TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10
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New Orleans Jazz Dinner Cruise 3 hr
TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10
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4 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- New Orleans
- 3 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Cruise the Mississippi past French Quarter landmarks with live jazz, river views, and an optional Creole-style dinner aboard a New Orleans riverboat.
About this tour
Settle into the rhythm of the Mississippi on a New Orleans Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans. Live jazz, river breezes, and views of the French Quarter make this an easygoing way to experience the city from the water.
The sightseeing cruise passes landmarks including Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral, with the captain sharing live narration along the way. Find a seat near the music, enjoy the views from the decks, and visit the full-service bars or snack bar. Choose the meal option to enjoy a Creole-style dinner as local musicians play. The listed experience lasts 180 minutes, while the sightseeing cruise itself is described as 2 hours.
The boat cruises rain or shine and is wheelchair accessible, though stairs are required to reach the top deck. Board at 101 Saint Louis St and arrive 15 minutes early with your barcoded voucher. Make an evening of it and see New Orleans from a fresh perspective on this jazz-filled river cruise.
Highlights
- Cruise the Mississippi aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans
- Savor a Creole-style dinner when you select the meal option
- Listen to live jazz performed by local musicians
- Admire French Quarter landmarks, Jackson Square, and St. Louis Cathedral
- Take in river and downtown views from the decks
What's included
Included
- 2-hour sightseeing cruise
- Live jazz music by local musicians
- Live captain's narration
- Snack bar onboard
- Full-service bars on every deck
- Creole-style dinner when the meal option is selected
- Views of Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and the French Quarter
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Parking
Ratings on each provider
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4.00 / 5 · 4 reviews
Important information
- Present your barcoded voucher at 101 Saint Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130, 15 minutes before boarding
- Groups of 10 or more must check in at the Lighthouse Ticket Office for physical tickets and should allow extra check-in time
- The cruise operates rain or shine
- The Riverboat City of New Orleans may be replaced by its sister vessel, the Steamboat Natchez, during Coast Guard inspections or maintenance
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- The boat is wheelchair accessible, but access to the top deck is by stairs only
- Infants must sit on an adult's lap; infant rates apply when they do not occupy a seat
- Strollers and service animals are allowed
Frequently asked questions
How long is the cruise?
The listed duration is 180 minutes, while the sightseeing cruise is described as 2 hours.
Is dinner included?
Creole-style dinner is included only if you select the meal option.
Where do I board?
Present your barcoded voucher at 101 Saint Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130, 15 minutes before boarding.
What happens if the Riverboat is unavailable?
During Coast Guard inspections or maintenance, cruises may operate on the sister vessel, the Steamboat Natchez.
Is the cruise wheelchair accessible?
The boat is wheelchair accessible, but the top deck can only be reached by stairs.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.00 from 4 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in New Orleans
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- 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 6.8.
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