VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

Please arrive by 5:30pm for early boarding. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by a ship staff member to take you onboard. Start the night off with a complimentary Champagne cocktail and get front row access to the Dukes of Dixieland before dining. After enjoying the tunes and maybe a little dancing, settle into your reserved table in the dining room for a dinner buffet featuring local favorites. If you are looking for a little more, upgrade your cruise to include an open call brand bar. After dinner, take a tour of the vessel led by the first mate. Don’t miss this opportunity to cruise through New Orleans in style on an exclusive VIP cruise that can’t be booked anywhere else! Please note the Steamboat NATCHEZ is taking some time off, but her sister vessel, the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will be taking her place. You’ll get the same authentic riverboat experience and all the beautiful New Orleans sites, while also exploring the newly renovated riverboat.

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Location: New Orleans

What's Included

Enclosed Climate Controlled areas
Call brand open bar (if option chosen)
VIP gift bag including boarding photo and Jazz CD
The NATCHEZ is taking some time off, but the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will be taking her place.
Restroom on board
Complimentary champagne cocktail and shrimp cocktail after boarding
Louisiana-style dinner
Early boarding, reserved seating, private tour of the boat.
2-hour paddle-wheel boat cruise with live jazz entertainment

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Is there a dress code for the VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise?

A: There's no strict dress code, but since it’s a VIP experience, I’d recommend smart casual attire. Think nice dresses or slacks for ladies and collared shirts for guys. You want to look good for the photos and enjoy the jazz vibe!

Q: Can we reschedule if something comes up?

A: Yes! Gray Line New Orleans is pretty flexible with rescheduling as long as you give them notice. Just make sure to check their policies or give them a call for specific details. I did it when I needed to change our date, and it was super easy.

Q: What’s the parking situation like at the dock?

A: There’s paid parking available near the dock, and it can get a bit busy, especially on weekends. I recommend arriving early to secure a spot, or you could use a rideshare service if you're worried about parking. Just factor in some extra time!

Discussions

Just went on the VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise and it was amazing!

I bought tickets for the VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise for my wife’s birthday, and we had such a blast! The food was delicious, especially the shrimp cocktail, and the live jazz from the Dukes of Dixieland was top-notch. We upgraded to the open bar, which was totally worth it since the drinks were flowing! The sunset views over the New Orleans skyline were unforgettable. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a unique date night or special gift!

Thinking about gifting the Jazz Dinner Cruise – any tips?

I’m planning to surprise my parents with the VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise while they’re in town. They love jazz and good food! Any tips on what to expect or how to make it extra special for them? I’m wondering about the best seating and if they allow any special requests.