Riverboat Jazz Cruise: New Orleans Night Magic

Experience the beauty and romance of the New Orleans skyline on the Evening Jazz Cruise aboard the Steamboat Natchez. Enjoy live jazz, delicious dinner, and breathtaking views of the Mighty Mississippi River.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • French Quarter - Make your way to Toulouse Street in the French Quarter at your chosen time for an enchanting evening jazz cruise.
  • Mississippi River - Sail along the Mississippi River aboard the Steamboat Natchez, where the atmosphere and ambiance transport you to another era. From a museum-quality Engine Room to commands delivered via an…
What's Included
  • Enclosed climate-controlled area
  • Live narration of the history of New Orleans and the Mississippi River
  • Calliope Concert
  • Entertainment by the Grammy Nominated Dukes of Dixieland or New Orleans Jazz - Schedule Varies
  • Southern style dinner buffet (if option selected)
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)
Additional Information

Welcome aboard the Steamboat Natchez or Riverboat City of New Orleans! Please ensure you select your preferred vessel during checkout.
Are you ready for the ultimate night out in New Orleans? Embark on a classic riverboat for a dinner jazz cruise on the majestic Mississippi River — a quintessential New Orleans experience!
Listen to tales of the Big…

Location
Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS
Toulouse Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ruth
Feb 1, 2026
Would recommend as a trip to do if visiting New Orleans. - We really enjoyed this trip on the steamboat. The live jazz band was a treat, the Buffett style meal was nice with some vegetarian options and we had a lovely white wine on board. Considering it was absolutely freezing weather outside it was nice and warm inside the seated area. The staff were friendly and helpful.
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Lauren_b
Jan 10, 2026
Excellent way to explore NOLA - If you are going and not eating dinner you do not need to be there as early as 5:45pm as they recommend. They open for boarding slightly before 6pm for the first dinner seating, but they don’t push off from the doc until closer to 7pm. Other than that this was an incredible way relax and listen to live jazz while learning a little more about the city.
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Gabriel_r
Oct 27, 2025
Second visit - Nice and relaxing . Food was good . Like the cruise. The steam engine was cool. I would do this again
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Charles_c
Oct 19, 2025
Lovely - Boat was traditional paddle wheel food good definitely try the etuffe . Plenty to drink at bar lovely view of the city
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Arnauld_d
Dec 6, 2025
Ok but can do better - Food is not good and not enough choices for dessert (pudding so so) The music band should be located in another spot (not at the restroom entrance 😱😱😱)
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Keithmelanson
Dec 5, 2025
Not worth the money - The food was mediocre at best. Our waiter was not the friendliest but the rest of the staff was great
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Yicela_m
Mar 23, 2026
I was really looking... - I was really looking forward to enjoying a jazz band while having dinner, but the experience didn’t quite live up to expectations. Dinner felt rushed, as we were asked to finish quickly to make room for the next group. The buffet-style food was okay, nothing particularly memorable, but the waitress who served us was delightful and definitely a highlight of the evening. The biggest disappointment was the setup for the band. They didn’t start playing until about an hour later, and seating for the performance was first come, first served, with not enough space for everyone. If I had known that in advance, I would have skipped the dinner package, paid for general admission, grabbed a seat early, and just eaten from the options outside the dining area. It would have been a better value and a more relaxed experience overall.
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Martin
Oct 12, 2025
Pity about the meal - The cruise is well organised from the time you arrive to check-in to the time you disembark. Unfortunately in my opinion there are too few chairs for the state capacity of the boat. When you leave the dock the cruise is smooth and sedate giving plenty of photo opportunities, the information about the river and the bat is both interesting and well presented. And now to the dinner, the selection on the buffet was limited and in some instances in short supply. But the main criticism I have is that it was the "roast" beef was seared on the outside but raw on the inside not having being cooked to the safe temperature of 75 degrees C.
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Donata_z
Feb 27, 2026
Waste of time - Unfortunately, the experience was quite boring. The evening just dragged on because there really wasn’t much to see or do. I expected a bit more atmosphere and entertainment, but it felt pretty empty and uneventful. The only truly enjoyable part was the jazz band — they played absolutely beautifully and brought great energy. They were definitely the highlight of the night. Without them, the whole experience would have felt completely forgettable. Overall, pretty average and not something I would go back for, at least not for the evening experience.
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Bsweet5
Jan 9, 2026
Do not recommend. - Food is not worth the cost. The buffet is limited and does not list the ingredients. Dangerous for allergies. Soft drinks are not included either. $4 for a soda or juice. Do not recommend.
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From $58
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).