Sunday Jazz Brunch Cruise aboard Riverboat CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
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Signature Creole Brunch Buffet freshly prepared onboard
Views of the French Quarter, Riverfront, and historic port activity
Brunch options vary by cruise time for a tailored dining experience
Cruise operates rain or shine for a guaranteed experience
Enjoy a Classic Sunday Jazz Brunch Cruise Along the Legendary Mississippi River Skyline Views
Experience a quintessential New Orleans tradition aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ or the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS. This leisurely two-hour cruise along the legendary Mississippi River offers a perfect blend of history, music, and culinary excellence. Before boarding, guests are treated to a lively calliope concert, setting a festive tone for the journey ahead. Once underway, you will enjoy captivating skyline views while receiving detailed, informative narration from the captain about the river's storied past.
The onboard experience features live jazz performed by the talented Steamboat Stompers, providing a soulful soundtrack to your afternoon. Guests can relax in either indoor or outdoor seating areas, making it easy to soak in the riverfront scenery regardless of the weather. Whether you choose the morning or afternoon departure, the atmosphere remains consistently inviting, offering a seamless way to enjoy the vibrant culture and musical heritage that defines the city of New Orleans.
Indulge in a freshly prepared Creole Brunch Buffet that highlights the best of local flavors. The menu includes favorites such as Chicken Sausage Gumbo, Shrimp Grits, smoked salmon, and king cake. A full cash bar is available, offering craft cocktails, beer, wine, coffee, and iced tea to pair with your meal. This culinary journey ensures that every guest finds something delicious to enjoy while cruising past the historic landmarks that line the riverbanks.
For those looking to elevate their experience, an optional Party Package is available, featuring a decorated reserved table, three alcoholic beverages, a sweet treat, and a plated sampler. This cruise is an ideal way to spend a Sunday, combining exceptional food, world-class live music, and stunning panoramic views of the city. Please note that hotel pickup and parking are not included, so plan your arrival at the dock accordingly to ensure a stress-free boarding process.
Enjoy a Classic Sunday Jazz Brunch Cruise Along the Legendary Mississippi River Skyline Views
Experience a quintessential New Orleans tradition aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ or the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS. This leisurely two-hour cruise along the legendary Mississippi River offers a perfect blend of history, music, and culinary excellence. Before boarding, guests are treated to a lively calliope concert, setting a festive tone for the journey ahead. Once underway, you will enjoy captivating skyline views while receiving detailed, informative narration from the captain about the river's storied past.
The onboard experience features live jazz performed by the talented Steamboat Stompers, providing a soulful soundtrack to your afternoon. Guests can relax in either indoor or outdoor seating areas, making it easy to soak in the riverfront scenery regardless of the weather. Whether you choose the morning or afternoon departure, the atmosphere remains consistently inviting, offering a seamless way to enjoy the vibrant culture and musical heritage that defines the city of New Orleans.
Indulge in a freshly prepared Creole Brunch Buffet that highlights the best of local flavors. The menu includes favorites such as Chicken Sausage Gumbo, Shrimp Grits, smoked salmon, and king cake. A full cash bar is available, offering craft cocktails, beer, wine, coffee, and iced tea to pair with your meal. This culinary journey ensures that every guest finds something delicious to enjoy while cruising past the historic landmarks that line the riverbanks.
For those looking to elevate their experience, an optional Party Package is available, featuring a decorated reserved table, three alcoholic beverages, a sweet treat, and a plated sampler. This cruise is an ideal way to spend a Sunday, combining exceptional food, world-class live music, and stunning panoramic views of the city. Please note that hotel pickup and parking are not included, so plan your arrival at the dock accordingly to ensure a stress-free boarding process.
- Live calliope concert before boarding
- Creole Brunch Buffet freshly prepared onboard
- Live New Orleans jazz by the Steamboat Stompers
- Detailed captain’s narration on New Orleans history
- Stunning views of the city and the Mississippi River
- Indoor and outdoor seating options
- Authentic 2-hour riverboat cruise experience
- Cruise operated by Steamboat natchez or Riverboat city of new orleans
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Parking fees
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Party Package upgrade
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Customer Reviews
Date Night! Romantic getaway:) great way to see NOLA from a distance. Wonderful way to disconnect and connect with family or friends or partner. Good was good. Staff was on point, restrooms were clean, whole place was clean. Neat boat facts ;) lol
First off, they ask you to arrive 30 minutes before departure. Fine. But when we got there, they blasted this obnoxious, painfully loud music on repeat every two minutes. It was so deafening I had to put in my concert earbuds just to survive it. If you’re going to make people wait in the heat and direct sun, the least you could do is NOT blast noise that makes people’s teeth ache. Once on the boat, it didn’t get better right away. The music inside was cranked up way too loud, and then the speakers went all static for a good 2–3 minutes while they messed around trying to fix it. I had to literally move to a spot with no speakers just to escape the noise—and I’m 65% deaf. If it’s that loud for me, a person with normal hearing would’ve been miserable. Now, for the positives: the band itself was actually really good, the drinks were reasonably priced, and the commentary during the cruise was lovely. We didn’t do dinner, just the ride, and I don’t regret that choice. So, overall: not terrible, but definitely not thoughtful when it came to sound and comfort. If you’re sensitive to loud noise, bring earplugs—you’ll need them.
The jazz music was great! The brunch was decent - I would compare it to a free breakfast at a hotel. The gumbo was not good and tasted like Dinty Moore canned stew to me. For the $80 price of the boat with brunch ticket, you would think the food would be awesome. The chairs on deck of the boat were not comfortable. The tour guide was not the best - he had an odd cadence to his words and didn’t always specify whether things were on your left or right. Also, there wasn’t a whole lot to see along the river. But it was an experience, just not worth the price.
