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3.9
35 Ratings
New Orleans
Cruise the Mississippi on the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS. Enjoy live narration, stunning views, and onboard bars. Perfect for families and couples.
Cruise the Mississippi on the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS. Enjoy live narration, stunning views, and onboard bars. Perfect for families and couples.
Duration:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS - The Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS is the latest paddlewheel addition to the New Orleans Riverfront, and is the sister vessel to the Steamboat NATCHEZ.
- French Quarter - Situated in the heart of the French Quarter near Jackson Square, just below the Steamboat NATCHEZ. Stroll past balconies adorned with ferns and…
- Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS - The Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS is the latest paddlewheel addition to the New Orleans Riverfront, and is the sister vessel to the Steamboat NATCHEZ.
- French Quarter - Situated in the heart of the French Quarter near Jackson Square, just below the Steamboat NATCHEZ. Stroll past balconies adorned with ferns and cast iron, heading towards the Toulouse Street wharf, as the melodic calliope steam whistle resonates through the historic French Quarter, beckoning visitors as it did a century ago.
- St. Louis Cathedral - Delight in the views of the St. Louis Cathedral at Jackson Square.
- Jackson Square - Enjoy the picturesque scenery of Jackson Square.
- Audubon Aquarium - Pass by the Aquarium of the Americas.
- Audubon Insectarium - Pass by the Audubon Insectarium.
- Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World - Pass by Mardi Gras World.
- Woldenberg Riverfront Park - Pass by the New Orleans riverfront park.
- New Orleans - Experience views of New Orleans from the Mississippi River.
What's Included
- 75-Minute Sightseeing Cruise
- Live Captain’s Narration
- Photo Ops Galore
- Full Service Bars on Every Deck
- Snack Bar Onboard
- 75-Minute Sightseeing Cruise
- Live Captain’s Narration
- Photo Ops Galore
- Full Service Bars on Every Deck
- Snack Bar Onboard
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Parking
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Parking
Additional Information
Embark on the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS for a delightful 75-minute Mississippi River Cruise suitable for the whole family! Revel in the live narration by the Captain as the boat sails past the iconic landmarks of the French Quarter, historic riverfront sites, and stunning cityscapes, vividly illustrating the Crescent City’s rich 300+ year history….
Embark on the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS for a delightful 75-minute Mississippi River Cruise suitable for the whole family! Revel in the live narration by the Captain as the boat sails past the iconic landmarks of the French Quarter, historic riverfront sites, and stunning cityscapes, vividly illustrating the Crescent City’s rich 300+ year history.
Unwind with a drink from one of the full-service bars on board, including the City Skyline Bar on Deck 4, offering 360-degree panoramic views of the river and downtown New Orleans. A snack bar is also available, providing popcorn, sodas, and other classic treats for a fun, casual snack. Ideal for families, friends, and couples, come and immerse yourself in the heart and history of “The Big Easy” aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS.
- The Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS cruises rain or shine.
- Please Note: Should the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS become unavailable for her yearly Coast Guard inspections and/or general maintenance, all cruises during this time will take place on her sister vessel - the Steamboat NATCHEZ.
- In order to help preserve the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point - just a short stroll from most downtown hotels.
- The Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS is handicap accessible. Access to the top deck is by stairs only. Please call us with any questions before finalizing your plans if you have questions on access or personal equipment.
- Cruise is suitable for wheelchairs.
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat.
Location
101 St Louis St
Saint Louis Street
Please display your barcoded voucher as your ticket 15 minutes prior to your scheduled boarding time at 101 Saint Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, directly behind JAX Brewery. Our hosts will be stationed outside the vessel to greet guests and scan tickets prior to boarding.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.9
(35 Ratings)
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Stuartbeesley
Jul 25, 2023
Excellent afternoon on the river - A great experience.
We booked the lunch buffet. It didn’t look great, but it tasted FAB (beans, jambalaya, fish, potato salad, bread pudding).
Seating was a scramble at first (looking for shade), but after 30 mins, you could sit almost anywhere. Jazz on the shaded roof was brilliant. A great few hours..
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Linda
Dec 11, 2022
Learn a little history while eating good food and hearing good music! - Very organized boarding process. Food was really an excellent and tasty selection of New Orleans cuisine. You could eat all you wanted to. I really appreciated that even though it was a buffet, the servings were provided by gloved servers instead of the diners each grabbing the serving utensils with their bare hands! All the staff was professional and very friendly. The gentleman who narrated the cruise was very interesting and provided a lot of information that I had never heard before. A live band played on one deck but closed circuit televisions were on every deck so that you could see the band that you heard playing some great music. A very enjoyable and delicious experience.
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Lrw1310
Aug 18, 2022
Experience of a lifetime - We were celebrating our 28th anniversary and decided to take the river cruise with the dinner package. The dinner was amazing! The service was totally outstanding! Kudos to Lisa our waitress and Gina (not sure of her position) they both were just amazing. The music was great as well. I would recommend wearing light breathable clothing. It gets really muggy and hot quickly.
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Jacknsara7422
Aug 4, 2022
Best ever 40th Anniversary - It was the 4th of July 2022, which also happened to be my wife's and my 40th wedding Anniversary. The onboard Dixieland band granted a request to play "I can't give you anything but Love, Baby". It was very special along with a great view of the city and a delicious southern cooked meal. We bought the photos! A must do event for any visitors to the New Orleans area.
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Srk55
May 3, 2022
Informative cruise - Good cruise, nice commentary on New Orleans and the lunch was tasty. It’s a short ride up and down the river to view the sites. It has a few decks so you can always get a good view.
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Georgedodgen
Jul 21, 2022
The boat The City of New Orleans". - The food was good, the accommodations were excellent, the staff was friendly and helpful. The guy that told us about what we were seeing was very knowledgeable and thorough.
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Tylerx2
Apr 8, 2022
Jazz cruise was worth it! - The cruise was pretty fun and we would probably do it again. Boarding was easy and even though we were pretty far back in line, we still got a front row seat at the top of the boat. It was nice to have the history and landmarks that we passed told to us through the loudspeaker. Everyone serving on board were super nice did a good job. We would not pay for the lunch again, though. The food was just ok, but not worth the price to us.
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F5805lyandreas
Jul 23, 2023
It was ok, but hell to pay! - The guy in the booth by the Cafe DuMonde told us the jazz cruise was going to be down for maintenance on Tuesday and would be back running on Wednesday. On Wednesday we showed up to purchase our cruise and both riverboats had canceled. (We didn’t purchase in advance because several people advised us against this because of riverboat cancellations.) Anyway, a representative of Club Wyndham verified the riverboat would run on Thursday, but to get tickets, we’d have to sit through a 2 hour presentation. This turned out being four hours, so we could not go to other events we planned. The cruise was actually nice, but I wish the band would have played more selections.
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Corettan752
Jul 10, 2022
Good atmosphere but bad food - I loved the atmosphere and the pilot whom gave educational facts along the way. However the food was not good at all.
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Tracylh3150gd
Jul 13, 2022
Save your money - The cruise itself was good. The narrator was very informative. The views were good. We had the lunch option. The food was not good at all. Very bland, taste was horrible. There was no running water in the restrooms to wash your hands. It was disgusting! A staff member was advised and nothing was done.
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