New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option
Overview
Welcome aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ or Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS! PLEASE make sure you choose your vessel carefully at check out.
Ready for the ultimate New Orleans night out? Step aboard a classic riverboat for a dinner jazz cruise on the mighty Mississippi River — one of the most iconic things to do in New Orleans!
Hear stories of the Big Easy's rich history, sit back, relax and enjoy the New Orleans atmosphere as the smooth jazz of the world-acclaimed Dukes of Dixieland fills your ears. This 2-hour cruise from the heart of the French Quarter will take you along the graceful Mississippi River.
Savor a Creole-inspired buffet, sip handcrafted cocktails, and sway to live New Orleans jazz as the skyline sparkles around you. Whether it’s date night, a group outing, or your first trip to the Crescent City, this two-hour cruise brings all the NOLA magic — food, music, and views included. Book together to sit together! Don’t just visit New Orleans — cruise through it in style.
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)
- Restroom on board
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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French Quarter (pass by)
Mississippi River
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Steamboat NATCHEZ
Admission Ticket Included
Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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 before finalizing your plans if you have questions on access or personal equipment.
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat.
- The tour cruises rain or shine, however the cruise may be cancelled due to severe or dangerous weather conditions.
- Contact local operator for groups of 15 or more. Different rates apply.
- Check Your Ticket - Jazz Cruises are Aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ or Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS
- **Important for Groups of 10+** Parties of 10 or more guests require physical tickets for boarding. Please check in with our Lighthouse Ticket Office prior to boarding to receive your tickets. Please allow extra time for check-in.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 500 travelers
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Activity code: C-3780STEAMDIN
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool New Orleans customers.
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For the dinner/jazz cruise, Sunday brunch, and holiday and special event cruises, 30-60 days in advance are recommended, although tickets can be purchased up until departure time, depending on availability.
May 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CDT).
- This activity 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.
- 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).
- Restroom on board.
- Gratuities.
- Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase).
This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New Orleans. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What'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)
- Restroom on board
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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 before finalizing your plans if you have questions on access or personal equipment.
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat.
- The tour cruises rain or shine, however the cruise may be cancelled due to severe or dangerous weather conditions.
- Contact local operator for groups of 15 or more. Different rates apply.
- Check Your Ticket - Jazz Cruises are Aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ or Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS
- **Important for Groups of 10+** Parties of 10 or more guests require physical tickets for boarding. Please check in with our Lighthouse Ticket Office prior to boarding to receive your tickets. Please allow extra time for check-in.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 500 travelers
