News Flash
Wedell Wines and dessert…in a glass
May 16, 2014 | News FlashOn June 1st, the Steamboat NATCHEZ beverage department will begin offering new drink specials featuring Skyy Peach, Strawberry and Vanilla Vodkas and a revised and expanded wine list. The expanded wine list will also prominently feature Wedell wines, the vintner for the first NATCHEZ New Orleans Wine and Food Experience dinner on May 21st. (sold out) The team is also debuting their version of a classic New Orleans dessert..... in a glass, Bananas Foster martini. Read More »
Weather Channel visits New Orleans
May 1, 2014 | News FlashDoesn't everyone love the Weather Channel? New Orleans certainly loved having them in our city. From the network stars to the behind the scenes crew we were delighted to welcome them. Read More »
New Orleans Wine & Food Experience
April 22, 2014 | News FlashWednesday, May 21st is the first official Wine & Food Dinner aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ as part of this prestigious citywide celebration. Chosen to participate, the NATCHEZ culinary team is busy selecting the finest foods to match with selected Wedell Winery wines. The event will be an intimate dinner with limited seating and superb service. Chef Joey Labella and Sous Chef Tim Harris are preparing the following for your enjoyment… Read More »
New Orleans Wine & Food Experience
March 27, 2014 | News FlashSave the Date! Wednesday, May 21st is the first official Wine & Food Dinner aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ as part of this prestigious citywide celebration. Chosen to participate, the NATCHEZ culinary team is busy selecting the finest foods to match with selected Wedell Winery wines. The event will be an intimate dinner with limited seating and superb service. Details to be released on April 15th. Read More »
French Quarter Festival Private Viewing!
March 27, 2014 | News FlashFor the largest private viewing area of the Abita Beer Stage and Woldenberg Park, board the Steamboat Natchez on April 13th. From 2:00pm to 7:00pm, you can enjoy some of the best seats in town for music and crowd watching while supporting your favorite local festival. You have re-entry to this VIP Hospitality Area throughout the day, complete with shaded seating, restrooms, and optional brunch and/or beverage packages. Don’t wait… Read More »
Local and Vegetarian menu items
March 7, 2014 | News FlashThe team of highly skilled culinarians in the "galley" (kitchen in boat terms) of the Steamboat Natchez have paid special attention to important trends in the industry. They have added to our menus the distinction of local items and the dietary needs of our vegetarian guests. When reviewing the menus offered for our brunches and dinner, you can easily determine your food based guidelines by the new icons. (Due to the size of our… Read More »
Mardi Gras Viewing Stands
February 28, 2014 | News FlashPARADE VIEWING STANDS on Sale by Gray Line New Orleans This year the Sheraton New Orleans, 500 Canal St., will be offering admission to their Mardi Gras parade viewing stands. The stands are a great out-of-the-crowd view of major downtown parades with access to restrooms and the Sheraton food and beverage outlets. Gray Line will sell the tickets for the viewing stands through our reservation system. You can make… Read More »
Steamboat NATCHEZ returns to service
February 10, 2014 | News Flash(Sunday Brunch) The Steamboat NATCHEZ will return to service from her Toulouse Street Dock in the heart of the French Quarter on February 15th. After renovations and maintenance work in the last three weeks, she will be ready to entertain passengers on her first cruise at 2:30pm on Saturday. To provide the Galley (kitchen) an opportunity to be fully stocked, there will not be food service on that first cruise,… Read More »
USS Somerset – Navy Warship Departs New Orleans
February 3, 2014 | News FlashThe USS Somerset – the last Navy warship built at the local Avondale Shipyard, departed this morning for its commission ceremony in Philadelphia, passing the Steamboat NATCHEZ dock. It is the last of three ships made of commemorative items from the 9-11 attack on the United States. Somerset is the name of the county where United Flight 93 crashed. A “Line the Levees” tribute, drawing thousands of people along the… Read More »
Capt. “Doc” Hawley
December 24, 2013 | News FlashNew Orleans, LA (December 23, 2013) – The original Master of the Steamboat NATCHEZ, Captain Clarke C. (Doc) Hawley, was awarded the River Legend Award as part of the Seamen’s Church Institute’s (SCI) 2013 River Bell Awards. The award presented on December 12, celebrated Captain Hawley as the “Pied Piper” of the French Quarter. During the course of his long river career, Captain Hawley has served as master of three… Read More »
