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New Orleans Jazz Brunch Cruise 2 hr

TourTruth score 3.6 out of 10

Below average

1,467 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New Orleans
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Cruise the Mississippi aboard a paddle-wheel riverboat, with live New Orleans jazz, riverfront views, and optional buffet brunch.

About this tour

Settle into the rhythm of New Orleans on a jazz brunch cruise along the Mississippi River. Aboard a paddle-wheel riverboat, live music from the Steamboat Stompers accompanies views of the riverfront and a choice of indoor comfort or open-air decks.

This 2-hour New Orleans jazz brunch cruise offers a relaxed way to enjoy the city from the water. Choose the brunch option for a buffet meal, then listen to the band as the boat makes its way along the river. The cruise operates aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ or Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS, so check your ticket for your vessel. Alcohol is available for purchase, and climate-controlled areas and an onboard restroom add comfort during the trip.

Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure, with the band playing from boarding time. Arrive early, take in the river views, and enjoy a lively New Orleans outing set to jazz.

Highlights

  • Cruise the Mississippi River aboard a paddle-wheel riverboat
  • Listen to live jazz by the Steamboat Stompers
  • Take in views of the New Orleans riverfront
  • Choose a ticket with buffet brunch
  • Enjoy indoor seating or open-air decks

What's included

Included

  • 2-hour paddle-wheel boat cruise, with departures at 11:30 AM–1:30 PM or 2:30–4:30 PM
  • Live jazz entertainment
  • Enclosed, climate-controlled areas
  • Restroom on board
  • Brunch, if selected

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Alcohol, available for purchase

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller; infants must sit on an adult’s lap unless an infant rate applies and they do not occupy a seat
  • Service animals allowed
  • Nearby public transportation options are available
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Cruises operate rain or shine but may be canceled in severe or dangerous weather
  • Groups of 15 or more should contact the booking site; different rates apply
  • Check your ticket for the vessel: Steamboat NATCHEZ or Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS
  • Groups of 10 or more need physical boarding tickets; collect them at the Lighthouse Ticket Office and allow extra check-in time
  • Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure; the band starts at boarding time
  • The Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS dock is two blocks from Jackson Square in the French Quarter

Frequently asked questions

How long is the cruise?

The paddle-wheel cruise lasts 2 hours.

Is brunch included?

Brunch is included only with the brunch option.

Which Riverboat will I board?

Check your ticket to see whether your cruise is aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ or Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS.

When should I arrive?

Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure, and the band starts at boarding time.

What happens in bad weather?

The cruise operates rain or shine but may be canceled in severe or dangerous weather.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.16 on Viator and 4.37 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 3.6.

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