Cruise with your Crew on the Steamboat NATCHEZ tomorrow!

Family fun day cruise celebrates the end of school, promises fun for everyone!

WHO: This event is open to the public.

WHAT: A family cruise down the mighty Mississippi on the Steamboat NATCHEZ featuring children's entertainment, including a caricaturist, face painter, Papillon and his parrot friend, trivia games with prizes and more. Additionally, kids can take a special tour to receive the River Heritage Patch. A themed food menu is available for all family members. Menu items include a Paddlin' Dog "Hot Dog" bar with toppings, Steamin' Macaroni and Cheese, Pizza Bites and Captain's Delight dessert. Non-alcoholic frozen drinks are also available for purchase.

WHEN: Saturday, June 30

Boarding starts at 11:00 a.m.

Cruise from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Steamboat NATCHEZ (Toulouse Street & the Mississippi River)

WHY:To kick-off summer fun, the NATCHEZ invites families, extended families and friends to come aboard the last authentic steamboat on the Mississippi for an early afternoon cruise featuring fun entertainment and games for the whole family.

HOW: The cost for the cruise is $15 for adults and $7.50 for children six to 12 years old. Food and Beverages are optional purchases. Children under six ride for free. Register by June 27 for the chance to win prizes including a private tour of the pilot house, a captain's hat and whistle, and items from the Gift Shop. Five lucky families will be selected randomly for a free family photo from the NATCHEZ photographer.

To register for the Family Fun Day cruise, please visit http://neworleanssteamboat.com/2012/familyfuncruise/reserve.html.