Description
- Licensed and insured steamboat
- Professional and experienced Captain and crew!
- Spot the New Orleans skyline, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, and more!
- Enjoy the complimentary buffet with authentic Creole cuisine!
- Live narration of historical facts and highlights of the Port of New Orleans!
- Steamboat Gift Shop for souvenirs!
- See the Museum quality Engine Room!
Whether you are looking for an adventure before or after your cruise, or simply in town exploring, the New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Harbor Cruise with Creole Lunch is a great way to combine two New Orleans classics into one amazing afternoon. Experience first-hand its tantalizing cuisine as you roll down the Mississippi River on the fastest steamboat of all time.
You will meet directly at the Steamboat pier where your crew will be waiting. Since this is a real steamboat, you'll hear the beautiful music of its calliope (a musical instrument powered by steam that is atop the steamboat) as you stroll through the French Quarter leading you to the boat. Make sure you get there early enough to hear the fifteen-minute concert in its entirety.
The Natchez is the ninth steamer to bear the name and is proudly the undisputed champion of the Mississippi, never having been beaten in a race. In a line that follows the course of river history, from the plantation era through the Civil War, and the Gay Nineties into the new millennium, the Natchez combines the best of contemporary construction, safety, and comfort standards with all the authenticity and style of her classic steamboat gothic predecessors. As you glide down the Mississippi River on a piece of history, you will be treated to live narration highlighting the rich history of the river and port as you enjoy an authentic Creole lunch on New Orleans' one and only authentic Steamboat.
The menu includes Vegetarian Pasta Salad, Red Beans with Smoked Sausage over Rice, Southern Fried Fish, Creole Chicken, and Sausage Jambalaya, Bread Pudding with Steamboat Sauce, French Bread and Butter, Coffee, and Iced Tea.
The steamboat will cruise back to the dock where you started. You can then explore on your own and return to your hotel or cruise ship at your leisure and own expense.
Take a trip back in history as you enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Mississippi on this one-of-a-kind river adventure!
A voucher will be sent in a separate email from your e-ticket. Please read the voucher for any special information or requirements. This voucher must be printed and presented to the local operator. Without the voucher in hand, you will not be allowed to do the excursion.
Where we meet
For the New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Excursion with Creole Lunch, you will meet after a short taxi ride from your cruise terminal. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.
Cancellation
For the New Orleans Steamboat Natchez with Creole Lunch Excursion, we issue full refund for your deposit or full payment to us if: Canceled by client prior to excursion date with a minimum of 24 hours prior notice by email to reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com.
For cancellation reasons below, you must contact us via email within 14 days after your excursion:
- Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
- Your ship skips/misses the port.
- Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
- A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
- Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
- Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.
