Daytime Jazz Cruise with Lunch

– 2-Hour Sightseeing Cruise on the Mississippi River
– Live Jazz by the Steamboat Stompers
– Photo Ops Galore
– Live Captain’s Narration
– Seasonal Cocktail Menu with Full Service Bars on Every Deck

Gulf Coast Catfish – Zesty cornmeal-crusted with Cajun spices and fried to a golden perfection

Red Beans and Rice – New Orleans classic red beans atop a bed of rice with andouille sausage

Jambalaya – Traditional Louisiana dish with chicken, sausage, rice and Creole Seasoning

Tossed Salad Du Jour – A tossed green leaf salad prepared daily with fresh ingredients and served family style

New Orleans Bread Pudding – Souffle of local Leidenheimer French bread in a rich custard with Chef’s choice of decadent sauce

Community Coffee and Iced Tea Included

Menu items are subject to change by season and availability. We serve primarily Louisiana and domestic seafood but may, at times, use imported crawfish and fish.

Upgrade your cruise experience with our “Party Package” which includes a two-hour cruise, Plated Creole Lunch Sampler (1st seating option), three alcoholic beverages from our special drink menu (unlimited soft drinks and juice for children), a decorated reserved table in an air-conditioned dining room, and a sweet treat.

• December 12th to February 9th – The Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will operate the Steamboat NATCHEZ’s daily cruise schedule!
• Reservations required for all meal functions.
• Dress code is dressy casual, but feel free to dress up as much as you’d like!
• Group Rates available for 10 or more adults.
• 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.

We cruise rain or shine. Should the vessel be unable to leave the dock for any reason beyond our control, ​entertainment and meal service go on as scheduled, full rates shall remain in full force and effect.

Please note that parking is not included. Parking is available onsite through Premium Parking.