New Orleans Steamboat Natchez 3-Hour Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option
by Gray Line New Orleans
Choose from 7 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$116Overview
This 3-hour riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River offers a traditional New Orleans jazz experience aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ or its sister vessel, the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS. Guests start with an hour dockside to enjoy the atmosphere, the sound of the Calliope, and cocktails at the bar before the riverboat sets off. The main part of the cruise lasts about two hours as the boat travels along the Mississippi River, passing the New Orleans skyline. Onboard, a live jazz band such as the Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland performs. Passengers can listen to live narration about the history of New Orleans and the Mississippi River. The boat features a museum-quality Engine Room and traditional ship communications using an old-time megaphone. The cruise includes access to an enclosed, climate-controlled area and onboard restrooms. Guests who select the dinner option can enjoy a Southern-style buffet with dishes like prime rib, chicken, pasta, and salad. Dinner is served at two separate times, allowing for flexible dining during the cruise. Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase, but gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Dockside Boarding and Pre-Cruise
Passengers board the Steamboat NATCHEZ and spend 1 hour dockside before the riverboat begins its 2-hour cruise down the Mississippi River. During this time, they can relax with a cocktail at the bar and listen to the sounds of the Calliope while enjoying views of the river and surroundings.
Mississippi River Cruise with Jazz and Dinner
The riverboat cruises for approximately two hours along the Mississippi River, passing the New Orleans skyline. Passengers can explore the boat's features, including a museum-quality Engine Room and hear ship orders called over an old-style megaphone. A live jazz band, such as the Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland, performs on board. Guests may select to dine inside or outside on a Southern-style buffet featuring prime rib, chicken, pasta, and salad. Two dining times are available to accommodate guests' schedules. The cruise includes live narration about the city's and river's history.
Meeting point
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!
End point
Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS, just two blocks 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!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
New Orleans Steamboat Natchez 3-Hour Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option
by Gray Line New Orleans
Choose from 7 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$116Overview
This 3-hour riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River offers a traditional New Orleans jazz experience aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ or its sister vessel, the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS. Guests start with an hour dockside to enjoy the atmosphere, the sound of the Calliope, and cocktails at the bar before the riverboat sets off. The main part of the cruise lasts about two hours as the boat travels along the Mississippi River, passing the New Orleans skyline. Onboard, a live jazz band such as the Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland performs. Passengers can listen to live narration about the history of New Orleans and the Mississippi River. The boat features a museum-quality Engine Room and traditional ship communications using an old-time megaphone. The cruise includes access to an enclosed, climate-controlled area and onboard restrooms. Guests who select the dinner option can enjoy a Southern-style buffet with dishes like prime rib, chicken, pasta, and salad. Dinner is served at two separate times, allowing for flexible dining during the cruise. Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase, but gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Dockside Boarding and Pre-Cruise
Passengers board the Steamboat NATCHEZ and spend 1 hour dockside before the riverboat begins its 2-hour cruise down the Mississippi River. During this time, they can relax with a cocktail at the bar and listen to the sounds of the Calliope while enjoying views of the river and surroundings.
Mississippi River Cruise with Jazz and Dinner
The riverboat cruises for approximately two hours along the Mississippi River, passing the New Orleans skyline. Passengers can explore the boat's features, including a museum-quality Engine Room and hear ship orders called over an old-style megaphone. A live jazz band, such as the Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland, performs on board. Guests may select to dine inside or outside on a Southern-style buffet featuring prime rib, chicken, pasta, and salad. Two dining times are available to accommodate guests' schedules. The cruise includes live narration about the city's and river's history.
Meeting point
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!
End point
Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS, just two blocks 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!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.