Since the very first paddlewheel steamboat arrived here in 1812, New Orleans has been a key cruise destination. If your clients are looking to explore the mighty Mississippi – or if they’ve always dreamed of seeking adventure in the warmer climate of the Caribbean – there isn’t a more exotic and culturally rich port of debarkation than New Orleans. Here are the cruise companies who call our port home and resources to help plan your client's visit to New Orleans before or after a cruise.