Top New Orleans Dinner Cruises

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

Discover a different side of New Orleans—and admire a new perspective from the water's edge—on this steamboat tour down the Mississippi River. Board the historic riverboat—either the Steamboat Natchez or her sister vessel—for a morning or afternoon tour. Stroll the deck, admire the iconic paddlewheel, enjoy live music, and snap photos of the picturesque shoreline. This family‐friendly excursion offers an optional lunch (additional expense).

4.1

(8,137)

from $58

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New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Create memories that will last a lifetime on the mighty Mississippi River and experience the royal treatment about the Steamboat Natchez. Your experience begins with a complimentary Champagne cocktail and front-row access to the night’s entertainment, the Dukes of Dixieland. For dinner, indulge in a buffet dinner as you listen to live jazz performance. Take the chance to tour the historic vessel after dinner.

VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

Enhance your New Orleans experience with a hands-on, half-day cooking class that includes meals. Join a small group of up to 10 people and learn to craft authentic Louisiana dishes with guidance from a professional chef. After the lesson, enjoy your freshly made meal with complimentary wine or local beer. You'll also take home a souvenir apron and a recipe collection to recreate the flavors back home.

(897)

from $191

New Orleans Hands-On Cooking Class with Meal

New Orleans Hands-On Cooking Class with Meal

Step aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS for a fun 2-hour Dinner Jazz Cruise on the Mississippi River! Enjoy live jazz music and signature cocktails as you cruise past iconic French Quarter landmarks, historic riverfront sites, and stunning city views. Savor a Creole-inspired dinner menu while enjoying beverages from one of the full-service bars onboard, including the City Skyline Bar on Deck 4, offering panoramic views of the river and downtown New Orleans. A snack bar is also available with popcorn, sodas, and other casual favorites. Perfect for couples, friends, groups, and special occasions, our Dinner Jazz Cruise delivers an unforgettable evening of New Orleans sights, cuisine, and music all in one experience!

4.9

(1,284)

from $168

Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans

Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans

Experience the charm of New Orleans on a two-hour Sunday jazz cruise along the Mississippi River. Enjoy live jazz music, stunning views from the top deck, and the option to savor a Louisiana-style buffet brunch featuring local favorites. This authentic paddle-wheel riverboat offers a perfect blend of history, ambiance, and relaxation for all ages. The legendary Steamboat NATCHEZ and her sister vessel Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will sail interchangeably, depending on bookings and private events.

3.7

(3)

from $60

Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.2

(935)

from $44

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Local captains grew up in these wetlands.

A trip to New Orleans isn't complete without experiencing Louisiana's local wildlife. This group boat ride takes you to the swamps and bayous, where you learn about alligators, snakes, turtles, local birds, and more—while looking out for them. Your guide knows the best areas for spotting wildlife, improving your chances of seeing various species up close. Also learn about local Cajun culture through your guide’s stories.

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour

1 hour 15 minutes to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Lose yourself in the atmospheric depths of the New Orleans swamps and wetlands on an exhilarating 2-hour boat tour, led by a professional guide. Cruise past ancient wonders and listen to legends surrounding a 2000-year-old Indian burial mound and an atmospheric Cajun cemetery. Scour the Barataria Swamps for sightings of fascinating wildlife such as snakes, turtles and ferocious alligators, and learn about the area’s history and geology from your knowledgeable guide. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation by luxury vehicle fro your New Orleans hotel.

New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation

4 hoursFree Cancellation

If you're looking for no-holds-barred frights in New Orleans, explore the city’s dark history on this adults-only tour. Set off after nightfall to discover a new perspective on the city, and steel yourself for gruesome tales and fearsome encounters: Your guide saves the most grisly true-crime stories, voodoo legends, and paranormal frights for this tour, and takes you past the French Quarter's most supposedly haunted locations.

(1,293)

from $60

The entrance of Armstrong Park, our starting point

Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Exploring New Orleans in the evening can seem like an intimidating quest on your own, but this ghost, voodoo, and vampire walking tour takes you to the city’s eeriest sights at night in the safety of a group led by a guide. Stop by top attractions such as the LaLaurie Mansion and New Orleans Pharmacy Museum while listening to your guide’s detailed stories of the paranormal and beyond.

(7,082)

from $37

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

(13,703)

from $37

Experience New Orleans’ wild bayou country first-hand on an exciting, family‐friendly airboat ride. This boat tour winds through the mossy cypress swamp near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, named for the 19th-century pirate and smuggler. While onboard, enjoy lively commentary from a local guide as you admire lush, forested shoreline and spot local wildlife. Gators appear most commonly in the summer months, so keep your eyes peeled.

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

New Orleans Airboat Ride

4.7

(5,202)

from $50

Explore the rich culinary heritage of New Orleans' French Quarter on this half-day food tour. Sample traditional NOLA dishes such as gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, and pralines while learning about the area's history. Your expert guide will lead you through local hotspots, offering cultural insights and tips on where to eat next. Upgrade to a small-group tour for a more intimate setting. Food offerings are subject to availability.

