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15 Best New Orleans Jazz Cruises

The jazz cruises: a paddlewheeler, a live brass band and the Mississippi doing the steering. The Natchez and Creole Queen split the trade; dinner sailings add Creole buffets to the set list.

1.Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

Experience New Orleans on a historic paddle-wheel boat with jazz and optional Creole dinner. Relax, enjoy stunning river views, and live music in style.

Most Popular★ 4.0

“Marlon is fantastic and fun ! Cheryl at the bar on the second floor was also amazing. Having a fun crew and nice jazz music made this experience worthwhile.”

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2.New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

Experience a scenic Mississippi river cruise with live jazz, Creole-inspired lunch options, and historic sights, all aboard the iconic Steamboat Natchez in New Orleans.

★ 4.5

“Great fun and a must do activity in New Orleans. Easy to access and music and food delicious. Booking is easy and confirmed by email with vouchers .”

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3.New Orleans: Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner

Experience New Orleans on a 2-hour Mississippi River cruise with live jazz, scenic views, and optional Creole dinner — a relaxing way to soak in the Big Easy vibe.

★ 4.3

“It was a lovely evening, food was great. Lovely trip along the Mississippi with commentary and music. Well worth the money. Would highly recommend.”

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5.Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

Experience New Orleans' history and scenery with a scenic Mississippi River cruise aboard a historic paddlewheeler, including battlefield stops and lively narration.

★ 4.5

“When you book and get a voucher it is not your ticket to board you will have to go to the ticket window to get a printed ticket so leave plenty of time. There are not enough seats on the open decks at all, and…”

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6.Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans

Experience New Orleans on a scenic Mississippi River cruise with live jazz, Creole buffet options, and stunning sunset views aboard the paddlewheeler Creole Queen.

★ 4.0

“This is a must do! Food was scrumptious and staff were friendly and accommodating. My husband is wheelchair bound and it was his birthday, they made him feel extremely special. Shout out to the band also. Definitely would do it again!”

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7.New Orleans: Creole Queen History Cruise with Optional Lunch

Explore New Orleans' history on a relaxing Mississippi river cruise with narrated stories, battlefield visits, and optional Creole lunch — a great blend of scenery and culture.

★ 4.3

“Really enjoyable trip. Charles commentating on boat was very knowledgeable as was Ranger at battle field. Cruise was relaxing and food was plentiful.”

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8.New Orleans: Evening Jazz Boat Cruise with Optional Dinner

Experience New Orleans from the Mississippi aboard a charming paddlewheeler with lively jazz, Creole cuisine, and stunning city views—perfect for a relaxed evening.

★ 4.4

“So wonderful! The buffet was fabulous, the drinks were yummy and the live music was very cool! Beautiful sights of the bridge all lit up and it made for a very special birthday :) Definitely would do this again and bring lots of people with…”

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9.Steamboat Natchez Sunday Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans

Experience New Orleans' soul with a Sunday jazz brunch aboard a historic paddlewheeler, offering scenic river views, live jazz, and Louisiana favorites for $43.50.

★ 4.0

“Food was great seating was perfect Kevin and Michal was awesome weather perfect it was very n8ce would recommend 10 time over great tour”

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10.Steamboat Natchez VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

Experience a luxurious jazz dinner cruise on the Mississippi with VIP treatment, private tour, and open bar options—perfect for a memorable New Orleans night.

★ 4.5

“We did the VIP experience with bar and it was amazing! Marlon made the night so special and really took care of us. The band was great and the tour of the boat with the captain was informative and fun. The views were awesome I…”

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11.New Orleans Jazz Tour: History and Live Jazz

Discover New Orleans' jazz roots with a guided tour visiting Louis Armstrong Park, French Quarter, and live music venues, plus a drink included.

★ 4.5

“Visiting the Louis Armstrong Park and learning more about many famous performers was enlightening! The 2 clubs we visited were quite good, excellent music and enjoyed the vibes at both places. Adam was a great host!”

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12.New Orleans: Sunday Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Brunch

Experience a relaxing 2-hour Mississippi River cruise in New Orleans with live jazz, scenic views, and optional Creole brunch for a memorable outing.

★ 4.3

“It was really good. We got picked up outside our hotel and then taken to the swamp. It was very well organised and the staff were very polite. Our guide was Larry and he was really informative and made it really interesting. I would highly…”

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13.New Orleans City Tour and Steamboat Natchez Harbor Jazz Cruise

Discover New Orleans with this combined city tour and Mississippi River steamboat cruise, offering historic sights, live jazz, and Creole cuisine at a fair price.

“Really enjoyed both the bus tour. Harris did a great job and was very knowledgeable. On return, the roads to get back were blocked (for the game) but they got us as close as they could. The cruise was also great. We didn't do the…”

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14.New Orleans: ‘Court of Two Sisters’ Jazz Brunch Buffet

Experience flavorful Louisiana cuisine with live jazz at the 'Court of Two Sisters' brunch in New Orleans. Guaranteed courtyard seating, great value, and authentic atmosphere.

★ 4.5

“The Jazz was excellent. The Food is Devine. The Customer Service, servers, table attendants, waiters are also amazing. we have gone there in the past 2 decades each time we visit.”

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15.Court of Two Sisters Live Jazz Brunch Buffet with Mimosa

Experience a delicious Creole buffet and live jazz at New Orleans’ Court of Two Sisters. Includes mimosas, courtyard views, and soulful tunes.

“The food bar (buffet) was a huge spread from creole favorites to more traditional American breakfst items. The cold bar was also impressive with the range of choices. Now the desert bar...5stars! Bananas Foster with ice cream very good. Variety...variety...variety...cakes, brownies, breads. The waitresses was…”

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