The Mississippi, the largest river in the United States, flows into the Gulf of Mexico in New Orleans, so one of the travel projects that must not be missed is to take the steamship Natchez to the Mississippi River. The ship departs from the center of the French Quarter and the two-hour cruise shows the beauty of the lower Mississippi River and the vibrancy of the port city of New Orleans. The cruise includes a buffet lunch and a jazz band on board, like a big party.