Welcome aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ or Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS!
In a city known for exceptional dining, a dinner cruise aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ or Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS offers an unforgettable experience. Delight in a buffet of authentic Creole classics served in a relaxing, elegant atmosphere as you cruise the mighty Mississippi River. Sip on handcrafted cocktails, enjoy stunning riverfront views, and immerse yourself in live New Orleans jazz that adds refined sophistication to your evening on the water.
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.
The Steamboat NATCHEZ decks, engine room, and bars will be open for your enjoyment either before or after dinner depending upon your seating time. Included in the Dinner Jazz ticket price is the cruise, Creole Dinner Buffet, and entertainment by the Dukes of Dixieland. Service charge and alcoholic drinks are not included in the ticket price.
(Optional) Creole Dinner Buffet Menu
- Tossed Salad Du Jour – A tossed green leaf salad prepared nightly with fresh ingredients and served family style
- Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
- Top Round - Certified Angus beef, carved to order. Served with complimentary sauces
- Louisiana Fried Chicken Thighs – Served with a classic demi-glace
- Bayou Seafood Pasta -Shrimp and crab tossed in a white wine and garlic parmesan cream sauce
- Crawfish Etouffee - A rich crawfish stew atop a bed of rice
- Cajun Tika Masala – A traditional Indian vegetable dish with a Cajun kick, Best served over rice
- Creole Creamed Spinach – Spinach with mozzarella, parmesan, and cream cheese
- Garlic Green Beans
- Lyonnaise Potatoes
- Chef’s Lagniappe Dessert – Pronounced “LAN-yap,” in Louisiana that means a little something extra
- New Orleans Bread Pudding - Souffle of local Leidenheimer French bread in a rich custard with Chef’s Choice of decadent sauce
- Assorted Dinner Rolls
- Community Coffee and Iced Tea Included
Menu items are subject to change by season and availability. We serve primarily Louisiana and domestic seafood but may, at times, use imported crawfish and fish.