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Riverboat Jazz: Dinner Cruise on Mississippi
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4 Ratings
New Orleans
Embark on a magical riverboat dinner jazz cruise in New Orleans. Enjoy live music, Creole cuisine, and stunning views. Perfect for any occasion.
Embark on a magical riverboat dinner jazz cruise in New Orleans. Enjoy live music, Creole cuisine, and stunning views. Perfect for any occasion.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Riverboat City of New Orleans - The Riverboat City of New Orleans is the latest paddlewheel addition to the New Orleans Riverfront, and is the sister ship to the Steamboat Natchez.
- French Quarter - Situated in the heart of the French Quarter near Jackson Square, just below the Steamboat Natchez. Stroll past balconies adorned with ferns on…
- Riverboat City of New Orleans - The Riverboat City of New Orleans is the latest paddlewheel addition to the New Orleans Riverfront, and is the sister ship to the Steamboat Natchez.
- French Quarter - Situated in the heart of the French Quarter near Jackson Square, just below the Steamboat Natchez. Stroll past balconies adorned with ferns on your way to the Toulouse Street wharf, as the melodic calliope steam whistle echoes through the historic French Quarter, beckoning you as it did a century ago.
- St. Louis Cathedral - Delight in the views of the St. Louis Cathedral at Jackson Square.
- Jackson Square - Enjoy the picturesque Jackson Square.
- Crescent City Connection Bridge - Admire the bridge from the Mississippi River.
- Audubon Aquarium - Pass by the Aquarium of the Americas.
- Audubon Insectarium - Pass by the Audubon Insectarium.
- Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World - Pass by Mardi Gras World.
- Caesars New Orleans - Casino - View Caesars Casino.
- Woldenberg Riverfront Park - Pass by the New Orleans riverfront park.
- New Orleans - Take in the view of New Orleans from the Mississippi River.
What's Included
- 2-Hour Sightseeing Cruise
- Live Jazz Music by Local Musicians
- Live Captain’s Narration
- View of Jackson Square & St Louis Cathedral
- View of New Orleans French Quarter
- Photo Ops Galore
- Dinner
- Snack Bar Onboard
- Full Service Bars on Every Deck
- 2-Hour Sightseeing Cruise
- Live Jazz Music by Local Musicians
- Live Captain’s Narration
- View of Jackson Square & St Louis Cathedral
- View of New Orleans French Quarter
- Photo Ops Galore
- Dinner
- Snack Bar Onboard
- Full Service Bars on Every Deck
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Parking
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Parking
Additional Information
Embark on the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS for an enjoyable 2-hour Dinner Jazz Cruise along the Mississippi River! Delight in live jazz performances and signature cocktails as the cruise passes by iconic French Quarter landmarks, historic riverfront sites, and breathtaking cityscapes.
Relish a Creole-inspired dinner menu while sipping beverages from one…
Embark on the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS for an enjoyable 2-hour Dinner Jazz Cruise along the Mississippi River! Delight in live jazz performances and signature cocktails as the cruise passes by iconic French Quarter landmarks, historic riverfront sites, and breathtaking cityscapes.
Relish a Creole-inspired dinner menu while sipping beverages from one of the full-service bars onboard, including the City Skyline Bar on Deck 4, which offers panoramic views of the river and downtown New Orleans. A snack bar is also available, featuring popcorn, sodas, and other casual favorites.
Ideal for couples, friends, groups, and special occasions, the Dinner Jazz Cruise provides an unforgettable evening of New Orleans sights, cuisine, and music all in one remarkable experience!
- The Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS cruises rain or shine.
- Please Note: Should the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS 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 Steamboat NATCHEZ.
- 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 Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS is handicap accessible. 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.
- Cruise is suitable for wheelchairs.
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat.
- Important for Groups of 10+ Parties of 10 or more guests require physical tickets for boarding. Please check in with our Lighthouse Ticket Office prior to boarding to receive your tickets. Please allow extra time for check-in.
Location
101 St Louis St
Saint Louis Street
Present your barcoded voucher 15 minutes before boarding at 101 Saint Louis St New Orleans, LA 70130. Hosts will scan tickets before boarding. Groups of 10+ must check in at the Lighthouse for physical tickets. Please allow extra time for check-in.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Robta9834xl
Sep 16, 2026
TOTALLY GREAT!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! - Totally GREAT!!! Especially the food!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
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Jenn_and_leon
Jun 13, 2026
Amazing experience - The steamboat was amazing. First time on a steamboat. The jazz music was great as well as the dinner. The captain was very funny and all of the people who worked were very pleasant .the tickets price was really good. The trip about an 2 hours.. The cruise was sold out alot of people. A nice dinner with Jazz for our anniversary.
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Ed_g
Apr 13, 2026
NOLA riverboat cruise - It was a fun iconic experience that did not disappoint. I recommend it to any visitors in the city, the tour guide was very knowledgeable
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Bjf1213
Aug 3, 2026
Worse 65th Birthday Surprise - This was a surprise gift for a best friend’s 65th birthday and there was 4 of us in total. We were excited and had been planning the trip from Biloxi, MS for a while.
The day was finally here and we drove to New Orleans. We walked around Jackson square and the RiverWalk. Then it was time to get on the Natchez. We were the first to board the Steamboat Natchez and we had first seating for dinner. So we went straight to the dining room.
We sat down at a window to watch us ride up and down the Mississippi River while we ate.
The server told us that the buffet was open. So my husband and I went to the buffet and started to get a plate when one of the servers of the meat carving station rudely told us it wasn’t open yet!
So we sat down again until we saw others going through the buffet line. We got our food and sat down.
Now, My husband was actually born in New Orleans, and we have lived on the MS Gulf coast all our life. We know how local dishes should taste. But we have never been so disappointed in the food.
Gumbo, crawfish etouffe, cream spinach, roast beef, green beans, fried chicken, seafood pasta and some kind of cubed potato dish.
I know this is going to sound impossible, but it was terrible! All of it! 1st, the gumbo, which I have made many times, served in a very small cup, was a really dark roux, almost burnt. In fact it had a bitter taste.
All 4 of us pushed our crawfish etouffe away. It was NOT good. The fried chicken was hard as a rock! The beef was NOT tender and absolutely no flavor! We love fresh cooked green beans but these were stringy and had some kind of seasoning on it that did not taste good. The potato dish was ok. Not a lot of potatoes in it.
More than half my plate went back to kitchen.
I figured ok, at least let me get my dessert and coffee. Why would I feel any different about that. The bread pudding had good flavor but was very very firm. Not hard, but firm. Till you really had to push in the fork to get through it. That’s not how it should be. Of course, the coffee was absolutely cold. It was really ridiculous!!!!
On top of the extremely disappointing dining, we never left the dock the whole time we were eating, so why even get a window seat! Our table was right by the door to get on and off. And while we were sitting there, I watched people getting on and off.
Finally, since we had not even left the dock, which really confuses me because it was a Jazz Dinner CRUISE!!!
So after this VERY disappointing dinner and the fact that we never left the dock, I asked everyone if they wanted to stay on or get off. All 4 of us voted to get off and go home. So we did.
We spent $430 for the dinner cruise and $50 for parking. For nothing!!
I will NEVER recommend this experience to anyone and as for us -
NEVER AGAIN!!!!!
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