News Flash

Countdown to Steamboat Time
February 5, 2016 | News Flash(Photo from Sunday Brunch) The Steamboat Crew is gearing up for a wonderful 2016 with the boat returning to service on Sunday, February 7th. Returning to her home dock only the night before, her first two cruises on Sunday will not offer the Brunch nor the Captain's Salon Small Plates menu. Beginning with dinner on Sunday, all meals will return to the sailing schedule. Come cruise with us! Read More »

Trip Advisor Ranks New Orleans in Top 7 Family Destinations
February 1, 2016 | News FlashAlso known as NOLA, this hip and happenin’ city has something for everyone, so don’t think it is just for the drunks and crazies of the world! Explore the mighty Mississippi River on Steamboat Natchez or feed the birds while walking along the water. Then take the St. Charles Street Car over to the Garden District, have lunch at Commander’s Palace, and pick up your afternoon historic New Orleans tour… Read More »

Steamboat NATCHEZ more beautiful than ever…
January 6, 2016 | News FlashThe 40 year old Steamboat Natchez will return to service on February 6th more beautiful than ever. Along with standard maintenance, the Steamboat is painted and details throughout the boat attended to while she is at the local boatyard. This year she will get a "facelift" on the Captain's Salon. The room located on the first deck of the boat is used for special events (such as weddings, corporate events,… Read More »

Happy New Year One and All
December 31, 2015 | News FlashAs we sail into New Year's Eve, the Management and Crew of the Steamboat NATCHEZ wish you a happy and prosperous New Year 2016! Read More »

Celebration in the Oaks Tour
December 21, 2015 | News FlashCelebration in the Oaks Tour 2015 Hop on “Santa’s bus” for a narrated tour to New Orleans City Park, one of the ten largest urban parks in the country. It is home to the largest collection of mature live oaks, including trees over 800 years old! The ancient oak trees are aglow with massive ornaments decorated with over ½ million sparkling lights. Visit the Train Garden and magical carousel. Nightly… Read More »

Santa packs the house on Christmas Eve Cruise
December 14, 2015 | News FlashThe Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise is sold out. Many families, couples and groups of friends called in early to book their Christmas Eve celebration. The Steamboat NATCHEZ is decorated for the holidays and will be an ideal spot to exchange holiday spirit while waiting for Papa Noel. Read More »

Winter Special – December 1-23, 2015
December 7, 2015 | News FlashCruise with us for the Winter Special - valid December 1 - 23, 2015. Simply call and ask for the Winter Special which provides $10 off the adult Dinner Jazz Cruise ticket and adds a glass of house wine to your dinner. Great Deal - Great Cruise! Call 504-569-1401 and book for your cruise aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ on the Winter Special. Read More »

Cafe Hope and the Steamboat NATCHEZ
November 30, 2015 | News FlashThe Steamboat NATCHEZ is proud to host the Cafe Hope annual fundraiser. Not only does the NATCHEZ support the incredible work of Cafe Hope, but the Executive Chef, Joey LaBella, encouraged the company to take a step closer. Beginning with Byron Fennidy, the NATCHEZ has hired from the trained culinary staff of Cafe Hope program. "We look forward to a long term relationship with the program, and with those… Read More »

A Locals Special – Sailing with Santa Cruise
November 25, 2015 | News FlashSteamboat NATCHEZ Hosts Annual Sailing with Santa Cruise to Benefit Families in Need New Orleans, LA— The Steamboat NATCHEZ will again be hosting their annual Sailing with Santa Cruise on Saturday, November 28, 2015. Boarding begins at 2pm and the boat cruises from 2:30-4:30pm. The cruise is free to anyone who brings a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to the St. Bernard Battered Women’s Shelter and Crescent… Read More »