New Orleans Steamboat Cruise

A two-hour guided steamboat tour along the Mississippi River

4.3

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Free cancellation available
Service animals welcome

This two-hour steamboat harbor cruise on the Mississippi River will give you the chance to see New Orleans from the water and listen to live jazz music. You'll get to see the iconic sights along the Mississippi River, enjoy a cocktail and see the Chalmette Battlefield.

You'll also hear remarkable facts and stories about the Mississippi River and New Orleans.

What's included

  • Two-hour paddlewheel cruise
  • Live commentary on board
  • Live jazz music
  • Creole-inspired lunch from Monday–Saturday (if option selected)

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Tips
    • Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)

    Accessibility

    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Accessible to strollers
    • Service animals welcome
    • Public transit links nearby
    • Infants must sit on an adult's lap

    Health & Safety

    • Suitable for all fitness levels

    Restrictions

    • Arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time.

    Languages spoken by guide

    English (US)

    Additional information

    Boarding begins 30 minutes before the cruise departure or the booked time. Please arrive 15 minutes before boarding.

    Please make sure that you select the tour with lunch if you wish to have a traditional creole lunch.

    Please note that the lunch option is available from Monday–Saturday. The brunch option is available on Sundays only.

    Please note that the tour provider reserves the right to substitute boats if necessary.

    Please note that the Steamboat Natchez will be out of service for coast guard inspections and maintenance once a year. The tour will be conducted on the sister vessel, the Riverboat City of New Orleans, during this period.

    Location

    Departure point
    Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office, Toulouse St 400, French Quarter, New Orleans, LA, 70130
    This tour begins at the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office, located on Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River, at the Steamboat NATCHEZ dock. The departure is just one block from Jackson Square, in the French Quarter.
    End point
    Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office, Toulouse St 400, French Quarter, New Orleans, LA, 70130

    User ratings

    4.3Very good(1607 reviews)
    Good value
    4.3
    Facilities
    4.4
    Quality of service
    4.4
    Ease of access
    4.6

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