New Orleans: Daytime Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Lunch
French Quarter, New Orleans
Journey back in time on a two-hour jazz cruise on the Mississippi River. Add an optional Creole lunch to your cruise, prepared fresh on board.
Steamboat Natchez 2-Hour Mississippi River Lunch Cruise with Live Jazz and Creole Cuisine
This 2-hour riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River in New Orleans offers live jazz, a Creole lunch sampler, and narrated city views, ideal for food and music lovers.
Highlights
- 2-hour sightseeing cruise on the Mississippi River
- Live jazz by the Steamboat Stompers
- Photo opportunities throughout the cruise
- Live captain's narration of New Orleans history
- Seasonal cocktail menu with full-service bars on every deck
Description
Enjoy lunch aboard the Steamboat Natchez while cruising the Mississippi River. The plated Creole lunch sampler features authentic regional dishes including Gulf Coast catfish with Cajun spices, red beans and rice with andouille sausage, and jambalaya with chicken, sausage, and Creole seasoning. A tossed green salad and New Orleans bread pudding complete the meal. Community coffee and iced tea are included.
Sip handcrafted cocktails from full-service bars on each deck as you take in riverfront views and live jazz music performed by the Steamboat Stompers. A captain provides engaging narration detailing the rich history of New Orleans during the cruise.
Menu items vary seasonally and based on availability, featuring primarily Louisiana and domestic seafood with occasional imported ingredients.
Includes
- 2-hour riverboat cruise on the Steamboat Natchez
- Live calliope concert before boarding
- Optional plated Creole lunch sampler, freshly prepared onboard
- Cocktail, beer, and wine available for purchase onboard
- Detailed narration about New Orleans history
- Scenic views of the city and Mississippi River
- Indoor and outdoor seating options
- Live New Orleans jazz by the Steamboat Stompers
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Parking fees
- Gratuities (optional)
Important Information
- Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure
- Menu items may change due to season and availability
- Casual dress code; dressing up is optional
- Non-smoking vessel, indoors and outdoors
- Vessel is handicap accessible except top deck access is by stairs only
- Cocktails, beer, and wine available for purchase onboard
- Groups of 10 or more require physical tickets from the Lighthouse Ticket Office before boarding; allow extra time for check-in
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, arrive early for boarding and bring a camera to capture river views. Weekday cruises offer a quieter atmosphere, while weekends feature larger crowds. Reservations are recommended due to limited seating.
