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Mardi Gras Viewing Stands

  PARADE VIEWING STANDS on Sale by Gray Line New Orleans This year the Sheraton New Orleans, 500 Canal St., will be offering admission to their Mardi Gras parade viewing stands. The stands are a great out-of-the-crowd view of major downtown parades … Read More »

Steamboat NATCHEZ returns to service

(Sunday Brunch)  The Steamboat NATCHEZ will return to service from her Toulouse Street Dock in the heart of the French Quarter on February 15th.  After renovations and maintenance work in the last three weeks, she will be ready to entertain passen… Read More »

USS Somerset - Navy Warship Departs New Orleans

The USS Somerset – the last Navy warship built at the local Avondale Shipyard, departed this morning for its commission ceremony in Philadelphia, passing the Steamboat NATCHEZ dock.  It is the last of three ships made of commemorative items from t… Read More »

Capt. "Doc" Hawley

New Orleans, LA (December 23, 2013) – The original Master of the Steamboat NATCHEZ, Captain Clarke C. (Doc) Hawley, was awarded the River Legend Award as part of the Seamen’s Church Institute’s (SCI) 2013 River Bell Awards. The award presented … Read More »

Magnolia Suite Accolades

" Melissa,  Thanks to you and Dane, and the entire Natchez crew, for a wonderful event on Saturday.  Dane went the extra mile by going out for the Abita and I am appreciative of his efforts. He really came through for us."  "Everyone commented ab… Read More »

Holiday Brunch a roaring success!

We wanted to take a minute to thank you and the staff on the Natchez for making our annual Christmas brunch a success.  We have been receiving notes from the members explaining how much they enjoyed themselves.  The staff was attentive and accommo… Read More »

Sailing with Santa!

Sailing with Santa was a huge success again this year.  Locals by the hundreds arrived carrying new unwrapped gifts for children who find themselves at Crescent House or at the St. Bernard Shelter. Both shelters care for victims of domestic abuse. … Read More »

Santa - Please make it snow!

  Christmas New Orleans Style is a wonderful celebration of everything New Orleans! Music is in abundance as is the finest food.  The Steamboat NATCHEZ gets in the spirit (snow or no snow) every year.  From decorating the interior and exterior of… Read More »

Dinner on the NATCHEZ

The members of the Food and Beverage staff put special care into the experience of our passengers.  From the beautiful dinner settings as shown in the photo, to the friendly service providers, to the delicious Creole dinner buffet, it will exceed yo… Read More »

Cafe Hope Partnership

Executive Chef Joey Labella and the Director of Cafe Hope recently taped a 15 minute interview during "Community Matters" airing on Sunday, Sept. 29, on the following stations:  WKBU Bayou 97.1 – Sunday 6:00 a.m and   •           … Read More »