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Steamboat Natchez Harbor Cruise

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iconOffered in: English
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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Overview

The Steamboat NATCHEZ is taking some time off, but her sister vessel will be taking her place. You’ll get the same authentic riverboat experience, journeying back in time to when cotton was king and New Orleans was a budding port town that dazzled visitors with its colorful Creole culture. Board the historic riverboat for a morning or afternoon float down the mighty Mississippi. Stroll the deck, admire the iconic paddlewheel, enjoy live music, and snap picturesque shots of the beautiful urban shoreline. This family‐friendly excursion offers an optional tableside lunch (additional expense).
  • Riverboat harbor cruise
  • See the bustling activity of America's second largest port
  • Select option to add on a delicious tableside meal for mid-day departure
  • View the skyline of 'The Crescent City' from the decks or climate-controlled comfort of the riverboat

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

With an optional tableside lunch, this daytime cruise on an authentic steamboat is a hit with families.
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2 Hour Paddlewheel Cruise
Live Commentary Onboard
Live Jazz Music
Creole Tableside Lunch (if option selected)
Local Taxes
Gratuities

Departure Point

Gray Line New Orleans, 400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
Guarantee a spot on this popular cruise by booking a ticket in advance. Choose a morning or afternoon start time and head to Toulouse Street in the French Quarter to board the beautiful riverboat. The historic vessel particularly appeals to boat enthusiasts and history buffs, who can linger over the vintage decor.

Stroll the deck as the riverboat begins its cruise 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 tableside 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. 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
Stop At:  
Steamboat NATCHEZ
The Steamboat NATCHEZ is taking some time off, but her sister vessel will be taking her place. Enjoy a two-hour cruise on the mighty Mississippi, enjoying traditional live jazz, craft cocktails and all the beautiful New Orleans sites, while also exploring the newly renovated riverboat addition to our family. You also have the option to add on a delicious buffet lunch. The Riverboat “CITY of NEW ORLEANS,” uniquely New Orleans - welcome aboard!
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Duration: 2 hours 
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Mississippi River
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.
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Duration: 2 hours 
Admission Ticket Free
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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 is handicap accessible. However, access to the top & bottom decks are 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, but restrooms stalls are not wide enough to accommodate and there are no elevators on board.
  • Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • The riverboat cruises rain or shine.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 500 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Gray Line New Orleans

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Steamboat Natchez Harbor Cruise?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Steamboat Natchez Harbor Cruise.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Steamboat Natchez Harbor Cruise?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
See all safety measures taken by Steamboat Natchez Harbor Cruise.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Steamboat Natchez Harbor Cruise?
A:
The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Steamboat Natchez Harbor Cruise.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Steamboat Natchez Harbor Cruise?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
See all safety measures taken by Steamboat Natchez Harbor Cruise.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Steamboat Natchez Harbor Cruise?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 500 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Steamboat Natchez Harbor Cruise.

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Traveler Tips

  • "If it is a misty/drizzly day, get in line early to find a seat inside or in a covered area." See review
  • "If traveling with young children, you may want to take noise-cancelling earphones, as the horn that sounds upon leaving port, re-entering, or passing another boat is very loud, jolting, and prolonged." See review
  • "Long line - get there early to get a seat facing the port" See review

Reviews

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star-5
Best bloody Mary's
MrsKishi
, Oct 2020
Visited the river boat... such a fun experience and good service. Their bloody Mary's were soooooo good. Food was great. I would definitely recommend this tour
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Excellent
Whitney
, Oct 2020
Everything was great! The food was delicious and the captain was very entertaining! He even gave my boyfriend a birthday shout for me!!!
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Great enjoyment on the mighty Mississippi River on a paddle boat
Duane_E
, Oct 2020
The speaker was very interesting and informative we really enjoyed it. The lunch was delicious plate of jambalaya with sausage and delicious breaded fish . The bread pudding and coffee topped it off.
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Domino cane sugar plant
Cherie_R
, Oct 2020
Overall it was good... did not do the food. Wish it could have been a longer ride. The band on board was very good. Played Dixie land jazz. Very informative information about sites along the River.
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Riverboat ride
caroline_c
, Oct 2020
This was an incredible day trip- so peaceful -fun and enjoyable the lunch was delish and the staff friendly
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Double Check with the Cruise alone before purchase
Stacey_B
, Oct 2020
This tour wasn’t even available. Babe ugh tickets on Viator and went to check in at our scheduled time and there wasn’t even a cruise in the afternoon.
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Birthday trip
Synithia_E
, Oct 2020
Enjoyed the information. Staff was very friendly. I recommend buying tickets straight from the boat not using a third party
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The New Orleans
Kathy_B
, Oct 2020
Booked this tour for myself and my grand daughter. Impressed when we walked onboard. We went to the lower deck to be seated for brunch. Our waitress came and got our drink order. Brought our drinks then she never checked on us again or brought any of our food. Other waitress’s were serving their guest that came in long after us. A waitress that was taking good care of her guest noticed us and thanks to her we eventually got our food. By the time we got done we only had about 30 min to explore the boat and enjoy the beautiful weather on the Mississippi. Would be willing to give this another try but would probably skip the food so we could see and here what all the sites are.
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City of New Orleans paddleboat
Kim_Z
, Oct 2020
Ticketing process was long and understaffed. Smoking on the boat both cigarettes and cigars was prevalent. Several people including us had to move seats to get away from the smell. Narration and band were very good. It was clean.
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Covid getaway
Kevin_J
, Oct 2020
Nice and informative tour, and the fish was good also. I learned quite a bit about louisiana and it’s culture
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