News Flash
Frozen on the River
December 1, 2014 | News FlashSOLD OUT As a special treat for the holidays, we have invited Princesses Elsa and Ana, and Prince Kristoff, to entertain children with storytelling and songs in the Captain's Salon on the Steamboat Natchez. There will be time for photos for our little guests. There are two show time seatings on December 13th - either 2:00pm or at 3:15pm. (Remember that the boat departs the dock at 2:30 so everyone must… Read More »
Ms. Calliope welcomed new Fox 8 Morning Anchor
November 21, 2014 | News FlashDebbie Fagnano, calliope player extraordinaire, welcomed Greg Adaline, Fox 8 anchor, to her world of the steam calliope. A much heard, but little understood instrument, Debbie shared its unique construction and sounds with Greg. Read More »
Rickie Lee Jones celebrates on the NATCHEZ
November 10, 2014 | News FlashShe came to celebrate her birthday with friends and family on the Steamboat NATCHEZ Lee Jones, an American vocalist, musician, songwriter and producer. Jones has recorded in various musical styles including rock, R&B, blues, pop, soul, and jazz standards. Her songwriting has been characterized as "a blend of bravado and vulnerability [that] wavers on indefinable borders". She is also known for her unique singing style, skating from swells into… Read More »
New Dinner Cruise Menu
October 19, 2014 | News FlashThe culinary team of the Steamboat NATCHEZ unveiled their new Dinner Cruise buffet menu on October 18th. The most exciting addition to the menu is the hand carved Rib Roast served medium rare to medium with a blue cheese-horseradish emulsion. Also on the new menu is a Soup du Jour, using local products to make it fresh and creative each evening. Due to popular demand, a number of items were retained on the… Read More »
Let's hear it from the Bandleader !
September 29, 2014 | News FlashCraig Kramer, a local videographer, photographer, and podcast creator, recently interviewed the band leader of Duke Heitger's Steamboat Stompers. Duke is the creative brainchild of the Steamboat Stomp traditional Jazz festival, now in its second year. Let him tell you about this musical form born in New Orleans and spanning the world. http://www.neworleanspodcasting.com/interview.php?interviewee=Duke%20Heitger Read More »
Steamboat Stomp adds great talent!
September 26, 2014 | News FlashDon Vappie & Evan Christopher Band --- "Jazz a la Creole" Don Vappie and Evan Christopher's new project is a "Creole Jazz" showcase of New Orleans music seasoned liberally with French patois and Spanish tinge. Christopher and Vappie both have reputations for vigilantly searching for ways to make the roots of New Orleans music contemporary. Featured guests will include NYC-based trumpeter Jon-Erik Kellso and trombonist Michael Watson. Kellso's early jazz… Read More »
Small Appetite Big Choices
September 5, 2014 | News FlashBeginning October 1st the Captain’s Salon on the Steamboat Natchez will be offering a “Small Plates” menu as an alternative to the full New Orleans Style Lunch served in the main dining room. On both the 11:30am cruise and the 2:30pm cruise, Monday – Saturday, join us on the lower deck for casual dining options. The menu will change by season and with Chef’s specials. These are some of the dishes… Read More »
Family Day for Locals
August 30, 2014 | News FlashFamily Day is a cruise of fun and entertainment geared to local families and children. With alligator handlers, balloon clowns, storytellers and more, it is a time to celebrate family and the end of summer. Saturday, September 6, 2:30-4:30pm cruise. Family menu available for purchase in addition to ticket price. Read More »
Sunset Special – 22 days to go
August 25, 2014 | News FlashThe Steamboat Natchez "Sunset Special" is a great opportunity for couples or friends to share an evening watching the sunset cover the Mississippi River banks. The Dukes of Dixieland perform the old sounds of New Orleans mixed with the new. It’s a unique experience on the river. Added to the $10 off on your cruise ticket is a glass of house select wine, delicious southern style buffet, and Kamora after… Read More »
Congratulations to Irijeanne & Kevin!
July 21, 2014 | News FlashThey are the winners of the Bridal Luncheon Contest on the Steamboat NATCHEZ. “We are honored that so many bridal parties choose to make the NATCHEZ a part of their special celebration,” said Adrienne Thomas, director of marketing for the New Orleans Steamboat Company. “Our NATCHEZ Bridal Luncheon Giveaway was a simple way to shower one lucky bridal party with a very special bridal luncheon down the mighty Mississippi River.” Valued at more… Read More »
