Dinner Cruises

Steamboat Natchez Evening Cruise with Dinner

Name: Steamboat Natchez Evening Cruise with Dinner
Start: 2025-11-23T18:00:00
End: 2025-11-23T21:00:00
Location: Steamboat NATCHEZ

Dukes band performing on Steamboat Natchez in New Orleans.

People dining on Steamboat Natchez with live band and river view in New Orleans.

Steamboat Natchez docked in New Orleans, ready for dinner cruise boarding.

Steamboat Natchez cruising on the Mississippi River at sunset with New Orleans skyline.

Duration

3 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Guided tour

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

4.4/5

(59)

Cynthia

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

I loved the experience of the dinner cruise. The window view was an added bonus. The Natchez was to be our boat, but, the AC went out. We had to change ships last minute. You were to be able to board early, so, we got there early, only to have to wait until our dinner time to board. We did get to go to the front of the line because my mom had a walker and elderly, but, I hated the late boarding dug into our dinner time and we had to get up before ready so the next time, 7:15, could eat.

Ricky

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Line up, boarding, checking tickets... everything flowed beautifully. Our table was ready and our waitress was happy to explain all for us. Salad, appetizer , drinks, thru the buffet was delicious New Orleans quality. Service & entertainment was great. The tour was so pleasant. All decks were easily accessible to find the right seating to music and sunset. Fellow passengers even assisted with picture taking

Lynn

Oct 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Very efficient boarding process. Wonderful music and pleasant staff. Food was good, not great. We had fantastic weather and were able to move around the boat freely and take a lot of pictures. Overall, had a very nice time.

Cruise down the Mississippi on a 2-hour boat ride while soaking in that classic New Orleans swing performed by the Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland.

The hearty buffet dinner served on board includes servings of Tossed Salad Du Jour, Creole Creamed Spinach, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, and more.

Take in skyline views from the indoor and outdoor decks, swing by the vintage engine room, and hear fascinating stories from the onboard guide.

With 6pm and 7:45pm seatings, you get the flexibility to cruise and dine on your own schedule.

2-hour steamboat cruise

Expert guide

Live New Orleans swing style concert by Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland Jazz

Buffet dinner as per option selected (see the menu here)

Alcoholic Beverages (Available for purchase onboard)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

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

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

4.4
59 reviews
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What our guests say
Kenneth
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Everything about the cruise was top notch! We loaded on time, the food and the service was great...all the staff were very friendly..and we truly enjoyed the captains narration.
Matthew
Nov 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Loved the paddle steamer and the experience, food was OK but not brilliant and had to wait ages for our drinks, but would definitely recommend the cruise.
Robert
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The buffet and jazz music were great. I liked that the captain described landmarks and history along the way without being overdearing.
David
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The Natchez boat tour was fantastic! The good food and live jazz music made it a perfect evening on the Mississippi River.
Amanda
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Steamboat experience was a lot of fun. Food was good and enjoyed seeing the ship engines and boiler rooms. Fun evening.

What to Bring

Shirts and shoes are a must for all cruises. If you're joining the Dinner Jazz Cruise, opt for “dressy casual.” Skip the jeans and go for dress pants, a skirt, or a nice blouse. Guys, a collared shirt—button-down or polo—adds a polished touch.

What’s Not Allowed

This is a smoke-free cruise. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the boat, inside or out.

Accessibility

The cruise is fully wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Guide dogs are more than welcome aboard.

Additional Information

Both the Steamboat NATCHEZ and Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will alternate departures depending on scheduling needs and private events until March 2026, when they’ll adopt individual timetables. Either way, you'll still enjoy two hours of live jazz, cocktails, and Crescent City charm—best experienced from the top deck of your steamboat.

Boarding starts 1 hour before departure, so get there on time for a relaxed check-in.

If you're 21 or older, you can grab your beverages at the counter. Bring along your photo ID with birthdate, as required by Louisiana law.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Ticket redemption point

Redeem your ticket at Steamboat NATCHEZ.

Address: 400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, United States.

Get directions to the redemption point