Recorded on march 17, 2015 moving image archive serge de muller.. New orleans riverboats, paddleboats and cruises. the natchez steamboat is the ninth boat of the name. with an impressive history that includes being the undisputed winner of centuries of steamer races, natchez vi beat robert e. lee in a race along the mississippi. try kayaking! explore the swamps of new orleans, or paddle down bayou st. The trips by paddle wheel steamship to panama and nicaragua from new york, philadelphia, boston, via new orleans and havana were about 2,600 miles (4,200 km) long and took about two weeks. trips across the isthmus of panama or nicaragua typically took about one week by native canoe and mule back..
Fastinating authentic paddle wheel boat - meal was good for a buffet my husband and i took the sunday jazz brunch cruise on a sunday in november. we bought our tickets in advance - note: you have to exchange the voucher for real tickets when you arrive at the dock..