News Flash
Steamboat's Return to Service
January 20, 2015 | News FlashRight on schedule the Steamboat NATCHEZ will return to service on Friday, January 30th. From her annual "facelift", the beautiful boat will show off a dining room image with a new paint scheme, carpeting and more. As the crew puts on the finishing touches, our customer service team prepares themselves to greet all our new, and returning passengers, with a big smile and Welcome Aboard! Read More »
Steamboat NATCHEZ in “Lay-up”
January 6, 2015 | News FlashThe Steamboat NATCHEZ left her French Quarter dock early January 4th. She is on her way to the shipyard for her annual "lay-up", which is spa-time for this 40 year old boat. From painting, to carpets and mechanical equipment to steam engines - the NATCHEZ crew takes this time to give her some tender loving care. She will return to service on January 30th. Stay tuned for news and… Read More »
Steamboat Showcased for RSC Group '14
December 23, 2014 | News FlashRSC Group met in New Orleans this year and the NATCHEZ was a proud participant in their program. If you are joining a group or planning a meeting in New Orleans, talk to our team of professional event planners for a cruise on the Steamboat NATCHEZ , Gray Line tours, and other special events. Thanks RSC Group! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHCLim2w0f8 Read More »
January 1st 2:30pm cruise Menu Change
December 22, 2014 | News FlashFor those joining us for the 2:30pm cruise on New Year's Day - there has been a one time menu change. The Lunch Menu for this cruise will be: TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS Steamboat Salad ---onion, cucumber, tomato and mixed greens with choice of ranch or a lemon herb vinaigrette Cajun Fried Catfish ---thin strips of catfish lightly battered and fried served with homemade tartar sauce and housemade cole slaw… Read More »
Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve 2014
December 17, 2014 | News FlashChristmas Eve and New Year's Eve special night time cruises are sold out. It is a great time to enjoy the festivities on the River. So plan ahead for next year and book your reservation early. Christmas Eve with friends and family on the River is a wonderful evening with background jazz and a Creole buffet. You'll have the best view of the community sponsored fireworks at Midnight on… Read More »
Sailing with Santa – A BIG Hit
December 8, 2014 | News FlashEach year the staff and crew of the Steamboat NATCHEZ host "Sailing with Santa". It is a chance for locals to turn out to help those in their community who are struggling to have a Merry Christmas. They bring toys to be distributed to children in the Battered Women's Programs in Orleans, St. Bernard and Plaquemines Parishes. This enables children to enjoy the holiday, and with gracious giving we… Read More »
Frozen on the River
December 1, 2014 | News FlashSOLD OUT As a special treat for the holidays, we have invited Princesses Elsa and Ana, and Prince Kristoff, to entertain children with storytelling and songs in the Captain's Salon on the Steamboat Natchez. There will be time for photos for our little guests. There are two show time seatings on December 13th - either 2:00pm or at 3:15pm. (Remember that the boat departs the dock at 2:30 so everyone must… Read More »
Ms. Calliope welcomed new Fox 8 Morning Anchor
November 21, 2014 | News FlashDebbie Fagnano, calliope player extraordinaire, welcomed Greg Adaline, Fox 8 anchor, to her world of the steam calliope. A much heard, but little understood instrument, Debbie shared its unique construction and sounds with Greg. Read More »
Rickie Lee Jones celebrates on the NATCHEZ
November 10, 2014 | News FlashShe came to celebrate her birthday with friends and family on the Steamboat NATCHEZ Lee Jones, an American vocalist, musician, songwriter and producer. Jones has recorded in various musical styles including rock, R&B, blues, pop, soul, and jazz standards. Her songwriting has been characterized as "a blend of bravado and vulnerability [that] wavers on indefinable borders". She is also known for her unique singing style, skating from swells into… Read More »
New Dinner Cruise Menu
October 19, 2014 | News FlashThe culinary team of the Steamboat NATCHEZ unveiled their new Dinner Cruise buffet menu on October 18th. The most exciting addition to the menu is the hand carved Rib Roast served medium rare to medium with a blue cheese-horseradish emulsion. Also on the new menu is a Soup du Jour, using local products to make it fresh and creative each evening. Due to popular demand, a number of items were retained on the… Read More »
