Cruises from New Orleans: port guide and hotels before you sail
Where ships sail from New Orleans, how to reach the port, and a hotel for the night before.
Find a hotel before you sail- Where ships goThe Western Caribbean and Mexico, usually 4 to 7 nights.
- SeasonAll year, with the most departures in winter.
- Cruise linesCarnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian
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Getting to the port
The Erato Street terminal is about 15 miles from Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY), close to the French Quarter, so it is easy to spend a night in the city first.
Hotels for the night before your cruise
Each site opens with New Orleans and a sample night filled in. Change the date there to the night before you sail.
- Booking.comBiggest choice, many rooms with free cancellationSee prices on Booking.com
- ExpediaMember prices and hotel + flight dealsSee prices on Expedia
- Hotels.comCollect nights and get rewardsSee prices on Hotels.com
- AgodaOften cheapest in Asia and for city hotelsSee prices on Agoda
Airport to port transfers
- Welcome PickupsAirport pickup with a driver waiting at arrivalsBook on Welcome Pickups
- GetTransferCompare transfer offers from local driversBook on GetTransfer
- intui.travelPrivate airport transfers booked aheadBook on intui.travel
Cheap flights to New Orleans
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Frequently asked questions
- Where do cruises from New Orleans go?
- The Western Caribbean and Mexico, usually 4 to 7 nights.
- When is cruise season in New Orleans?
- All year, with the most departures in winter.
- Which cruise lines sail from New Orleans?
- Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian usually have ships here. Schedules change every season, so check the sailing dates on the cruise site.
- How do I get from the airport to the New Orleans cruise port?
- The Erato Street terminal is about 15 miles from Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY), close to the French Quarter, so it is easy to spend a night in the city first.
- Should I arrive the day before my cruise?
- Yes, if you are flying in. A delayed or cancelled flight can mean missing the ship, and it will not wait. Flying in the day before and staying one night near the port is the safest plan.