New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise with Dinner
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• Paddle-wheel Boat Cruise
• Entertainment by the Grammy Nominated Dukes of Dixieland
• Engine room
Itinerary
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.
【Dinner Jazz Cruise Menu - Served Buffet Style】
NATCHEZ Tossed Salad - Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onions & croutons with sugar cane vinaigrette & served family style
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo - Made with a traditional Louisiana roux, served with rice
Louisiana Fried Chicken Thighs
Bayou Seafood Pasta - Crawfish tails & Shrimp tossed in a white wine & garlic parmesan cream sauce with penne
Crawfish Etouffee - A rich crawfish stew atop a bed of rice
Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Corn Maque Choux
Southern Stewed Okra
New Orleans Bread Pudding - A soufflé of local Leidenheimer French bread in rich custard with Chef's Choice of decadent sauce
Dinner Rolls -- Community Coffee & Iced Tea included
Menus are subject to change by season & availability. We proudly serve primarily Louisiana & domestic seafood items. Some menu items may, at times, contain imported crawfish & fish.
Meeting & Transfer Info
07:00 PM | New Orleans
Lighthouse Ticket Office Toulouse Street 400, 70130 New Orleans, US
Boarding Time: 6:00pm; Sailing Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm.
What’s Included
- 2-hour Paddle-wheel Boat Cruise
- Calliope Concert
- Entertainment by the Grammy Nominated Dukes of Dixieland
- Dinner
- Engine Room is Open for Self Guided Tour
- Local taxes
- All personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Drinks (available for purchase)
Special Notes
- 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!
- The Steamboat NATCHEZ cruises rain or shine.
- Owner reserve the right to substitute a similar vessel should the NATCHEZ become unavailable.
- Please Note: Should the Steamboat NATCHEZ become unavailable for her yearly Coast Guard inspections and/or general maintenance, all cruises during this time will take place on her sister vessel - the newly renovated Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS.
- 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.
- The Steamboat NATCHEZ 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.
- Cruise is suitable for wheelchairs, but restrooms stalls are not wide enough to accommodate and there are no elevators on board.
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity at our Lighthouse Ticket Office for your boarding ticket.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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