard was unique. The food was lovely. The staff could do enough for you. My husband went to look at the engine room and had a chat with the engineer who had worked on the boat from day 1. Recommend to everyone very New Orleans thing to do.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended Reviewed by azlady630, April 2013

A very nice relaxing way to end our trip to NOLA. The food is good and the cruise down the river is very relaxing

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