Steamboat Natchez: Evening Jazz Cruise Experience

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

Not just a boat, the Steamboat NATCHEZ is a time machine that fills its passengers with the romance and marvel of yesteryear! Cruise along the Mississippi River and let the Steamboat NATCHEZ whisk you away with its atmosphere and ambiance, with everything from a museum- quality Engine Room to the ship’s orders being called over an old-time megaphone….

What's Included
  • Live narration of the history of New Orleans and the Mississippi River
  • Calliope Concert
  • 2-hour Paddle-wheel Boat Cruise
  • Enclosed Climate Controlled Area
  • Southern style dinner buffet (if option selected)
  • Entertainment by the Grammy Nominated Dukes of Dixieland
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)
Additional Information

Experience the stunning and romantic sights of the New Orleans skyline on the Dinner Jazz Cruise. Relish in the melodies of the Dukes of Dixieland jazz band and insightful commentary from our captain as you sail the powerful Mississippi River.
Dinner is served in two time slots, so if one isn’t accessible, please verify the availability of the other….

Location
Gray Line New Orleans
Toulouse Street
The Gray Line 'Lighthouse' ticket office is located at Toulouse St and the Mississippi River (Steamboat Natchez Dock), just one block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter. Boarding begins at 6pm and departs at 7pm. The boat will return at 9pm. The band begins at 6pm, so be sure to arrive early!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ronald_g
Aug 17, 2024
New Orleans on a Dime - Very enjoyable time, saw WW WAR II MUSEUM, CIVIL WAR MUSEUM, Natchez paddle boat and Did ghost tour.
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Brian_k
Jul 26, 2024
Great time! - The food was good, as was the music and the historical part of the ride. I’d suggest the early dinner seating, as some said they ran out of food at the later one.
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Roxanne_g
Aug 12, 2024
Trip to NOLA - Booked this cruise on our trip to NOLA, music was great. Only rating 4 stars because the 1.) there could be better seating around the music, everyone huddles around one area and it gets crowded, plus the bar could've been better staffed, when you sell a few hundred tickets for 1 cruise, you should have more staff on bar, waiting in line for 20 minutes to get 2 drinks is a long time. The bar staff was great, they just needed more help. Overall, I recommend this cruise!
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Ekkabear
Aug 8, 2024
It was fun, great sunset. - It was a great cruise, I didn’t have the dinner as I’m allergic crustaceans and didn’t want to take the chance. My only advice is to be careful with alcohol. The drinks are very strong. Like they are in New Orleans generally.
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James_a
Aug 1, 2024
I rated 4 out of 5... - I rated 4 out of 5 because the food was ok to good, not great. Having said that, the service was great. The music was fun. The cruise was soothing. Great night out.
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Doretha_b
Aug 19, 2024
See above - Cooling off on a very, very hot summer day was the highlight of my cruise. This was the second time I have been on this dinner cruise. This second time I was looking for the good food and enjoyment that I experienced on my first cruise. I am sorry to say that didn’t happen. The entertainment was good but the food didn’t live up to my first dinner cruise. I am sorry to say that I will not be experiencing a third dinner cruise on the Natchez.
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Kelley_m
Jul 22, 2024
It was a nice experience - Overall nice experience. The music was good. More options on the buffet would have been nice. Price of pictures was pretty high, considering they're useless if we didn't buy them. But it was a good leisurely way to see the city skyline while eating, drinking, and listening to music
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Nicholas_f
Jul 15, 2024
It was okay… - For the money, I thought it was okay… The view was beautiful. The ride was smooth. The food was underwhelming and the music was okay.
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Jeffery_b
Aug 18, 2024
Horrible Food - The cruise was the most memorable part. The food was horrible, brisket was tough , pasta was okay. For the price of 205$ it was not worth it!
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277brianner
Jul 19, 2024
Skip This One - This was not worth the price. It’s loud, meaning you can barely hear the narrator or the jazz over fellow drunk passengers talking and laughing, and the boat barely goes anywhere. The only reason why I gave it two stars instead of one is because seeing downtown lit up at night was pretty beautiful. Other than that, I suggest saving your money and skipping this one.
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From $55
up to 9 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).