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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Pre-Post Packages

2026 Cruise Lines Information

CARIBBEAN CRUISING

Carnival Cruise Line
Erato Street Terminal

Carnival Valor, 4 or 5 nights, year round, Western Caribbean
Carnival Liberty, 6, 7, 8 or 14 nights, year round, Western and Eastern Caribbean, Panama, and Celebration Key

Norwegian Cruise Line
Julia Street Terminal

Norwegian Escape, 7 or 14 nights, Jan - May, Western Caribbean
Norwegian Breakaway, 7 nights, Nov - Dec, Western Caribbean

Royal Caribbean
Julia Street Terminal

Mariner of the Seas, 6 or 7 nights, Nov - Dec, Western Caribbean

MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISING

American Cruise Lines
Thalia Street Wharf

American Heritage, 7 or 11 nights, Mar - Jun & Sep - Nov
American Serenade, 7, 11, 22 nights, Jun & Oct - Nov
American Melody, 7,11, 22 nights, Feb - May
American Splendor, 8 nights, Feb - Jul & Nov
American Symphony, 7 nights, Mar

Viking River Cruises
Orange Street Wharf

Viking Mississippi, 7, 10, 14 or 21 nights, Jan - Jul & Sep - Dec

2027 Cruise Lines Information

Caribbean Cruising 2027

Cruise Line	Ship Name	2027 Cruising Months	Departure Day	Cruise Length	Cruise Itinerary	Passenger Capacity	Terminal
Carnival Cruise Line	Carnival Valor	January – May	Monday, Thursday & Saturday	3 or 4 nights	Western Caribbean	2,980	Erato Street
Carnival Cruise Line	Carnival Liberty	Year-Round	Sunday & Saturday	6, 7, 8 or 14 nights	Western & Eastern Caribbean, Panama, and The Bahamas	2,974	Erato Street
Carnival Cruise Line	Carnival Dream	May – December	Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat	4 or 5 nights	Western Caribbean	3,646	Julia Street
Norwegian Cruise Line	Breakaway	January – April	Sunday	7 or 14 nights	Western Caribbean	3,903	Julia Street
Norwegian Cruise Line	Getaway	November – December	Sunday	7 nights	Western Caribbean	3,963	Julia Street
Royal Caribbean International	Mariner of the Seas	January – April & November – December	Thursday, Friday & Saturday	6, 7, 8, 9 or 17 nights	Western Caribbean & Transatlantic (Spain & Morocco)	3,344	Julia Street

River Cruising 2027

Cruise Line	Ship Name	2027 Cruising Months	Cruise Length	Passenger Capacity	Terminal
American Cruise Lines	American Splendor	February – July & October – November	6, 8 or 15 nights	180	Thalia Street
American Cruise Lines	American Melody	January, March – June & October – December	7, 8 or 22 nights	180	Thalia Street
American Cruise Lines	American Symphony	February - April, October-December	7 or 8 nights	180	Thalia Street
American Cruise Lines	American Heritage	March - June	7 or 15 nights	150	Thalia Street
American Cruise Lines	American Serenade	February – June & October – December	7, 8, 11 or 22 nights	180	Thalia Street
Viking River Cruises	Viking Mississippi	January – July & October – December	7, 10, 14 or 21 nights	386	Orange Street