Experience NOLA Magic: Steamboat Natchez Jazz & Dinner
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Savor the beauty and romance of the New Orleans skyline aboard the Dinner Jazz Cruise. Enjoy the Dukes of Dixieland jazz band and a narration provided by our captain while cruising the Mighty Mississippi River. There are two seating times for dinner, so please make sure to check availability of both if one is not available. The 1st dinner seating is from 6-7:15pm and the 2nd is from 7:45-9pm. Groups must be booked as one reservation in order to be seated together for dinner. The Steamboat NATCHEZ is taking some time off, but her sister vessel, the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will be taking her place. You’ll get the same authentic riverboat experience of a leisurely, two-hour cruise on the mighty Mississippi, enjoying traditional live jazz, craft cocktails, and all the beautiful New Orleans sites, while also exploring the newly renovated riverboat. Make sure you check out all four decks - the top deck view is a sight to see! Upgrade your ticket to include the dinner buffet.
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F7187DLshannonl, 10/22/2025 10:24:22 AM
Enjoyed the trip up and down the Mississippi. The food was excellent service was great! Loved listening to the jazz, the band played 2 sets of music and sounded great both times.
wandaj952, 10/22/2025 10:10:47 AM
The cost and the buffet was good and the food was good. The length of the cruise was great. The service was good and the drinks were superb
Dale_M, 10/21/2025 11:55:13 AM
I would skip the dinner option, food was not great and it takes too much time, you miss the experience of the river ride and jazz band being in the banquet area. The service wasn’t good, I had to flag down a waitress for water and she didn’t ask if we wanted tea or any extra beverage. We had to flag someone down for the dessert. It was not great
Kendra_M, 10/21/2025 10:59:26 AM
Great night time view of the city. Jazz band was fantastic. Adult beverages were not the best strange combination that tasted bad.
Kevin_K, 10/21/2025 10:44:46 AM
Took evening cruise without dinner. Wanted to see the skyline at night was nice and relaxing. Band was very good!
Alisha P, 10/20/2025 10:51:25 PM
It was very cold and the gift shop didn't have anything to accommodate. It would have been perfect if they sold hoodies or sweatshirts. Also $3 coffee should have been bigger... I bought 3 to get warmed up some.
Mary_M, 10/20/2025 10:15:41 PM
Great experience. Will definitely recommend this to my family and friends. The services was great and so were the people on board.
Ed_S, 10/20/2025 5:33:54 PM
Great dinner cruise. Plenty of good food to be had. Its a buffet style meal. You wont go away hungry and the food was good. We did the earlier dinner sitting. (6PM) The boat did not leave the dock until we were finishing our meal so we had the opportunity to enjoy the cruise up and down the Mississippi. A very good and enjoyable activity with the family.
robin_s, 10/20/2025 3:02:46 PM
The night tour was everything you would want for a romantic night out- good music, New Orleans lit up and the slow ride up the Mississippi. A great way to see the landscape and to fully immerse yourself into a New Orleans experience. And feel like you are going back in time as you hang out on the Natchez.
88heathz, 10/20/2025 8:10:28 AM
The trip was very relaxing, the jazz band was incredible. The captain is so kind. Everyone seemed to enjoy the ride. We did not have dinner.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- 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.
Departure 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!Return details
Savor the beauty and romance of the New Orleans skyline aboard the Dinner Jazz Cruise. Enjoy the Dukes of Dixieland jazz band and a narration provided by our captain while cruising the Mighty Mississippi River. There are two seating times for dinner, so please make sure to check availability of both if one is not available. The 1st dinner seating is from 6-7:15pm and the 2nd is from 7:45-9pm. Groups must be booked as one reservation in order to be seated together for dinner. The Steamboat NATCHEZ is taking some time off, but her sister vessel, the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will be taking her place. You’ll get the same authentic riverboat experience of a leisurely, two-hour cruise on the mighty Mississippi, enjoying traditional live jazz, craft cocktails, and all the beautiful New Orleans sites, while also exploring the newly renovated riverboat. Make sure you check out all four decks - the top deck view is a sight to see! Upgrade your ticket to include the dinner buffet.Redemption
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