New Orleans Dinner Cruise

Experience a Relaxing Evening of Dinner and Jazz During a Two Hour Steamboat Cruise

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About This Experience Gift

  • Indulge in a Buffet Dinner on New Orleans Only Authentic Steamboat
  • Listen to Live Jazz by the Grammy nominated "Dukes of Dixieland"
  • Enjoy Live Narration of Historical Facts and Highlights of the Port

Discover New Orleans’ most active port, and enjoy a relaxing Sightseeing Cruise from the Heart of the French Quarter on New Orleans’ only Authentic Steamboat. During this two hour Narrated Cruise of the Lower Mississippi, savor a delicious dinner while listening to live jazz.

Share this lovely evening with a friend and indulge on a freshly prepared, buffet-style Creole dinner while listening to live jazz by the Grammy nominated "Dukes of Dixieland." After dinner, enjoy a self-guided tour of the boat where you will visit the museum quality Engine Room and meet the Captain and Crew. Then, move to the outer deck and listen to live narration of historical facts and highlights as you take in breathtaking views of the French Quarter and the magnificent New Orleans skyline.

The Steamboat Natchez creates a distinctive atmosphere reminiscent of the old-fashioned South during this Dinner and Jazz Cruise. Whether you are visiting or a local, this Harbor Jazz Cruise is the best way to spend the evening and makes a truly unique Experience Gift!

Where to Go for Dinner Cruise Experiences in New Orleans

  • New Orleans, Louisiana

Group Size and Spectator Info

Participants
The New Orleans Dinner Cruise Experience Gifts Certificate is valid for two participants, unless additional participants are added onto the certificate. There may be up to 300 additional participants on the cruise.

Guests
Not suitable for non paying guests or spectators.

When can you book New Orleans Dinner Cruise

OPEN CURRENTLY CLOSED

The New Orleans Dinner and Music Cruises are available 7 days a week year round, subject to availability. Cruises typically board at 6:00 PM, Depart at 7:00 PM and Dock at 9:00 PM.

Xperience Days Certificates are not redeemable for Specialty or Holiday Cruises.

How Long Is The New Orleans Dinner Cruise

The New Orleans Dinner and Jazz Harbor Cruises have a sail time of 2 hours and a total duration of approximately 3 hours.

Does Weather Impact Dinner Cruise Experiences

The New Orleans Dinner and Jazz Cruises take place in all weather conditions, but may be rescheduled if the Captain or Coast Guard determines the weather is too sever. There is plenty seating available indoors and under covered decks.

What to Wear for Dinner Cruise Experiences

Dressy Casual attire is recommended. Jeans, sneakers, t-shirts or men's sandals are not permitted.

What To Know Before You Go

Price includes tax, gratuity, a buffet style dinner, water, coffee and tea. Additional snacks and beverages are available to purchase onboard. The boat has a full wine list, domestic and local beers, and cocktails.

Cruises feature the world renowned Dukes of Dixieland Jazz Band. The boat has Smart phone signage on decks for self-guided boat tours and a Museum quality Steam Engine Room open to visitors.

DINNER MENU
*Menu items are subject to change by season and availability.

First Course

Natchez Tossed Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onions and croutons with a sugar cane vinaigrette and served family style

La Louisiane Sliced French Bread

Entrées

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Made with a traditional Louisiana roux and served with rice

Steamboat Round
Certified Angus Beef, carved to order w/ natural au jus and a horseradish cream sauce

Pork Loin
Served with a Creole mustard sauce

Bayou Seafood Pasta
Crawfish tails and Shrimp tossed in a white wine and garlic parmesan cream sauce with penne

Paddlewheel Primavera
Fusilli pasta, zucchini, squash, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes tossed in a zesty basil pesto

Sides

Herb-Garlic Fingerling Potatoes
Fingerling potatoes roasted with fresh rosemary, thyme, garlic, and ground pepper

Creole Creamed Spinach
Spinach with mozzarella, parmesan and cream cheese

Green Beans Almondine
Southern style green beans topped with toasted almond slivers

Dessert

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 sauteed in butter, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and rum. Served warm atop vanilla ice cream

*Unfortunately, Gluten Free, Vegan and Kosher diets cannot be accommodated.

Reservations are subject to availability; Certificates are not redeemable for Specialty or Holiday Cruises.

All participants must have valid Photo ID for boarding.

ITEM/SKU NUMBER: 06OR15600A

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Reservation And Cancelation Policy

All changes to reservations for the New Orleans Dinner Cruise Experience require seven (7) days advance notice.

Xperience Certificates® cannot be exchanged once a reservation for the experience has been made.

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