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The 11 Best Steamboat Cruises in New Orleans

11 tours  ·  from $43 a head

The Natchez and the Creole Queen both sail from the Quarter wharves to a printed timetable. The 11 below compare the daytime jazz runs against the dinner seatings on price, sailing length and what the food is actually like.

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option - Sailing the Mississippi as New Orleans lights up
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New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise - Boarding at Toulouse Street Wharf
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New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

2.New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,334 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43Best value

Cruise the Mississippi aboard Steamboat Natchez for live jazz, river history, French Quarter views, and an optional Creole lunch.

“Great fun and a must do activity in New Orleans. Easy to access and music and food delicious. Booking is easy and confirmed by email with vouchers .”

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New Orleans: Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner - 7pm Departure Along the Mississippi
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New Orleans: Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner

3.Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,548 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Review the New Orleans evening steamboat jazz cruise, with Mississippi River views, live Dukes of Dixieland music, cocktails, and optional dinner.

“The steamboat ride was excellent. They played music during that period which made it an even better experience. Highly recommend.”

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New Orleans: Daytime Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Lunch - The calliope concert before the boat leaves
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New Orleans: Daytime Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Lunch

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise - Chalmette Battlefield: The Tour’s Most Distinctive Stop
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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

5.Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,948 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Cruise the Mississippi aboard the Creole Queen, hear New Orleans history, and tour Chalmette Battlefield with a National Park ranger.

“A really enjoyable & relaxing afternoon on a paddle boat, a true icon of the Mississippi. The presentation from historian guide Doctor Lauren was both informative and very entertaining.”

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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans - The Creole buffet: convenient, filling, and not always consistent
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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans

New Orleans: Creole Queen History Cruise with Optional Lunch - The first 45 minutes on the Mississippi
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New Orleans: Creole Queen History Cruise with Optional Lunch

7.Creole Queen History Cruise with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,112 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Cruise the Mississippi to Chalmette Battlefield aboard the Creole Queen, with local storytelling, New Orleans views, and an optional Creole buffet.

“It was great. Very cool to ride on a Mississippi River boat. I liked the creole/cajun lunch option. Enjoyed our stop at the battlefield. It was a very enjoyable experience.”

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New Orleans: Sunday Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Brunch - Two slow hours on the Mississippi
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New Orleans: Sunday Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Brunch

8.Sunday Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 470 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Cruise the Mississippi from New Orleans with live jazz, river views, captain’s narration, cocktails, and an optional Creole brunch.

“The ship was beautiful and the food was very good. We loved being able to just watch the scenery go by and learn about the great Mississippi River. All while listening to awesome jazz. Totally recommend!!”

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New Orleans City Tour and Steamboat Natchez Harbor Jazz Cruise - Starting at Toulouse Street in the French Quarter
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New Orleans City Tour and Steamboat Natchez Harbor Jazz Cruise

New Orleans: Creole Queen Weekend Morning Jazz Cruise - The live jazz sets the mood
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New Orleans: Creole Queen Weekend Morning Jazz Cruise

10.Creole Queen Weekend Morning Jazz Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 139 reviews · 1h 30m · from $44

Cruise the Mississippi aboard the Creole Queen with live jazz, French Quarter views, optional Creole brunch, and New Orleans cocktails.

“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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New Orleans: City Tour & Steamboat Daytime Jazz Cruise Combo - The Mississippi cruise begins with jazz and broad views
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New Orleans: City Tour & Steamboat Daytime Jazz Cruise Combo

11.City Tour & Steamboat Daytime Jazz Cruise Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 73 reviews · 6 hours - 390 minutes · from $104

Cruise the Mississippi with live jazz, then tour cemeteries, City Park, Lake Pontchartrain, and the Garden District in one full day.

“The cruise and bus tours was the best part of my time in New Orleans and if I ever came back again you bet I coming on for another joyful time. From their drinks to the live band and not forgetting the historic lessons that came along was all magnificent! Love love love the Natchez cruise combo. If anyone is having second thoughts please take word for it and give them a try. You won’t regret it!!!”

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