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Steamboat Natchez Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans

New Orleans, United States
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From HK$313.08

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  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Enjoy a classic New Orleans experience of a lovely jazz brunch aboard a historic riverboat! Journey through time on this cruise along the mighty Mississippi. Stroll the deck, admire the iconic paddlewheel, and snap picturesque shots of the beautiful urban shoreline. This family‐friendly excursion includes a delectable optional brunch loaded with famous Louisiana dishes and live music from a local jazz trio.
  • Sunday brunch cruise in New Orleans
  • Take a scenic cruise along the Mississippi River on a traditional paddle-wheel boat
  • Admire views of the city skyline from the spacious decks or indoor cabin
  • Enjoy jazz entertainment from a live trio band
  • Sit down to a wonderful buffet-style brunch of Louisiana favorites such as gumbo, grits, pain perdu (French toast,) and bread pudding

What's Included

  • Live Jazz Entertainment
  • Brunch (if option selected)
  • 2 Hour Paddle-wheel Boat Cruise
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks (available for purchase)

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

  • Gray Line New Orleans
    Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office, 400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

    Departs from the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River, just one block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter. Please arrive 15 minutes before boarding begins.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Choose a morning or afternoon cruise time for your Sunday jazz brunch and head to Toulouse Street in the French Quarter to board the beautiful riverboat. Fun for all, boat enthusiasts will particularly enjoy viewing the boat’s vintage decor, such as the museum‐quality engine room.

Take a promenade along the deck as the riverboat begins the float along the Mississippi River. Then find a seat in the cabin or on the outside deck, where you can admire unobstructed views of the striking New Orleans shoreline and soak up some classic jazz tunes performed by a local trio. 

Sample an array of sumptuous Louisiana fare, from gumbo and grits to signature white chocolate bread pudding. Coffee and tea are included with your brunch, or you may purchase wine, mimosas, punch, and Bloody Marys.

Your river cruise ends back at the departure point in New Orleans with plenty of time to sightsee (and walk off your hearty brunch!) 

Note: Pricing is per person and a ‘Cruise with No Brunch’ option is available.

Steamboat NATCHEZ

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Mississippi River

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • The Steamboat NATCHEZ is taking some time off, but her sister vessel will be taking her place. You’ll get the same authentic riverboat experience while soaking up the beauty of New Orleans
  • The Steamboat NATCHEZ is taking some time off, but her sister vessel will be taking her place. You’ll get the same authentic riverboat experience while soaking up the beauty of New Orleans
  • Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat.
  • The riverboat cruises rain or shine
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Anyone looking to book a group of 9 or more should contact the booking site directly. Different rates apply.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 500 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:Where is the departure point for the Steamboat Natchez Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans?

A:The Jazz Brunch cruise departs from Toulouse Street Wharf behind Jax Brewery in the heart of the French Quarter (400 Toulouse Street.)

Jun 2021

Q:Is parking available near the departure point for the Steamboat Natchez Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans?

A:There are parking lots in the French Quarter on Decatur Street and adjacent to the dock. These lots offer hourly or daily parking rates.

Jun 2021

Q:What time should I arrive for the Steamboat Natchez Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans?

A:Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. It is best to arrive 30 minutes before departure or sooner.

Jun 2021

Q:Are vegetarian options available during the Steamboat Natchez Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans?

A:Yes - There are vegetarian selections including Natchez tossed salad, Crescent City Eggs, Pain Perdu, O'Brien Potatoes, Creole Creamed Spinach, Mini Croissants, Fruit Salad, Bananas Foster and White Chocolate Bread Pudding.

Jun 2021

Q:Is alcohol available during the Steamboat Natchez Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans?

A:There are bars available on all three decks for guests 21 and over. Alcoholic beverages include beer, a wine list, and specialty drinks.

Jun 2021

Q:Is the Steamboat Natchez Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans handicap accessible?

A:Yes - the main deck is accessible, however, access to the top & bottom decks is by stairs only and restroom stalls are not wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair.

Jun 2021

Q:Can I bring an animal with me on the Steamboat Natchez Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans?

A:The Steamboat Natchez allows animals to cruise with their owners as long as they are a Service Animal as defined by the ADA. Other animals/pets are not permitted. Please note if bringing a service animal in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout.

