VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option
Overview
Please arrive by 5:30pm for early boarding. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by a ship staff member to take you onboard. Start the night off with a complimentary Champagne cocktail and get front row access to the Dukes of Dixieland before dining. After enjoying the tunes and maybe a little dancing, settle into your reserved table in the dining room for a dinner buffet featuring local favorites.
If you are looking for a little more, upgrade your cruise to include an open call brand bar. After dinner, take a tour of the vessel led by the first mate. Don’t miss this opportunity to cruise through New Orleans in style on an exclusive VIP cruise that can’t be booked anywhere else!
What's Included
- Enclosed Climate Controlled areas
- Call brand open bar (if option chosen)
- Louisiana-style dinner
- VIP gift bag including boarding photo and Jazz CD
- Restroom on board
- Complimentary champagne cocktail and shrimp cocktail after boarding
- Early boarding, reserved seating, private tour of the boat.
- 2-hour paddle-wheel boat cruise with live jazz entertainment
Meeting Location
400 Toulouse Street
New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Guests should arrive by no later than 5:45pm to get the full VIP experience.
- The riverboat is accessible for guests who use mobility devices. 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.
- If you have more than 14 guests in your party please contact local operator directly
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: How far in advance should I make reservations?
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Activity code: C-3780VIPSTEAM
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
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 (CST).
- 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 areas.
- Call brand open bar (if option chosen).
- Louisiana-style dinner.
- VIP gift bag including boarding photo and Jazz CD.
- Restroom on board.
- Complimentary champagne cocktail and shrimp cocktail after boarding.
- Early boarding, reserved seating, private tour of the boat.
- 2-hour paddle-wheel boat cruise with live jazz entertainment.
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 13. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Enclosed Climate Controlled areas
- Call brand open bar (if option chosen)
- Louisiana-style dinner
- VIP gift bag including boarding photo and Jazz CD
- Restroom on board
- Complimentary champagne cocktail and shrimp cocktail after boarding
- Early boarding, reserved seating, private tour of the boat.
- 2-hour paddle-wheel boat cruise with live jazz entertainment
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Guests should arrive by no later than 5:45pm to get the full VIP experience.
- The riverboat is accessible for guests who use mobility devices. 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.
- If you have more than 14 guests in your party please contact local operator directly
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
