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Steamboat NATCHEZ in "Lay-up"

  The Steamboat NATCHEZ left her French Quarter dock early January 4th.  She is on her way to the shipyard for her annual "lay-up", which is spa-time for this 40 year old boat.  From painting, to carpets and mechanical equipment  to steam engine… Read More »

January 1st 2:30pm cruise Menu Change

For those joining us for the 2:30pm cruise on New Year's Day - there has been a one time menu change.  The Lunch Menu for this cruise will be: TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS Steamboat Salad ---onion, cucumber, tomato and mixed greens with choice of ranch or a… Read More »

Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve 2014

  Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve special night time cruises are sold out.   It is a great time to enjoy the festivities on the River.    So plan ahead for next year and book your reservation early.  Christmas Eve with friends and family on t… Read More »

Frozen on the River

 SOLD  OUT    As a special treat for the holidays, we have invited Princesses Elsa and Ana, and Prince Kristoff, to entertain children with storytelling and songs in the Captain's Salon on the Steamboat Natchez.  There will be time for photos f… Read More »

Ms. Calliope welcomed new Fox 8 Morning Anchor

  Debbie Fagnano, calliope player extraordinaire, welcomed Greg Adaline, Fox 8 anchor, to her world of the steam calliope.  A much heard, but little understood instrument, Debbie shared its unique construction and sounds with Greg. &… Read More »

New Dinner Cruise Menu

The 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.  Al… Read More »

Let's hear it from the Bandleader !

    Craig 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 se… Read More »

Family Day for Locals

  Family 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 … Read More »

Sunset Special - 22 days to go

The 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’… Read More »

2nd Annual Steamboat Stomp

The 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 … Read More »