Take in the sights of the crescent city as you cruise on the last authentic steamboat on the Mississippi River. On this tour, you’ll enjoy a 2-hour cruise featuring live jazz music by the Steamboat Stompers and countless photo opportunities as you stroll all three decks.

Stop by the steam engine room on the bottom deck for a self-guided tour, or grab a speciality cocktail from one of the three bars onboard. You’ll also hear stories of the Big Easy's history, from a captain, as he provides live narration. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a cruise down the mighty Mississippi.

Myself and my partner had a fantastic time today on the alligator tour, it was better than we ever imagined and the tour guide mark was fantastic and very knowledgeable.

Jazz brunch på Two Sisters var inte bra. Brunchen var bra med mycket mat. Men jazzmusiken mellan 13.00 o 15.00 var dålig, Efter 20 min tog man en paus på 20 min När kl var 14.40 packade man ner instrumenten. Ljudet var dåligt , man hörde knappt. Dem verkade lite ointresserade och trötta. Och detta betalade man för. Dåligt.

The live jazz trio was excellent. The seating and lunch could use some improvement. Though seated in the 1st row near the musicians, our chairs kept sliding to the wall keeping us off balance while trying to eat our already cold food. It was worth it to enjoy a beautiful tribute to Louis Armstrong

Goed geregeld maar niet heel spectaculair.. Wel mooi tripje om lekker even te ontspannen en de stad vanaf het water te zien.

Why you’ll love this…

Craft cocktails are available from any of the three bars onboard
You'll learn about the city's history from the captain as he narrates
You can take a self-guided tour of the steam engine room
There will be live jazz music by the iconic Steamboat Stompers
You'll listen to a pre-boarding concert on the Calliope

Important to know

Accessibility:

The vessel is accessible to people who use wheelchairs, however access to the top and bottom decks are by stairs only

Not allowed:

Smoking

Know in advance:

Cocktail, beer, and wine options are available for purchase onboard
The cruise is free for children 5 and under, when accompanied by a paying adult
The cruise sails rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, unfavourable river conditions (including river closures), breakdowns, or any other cause beyond the local tour operator's control, the captain may determine the vessel is unable to make the cruise as scheduled. If this occurs, a dockside event will be arranged, and you will be notified via the email

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Live music
River cruise

What’s not included

Alcoholic drinks (can be purchased on site)

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Meeting point:

Meet at the Gray Line “Lighthouse” Ticket Office in the French Quarter at Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to boarding time.

Provider

Gray Line New Orleans

What people say about this experience

4.2/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 7 reviews

Review categories

Value for money

3.8/5

Safety

3.8/5

Service

3.8/5

Staff

3.8/5

All ratings (7)

5 stars (3)

43%

4 stars (3)

43%

3 stars (1)

14%

2 stars (0)

1 star (0)

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TUI Musement Traveler
16 July 2025
5
United Kingdom
Myself and my partner had a fantastic time today on the alligator tour, it was better than we ever imagined and the tour guide mark was fantastic and very knowledgeable.
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Hfb
Travelled as a couple
21 April 2025
3.8
United States of America
Jazz brunch på Two Sisters var inte bra. Brunchen var bra med mycket mat. Men jazzmusiken mellan 13.00 o 15.00 var dålig, Efter 20 min tog man en paus på 20 min När kl var 14.40 packade man ner instrumenten. Ljudet var dåligt , man hörde knappt. Dem verkade lite ointresserade och trötta. Och detta betalade man för. Dåligt.
T
TUI Musement Traveler
6 March 2024
4
United States of America
The live jazz trio was excellent. The seating and lunch could use some improvement. Though seated in the 1st row near the musicians, our chairs kept sliding to the wall keeping us off balance while trying to eat our already cold food. It was worth it to enjoy a beautiful tribute to Louis Armstrong
T
TUI Musement Traveler
25 June 2024
5
United States of America
I
Iwan Wolting
Travelled as a couple
14 August 2023
3.8
United States of America
Goed geregeld maar niet heel spectaculair.. Wel mooi tripje om lekker even te ontspannen en de stad vanaf het water te zien.
T
TUI Musement Traveler
30 November 2023
5
United States of America