News Flash

Ms. Ida Blue hits the Stage at Steamboat Stomp
August 8, 2016 | News FlashJoining the Yerba Buena Stompers again this year, Ms. Ida Blue has been a huge hit at her past appearances at Steamboat Stomp New Orleans. Three Days of Traditional Jazz that draws fans near and far, the fairly new event is striving to attract those devotees to New Orleans home grown music. Join us for the three day package or even one event. Special Hotel rates at Bourbon Orleans Hotel… Read More »

BBC Travel Show captures history and culture
July 19, 2016 | News FlashThe BBC visited our city in April 2016 as the kickoff of a USA Travel Show. We are proud that the NATCHEZ helped open the show in style! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmFbRZpKJpM&list=PL0AR1CLr5RJGpJ5ff9WwfJ22U1Ni-qLkx&index=1 Read More »

Steamboat Stomp 2016 – Time to make that reservation!
July 5, 2016 | News FlashHello jazz fans, we have some exciting news to share about Steamboat Stomp 2016! We have once again partnered with the beautiful Bourbon Orleans Hotel as part of the New Orleans Hotel Collection. We encourage you to take advantage of these special Steamboat Stomp offers as soon as possible if you are joining us for the Festival in Sept 23-25th. Another great partner this year is the Historic New Orleans Collection on Royal Street. They will… Read More »

July 4, 2016
June 30, 2016 | News FlashFrom our staff to you and yours - Enjoy our country's freedom this Fourth of July! Read More »

Summer Treats
June 9, 2016 | News FlashThe Steamboat Natchez culinary staff is excited to add ice cream in home made waffle cones during our Louisiana Summer. On the day time cruises (11:30am and 2:30pm) guests can scoop up (pun intended) one of these delicious cones. Ice cream flavors will vary but the waffle cones will remain the same great flavor. In 1937, Fred S. Carbon developed the recipe for the World's First Improved Flour. The unique recipe… Read More »

Cooking is a passion, not an occupation in New Orleans
June 8, 2016 | News FlashMasterChef Junior is now casting Season 6! We are looking for kids ages 8 - 13 who love to cook! There are several open casting calls nationwide and one of the cities on our tour will be New Orleans! Calling all aspiring mini-chefs in our city and nearby! When: Saturday June 25th, 2016 Time: 9AM - 5PM Where: The Ritz Carlton, New Orleans 921 Canal St, LA 70112 How: For more information… Read More »

Cafe Hope and the Steamboat NATCHEZ 2016
June 8, 2016 | News FlashThe Steamboat NATCHEZ Culinary Team joins Cafe Hope's Food Fest - Again! Held in a community garden in Marrero, the annual Café Hope Food Fest floated some of the most enticing culinary options in the New Orleans area. Café Hope is a nonprofit social entrepreneurship training opportunity for young men and women ages 17-24. The 16-week program trains young adults for jobs in the restaurant and hospitality industry. The 16-week… Read More »

Steamboat Stomp 2016
May 25, 2016 | News FlashHello jazz fans, we have some exciting news to share about Steamboat Stomp 2016! We have once again partnered with the beautiful Bourbon Orleans Hotel as part of the New Orleans Hotel Collection. We encourage you to take advantage of these special Steamboat Stomp offers as soon as possible if you are joining us for the Festival in Sept 23-25th. Another great partner this year is the Historic New Orleans Collection on Royal… Read More »

Family Day – A local’s favorite!
May 23, 2016 | News FlashFamily Day June 11th (2:30pm cruise) is a day for locals to gather their family and ride the Steamboat NATCHEZ. We encourage families to bring children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews and let them enjoy a two hour cruise on the Mississippi River on an authentic steamboat. We have child entertainment including spray tattoos, balloons, a guest author to read the latest Jenny the Giraffe book, and more. We have reduced… Read More »

July 4th 2016 on the Mississippi River – Sold out for Dinner but…
May 19, 2016 | News FlashDinner Sold out BUT watch this site a few days before, in the event we are able to offer a package with Cruise & Bar. It is weather dependent. Cruise on the last authentic steamboat on the Mississippi River, with an old fashioned picnic style dinner buffet, and celebrate a great American holiday. The Buffet this year will be: Fourth of July 2016 Menu Po’Boy and… Read More »