Dinner Cruises

Steamboat Natchez Evening Cruise with Dinner

Name: Steamboat Natchez Evening Cruise with Dinner
Start: 2026-07-10T18:00:00
End: 2026-07-10T21:00:00
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 hrs

Free cancellation

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

Book now, pay later

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

4.5/5(232)

Sandra D

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

Our server, Milton, was fantastic! Pleasant, attentive and personable! Food was delicious and the narrator clear and knowledgeable. Wonderful trip! Steamboat Natchez was a perfect way to end our trip to New Orleans!

Robert M

Group

Verified booking

4 days ago

Strolling down the Mississippi river with good friends, eating, good food, listening to jazz and making lifetime memories… And it was my birthday! Perfect!

Annika F

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Everything from the buffet dinner to the live music accompanied by a sunset over the Mississippi River was phenomenal! It is clear that the Steamboat Natchez staff have refined every part of the experience to be seamless. Boarding was a breeze and everything is explained clearly so you are not left wondering where to sit, what time the buffet begins and ends, and where various amenities are. The live bands were wonderful and the views were the highlight of my entire honeymoon. I will absolutely be booking this cruise again.

Michelle M

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

It all!! Food was very good, excellent staff and the atmosphere was what I was looking for. Made for an excellent time on my 60th birthday. The music was very enjoyable. My daughter and I had a blast. Met some very nice folks too. We not only calmly birthday, we celebrated my daughter being cancer free!! The steamboat Natchez helped us enjoy our visit to NOLA even more.

Leighanne E

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Loved tge food and atmosphere! The only thing I think could be more organized and boarding the ship. Too many people not knowing where the line ends. It causes alot of chaos and customers being rude to others when we are all boarding the same boat but some don't understand that

Andrea P

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

This cruise was great! I'm so happy I signed up for the first sitting to dinner, because then I got to enjoy steaming down the river fully. The band was amazing and so was the food. I will recommend to my friends.

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.

232 reviews
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What our guests say
Annika F
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Everything from the buffet dinner to the live music accompanied by a sunset over the Mississippi River was phenomenal! It is clear that the Steamboat Natchez staff have refined every part of the experience to be seamless. Boarding was a breeze and everything is explained clearly so you are not left wondering where to sit, what time the buffet begins and ends, and where various amenities are. The live bands were wonderful and the views were the highlight of my entire honeymoon. I will absolutely be booking this cruise again.
Michelle M
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
It all!! Food was very good, excellent staff and the atmosphere was what I was looking for. Made for an excellent time on my 60th birthday. The music was very enjoyable. My daughter and I had a blast. Met some very nice folks too. We not only calmly birthday, we celebrated my daughter being cancer free!! The steamboat Natchez helped us enjoy our visit to NOLA even more.
Andrea P
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
This cruise was great! I'm so happy I signed up for the first sitting to dinner, because then I got to enjoy steaming down the river fully. The band was amazing and so was the food. I will recommend to my friends.
Sandra D
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
Our server, Milton, was fantastic! Pleasant, attentive and personable! Food was delicious and the narrator clear and knowledgeable. Wonderful trip! Steamboat Natchez was a perfect way to end our trip to New Orleans!
Cheri S
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The buffet was excellent and the service was fantastic. The guide gave interesting information. The scenery was beautiful, especially coming back into New Orleans at dusk. Would recommend!

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