Board your riverboat to the delightful tunes of the Steam Calliope. Experience the sights and sounds of river life that enchanted characters of history and literature - like Mark Twain's Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer - and see the bustling activity of America's second-largest port!
Please note, the boat boards at 11:00am and departs promptly at 11:30am. We offer two seating times for lunch - 11:00 and 12:15pm. If you select the first lunch seating, please arrive around 10:45am and go straight to the dining room when you board the vessel.
2 Hour Paddlewheel Cruise
Creole-Inspired Lunch (if option selected)
Live Commentary Onboard
Live Jazz Music
Gratuities
INFANT: : 2 - 5
CHILD: : 6 - 12
ADULT: : 13 - 99
Anyone looking to book a group of 9 or more should contact the booking site directly. Different rates apply.
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat.
Infants are required to sit on an adultโs lap
Regular temperature checks for staff
Service animals allowed
The riverboat cruises rain or shine.
The Steamboat NATCHEZ is taking some time off, but her sister vessel will be taking her place. You'll get the same authentic experience of a grand paddlewheeler on a leisurely, two-hour cruise on the mighty Mississippi.
Wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Guides required to regularly wash hands
In order to help preserve the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point - just a short stroll from most downtown hotels.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The riverboat is handicap accessible. However, access to the top & bottom decks are by stairs only. Please call us with any questions before finalizing your plans if you have questions on access or personal equipment.
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experienceโs start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experienceโs start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
This experience requires good weather. If itโs canceled due to poor weather, youโll be offered a different date or a full refund.
What To Expect
Enjoy a two-hour cruise on the mighty Mississippi, enjoying traditional live jazz, craft cocktails and all the beautiful New Orleans sites, while also exploring the newly renovated riverboat addition to our family. You also have the option to add on a delicious buffet lunch, including southern fried fish, red beans and rice, sausage, jambalaya, chef's salad, Italian pasta, and white chocolate bread pudding.
2 hours
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Admission Ticket Free
Mississippi River
Cruise past the Chalmette Battlefield, where the legendary Jean Lafitte and his buccaneers joined forces with Andrew Jackson to defend the city against the British in the Battle of New Orleans.
2 hours
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Admission Ticket Free
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Definitely recommend
B4549DKchristineb, 08-01-2023
So much fun! It's a nice, easy ride with lots of information and pointing out the things as you pass. There was a great live 3 man band. The lunch was delicious and a good intro to NOLA cooking, though younger kids or picky eaters might not love it. Everything was timed perfectly to enjoy the ride without feeling hurried along.
Worth it!
Monica_G, 05-01-2023
The entire experience was great. Loved the lunch. Staff friendly. Music and narration perfect. Just what we wanted.
Great experience
sandrasT3460XT, 04-01-2023
The food for the lunch was great, the narration about the trip was interesting, the music was fun and the trip was relaxing. We had a great time!
Best paddle wheel cruise ever!
MaryAnn C, 04-01-2023
it was fun, interesting and worth the money. We enjoyed identification of various ships and sites including the site of the Battle of New Orleans.
Enjoyable short cruise for the whole family
Marisa_M, 08-01-2023
Multi-Generational Trip with ages 13-94. The Steamboat sail was one of the highlights. Gorgeous sunny day the narrator was engaging and the band was enjoyable. We utilized the bar service which was quick and fairly priced. On our sailing the snack bar was not open; we did not sign up for the lunch because the menu did not have something everyone would eat.