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The 15 most popular jazz & river cruises in New Orleans. What each one is really like, what it costs, and who runs it.
Steamboat NATCHEZ Mississippi jazz cruise in New Orleans with Dukes of Dixieland and an optional Creole buffet dinner.
Most Popular“Good food, great music and very enjoyable. This was a great choice and experience. We loved everything! I should also mention the staff they were great!”
Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise on the Mississippi in New Orleans: 2 hours of live jazz and commentary, with optional Southern buffet lunch.
“Great music and great experience out on the water. We did not do the food option so not input there.”
Cruise New Orleans at dusk on an authentic steamboat with live Dukes of Dixieland jazz, captain narration, and optional Southern buffet dinner.
“Great trip up and down the mississippi. informative, clean and fulfilling a dream”
Ride the only authentic steam steamboat in New Orleans on a 2-hour Mississippi jazz cruise with optional Creole lunch.
“very tranquil journey on the Mississippi River on the steamboat. would recommend to others”
A narrated paddleboat cruise from New Orleans to Chalmette Battlefield, with ranger time ashore and optional onboard food and drinks.
“The narrator was excellent! He shared the history with a dry sense of humor, very entertaining. The whole event was well run and a fun tour.”
A 2-hour Mississippi night cruise with live jazz and optional Creole dinner buffet on the paddlewheeler Creole Queen.
“The entertainment was fine. The big problem was there was no narration. Plus,it was cold. The crew were very helpful.”
Ride a paddlewheel down the Mississippi, hear the Battle of New Orleans story, and tour Chalmette Battlefield with park rangers.
“The food was served up quickly and hot. The musicians were first rate. We enjoyed getting to see the mechanical works. Overall a good experience for our family group of eleven.”
2-hour Paddlewheeler Creole Queen jazz cruise on the Mississippi with optional Creole dinner, cocktails, and skyline lights.
“I would have appreciated servers on the boat. It would have been nice not to have to leave our table on the upper deck to have to go down to the bar to get drinks.”
Sunday brunch on the Mississippi: paddle-wheel cruise, live jazz trio, and a Louisiana buffet from the Natchez. Two-hour French Quarter ride.
“Food was great seating was perfect Kevin and Michal was awesome weather perfect it was very n8ce would recommend 10 time over great tour”
VIP jazz dinner cruise on the Mississippi with private boat tour, front-row Dukes of Dixieland, champagne, buffet, and optional open bar.
“Marlo went out of his way to accommodate us and make our VIP tour outstanding! The food was wonderful, highly recommend!”
Join a Gray Line New Orleans city coach tour plus a Steamboat Natchez harbor jazz cruise, with classic sights, live music, and optional lunch.
“You are going to have an excellent time! Sit back, grab a beverage and enjoy being in great hands as enjoy the sights on the Mississippi River. The dinner is a must!”
2-hour Sunday steamboat jazz cruise on the Mississippi River from the French Quarter, with optional Creole brunch aboard the Natchez.
“The food was excellent especially the gumbo. I had two bowls, disappointed that they said they had a waffle station and there wasn't one. All other food was okay.”
Court of Two Sisters Jazz Brunch Buffet: guaranteed courtyard seating, live jazz, mimosa, and a big Louisiana food buffet in New Orleans.
“Delicious food and a beautiful setting. Our waiter Nate recommended what to try and was really friendly.”
Live jazz brunch at Court of Two Sisters: Creole buffet, mimosa, and courtyard vibes on Royal Street in New Orleans.
“Great seating areas… We were both disapointed in the food… catfish was overcooked dry and cold…I did say something eventually brought more but put the old on top the new… same problem Jazz was nice, service was ok Really not worth the price… would not go back….”
Cruise the Mississippi on the Creole Queen with live jazz by the Muddy Mississippi Band, plus optional Creole brunch and skyline views.
“Lovely breakfast and trip down the river. Music was perfect. Very enjoyable. I’ve been to New Orleans several times but this was my first time on the water. A new perspective was great. Just as advertised.”
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