Steamboat Natchez Harbor Cruise
Overview
- Steamboat Natchez Harbor Cruise
- See the bustling activity of America's second largest port
- Select option to add on a delicious buffet lunch for 11:30am and 2:30pm departure
- View the skyline of 'The Crescent City' from the decks or climate-controlled comfort of the Steamer Natchez
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
From $36.00 USD
Lowest Price GuaranteeStroll the deck as the Natchez begins its 2-hour float along the Mississippi River. Then, find a seat in the cabin or outside, where you can admire unobstructed views of the striking ‘Crescent City’ shoreline and enjoy live jazz music. Learn some riverside history as you pass sites like the Chalmette Battlefield, where the famous pirate and privateer Jean Lafitte teamed with Andrew Jackson to defeat British invaders in the Battle of New Orleans.
Purchase an optional buffet lunch to sample an array of sumptuous Louisiana fare from cornmeal-crusted fish and red beans and rice to Natchez’s signature bread pudding and fresh fruit. (Full menu included below). Coffee and tea are included with your lunch, or you may purchase adult beverages.
Your river cruise ends back at the departure point in New Orleans with plenty of time to sightsee!
Itinerary
Lunch Cruise Menu
Southern Fried Fish
Zesty cornmeal crusted and fried to a golden perfection
Baked Chicken
Red Beans and Rice
New Orleans classic red beans on top a bed of rice with optional andouille sausage
Jambalaya
The traditional Louisiana dish with chicken, sausage, and Creole seasoning
Natchez Tossed Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onions, cheese and croutons with Chef's choice dressing
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
A soufflé of local Leidenheimer French bread in rich custard
with a decadent white chocolate sauce
La Louisiane Sliced French Bread
Community Coffee and Iced Tea Included
Reviews
Viator Traveler's Reviews
It was one of the large and best steam boat cruises we have ever taken. The view along the Mississippi River was spectacular despite of a cloudy day. We learned a lot about local culture and history. The service staff was super friendly and really helpful. Lunch table was specially reserved for our party even with a nice touch of fresh flowers decorated and the food was delicious. We enjoyed music and dance during our dining. Everyone had great time. Thank you!
We had been on a river cruise in NOLA before but without the lunch option. We are glad we chose to have lunch as the food at the buffet was surprisingly delicious! The jazz band was wonderful also, playing lots of jazz and blues favorites. In spite of the close to 1000 people on this Christmas eve cruise, boarding was very smooth.
I can’t rate my experience because we never left the dock due to the fog.. the captain determined it was too dangerous to leave. I can rate the lunch we had, I must say it wasn’t very good at all. I had a baked chicken breast that was very rubbery and seemed more like it was boiled like when you cook chicken soup.. no flavor on it at all either. Also had a little bit of salad. Definitely not worth $16.