Overview
Please arrive by 5:30pm for early boarding. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by a ship staff member to take you onboard. Start the night off with a complimentary Champagne cocktail and get front row access to the Dukes of Dixieland before dining.
After enjoying the tunes and maybe a little dancing, settle into your reserved table in the dining room for a dinner buffet featuring local favorites. If you are looking for a little more, upgrade your cruise to include an open call brand bar. After dinner, take a tour of the vessel led by the first mate.
Don’t miss this opportunity to cruise through New Orleans in style on an exclusive VIP cruise that can’t be booked anywhere else!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Enclosed Climate Controlled areas
Gourmet Louisiana-style dinner
Call brand open bar (if option chosen)
VIP gift bag including boarding photo and Jazz CD
On-board restrooms
Complimentary champagne cocktail and shrimp cocktail after boarding
Early boarding, reserved seating, private tour of the boat.
2-hour paddle-wheel boat cruise with live jazz entertainment
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please meet your host at the Steamboat NATCHEZ dock @ 5:40PM in order to board prior to the general public.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Ship staff will have your boarding passes waiting for you upon arrival. Please arrive no later than 5:30pm. They will meet you on the dock near the vending machines and crew entrance under the canopy. You do not need to stop at the ticket office to pick up boarding passes.
• Please Note: Should the Steamboat NATCHEZ become unavailable for her yearly Coast Guard inspections and/or general maintenance, all cruises during this time will take place on her sister vessel - the newly renovated Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS.
What to expect
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Steamboat NATCHEZ - Official Site
3 hours
Please arrive between 5:35 - 5:45pm to receive the whole VIP experience, such as early boarding and front row reserved seating for the Dukes of Dixieland! Pose for a photo as you board -- you'll receive a print as a souvenir of this exclusive experience that can only be booked through Viator.
Uniformed ship staff will greet you with a Champagne cocktail. Then, follow your guide on an exclusive private tour of the boat. Feel free to ask questions and take photos as you tour the magnificent riverboat. -
Mississippi River
2 hours
Afterward, take your reserved seat and listen to the live jazz band, Dukes of Dixeland. As you listen to the Grammy-nominated group play, enjoy a shrimp cocktail. Then load up on scrumptious Louisiana favorites including tossed salads, chicken and sausage gumbo, creole vegetarian jambalaya, rice, baked chicken, bayou seafood pasta, paddlewheel primavera, herb-garlic fingerling potatoes, green beans almondine, white chocolate bread pudding, bananas foster, and vanilla ice cream. Upgrade to receive all the luxuries of the original tour, but include an open bar (call brand select cocktails, beer and house wine) for the entire duration of the cruise. Then sit back, relax, and delight in captivating night views of New Orleans as you cruise along the Mississippi for two hours.
Before your luxurious dinner cruise concludes in the French Quarter, you'll also receive a commemorative Steamboat Natchez pin and Dukes of Dixieland CD as souvenirs of your memorable night on the Mississippi.
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
- If you have more than 14 guests in your party please contact local operator directly
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Steamboat Natchez VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option
Can I cancel Steamboat Natchez VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
Please meet your host at the Steamboat NATCHEZ dock @ 5:40PM in order to board prior to the general public.
What's included?
- Enclosed Climate Controlled areas
- Gourmet Louisiana-style dinner
- Call brand open bar (if option chosen)
- VIP gift bag including boarding photo and Jazz CD
- On-board restrooms
- Complimentary champagne cocktail and shrimp cocktail after boarding
- Early boarding, reserved seating, private tour of the boat.
- 2-hour paddle-wheel boat cruise with live jazz entertainment
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Which places does it visit?
It visits Steamboat NATCHEZ - Official Site, Mississippi River.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Gray Line New Orleans
