Riverboat Cruise: Jazz, History, and Scenic Views

Experience the enchanting sights and sounds of river life on the New Orleans Jazz Cruise aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ. Board the riverboat and enjoy a delightful journey with live jazz music and a delicious lunch. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

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…

What's Included
  • 2-Hour Paddlewheel Cruise
  • Live Commentary Onboard
  • Live Jazz by the Steamboat Stompers
  • Creole-Inspired Lunch Monday-Saturday (if option selected)
  • Climate controlled areas
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic Beverages (Available for Purchase)
Additional Information

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!
Lunch option available Monday - Saturday.
Brunch option available Sunday…

Location
Gray Line New Orleans
Toulouse Street
Departs from the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River, just one block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter. Please arrive 15 minutes before boarding.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Joseph
Mar 5, 2025
Don’t miss this when you are in New Orleans - What a wonderfully orchestrated ride! These folks know how to make your trip on The Mighty Mississippi one for everyone to remember . From the majestic paddle wheel that really is the propulsion to the amazing musicians bustin out the classic river jazz, sharp!!
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Gailbm1045au
Jan 31, 2025
Excellent music and good food. Delightful! - We loved our brunch cruise on the Natchez. The food was good (not great, but good, plentiful and varied). The Jazz Band was excellent - we hadn't expected to be so impressed but we were! I would suggest the brunch cruise rather than dinner, unless you want to get all the NOLA standard dishes in steam table form!
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Erin_k
Jan 26, 2025
Very nice - Great crew, food was tasty, music was a treat. The activities were well arranged so that everything could be enjoyed. It was nice to be able to tour around the steamboat itself, as well as enjoy the journey.
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Don_f
Dec 21, 2024
Best Mississippi Cruise - Ive done bothe day and night cruises. Daytime (2 pm) cruises are way better. You can see everything and when the sun sets behind the buildings, it's a perfect spot for a selfie. Skip the lunch, they have better food on land.
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Kristen_m
Nov 20, 2024
A fun experience away from the chaos - A great tour on the River. The 2-hr time was perfect. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and the jazz band for the last hour was enjoyable. Money well spent.
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Peyton_s
Jan 26, 2025
Fun ride, good... - Fun ride, good information about the history, however we didn’t like that the captain calls the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America.
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Raymond
Nov 14, 2024
Not worth the money - It was not worth it to pay over $100 a person to board the cruise. The food was terrible. The only good thing was the jazz music on board and the server provided good service.
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Nate_d
Feb 17, 2025
Too much of the band playing.. - Should cut down on the band playing .. Missed the entire army base side with no narration.. No knowledge or background of what it was …
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Sarah_c
Jan 24, 2025
Mediocre food - Food was mediocre and I didn’t think it was worth the money. Maybe I set my expectations too high but I was thinking it was going to be better
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690sassyg
Nov 27, 2024
Industrial site seeing - Cruise was of industrial factories and boats. Thought it would've been a cruise to see the banks and a plantation or two along the Mississippi, but it was just factory after factory. Really disappointed.
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