Steamboat Cruise with Live Music

Sail down the iconic Mississippi River on a traditional steamboat on this New Orleans cruise accompanied by live jazz music.

Steamboat Cruise Details

At your chosen time, we'll meet on Toulouse Street and walk to the port of New Orleans. There, we'll board a traditional steamboat for a cruise along the Mississippi River. Over the course of 2.5 hours, we will enjoy views of the river while learning about the history of both New Orleans and the Mississippi River. A portion of the ride features live jazz music.

During the cruise, we will observe the activity of the 2nd-largest port in the United States and learn about historical figures and literature related to the legends of the Mississippi, including Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. We will conclude our journey upon returning to the port.

Tour Options

During the booking process, you can select from the following options:

Day Cruise Monday to Saturday: departure at 11:30 am (boarding at 11 am) and 2:30 pm (boarding at 2 pm)Day Cruise Monday to Saturday + Lunch: departure at 11 am with lunch served at 12:15 pmDay Cruise Sunday: departure at 11:30 am (boarding at 11 am) and 2:30 pm (boarding at 2 pm)Day Cruise Sunday + Brunch: departure at your chosen timeNight Cruise: departure at 7 pm (boarding at 6 pm)Night Cruise + Dinner: departure at 6 pm, with dinner served at 7:45 pm

Cruise Menus

The following menus are included for lunch or dinner options:

Day Cruise Monday to Saturday + Lunch

Creole tasting dishCatfish from the Gulf CoastRed beans with riceJambalaya: traditional dish with chicken, sausages, rice, and Creole spicesSpoon breading: creamy corn breadBread puddingCommunal coffee and iced tea included

Day Cruise Sunday + Brunch

French-style eggsRound steakChicken and sausage GumboSmoked salmonBiscuit with gravySpinach a la Creole creamGrits and GrilladesShrimp with gritsPotatoes with peppers and onionPork sausagesBrioches a la cannelle (sticky buns)Traditional King CakeCookies with a variety of jamsCoffee and iced tea

Night Cruise + Dinner

Mixed saladChicken and sausage GumboAngus round steakPasta with shrimp and stir-fried crabs with a creamy white wine, garlic, and parmesan sauceLouisiana-style fried chicken wingsCrawfish étoufféeRoasted sweet potatoes with herbsCorn maque chouxSpinach a la Creole creamNew Orleans bread puddingAssorted rollsCoffee and iced tea