Overview
Board your riverboat to the delightful tunes of the Steam Calliope. Experience the sights and sounds of river life that enchanted characters of history and literature - like Mark Twain's Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer - and see the bustling activity of America's second-largest port!
Lunch option available Monday - Saturday.
Brunch option available Sunday only.
The boat boards at 11:00am and 2:00pm and departs promptly at 11:30am and 2:30pm. We recommend arriving 15 minutes prior to boarding.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Live Commentary Onboard
Climate controlled areas
Creole-Inspired Lunch Monday-Saturday (if option selected)
2-Hour Paddlewheel Cruise
On-board restrooms
Live Jazz by the Steamboat Stompers
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages (Available for Purchase)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Departs from the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River, just one block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter. Please arrive 15 minutes before boarding.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Please make sure that if you intend on participating in the Creole lunch portion of this tour, you must select the option that states it is "with lunch".
• Owner reserve the right to substitute a similar vessel should the NATCHEZ become unavailable.
•Periodically, Steamboat NATCHEZ will be out of service for her yearly Coast Guard inspections and general maintenance. All cruises during this time will take place on her sister vessel - the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS.
Tour cruises rain or shine
What to expect
View the ever-changing skyline of 'The Crescent City' from the sunny decks or climate-controlled comfort of the majestic Steamer Natchez. Cruise past the Chalmette Battlefield, where the legendary Jean Lafitte and his buccaneers joined forces with Andrew Jackson to defend the city against the British in the Battle of New Orleans.
You also have the option to add on a delicious buffet lunch.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- Should the Steamboat NATCHEZ need to take time off, her sister vessel will be taking her place. You'll get the same authentic experience of a grand paddlewheeler on a leisurely, two-hour cruise on the mighty Mississippi.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise
Can I cancel New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
Departs from the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River, just one block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter.
What's included?
- Live Commentary Onboard
- Climate controlled areas
- Creole-Inspired Lunch Monday-Saturday (if option selected)
- 2-Hour Paddlewheel Cruise
- On-board restrooms
- Live Jazz by the Steamboat Stompers
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages (Available for Purchase)
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Gray Line New Orleans
