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New Orleans Steamboat Company - Mississippi River Cruises and Swamp Tours.

The New Orleans Steamboat Company operates riverboat cruises on the Mighty Mississippi River:

The authentic Steamboat NATCHEZ dinner jazz and harbor cruises ... on the only steamboat in New Orleans! Please note: There are no cruises on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and Mardi Gras Day.

Come aboard and enjoy New Orleans hospitality..... Steamboat Style!

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Steamboat Natchez New Orleans Dinner Jazz Cruise

Savor the beauty and romance of the New Orleans skyline aboard the 7:00 pm Dinner/Jazz Cruise on the authentic Steamboat NATCHEZ ... New Orleans' only authentic Steamboat!

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Evening Jazz Cruises

Duration:
Approximately 2 Hours

Nightly at 7:00pm. Boarding is 30 minutes prior

Adult Cruise	$40.00
Child Cruise 6-12	$20.00
Adult Cruise and Dinner	$64.50
Child Cruise and Dinner 6-12	$32.25

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Steamboat Natchez New Orleans Harbor Jazz Cruise

Enjoy a two-hour jazz cruise by day from the heart of the French Quarter aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ ... including Calliope concert!

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Daytime Harbor Cruise

Duration:
Approximately 2 Hours

Daily at 2:30pm. Additional 11:30am departure from Friday - Monday. Boarding is 30 minutes prior.

Adult Cruise	$24.50
Child Cruise 6-12	$12.25
Adult Cruise and Lunch	$34.50
Child Cruise and Lunch 6-12	$20.25

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Cajun Swamp Tours by Boat

Westwego Swamp Adventures

A Westwego Swamp Adventure includes a swamp tour of Bayou Segnette on a custom built, all weather swamp boat. The tour is approximately 2 hours.

12:00pm Swamp Tour (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday) *Transportation to Westwego NOT provided.

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Westwego Swamp Adventures

Duration:
2 Hours

January - December: Friday - Tuesday at 12:00pm and 2:00pm

Adult	$26.00
Child 6-12	$13.00

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About the Paddlewheeler Natchez

She's the ninth steamer to bear the name NATCHEZ. It was her predecessor, NATCHEZ VI, that raced the ROBERT E. LEE in the most famous steamboat race of all time. Even today, the NATCHEZ is proudly the undisputed champion of the Mississippi, never having been beaten in a race. In many ways, she's the best of her line.

It's a line that follows the course of river history, from the placid antebellum plantation era through the turbulence of the Civil War to the Gay Nineties, and, ultimately, the new millenium.

When the New Orleans Steamboat Company launched the NATCHEZ in 1975, they revived more than a famous name. They created one of only six true steam powered sternwheelers plying the Mississippi today. The NATCHEZ combines the best of contemporary construction, safety, and comfort standards with all the authenticity and style of her classic steamboat gothic predecessors.

The NATCHEZ resembles the old sternwheelers VIRGINIA and HUDSON in her profile and layout. Her powerful steam engines were built for U.S. Steel Corporation's sternwheeler CLAIRTON in 1925. Her genuine copper and steel steam whistle is a treasured antique. Her copper bell, smelted from 250 silver dollars to produce a purer tone, once graced the S.S. J.D. AYRES. Her 32 note steam calliope was custom crafted and modeled after the music makers of the Gilded Age.

The NATCHEZ is the pride of the Mississippi River and is as beautiful as any of her namesakes. Many of her crew have been with her since her maiden voyage. Theirs is a whole new chapter in history of the river, and you can be a part of it.

True to tradition in every detail, boarding the NATCHEZ makes you feel as if you have entered another era. The captain barks his orders through an old-time hand-held megaphone. The calliope trills a melody into the air while the great wheel, 25 tons of white oak, churns the heavy waters of the Mississippi. You soon find yourself slipping into a sense of the old, vast and timeless river.

As the NATCHEZ glides past the French Quarter and through one of the world's most active ports, you begin to understand the magic of the experience. For all its history and romance, the excitement of riding a steamboat is as real and rich and genuine now as it was a century ago.

STEAMBOAT RACES

Steamboat Races are as old as steamboats themselves. The history of the Natchez boats from the first to the ninth in the lineage includes many steamboat races. The latest race took place on Valentine’s Day 2003 with the Natchez paired against the American Queen Steamboat, one of the fleet of the Delta Queen Steamboat Company. It was a charity race with proceeds going toward the renovation of St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans.

At this time there is not a date set for the next race, but please check for updates later in the year!

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should I make reservations?
Reservations can be made up until the day of the cruise, depending on availability. For all holiday cruises or groups of 10 or more, reserve as soon as possible Individual reservations for our daily cruises can be made online..

What time should I arrive so I don't miss the boat?
We always start boarding at least one half hour before departure time, and sail very closely "on time". It is best to arrive 30 minutes before departure or sooner.

Which method of payments do you accept?
For advance reservatioins we accept Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover.

Where can we park?
There are parking lots on Decatur Street that offer hourly rates on parking.

Do you sail in bad weather?
Both of our vessels have climate-controlled indoor seating available and the cruise would sail unless the Captain felt it was unsafe.

Are the boats handicap accessible?
The Riverboat JOHN JAMES AUDUBON meets or exceeds all safety requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard and other governing agencies. Due to fluctuating river and docking heights, as well as multiple decks and stairwell construction, this vessel is not recommended to those who depend on wheelchairs for mobility. We do recommend river sightseeing aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ as a better alternative. Call us with any questions before finalizing your plans.

What is the dress code?
All of our cruises are casual, however some passengers do dress up for the 7pm Dinner/Jazz Cruise. Also, on our Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve Cruises, holiday attire is recommended.

Is there any entertainment on your cruises?
Currently, there is not a live jazz band performing on the 11:30am and 2:30pm harbor cruises. But there is live narration during the cruise and the steam calliope is played (live) 15 minutes before boarding time of each cruise.

The 7:00 p.m. Dinner/Jazz Cruise features the world renowned "Dukes of Dixieland" performing nightly*.

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