Jun 2021

Q:What is the dress code for the Steamboat Natchez Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans?

A:All cruises are casual attire.

Jun 2021

Q:Are restrooms available during the Steamboat Natchez Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans?

A:Yes - restrooms are available on board for your convenience.

Jun 2021

Q:Can I smoke during the Steamboat Natchez Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans?

A:The Steamboat Natchez is a non-smoking vessel, so unfortunately smoking and vaping are prohibited both indoors and on the outer decks.

Jun 2021

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Liza_S
Great experience sharing with mom and sisters on Mothers day! I would recommend to others especially guest to the city!

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Great food
Rob_B, May 2023
Great food!! The cruise was pleasant and the food was great! Wish the cruise was a bit longer since it took so long to eat. We had a window seat so we were very grateful for the view while we ate.
Nice Relaxing Cruise
Tiffany_M, May 2023
Super friendly staff! We loved Ms. Gina! The buffet was decent. The drinks were okay. Our waitress was friendly but not super attentive. When we first got there we asked for a quick minute to make our drink decisions but she never returned to take our drink order. The cruise was nice, informative and plenty of seats on deck. Nice relaxing experience
never do it again never recommend it
Marie_Z, May 2023
nothing was memorable. Food was awful just awful, some staff were nasty, especially to a woman i met on the boat who lost her son and it was a difficult for her and this waitress in a blue shirt and blonde hair was dont right nasty.
River cruise
Michelle_P, May 2023
Brunch was awesome Everyone was so nice Boat was very clean Narrator was very knowledgeable Our pictures were great
Response from Host, May 2023
Wow - thanks for covering so much.
Natchez Steamboat experience
Chiquitta_M, May 2023
It's ok for family and senior citizens, if your looking for a more upbeat experience do the other cruise. Only reason we did this one is because the other boat wasn't operating.
Response from Host, May 2023
The riverboat sightseeing cruises are much the same, in keeping with riverboat heritage. It is not a nightclub atmosphere, which some people might be looking for on a boat.
Great experience
Liza_S, May 2023
Great experience sharing with mom and sisters on Mothers day! I would recommend to others especially guest to the city!
Response from Host, May 2023
Brunch is a joyous event on Sunday mornings throughout the year. So anyone who missed Mothers Day can enjoy a similar event on other Sundays - But it sells out quickly
Great time
Liza_S, May 2023
Very good experience. Great good and a smooth ride. Would recommend to anyone who may be interested in doing something different in the city.
Response from Host, May 2023
Liza, it is an unique experience and we encourage guests to read your review.
Brunch or sight seeing
Gayle_S, May 2023
Be careful when booking. We thought we got the brunch cruise but it was only sight seeing and by the time we realized it, the brunch cruise was sold out.
Response from Host, May 2023
When booking on any of the sites that offer our products it is wise to double check on food or no food.
Tour on the Mississippi River
gstubbe, May 2023
The brunch was delicious! The wait staff was courteous and efficient. Totally enjoyed the voyage. This was my 3rd time on this tour
Things moved along in a...
Gerald_Z, May 2023
Things moved along in a well organized manner. The food was good but not exceptional. The river boat experience was quite nice.
Brunch cruise
Jessie_L, May 2023
Great atmosphere brunch was delicious and great options. The music was fun and inviting. Historical information learned was very insightful
Response from Host, May 2023
Jessie, thanks so much for your great review.
Great ride, skip the food
Crystal_K, Apr 2023
The music was great as was the narrative about the city. The food was as poor as one expects from a buffet style mass production lunch. Unfortunately, I also saw a huge amount of wasted food. I would definitely recommend the boat experience, but skip the food.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Your input will be addressed with the culinary crew.
Awesome
magaly_r, Apr 2023
Had an amazing experience and the food was delicious. Very informative abd the jazz band was awesome. Will do it again
Response from Host, Apr 2023
We will look forward to seeing you again.
Fun.
Chryll_S, Apr 2023
This trip is so fun. It is very organized. The brunch was organized and lovely. The staff took good care of everything.
Great Experience
Gloria_S, Apr 2023
