We wanted a quick, last minute wedding planned in New Orleans. Out of everything we did on our week long trip the Steamboat Natchez was the best! Our 17 person wedding was held on the evening steamboat (prior to the cruise), the employees were ALL courteous and helpful, the food was wonderful, the atmosphere was relaxing, the music was great,... more

What a great way to spend an afternoon.Cruising down the Mississippi drinking Frozen Pina Coladas and Strawberry Dakaris, listening to a very informative tour guide ,watching the boats and scenery pass by. Trip took 2 hours in total and was very enjoyable. more

We enjoyed the afternoon cruise which, with coupons, cost $43 for my husband and myself. There is a bar for drinks and a restaurant if you want to have lunch. We did not, so I can't comment on the quality of food. The cruise was interesting and at 2 hours was long enough. It was fun to get away from... more

Great way to spend an afternoon along the Mississippi River. Make sure you sit on the side of the boat you board on though otherwise you will miss out on seeing the locations the guide tells you about. more

My family and I just got back from visiting NOLA for a few days. Since it was out first time to the city, we decided to take a cruise on the Natchez. Though it was relaxing, it was a bit disappointing. As the boat cruised down the Mississippi, the views from the boat included oil refineries, oil refineries and then... more

It was very hot and humid day in New Orleans. The paddle boat seemed interesting. We took the 2:30 trip without food although food was still available. The inner areas are Air Conditioned which was nice given the heat. The boat travels 1 hour down the river and 1 hour back. You will see plenty of boats and levys. Some... more

I went on the evening Jazz Cruise. I booked the later 730 PM dinner seating thinking that we would enjoy going up and down the river until then. We boarded the boat at 6 PM, but it doesn't even leave the dock until 7 PM. So we just sat on the top of the boat looking at the New Orleans... more

I took my family on the afternoon trip of the Natchez on the Missiissippi, Thursday, May 21, 2009. We had chosen the afternoon trip because we wanted the commentary along the river. After this trip, I bet the dinner or jazz cruise are also great. The Natchez is one of only two steam powered paddlewheelers operating in the United States,... more

My husband and I just returned from New Orleans. We put aside one night to go on the Natchez. I had read reviews that said you should eat elsewhere and just go for the ride and wished that I had done that. We didn't try the catfish - not my thing. The chicken was okay, only ate half of it,... more