Board the Steamboat Natchez and be transported back in time! Journey along the graceful current and learn why New Orleans was founded on the beautiful crescent of the lower Mississippi River on this two-hour jazz cruise.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Vouchers must be exchanged for tickets.
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy the sounds of calliope music on your 2-hour cruise
- Go back in time aboard the only authentic steamboat in New Orleans
- Visit the meticulously preserved steam engine room
- Savor an optional Creole lunch
Full description
Savor the beauty and romance of New Orleans and take a journey back in time aboard the Sternwheeler Steamboat Natchez, the only authentic steamboat in New Orleans.
Your two-hour cruise from the heart of the French Quarter takes you back to a time when life was as slow and graceful as the current on the Mississippi.
The tour will take guests to see New Orleans from the river, one of the world's most active ports. Visit our museum quality Engine Room to learn how steam powers this magnificent boat through the “Mighty Mississippi.”
Add an optional Creole lunch, prepared fresh on board, and savor the tastes of New Orleans as you relax on your 2-hour cruise.
Sample Menu Lunch
Monday - Saturday on 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM cruises
Natchez Tossed Salad
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Steamboat Round
Pork Loin
Bayou Seafood Pasta
Paddlewheel Primavera
Herb-Garlic Fingerling Potatoes
Creole Creamed Spinach
Green Beans Almondine
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Bananas Foster
La Louisiane Sliced French Bread
Community Coffee and Iced Tea included
Menu items are subject to change by season and availability.
Includes
- 2-Hour cruise
- Live Narration
- Calliope concert
- Creole lunch (if option chosen during booking)
- Transportation
- Gratuities
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
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Important information
Know before you go
- Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure
- Periodically, Steamboat Natchez will be out of service for her yearly Coast Guard inspections and general maintenance. All cruises during this time will take place on her sister vessel - the Riverboat City of New Orleans.