Journey through time on a paddle-wheel boat ride along the mighty Mississippi. Stroll the deck, cozy up with family and friends, and delight in the sparkle of the urban shoreline at dusk. This excursion includes a Creole‐inspired dinner (if option selected) and live jazz music. Choose from two dinner seatings to fit your schedule.
Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Mississippi River from New Orleans
Listen to live jazz music performed by the Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland
Take in incredible views of the city skyline
Savor a Creole-inspired buffet dinner (if option selected)
What To Expect
Head to Toulouse Street in the French Quarter and board your beautiful riverboat. This paddlewheel ship — one of the last of its kind in New Orleans — will transport you back to the 19th century when ports bustled with produce-laden cargo ships, steamboats, and clandestine privateering. Take a stroll along the four decks as you begin the journey along the Mississippi River. Then have a seat in the cabin or on the outside deck, where you’ll get unobstructed views of the striking shoreline at dusk, and soak up some live jazz tunes from the Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland, a true New Orleans-style band.As for dinner, your Creole-inspired meal might includes favorites like from chicken and sausage gumbo and cheesy penne pasta. Top it off with signature bread pudding accompanied by coffee and tea (select this as an upgrade option).Your evening cruise ends back at the departure point in the French Quarter.Please Note: The "starting from" price displayed is based on the cruise-only option.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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.
Anyone looking to book a group of 15 or more should contact the booking site directly. Different rates apply.
Should the Steamboat NATCHEZ become unavailable, her sister vessel will operate the cruise.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 500 travelers
Include
2-hour Paddle-wheel Boat Cruise
Calliope Concert
Entertainment by the Grammy Nominated Dukes of Dixieland
Live narration of the history of New Orleans and the Mississippi River
Southern style dinner buffet (if option selected)
Restroom on board
Enclosed Climate Controlled Area
Groups must be booked as one reservation
Exclude
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)