News Flash
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 »
Let's hear it from the Bandleader !
September 29, 2014 | News FlashCraig Kramer, a local videographer, photographer, and podcast creator, recently interviewed the band leader of Duke Heitger's Steamboat Stompers. Duke is the creative brainchild of the Steamboat Stomp traditional Jazz festival, now in its second year. Let him tell you about this musical form born in New Orleans and spanning the world. http://www.neworleanspodcasting.com/interview.php?interviewee=Duke%20Heitger Read More »
Steamboat Stomp adds great talent!
September 26, 2014 | News FlashDon Vappie & Evan Christopher Band --- "Jazz a la Creole" Don Vappie and Evan Christopher's new project is a "Creole Jazz" showcase of New Orleans music seasoned liberally with French patois and Spanish tinge. Christopher and Vappie both have reputations for vigilantly searching for ways to make the roots of New Orleans music contemporary. Featured guests will include NYC-based trumpeter Jon-Erik Kellso and trombonist Michael Watson. Kellso's early jazz… Read More »
Small Appetite Big Choices
September 5, 2014 | News FlashBeginning October 1st the Captain’s Salon on the Steamboat Natchez will be offering a “Small Plates” menu as an alternative to the full New Orleans Style Lunch served in the main dining room. On both the 11:30am cruise and the 2:30pm cruise, Monday – Saturday, join us on the lower deck for casual dining options. The menu will change by season and with Chef’s specials. These are some of the dishes… Read More »
Family Day for Locals
August 30, 2014 | News FlashFamily Day is a cruise of fun and entertainment geared to local families and children. With alligator handlers, balloon clowns, storytellers and more, it is a time to celebrate family and the end of summer. Saturday, September 6, 2:30-4:30pm cruise. Family menu available for purchase in addition to ticket price. Read More »
Sunset Special – 22 days to go
August 25, 2014 | News FlashThe Steamboat Natchez "Sunset Special" is a great opportunity for couples or friends to share an evening watching the sunset cover the Mississippi River banks. The Dukes of Dixieland perform the old sounds of New Orleans mixed with the new. It’s a unique experience on the river. Added to the $10 off on your cruise ticket is a glass of house select wine, delicious southern style buffet, and Kamora after… Read More »
Congratulations to Irijeanne & Kevin!
July 21, 2014 | News FlashThey are the winners of the Bridal Luncheon Contest on the Steamboat NATCHEZ. “We are honored that so many bridal parties choose to make the NATCHEZ a part of their special celebration,” said Adrienne Thomas, director of marketing for the New Orleans Steamboat Company. “Our NATCHEZ Bridal Luncheon Giveaway was a simple way to shower one lucky bridal party with a very special bridal luncheon down the mighty Mississippi River.” Valued at more… Read More »
2nd Annual Steamboat Stomp
July 21, 2014 | News FlashThe second annual Steamboat Stomp kicks off Friday November 14th at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Saturday the Festival turns back to it's roots aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ for two more days of incredible musicians and some of the purest Traditional jazz played in the city that gave Jazz its’ name. Reservations are open for the full weekend package or for individual events. For Reservations and more information, go to www.SteamboatStompNewOrleans.com. Read More »
Craft Beers on a hot summer day!
July 16, 2014 | News FlashNew Orleans is home to many wonderful things, and over the last 20 or more years, local brews have become one of them. Crafted Louisiana Beers are a favorite beverage aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ. Founded in 1986, the Abita Brewing Company is nestled in the piney woods 30 miles north of New Orleans. They brew over 151,000 barrels of beer a year, brewed in small batches, hand-crafted by a team… Read More »
Summer Sangria
July 3, 2014 | News FlashIesha Bradley, our Lead Bartender on the Steamboat NATCHEZ, has created an excellent Sangria recipe that initated glorious reviews. It is only available on the NATCHEZ, but on both our day time or evening cruises. Guests, ask for Iesha and she might offer a sample sip when at the bar choosing your personal libation. And what a summer deal ...a ice-cold 16oz. Sangria is only $6. A cruise on the Mississippi with Sangria in-hand - what more could… Read More »
