Sunday Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans
Overview
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2 hours
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On this Sunday brunch cruise, travel along the Mississippi River while enjoying live jazz music and savoring a lovely buffet brunch, if option selected. Otherwise, sit inside in one of our elegantly appointed decks or sit outside on one of our outdoor decks and enjoy the sites and breezes of the Mississippi River. This authentic paddle-wheel riverboat will whisk you away to the romance and ambiance of yesteryear.
The Steamboat NATCHEZ is taking some time off, but her sister vessel, the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will be taking her place. You’ll get the same authentic riverboat experience of a leisurely, two-hour cruise on the mighty Mississippi, enjoying traditional live jazz, craft cocktails, and all the beautiful New Orleans sites, while also exploring the newly renovated riverboat. Make sure you check out all four decks - the top deck view is a sight to see! Upgrade your ticket to include the brunch buffet.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat.
The tour cruises rain or shine, however the cruise may be cancelled due to severe or dangerous weather conditions.
Anyone looking to book a group of 15 or more should contact the booking site directly. Different rates apply.
From November 2025 - March 2026, the Steamboat NATCHEZ will operate all Daytime Jazz Cruises and the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will operate all Evening and Sunday Brunch Jazz Cruises.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
2 Hour Paddle-wheel Boat Cruise 11:30-1:30 or 2:30-4:30
Live Jazz Entertainment
Enclosed climate controlled areas
Restroom on board
Brunch (if option selected)
Gratuities
Alcohol (available for purchase)
What To Expect
French Quarter
Head to Toulouse Street in the French Quarter at your selected time for your 2-hour Sunday brunch cruise.
Board the riverboat that will take you on an old-time ride along the Mississippi River.
Options
Riverboat CITY - With Brunch
Price includes Sunday Brunch: Please check with the host before entering the dining room.
Steamboat NATCHEZ - No Meal
Sightseeing Cruise - No Meal: This option does not include the brunch. Board the vessel at 11AM or 2PM; vessel departs the dock at 11:30AM or 2:30PM.
Riverboat CITY - No Meal
Sightseeing Cruise - No Meal: This option does not include the brunch. Board the vessel at 11AM or 2PM; vessel departs the dock at 11:30AM or 2:30PM.
Steamboat NATCHEZ- With Brunch
Price includes Sunday Brunch: Please check with the host before entering the dining room.
Reviews
877 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A nice experience and enjoyed the brunch buffet as well as the live music.
Dana G,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience with lots of history incorporated.. Good food at brunch and snack bar food/drinks) We really enjoyed the live jazz band and the steam organ.
Paddle wheel brunch
Inspire39533949624,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Food was good and the ship was fun. It is very industrial along most of the ride and I had hoped to see more variety of environment
Nola
Gloria C,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a nice experience, food and service was good, but music could have been better. It's named "Jazz" Cruise but should indicate specific that it's Dixieland Jazz.
A pleasant afternoon
Connector281588,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Enjoyed the cruising the most as it was a beautiful day. The buffet was a little disappointing. It was a rather small buffet with limited choices. No egg dishes, but it had spinach?! The "desserts" were store bought rolls-2 choices only. Coffee and water were part of the brunch, but no other drinks, not even breakfast juices. We had to pay $3.50 each for a small plastic cup of orange juice. For some reason, we never got a bowl of gumbo like the other diners. Servers were going around giving everyone a bowl at their table. Unfortunately, we were missed. We did not go back for seconds. Overall the food we did eat was good, not exceptional, but still tasty. A mixed experience but basically a positive experience.
Great Experience
Krista M,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good Food & Great Music! Went with girlfriends for a 50th birthday trip. We all had a great time! Thank you!
Some plus, some minus
M2775NFaw,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The indoor dining room was spotless and service was excellent.. Buffet food. Ok. Nothing special except the cinnamon rolls which were yummy! Lots of choices if you like spicy food Jazz band.. Was inside the dining room but sound wasn't clear.. When we went out on deck sound system didn't project well so we really didn't get to enjoy the jazz part of the jazz brunch that much. Tour guide as we went on the cruise.. Lots of information but once again poor sound system so we couldn't get all the information. Hard to understand at times It was something different to do so would recommend people try it once.
We had a great time on...
Barb Y,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time on the Natchez Riverboat Cruise with brunch. The cruise was very good & informative and the food was excellent! Would suggest this cruise to any visiting New Orleans!
A great river cruise, better with beignets 😉
Darick M,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The experience of being on a Steam Boat, with a great band and a super attentive staff was great. However the buffet was pretty basic and not the quality I would have expected for the price. The cocktails were well done and while some came in plastic cups, my Sazerac showed up in a proper glass. Personally I would grab Brunch at Cafe Beignet right by the dock and then go enjoy the river.
Bday girls trip 60th have no complaints just compliment
Yolanda D,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Food was great seating was perfect Kevin and Michal was awesome weather perfect it was very n8ce would recommend 10 time over great tour
Good and Plenty for everyone
barbaraiH7720RN,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was easy to get tickets ahead of time online. Everything ran on time. All the crew was happy and polite. There seemed to be plenty of seating. There also seemed to be plenty of bars and bathrooms. The narrator was interesting and the Jazz bad was good.
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