Steamboat Natchez Sightseeing Jazz Cruise with Lunch

The Steamboat Natchez Sightseeing Jazz Cruise with Lunch is a two-hour daytime cruise along the Mississippi River in New Orleans, aboard one of the last authentic steam-powered sternwheelers operating on the river. The Natchez is powered by a working steam calliope and features a steam engine that passengers can view during the journey, making it a rare example of 19th-century riverboat engineering still in regular service.

The cruise follows the Mississippi waterfront past the French Quarter, the Crescent City Connection bridge, and the historic levee district. Live jazz is performed on board throughout the sailing, and a buffet lunch is included in the ticket price. Seating is available on open-air decks and in the enclosed dining cabin. This is one of the more distinctive things to do in New Orleans for visitors who want a combination of live music, a meal, and a river perspective on the city's waterfront.