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

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and natural splendor of New Orleans’ mystifying swamps and wetlands on a New Orleans swamp tour and wetlands adventure. Relax in the luxurious interior of a New Orleans swamp tour boat as you cruise past cultural highlights like a Cajun cemetery, an Indian burial mound and a traditional fishing village. Scour the scenery for fascinating flora and fauna like snakes, turtles and alligators while listening to interesting commentary from your professional guide.

(6,677)

from $82

New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(2,264)

from $35

New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal

Get the full Louisiana dining experience during a fun and educational New Orleans cooking demonstration class. Take a seat amongst other foodies in a converted 19th-century molasses warehouse and get ready to learn and eat. Meet a lively local chef and learn the fundamentals of preparing classic Creole dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. Then dig into delicious samples complemented by local beer or a sweet ice tea.

New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(3,156)

from $45

New Orleans’ French Quarter is known for its amazing food, and this Cajun and Creole cooking class centered in the French Quarter provides you with the tips you need to be able to make three dishes in your own kitchen. This intimate, small-group experience means you get quality time with your group as you make gumbo, etouffee, and bananas foster all from scratch. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

Hands-on Cajun Roux Cooking Class in New Orleans

Price varies by group size

5.0

(399)

from $164

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New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

Connor_B, Aug 2026

Love Louisiana

Captain Ernie, was a true treasure. So knowledgeable, his passion was the swamp was palpable. He was so concerned that no one was talking, but literally the whole boat was so captivated by his stories, everyone was silent. SAVE this man’s wetlands!!! ❤️🐊

New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour

odette_s, Aug 2026

Amazing Bayou Adventure with Captain Anthony!

We had such a fantastic time on our swamp and bayou tour! Captain Anthony was brilliant; really friendly, knowledgeable and informative throughout the trip. He went out of his way to make sure we had a great experience and even tried really hard to get us into the best spots for some amazing photos. We saw lots of alligators and even some raccoons, which was brilliant! We absolutely loved being out on the bayou, exploring the swamp and taking in the beautiful scenery. It was a fun and memorable experience for all the family. Would definitely recommend this tour, and a huge thank you to Captain Anthony for making it so enjoyable!

New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Christina_F, Aug 2026

Wonderful Tour of NOLA

Totally worth it! It takes you to 18 stops, and they narrate the rich history of New Orleans! As another person mentioned in a previous review, it’s best to do a full loop, then you can decide where you would want to go. Elroy was our bus driver, and he was very attentive, helpful, and nice! Jaimie was our guide that narrated the history of NOLA, and she was very enthusiastic, engaging, friendly, and funny. Together, they made our tour enjoyable! At some point later in the day, they switched staff, and we got Linda as our guide, and she was also very helpful, nice, and informative. For first-timers, it’s a definite must-do tour.

Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

michelle_s, Aug 2026

Very cool storytelling!! Gripping!!

This tour was so much fun!! Our tour guide was a very animated storyteller, she really knew how to pace both the walking and the stories. She was well attuned to the guests' needs and made sure we had time to get any pictures we wanted, ask any questions we had, and also to get a drink and use the restroom on the break in the middle. She was very knowledgeable, which made asking her further questions really fun and rewarding. She was also very respectful of the neighborhood and its denizens, which I really appreciated. I wish I remembered her name, but I know she had cards with a tarot card on the back; I hope she gets her shine!

VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

Stephen_H, Jul 2026

Once in a lifetime

As VIP guests, we were truly impressed by the outstanding hospitality and first-class experience. It was unlike any other. The meal was outstanding compliments to the cooks for preparing such a delicious feast. The Captain's Tour was personal, engaging, educational, and incredibly informative. Our waiter, Marlon Brown, provided exceptional five-star service and made us feel genuinely welcome. Captain Steve Villere made the tour both fun and fascinating, sharing his knowledge in a way that made the experience unforgettable. We highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a memorable and first-class adventure!

New Orleans Hands-On Cooking Class with Meal

Mark_C, Jul 2026

July 3rd - Hands on Class

This was an awesome experience! We had a great time with the hands on cooking class! Chef Eric was not only a wonderful teacher but very informative about the history of the food we were preparing. Had a great time and the food we made was really good! We may have to come back to New Orleans just for the class again!! Oh and bonus you get to meet people from different places!!

Hands-on Cajun Roux Cooking Class in New Orleans

tamra247, Jun 2026

Exceptional class and meal!

Very great family, friend or spouse activity! Conner was our chef and he was excellent! So detailed and we are experienced cooks and had some great takeaways from this experience. Such an interactive class of sharing with other guests and best of all; this is the best meal we’ve had in New Orleans since we’ve been here. We truly, truly enjoyed this experience. Thank you!