New Orleans: Evening Jazz Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez with Dinner
ID: GYG22812-O-23993
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Listen to the cool jazz of the Dukes Trio onboard a steamboat. Depart from the heart of the French Quarter and journey down the slow and graceful Mississippi river. Enjoy a dinner cruise and savor the flavors of New Orleans.
Journey back in time aboard the Sternwheeler Steamboat Natchez – the only surviving authentic steamboat in New Orleans. Sit back, relax and enjoy the New Orleans atmosphere as the smooth jazz of the Dukes Trio fills your ears.
This 2-hour cruise from the heart of the French Quarter will take you along the graceful Mississippi River.
Seating is available indoors and on deck for the very best views of the river and the City of New Orleans. The indoor areas are climate-controlled and the outdoor space allows for tours of all levels of the boat. There is nothing more charming than an evening on the Steamboat Natchez.
Ending back where you started, leave your cruise feeling invigorated by the Mississippi's fresh air.
Sample Dinner Menu
Natchez Tossed Salad: Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onions and croutons with a sugar cane vinaigrette and served family style
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo: Made with a traditional Louisiana roux and served with rice
Baked Chicken: Served with a mushroom ragout
Bayou Seafood Pasta: Crawfish tails and shrimp tossed in a white wine and garlic Parmesan cream sauce with penne
Herb-Garlic Fingerling Potatoes: Fingerling potatoes roasted with fresh rosemary, thyme, garlic and ground pepper
Pasta Primavera: Fusilli pasta, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, in a zesty basil pesto
Green Beans Almondine: Southern style green beans topped with toasted almond slivers
White Chocolate Bread Pudding: A soufflé of local Leidenheimer French bread in a rich custard with a decadent white chocolate sauce
Bananas Foster: A New Orleans original. Fresh sliced bananas sautéed in butter, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and rum. Served warm atop vanilla ice cream
Garlic Rolls
Community Coffee and Iced Tea included
Menu items are subject to change by season and availability.
Highlights
- Enjoy a cruise aboard the only surviving authentic steamboat in New Orleans
- Relax to the sounds of the Dukes Trio
- Savor a Southern style buffet (if option chosen)
- Enjoy views over New Orleans
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Steamboat Natchez does not qualify for producing gluten-free meals as established by the GFCO (Gluten-Free Certification Organization), and therefore must decline a guest's request for a special meal
Children under 6 (not occupying a seat on tours) come free of charge but are charged for food on cruises
Periodically, Steamboat Natchez will be out of service for her yearly Coast Guard inspections and general maintenance. All cruises during this time will take place on her sister vessel - the Riverboat City of New Orleans
There are two seating times for dinner: The first dinner seating is from 6pm-7:15pm, and the second dinner seating is from 7:45-9pm
Check with the hostess upon boarding for dining assistance
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must check in at the local partner's, Gray Line, Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River, at the Steamboat NATCHEZ Dock. It is located one block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
