News Flash
Looking for a cool weather recipe?
January 17, 2019 | News FlashChef Steve Wells shares this cold weather warm up recipe: Roasted Root Vegetables Herbs de Provence 2 lb. fresh beets 2 lb. fresh yams 2 lb. fresh turnips ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup Herbs de Provence Salt and pepper to taste Heat oven to 400 degrees Peel beets, yams & turnips Cut into 1-inch cubes Toss vegetables in olive oil Sprinkle Herbs de Provence and mix well Place… Read More »
New Riverboat coming soon!
January 3, 2019 | News FlashRiverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS It's been in the news - everywhere, and its true! The Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will be joining the New Orleans Steamboat Company's Steamboat NATCHEZ in early 2019. Although announced as a launch day of January 21st, the Riverboat is finalizing upgrades with attention to customer service aspects of the beautiful new boat. The attention to detail of decor in the new boat… Read More »
January 21 – Feb 8, 2019
January 3, 2019 | News FlashThe Steamboat NATCHEZ annual layup dates are January 21-February 8, 2019. During this time she will be doing maintenance and cosmetic work, preparing for a busy spring. We look forward to sailing with you when we return. Read More »
Holiday Season on the Steamboat NATCHEZ
November 8, 2018 | News FlashThe Steamboat NATCHEZ cruises on the River during the holidays - the only days we don't sail are the day/night of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Mardi Gras. This enables our crew to share time with their families as well. There is still some availability on the Christmas Eve dinner cruise as of November 8, 2018, and reservations are required. New Year’s Eve is Sold Out, but we hope you will join… Read More »
The woman behind the music
August 1, 2018 | News FlashMeet "Ms.Calliope", our very special and very talented Calliope player. With few exceptions, Ms. Calliope serenades the city three times a day on her steam powered organ. Before radio, TV, internet etc. the Calliope was the way to announce that the steamboat had come to town. We still use it as a way to announce that the steamboat is at the Mississippi River dock for all to see! Read More »
Did you know…
June 8, 2018 | News Flash...that in the early 1800's there were many "races" between riverboats heading to the same or similar ports? Usually it was a friendly rivalry between captains of riverboats. But in 1835 the Steamer Reindeer competed with another steamer and at the end of the race the winner wanted to know the "prize". Sine the Reindeer wa a signifigant name, the winner had a pair of Antlers mounted on… Read More »
Tall Ship Elissa visited New Orleans
April 24, 2018 | News FlashThe ship Elissa, docked in Galveston, Texas, recently visited the city as part of the Tall Ships Festival. The Elissa was featured in an oil painting by famed marine artist Michael Blaser. Mr. Blaser painted the New Orleans riverfront with the Steamboat Natchez passing the Elissa. Although ficticious at the time, as the Elissa had not been in the port since the NATCHEZ began sailing in 1975, it was finally… Read More »
Racing – Steamboats or Horses
March 14, 2018 | News FlashSteamboat Races were popular in the 1800's and that need for speed was carried over to land events in New Orleans. As early of 1839 Bernard de Marigny, Julius Branch and Henry Augustine Tayloe, organized races at the "Louisiana Race Course" laid out on Gentilly Road, making it the second oldest site of horseracing in America still in operation. On March 20, 1839 the highest purse at the opening… Read More »
Coming in 2018! Don’t miss the latest in Riverboat News!
January 19, 2018 | News FlashOctober 2018 will celebrate the launch of the Riverboat City of New Orleans. New Orleans Steamboat Company is skillfully refurbishing this beautiful vessel locally and will welcome her to her new home dock in the fall. She will dock at the Bienville Wharf, just upriver from her sister ship, the Steamboat NATCHEZ. For more information cruise over to this location: https://riverboatcityofneworleans Read More »
Christmas Celebration at the Convention Center
December 19, 2017 | News FlashOpen to the public for tickets, the Ernest N Morial Convention Center has a wonderland for children for two weeks. It includes a literal forest of Christmas Tree, rides and inflatables - all holiday themed. Steamboat NATCHEZ got in on the fun in decorating a Steamboat NATCHEZ tree, with mementos of riverboats and celebrations. Thanks to our staff who volunteered to make it happen - Led by Robi Robichaux - … Read More »