Food was very good. The grits and beef were the bomb. The staff we interacted with were nice and very professional. Being on the water is always a wonderful experience.
Disappointed on my bucket list
Angela_A, Apr 2023
Enjoy the steamboat it was a bucket list item. Did. Ot appreciate the waiter serving the table refer to the people around the lady he was serving he said “sorry you are surrounded by trash” when I looked at him he said sorry I hope you enjoy your trip. Then by the end of the trip he was cleaning the table beside us and started throwing dishes at us it almost hit me and my daughter. He looked like he was drunk. Told the head chef and nothing seem to be done. I would not refer anyone on this trip.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Angela, you spoke with the Executive Chef? We want to identify everyone in this situation so retraining can be provided to those who want to be sure to keep their position. If you remember the servers name, could you send it along at GuestExperiences@glnosc.com
Nice
Lisa_K, Apr 2023
The Brunch was awesome, jazz band excellent , only had a problem with our server we got another ( Milton) who was top notch!!!!
Very poor sevice
Michael_S, Apr 2023
Bad experience. Ticket booth girls were very uninterested in helping us. The brunch cruise didnt include brunch. We found that out when we showed up. 1st really bad service we had on our 2 week trip.
Average brunch
Angela_P, Apr 2023
The boat itself was good, we had the brunch option, food options were very limited, not worth the cost. The service was average at best and one of the women serving the food was extremely rude.
Rollin down the river
cindy_p, Apr 2023
Good food - the photo on the desk was wonderful at a good price - and sitting outside on a glorious Sunday morning was sublime.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Great food
caroline_c, Apr 2023
Great food and service. A little over crowded on the boat decks it was hard to find a seat and the speaker was hard to hear and understand
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you and we will check the speakers.
Awesome boat ride
Kristi_D, Apr 2023
It was enough space to have seats, not over crowded. Brunch was very nice, and my family had a wonderful time on the water.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
We hope you and your family return for the brunch, lunch or dinner.
DO NOT BOOK .. False advertainment and waiting for my refund!
Jaynie_Z, Mar 2023
HORRIBLE .. HORRIBLE .. HORRIBLE.. ask anyone who was there for the Sunday Cruise Brunch on Sunday, March 26,, 2023 at 11:00AM (CST). Purchased brunch/cruise tickets for a family of 4 for my husband and daughter's Birthday. We redeemed the on-line voucher for our tickets and received 4-tickets with "no-meals" stamp on them. After I spoke to the cashier she stated "VIATOR LOVES TO OVERBOOK AND MOVE PEOPLE TO WHATEVER". We ended up on the 3rd desk, drenched, eating soggy nachos and gross cheese (we tossed them out). The steam boat was OVERPACKED. There was a group of approximately 75 kids that had no-where to go and kept moving deck to deck. The upper deck only accepted "CASH" and there was only 1 person (young lady) working in the heat telling everyone to back away and she was the only one working the bar! JOKE OF A STEAMBOAT CRUISE.. I paid $300+ for a family of 4 and waiting for refunds. DO NOT BOOK WITH VIATOR ..
A wonderful family outing!
Philip_B, Mar 2023
Everything was wonderful, the brunch, our server Milton, the friendly crew, the narration as we cruised on the river, and the Jazz Band!
1 traveler found this review helpful
Mixed review.
Rudy_D, Mar 2023
The experience was great! Tones of information of landmarks while on the river. The food was excellent, especially the “cajun cream spinach”! The only negative was the treatment of the waitress. She had an attitude and was barely visible.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Music and surroundings
Ioana_A, Feb 2023
We like the music, but the part of the city the cruise went, it was more industrial. Not very pictorial.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Tasty brunch & good jazz music
Kim_F, Feb 2023
Fun time - Tasty brunch with lots of local dishes and good jazz music. Wish the ride on the river was longer.
1 traveler found this review helpful
The band was wonderful...
Virginia_V, Feb 2023
The band was wonderful and we enjoyed the New Orleans cuisine. Our temps were pretty cold. Maybe after brunch play the music a little louder on the indoor screens.
Sunday brunch
Shelley_D, Feb 2023
The food was amazing! The jazz band was a nice touch.It could have been a bit longer though. Highly recommend
Great Time
Karen_R, Feb 2023
Very fun - good food and service for the brunch. Jazz band was great. Definitely recommend this trip when in NOLA!
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