Louisiana

Cruises from New Orleans

Cruises from New Orleans leave from the riverfront terminals near the Warehouse District, within easy reach of the French Quarter. Ships sail down the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico and on to the Western Caribbean and Mexico. Arriving a day early is half the fun here.

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Cruise Lines Sailing from New Orleans

These lines currently have sailings from New Orleans in our booking engine. Schedules change, so the list updates automatically.

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Where You Can Sail from New Orleans

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Tips for Sailing from New Orleans

A few things worth knowing before embarkation day.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is about 25 minutes from the terminals.
The first and last few hours of the cruise are spent on the Mississippi River, which is worth watching from deck.
Plan a pre-cruise night in the French Quarter or Warehouse District.

Nearby Ports

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Sailing counts and cruise lines come from our booking engine and refresh several times a day (last updated Nov 6, 11:04 am PST). Fares, cabins and availability change often and are confirmed at the time of booking.

Cruising from New Orleans: FAQs

Where do cruises leave from in New Orleans?

Cruises from New Orleans leave from the riverfront terminals near the Warehouse District, within easy reach of the French Quarter.

What’s the closest airport to the New Orleans cruise port?

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is about 25 minutes from the terminals.

Which cruise lines sail from New Orleans?

Right now, Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean and Viking River Cruises have sailings from New Orleans in our booking engine. Schedules change, and this list updates automatically.

Where can I cruise from New Orleans?

Sailings from New Orleans in our booking engine right now go to Western Caribbean and Bahamas. Pick a destination on this page to see matching sailings, or ask an advisor to compare them.

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