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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.

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

“This trip was nice and relaxing. The narration was very informative and the music was enjoyable. We didn't book the dinner meal because you are seated inside and are unable to see much during the trip. The food didn't look enticing enough to spend the…”

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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

“This was a great tour of the Mississippi River and the battleground of the Battle of New Orleans. Charles is a great storyteller and made all the information about the battle and city of New Orleans very digestible.”

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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

“You can board early but the cruise itself is 2 hours not 2.5 as advertised. Personally, this is long enough just not what was advertised. The food was average, really lukewarm, except the gumbo which was hot. Music was good, played a wide variety. Staff…”

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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

“The food was served up quickly and hot. The musicians were first rate. We enjoyed getting to see the mechanical works. Overall a good experience for our family group of eleven.”

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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

“what a beautiful and magical cruise on the mighty Mississippi River! The general buffet was delicious! I'm not joking... The food was incredibly delicious and the service was top-notch and the music playing set the tone perfectly. if you're looking for something to do while…”

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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

“The overall experience was awesome. The staff that took care of us was amazing. They had the whole night planned out for us.”

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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

“The tour guide was very good, knowledgeable and he covered a lot of history of jazz. We ended up being the only people in the tour which was super nice. the tour had 2 stops at local jazz clubs with a great atmosphere and music,…”

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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

“Fun two hour ride and brunch with live music made it better! Great way to get some history of the Mississippi River and NO and with a little entertainment along the way. Highly recommend to anyone visiting for the first time!”

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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.

“we took the daytime travel which was great and very informative crew and staff were very polite and helpful would highly recommend”

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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 choices of meals were delicious. Breakfast and lunch items plus dessert. We received complimentary mimosas as well! Our server was amazing! Very attentive and even took our picture too! The outdoor courtyard was beautiful and the live music was great.”

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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.

“Lovely place. I came here 10 yrs ago and have been going on about the turtle soup and duck l'orange since. I was so happy to see they still had them as part of their buffet.”

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