Your cruise from the heart of the French Quarter shows you why the city was founded on the beautiful crescent of the lower Mississippi River. Let us show you New Orleans, one of the world's most active ports, as it can best be seen from the river - aboard The Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS!

Duration

MORNING CRUISE

Boarding Times: 11:00am Dockside: 11:00am - 11:30am Cruising: 11:30am - 1:30pm

AFTERNOON CRUISE

Boarding Times: 2:00pm Dockside: 2:00pm - 2:30pm Cruising: 2:30pm - 4:30pm

About

The Steamboat NATCHEZ decks, engine room, and bars will be open for your enjoyment either before or after dinner depending upon your seating time. Included in the Dinner Jazz ticket price is the cruise, buffet dinner, and entertainment by the Dukes of Dixieland Jazz trio. Gratuities and alcoholic beverages are not included in the ticket price.

Step aboard one of last authentic steam-powered sternwheelers for a memorable cruise around New Orleans on the Mississippi River. Hear stories of the Big Easy's rich history, sit back, relax and enjoy the New Orleans atmosphere as the smooth jazz of the world-acclaimed Dukes of Dixieland fills your ears. This 2-hour cruise from the heart of the French Quarter will take you along the graceful Mississippi River. Optional dinner is available for advance sale and beverage options onboard (additional expense).

Includes

• Optional Casual Lunch (Menu) prepared fresh on board, served buffet style.
• Live narration of historical facts and highlights of the port.
• Calliope concert at 10:45 am and 1:45 pm
• Riverboat Gift Shop for souvenirs
• Cocktail, beer and wine options are available for purchase onboard.
• Duke Heitger's Steamboat Stompers Jazz Trio plays each Harbor Cruise.

More info

Upgrade your cruise experience to our “Sightseeing & Sips” package! Available on all 2:30pm Harbor Cruises and includes three alcoholic beverages. Discounts on drinks and bar specials are also available daily on the 2:30pm cruise, excluding Saturdays.

Essential Info/ Dress Code

• Reservations required for all meal functions.
• Dress code is casual, but feel free to dress up as much as you'd like!
• Group Rates available for 10 or more adults - call 504-569-1480.
• Children under 6 cruise free with paid adult. Food & Beverage costs apply.
• Non-smoking vessel-both indoors and on the outside decks.
• All menu items are prepared in a common kitchen. Steps are taken to minimize the likelihood of exposure to airborne gluten elements, but our menu is not recommended for those with gluten-sensitive disorders. We can recommend items on our menu that are not prepared as gluten inclusive.
• For vegan or vegetarian guests, we can recommend those items not inclusive of meat ingredients or animal products.
• We are unable to prepare separate individual meals for these preferences/needs.
• The riverboat is handicap accessible. However, access to the top deck is by stairs only. Please call us with any questions before finalizing your plans if you have questions on access or personal equipment.
• Decks may be closed to the public due to private event functions on any given night.
• Cocktail, beer, and wine options are available for purchase onboard.
• The New Orleans Steamboat Co. reserves the right to substitute a similar vessel should the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS become unavailable.