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February 28th - Don't miss the Winter Special

  The Steamboat NATCHEZ Winter Special is available until February 28th.    You can enjoy the evening cruise, dinner buffet, Live entertainment AND $10 off each adult ticket AND a glass of house wine.  Make your rese… Read More »

Valentine's Day - take a Dinner Jazz Cruise

February 14th is Valentine's Day and you are looking for unique ways to celebrate. .. Decide to join us aboard the Steambaot NATCHEZ for the Dinner Jazz Cruise.  A quiet evening on the River with that special someone, live music by … Read More »

Steamboat NATCHEZ

will return to service on Saturday, February 9th.   An authentic steamboat is very hardy but still needs her annual check up on boilers and engines.  She will welcome guests aboard for cruises and meals on what should be a beautifu… Read More »

Looking for a cool weather recipe?

Chef Steve Wells shares this cold weather warm up recipe:     Roasted Root Vegetables Herbs de Provence 2 lb. fresh beets 2 lb. fresh yams 2 lb. fresh turnips ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup Herbs de Provence … Read More »

New Riverboat coming soon!

Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS   It's been in the news - everywhere, and its true!  The Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will be joining the New Orleans Steamboat Company's Steamboat NATCHEZ in 2019.  Although announced as a … Read More »

January 21 - Feb 8, 2019

The Steamboat NATCHEZ annual layup dates are January 21-February 8, 2019.   During this time she will be doing maintenance and  cosmetic work, preparing for a busy spring.  We look forward to sailing with you when we return.… Read More »

Holiday Season on the Steamboat NATCHEZ

The Steamboat NATCHEZ cruises on the River during the holidays - the only days we don't sail are the day/night of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Mardi Gras.  This enables our crew to share time with their families as well.  There is still… Read More »

The woman behind the music

  Meet "Ms.Calliope", our very special and very talented Calliope player.  With few exceptions, Ms. Calliope serenades the city three times a day on her steam powered organ.  Before radio, TV, internet etc.  the Calliope wa… Read More »

Did you know...

    ...that in the early 1800's there were many "races" between riverboats heading to the same or similar ports?  Usually it was a friendly rivalry between captains of riverboats.  But in 1835 the Steamer Reindeer compet… Read More »

Tall Ship Elissa visited New Orleans

The ship Elissa, docked in Galveston, Texas, recently visited the city as part of the Tall Ships Festival.   The Elissa was featured in an oil painting by famed marine artist Michael Blaser.  Mr. Blaser painted the New Orleans riverfro… Read More »