Special Event Cruises
Valentine's Weekend Cruises Easter Sunday Mother's Day Brunch Family Fun Day Fourth of July Christmas Eve New Year's Eve
Valentine's Weekend – February 16, 2024 and February 17, 2024
Love is in the air and on the water! Join us for on February 16th and 17th to enjoy a romantic dinner jazz cruise down the Mississippi. Boarding starts at 6:00 p.m., and we cruise from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Indulge in our special Valentine's Day Dinner Menu as you take in the sights and sounds of the city. Upgrade your cruise experience with our Party Package! It includes your meal, 3 drinks from our themed drink menu, a decorated reserved table in the dining room (for our first dinner seating), and more!
Easter Sunday – March 31, 2024
Bring children of all ages to meet the Easter Bunny aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ! Enjoy our delicious brunch buffet and live jazz music as you celebrate Easter with us. Upgrade your cruise experience with our Spring Fling Party Package which includes your meal, 3 drinks from our themed drink menu, a decorated reserved table in the dining room (for our first dinner seating), and more!
Mother's Day Brunch – May 12, 2024
Treat mom to a riverboat cruise this Mother's Day! Join us for our 11:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. cruise to enjoy our brunch buffet, live jazz music, and incredible sights of the city. Upgrade your cruise experience with our Spring Fling Party Package which includes your meal, 3 drinks from our themed drink menu, a sweet treat, and more.
Family Fun Day – TBD
The school year has ended and Summer is here! The New Orleans Steamboat Company invites local families to celebrate summer on the annual Family Fun Day on the Steamboat NATCHEZ. Heavily discounted tickets are available. We will board at 2:00 p.m. and cruise from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. It features fun, entertainment, and games for the whole family. (ex. Balloon artists, spray tattoos, a princess or Super Hero). The lunch buffet is an optional purchase as are snacks and beverages. If interested, we encourage you to book lunch early as we frequently sell out. We recommend leaving strollers at home as there are no elevators between the decks and little or no stroller parking areas onboard. Weather permitting, we will offer supervised "Stroller Parking" on the dock beginning at 1:30 p.m. until we fill up. Be sure to dress for the New Orleans weather as many of the activities take place on the outside decks. Check back for details and information.
Fourth of July – July 4, 2024
Let freedom ring on the Steamboat NATCHEZ! We will be hosting a festive dinner jazz cruise on July 4th. Boarding opens at 6:00 p.m. and we will be cruising from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Enjoy a beautiful view of our city as you watch the sunset on the Mississippi River. Each cruise feature live jazz music and there are drinks for purchase onboard. Upgrade your cruise experience with our Summer Sips Package which includes your meal, 3 drinks from our themed drink menu, a decorated reserved table in the dining room (for our first dinner seating), and more!
Sailing with Santa – TBD
Meet Santa Claus on the Mississippi! The Steamboat NATCHEZ will be hosting our annual Sailing with Santa event benefitting Toys for Tots New Orleans. Tickets are just $1.00 without lunch and $15.00 with lunch (with the donation of a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots). Children can have their photo taken with Santa, deliver a letter to Santa, and enjoy all of the other family-friendly activities that we will offer onboard. Check back for details and information.
Christmas Eve – December 24, 2024
Celebrate Christmastime on the Steamboat NATCHEZ! We will be hosting a festive dinner jazz cruise on the evening of December 24th. Enjoy a delicious creole style menu, live jazz, and an unforgettable experience on the water. Upgrade your experience with our Holiday Party Package which includes your meal, 3 drinks from our holiday drink menu, a decorated reserved table in the dining room (for our first dinner seating), and more!
New Year's Eve – December 31, 2024
Cruise into the New Year with us. This late night Celebration Cruise will feature an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, and music. It returns after the stroke of midnight! Enjoy live jazz as you take in the sights of the city and the fireworks.
Please note: Cruises are not available on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Mardi Gras Day to allow our crew and staff to celebrate with their families.
