Skip to content
Tripsora

Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans

4.2(945)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 945 reviews2 hFree cancellationBy Gray Line New Orleans
Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans

About this activity

Welcome aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ or Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS!

Our scenic and lively New Orleans jazz brunch cruise features authentic Creole cuisine and a full bar with handcrafted cocktails available for purchase. Enjoy the soulful sounds of live jazz by the Steamboat Stompers while taking in breathtaking views of the Mississippi River and the New Orleans riverfront.

Cruise along the Mississippi River as you enjoy live jazz and, if selected, a delicious buffet brunch. Relax indoors in elegantly appointed seating or step outside onto open-air decks to take in the sights and river breezes. This authentic paddlewheel riverboat experience transports you to the romance and charm of yesteryear. Upgrade your ticket to include the brunch buffet for the full experience!

What's included

  • ✓2 Hour Paddle-wheel Boat Cruise 11:30-1:30 or 2:30-4:30
  • ✓Live Jazz Entertainment
  • ✓Enclosed climate controlled areas
  • ✓Restroom on board
  • ✓Brunch (if option selected)

Not included

  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Alcohol (available for purchase)

Meeting and pickup

  • The Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS dock is just two blocks from Jackson Square in the French Quarter. Boarding begins 30 minute prior to your departure time. The band begins at boarding time, so be sure to arrive early!
  • The Steamboat NATCHEZ dock is just one block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter. Boarding begins 30 minute prior to your departure time. The band begins at boarding time, so be sure to arrive early!

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat.
  • The tour cruises rain or shine, however the cruise may be cancelled due to severe or dangerous weather conditions.
  • Anyone looking to book a group of 15 or more should contact the booking site directly. Different rates apply.
  • Check Your Ticket - Jazz Cruises are Aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ or Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS
  • **Important for Groups of 10+** Parties of 10 or more guests require physical tickets for boarding. Please check in with our Lighthouse Ticket Office prior to boarding to receive your tickets. Please allow extra time for check-in.
  • All cruises November 2, 2026 - January 31, 2027 will be aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

More things to do in New Orleans

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

Leave the French Quarter behind and spend the day in Honey Island Swamp, one of Louisiana’s most pristine protected wetlands, on a 2-hour guided boat tour with round-trip transportation from New Orleans. Unlike louder airboat-style tours, Cajun Encounters uses small, quiet 22-passenger flat-bottom boats that can slip into narrow cypress-lined waterways — giving you a closer, more natural way to l…

4.9(7,174)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 7174 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £57.05 per person

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

Discover the supernatural side of the French Quarter with our spine-chilling New Orleans ghost tours. Join our expert guides as they lead you through the most haunted streets of America's most mysterious city, sharing bone-chilling tales of restless spirits, voodoo legends, and paranormal encounters that have made New Orleans famous worldwide. Our authentic ghost walking tours take you by: Histor…

4.6(13,984)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 13984 reviews1 h 45 minFree cancellation

From £28.70 per person

New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

Fall head over heels for the French Quarter, one delicious bite at a time! What pops your cork more than gumbo, oysters, and 300 years of history? This half day food tour -where flavor meets legacy and how we roll in New Orleans! Your passionate, knowledgeable guide leads you into the heart of the Quarter for tastings that read like a love letter to Creole and Cajun cooking. Including: -Rich trad…

4.8(6,846)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6846 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £64.21 per person