News Flash
French Quarter Festival Private Viewing!
March 27, 2014 | News FlashFor the largest private viewing area of the Abita Beer Stage and Woldenberg Park, board the Steamboat Natchez on April 13th. From 2:00pm to 7:00pm, you can enjoy some of the best seats in town for music and crowd watching while supporting your favorite local festival. You have re-entry to this VIP Hospitality Area throughout the day, complete with shaded seating, restrooms, and optional brunch and/or beverage packages. Don’t wait… Read More »
Local and Vegetarian menu items
March 7, 2014 | News FlashThe team of highly skilled culinarians in the "galley" (kitchen in boat terms) of the Steamboat Natchez have paid special attention to important trends in the industry. They have added to our menus the distinction of local items and the dietary needs of our vegetarian guests. When reviewing the menus offered for our brunches and dinner, you can easily determine your food based guidelines by the new icons. (Due to the size of our… Read More »
Mardi Gras Viewing Stands
February 28, 2014 | News FlashPARADE VIEWING STANDS on Sale by Gray Line New Orleans This year the Sheraton New Orleans, 500 Canal St., will be offering admission to their Mardi Gras parade viewing stands. The stands are a great out-of-the-crowd view of major downtown parades with access to restrooms and the Sheraton food and beverage outlets. Gray Line will sell the tickets for the viewing stands through our reservation system. You can make… Read More »
Steamboat NATCHEZ returns to service
February 10, 2014 | News Flash(Sunday Brunch) The Steamboat NATCHEZ will return to service from her Toulouse Street Dock in the heart of the French Quarter on February 15th. After renovations and maintenance work in the last three weeks, she will be ready to entertain passengers on her first cruise at 2:30pm on Saturday. To provide the Galley (kitchen) an opportunity to be fully stocked, there will not be food service on that first cruise,… Read More »
USS Somerset – Navy Warship Departs New Orleans
February 3, 2014 | News FlashThe USS Somerset – the last Navy warship built at the local Avondale Shipyard, departed this morning for its commission ceremony in Philadelphia, passing the Steamboat NATCHEZ dock. It is the last of three ships made of commemorative items from the 9-11 attack on the United States. Somerset is the name of the county where United Flight 93 crashed. A “Line the Levees” tribute, drawing thousands of people along the… Read More »
Capt. “Doc” Hawley
December 24, 2013 | News FlashNew Orleans, LA (December 23, 2013) – The original Master of the Steamboat NATCHEZ, Captain Clarke C. (Doc) Hawley, was awarded the River Legend Award as part of the Seamen’s Church Institute’s (SCI) 2013 River Bell Awards. The award presented on December 12, celebrated Captain Hawley as the “Pied Piper” of the French Quarter. During the course of his long river career, Captain Hawley has served as master of three… Read More »
Magnolia Suite Accolades
December 17, 2013 | News Flash" Melissa, Thanks to you and Dane, and the entire Natchez crew, for a wonderful event on Saturday. Dane went the extra mile by going out for the Abita and I am appreciative of his efforts. He really came through for us." "Everyone commented about how good the food was. But, I was even more impressed with the service in the suite. I have done a number of parties, receptions and… Read More »
Holiday Brunch a roaring success!
December 17, 2013 | News FlashWe wanted to take a minute to thank you and the staff on the Natchez for making our annual Christmas brunch a success. We have been receiving notes from the members explaining how much they enjoyed themselves. The staff was attentive and accommodating, especially our waiter, Bruce. He always had a smile and quick with the refills. We know how difficult it is to take on such a large party but… Read More »
Sailing with Santa!
December 6, 2013 | News FlashSailing with Santa was a huge success again this year. Locals by the hundreds arrived carrying new unwrapped gifts for children who find themselves at Crescent House or at the St. Bernard Shelter. Both shelters care for victims of domestic abuse. These gifts will help Santa provide gifts for Christmas and throughout the year for birthdays and as welcome gifts. On-board the participants could visit with Santa, get a holiday… Read More »
Santa – Please make it snow!
November 18, 2013 | News FlashChristmas New Orleans Style is a wonderful celebration of everything New Orleans! Music is in abundance as is the finest food. The Steamboat NATCHEZ gets in the spirit (snow or no snow) every year. From decorating the interior and exterior of this magnificent boat, to hosting both a special Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise and a New Year's Eve Dinner Dance Gala, the Steamboat brings out that Holiday Spirit. Be… Read More »
