Cruising from New Orleans
Caribbean or Mississippi? Sail from New Orleans!
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.
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Cruise Lines Information
CARIBBEAN CRUISING
Carnival Cruise Line
Erato Street Terminal
- Carnival Glory, 6 or 8 nights, Jan - March, Western and Eastern Caribbean
- Carnival Valor, 4 or 7 nights, year round, Western Caribbean
- Carnival Liberty, 6, 7 or 14 nights, May - Dec, Western and Eastern Caribbean & Panama
Disney Cruise Line
Erato Street Terminal
- Disney Magic, 4, 5 or 7 nights, Jan - March, Western Caribbean
Norwegian Cruise Line
Julia Street Terminal
- Norwegian Breakaway, 7 nights, Jan - March, Western Caribbean
- Norwegian Getaway, 7 nights, December, Western Caribbean
Royal Caribbean
Julia Street Terminal
- Brilliance of the Seas, 7 nights, Oct - December, Western Caribbean
MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISING
American Cruise Lines
Thalia Street Wharf
- American Heritage, 6 nights, April - May & Oct - Nov
- American Serenade, 6 & 7 nights, October - December
- American Melody, 6 nights, Feb - May & Aug - Sep & Nov - Dec
- American Splendor, 7 nights, Feb - July & Nov
- American Symphony, 7 nights, March - April & August & Oct - Dec
Viking River Cruises
Orange Street Wharf
- Viking Mississippi, 7, 11, 14 21 nights, Feb - July & Sept - Dec
Cruise Planning
Cruise Parking & Terminals in New Orleans
Easily park your car in New Orleans while you embark on your cruise, then come back and explore the Crescent City!
Cruise Itinerary
Extend your vacation by exploring everything New Orleans has to offer before setting sail on your cruise.
Riverfront Streetcar Itinerary
Before or after your cruise, travel in style to places like Cafe du Monde or the shops at the…
Handicap Accessible Transportation
You’ll find New Orleans is pretty easy to navigate by walker, wheelchair or scooter. Whether…
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