Lunch Cruises

Steamboat NATCHEZ Daytime Jazz Cruise with Brunch or Lunch

Name: Steamboat NATCHEZ Daytime Jazz Cruise with Brunch or Lunch
Start: 2026-10-21T14:00:00
End: 2026-10-21T16:30:00
Location: Steamboat NATCHEZ

4.8/5(223)

Paul B

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

Our trip was the day hurricane Isaias was reaching land. There was high winds but even that didn't take away from how enjoyable our lunch cruise was. The food was wonderful. The view and history of New Orleans from the Mississippi River was more than I expected. Excellent cruise!

Vali T

Family

Verified booking

2 days ago

It was a beautiful day with three generations enjoying a n unforgettble experience. The grandsons were fascinated with the steam engine, the paddle wheel and the jazz band. The adults enjoyed the good food and relaxing on deck .

Susan H

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Our lunch cruise on the Steamboat Natches was wonderful. We're locals, but a STAYcation to NOLA with a lunch or dinner cruise on the Natchez should be on the to-do list for all locals. You'll be glad you did!

Eric B

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The food was excellent and the nice breeze you felt while standing on deck afterwards gliding up the river. The Band took me back to a time I never been. Magnificent. And the price was worth every penny.

Marjorie P

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

We thoroughly enjoyed the steamboat Natchez cruise. The boarding was efficient and the food delicious, a taste of New Orleans! The guide was excellent and the information provided was very informative.

Nicholas M

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

First and foremost, the food was really good for the add on. But the serving staff was phenomenal. The information shared during the cruise was great. Very cool experience. Well worth the money.

Trade New Orleans’ busy streets for a relaxing 2-hour cruise along the Mississippi River aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ, with daytime views of the downtown skyline, historic riverfront, and passing riverbanks.

Choose a lunch cruise featuring a sampler of Creole classics or a Sunday brunch sailing with local favourites, combining regional flavours with live jazz and views of the Mississippi.

Enjoy live New Orleans jazz by Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers as you sail, bringing an authentic local soundtrack to your sightseeing and dining experience.

Listen to a local guide’s live narration as you cruise, discovering stories about New Orleans and its river heritage while taking in the scenery from the boat’s indoor spaces or open-air decks.

Select the lunch or brunch option that suits your plans, with daytime departures for lunch and a Sunday sailing for brunch, depending on availability and the package selected.

Make your cruise more festive with an optional Sunday brunch Party Package that includes a meal and three cocktails per person, with unlimited juice, soft drinks, and water for children.

Daytime steamboat cruise

Live narration by a local guide

Lunch menu with local delicacies (see the full menu here) (as per option selected)

Brunch menu with local delicacies (see the full menu here) (as per option selected)

3 cocktails from a seasonal cocktail menu (as per option selected)

Unlimited juice, soft drinks, and water for children (as per option selected)

Live Jazz performance by Steamboat Stompers

Additional beverages (available for purchase onboard)

Hotel pickup/drop-off

Gratuities

TOTAL DURATION2 hours
1 Boarding point
Steamboat NATCHEZ, 400 Toulouse Street
Get direction
Sights covered
French Quarter
St. Louis Cathedral
Chalmette Battlefield
Old US Mint
Crescent City Connection
US Custom House
Audubon Aquarium
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

223 reviews
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What our guests say
Eddie B
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
My wife and I have been together for almost 20 years and have never been on holiday together. We both decided to make new orleans our first. We asked online for advice on must do's the Natchez steamboat river cruise was top 3. From start to finish the experience was 10/10. The staff are polite, courteous and helpful. The historical narration throughout the trip was insightful. The food is authentic. I would not only recommend but insist that people book.
Susan H
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Our lunch cruise on the Steamboat Natches was wonderful. We're locals, but a STAYcation to NOLA with a lunch or dinner cruise on the Natchez should be on the to-do list for all locals. You'll be glad you did!
Eric B
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The food was excellent and the nice breeze you felt while standing on deck afterwards gliding up the river. The Band took me back to a time I never been. Magnificent. And the price was worth every penny.
Paul B
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
Our trip was the day hurricane Isaias was reaching land. There was high winds but even that didn't take away from how enjoyable our lunch cruise was. The food was wonderful. The view and history of New Orleans from the Mississippi River was more than I expected. Excellent cruise!
Vali T
Family
Verified booking
2 days ago
It was a beautiful day with three generations enjoying a n unforgettble experience. The grandsons were fascinated with the steam engine, the paddle wheel and the jazz band. The adults enjoyed the good food and relaxing on deck .

What to bring

Voucher: Bring your mobile voucher and a valid photo ID for verification at the boarding point.

Clothing: Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing for time on the open-air decks.

What’s not allowed

Outside drinks: Outside drinks are not permitted, as onboard bars serve handcrafted cocktails and other beverages.

Special meals: Special dietary meals such as vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free options are not provided.

Custom orders: Separate individual meals for specific dietary preferences or needs are not available.

Additional information

Age policy: All ages are welcome on this cruise.

Dietary note: Menu items are prepared in a common kitchen, so the cruise is not recommended for gluten-sensitive guests.

Menu guidance: Vegan or vegetarian items can be recommended, but separate individual meals for these needs are not available.

Boarding point: The cruise typically departs from the Steamboat NATCHEZ dock in New Orleans, as stated on your final voucher.

Duration: All cruise options last approximately 2 hours.

Meal timing: Lunch or brunch service time depends on the seating or departure time selected when booking.

Party packages: If you select a party package option, your meal includes 3 cocktails per person during the cruise.