New Orleans Cruise Port Guide

[@kevinbrubaker3707]

New Orleans had a good amount of options to enjoy pre-cruise. But hanging out in the lobby with everyone was where we had the most fun. And the birth of everyone's favorite alter-ego was born on that cruise! #TheChizzle

[@pamelathomas7209]

I live in memphis so the day before I hop on the city of new Orleans train and ride to new Orleans. It is an 11 hour ride and I have done it many times. Once I am there I catch a cab to the hotel. There are plenty of cabs waiting at the front of the station . On the train you are allowed to bring you own food and snacks. Food is pricey on the train. I am used to the mighty Mississippi River since it flows through downtown memphis. I love it's beauty ever though it's muddy.

[@mariagallagher8799]

Casino opens about an hour after the sail away. 14 cruises out of NOLA.

[@bjlaca1973]

Hi Sharon and Jamie. I just wanted to say thank you so much. These cruise port videos are invaluable. Cruise knowledge is power. Happy Sails S.A.S. !!

[@joyadefoor2095]

Embarkation last January was very, very slow and crowded with at least 2 ships in port. Pack your patience.

[@alej8902]

Hi Sharon, Jamie, family and friends! Excellent video 👌🏻 Very informative 👍🏻 Thank you!

[@michaelbertolone5758]

Great tips we are sailing out of New Orleans December 28 on Royal Caribbean😊

[@jayalhadeff3663]

Thinking of same cruise

[@blessednettie69]

Cruised from NOLA last year June. It was okay. Wouldn't call it my favorite port, but we had never been to NOLA, so it was a new experience for us. 😊

[@harold1316]

We love to cruise down the river. It’s a historical place and think about the history of the river.

[@dawnkunkel2564]

I like to cruise out of New Orleans in the fall, like October. The ‘smell’ of Mardi Gras has usually worn off, the weather is great, and it’s not too crowded!

[@OhthatsAlisha]

I’m so glad you said this. I have a cruise booked in October , out of New Orleans and I was worried about this .

[@BethTatge]

@@OhthatsAlishaWe do too!! In 2 weeks!!

[@TinaBiebe]

Went on a Norwegian Getaway cruise out of NOLA back in 2019. The cruise was great, but I had so much fun sightseeing and eating my way through the city, my first visit there, I almost regretted taking a cruise. My friend from Texas cave to meet me and show be around and we had a blast. And yes, that sailing to the Gulf took about 8 hours plus we left late (wasn’t sure why), but it was still nice. I’m going to try to return to NOLA but next time, I think I’ll just enjoy the city and skip the cruise. NOLA has way too much to offer if you look for it and I don’t just mean Bourbon Street and parties. I LOVED the Garden District. 😀

[@vonniebench]

Booked for next April on the Getaway - Thank you Sharon At Sea!! And Jamie too!

[@jennytrosclair9166]

I love cruising out of NOLA. You have cell phone service while sailing down the river.

[@chuckwood4135]

Great content as usual. My wife and I sailed out of New Orleans when the Carnival Dream was there. We both really enjoyed sailing down the Mississippi River. But like you said, it did get a little boring after a while.. Coming back, the fog was so thick that we couldn't see anything at all. I was not a big fan of New Orleans, but we still had a great time. Keep up the great work..

[@boatlover1875]

Bourbon Street was a one and done for me when we cruised from there on NCL. Glad I went there once to see. The WWII Museum is near the ports and I hear it is great if you are into history. There is a Cafe Du Monde in the mall adjacent to the NCL terminal, the mall gave us something to do being a bit early for embarkation. The river didn't bother me, I didn't feel like I was missing anything going to dinner and a show that day. Leaving a port like Baltimore, you might be just going under the Bay Bridge at sunset at dinner time and passing Annapolis. Our only gambling is playing our birthdays in roulette the last day of a cruise! Another nice video!

[@christinemarino5732]

Great advice. You gave me a lot to think about. 😂

[@scottlenyo8579]

I used to run parking garages in New Orleans, including one mentioned in this video(Fulton Place). I would not recommend parking in a surface lot ie Julia St lot aka the Whale lot due to the high number of break ins. I definitely would park in a secured garage. For those wanting a less expensive option, multiple brand named hotels in Kenner/Metaire near the airport offer very inexpensive parking ($5-$10 per day). Just a short Uber ride away.

[@TheNoWayJose]

I love how you specified not our favorite port AS A FAMILY. we gotta get Jamie on a boys cruise out of there

[@mystiegray4314]

Thank you for the info on New Orleans

[@mdduet]

Carnival New Orleans much different than it's port in Galveston. The Casino is allowed to open pretty much as soon as the ship gets under way ( Louisiana law gave them the okay ). Your drink packages are also available as soon as you board ( also unlike Galveston). I do believe that the shops are also open shortly after getting under way.

[@rachellbourgeois6941]

NOLA is my home port and and I love it and when go cruising on Carnival my friends and I have ag good time see a different part on thr city and eating the best places for food

[@adventureswithuncledave]

Being this is my home port, and I live 30 minutes from the port, you did a great job, hotel prices are insanely high around Mardi Gras, Book them as soon as you can, also FYI, active duty military and Veterans park free at the carnival cruise port.

[@bluebelleadventures2306]

Interesting. Is that only for Carnival? What if I’m going on a Royal Caribbean cruise? What is the address?

[@brianleblancart736]

I feel fortunate to have family there. So, we park at their house and Uber to the port. SO much cheaper!

[@MrStoppingallstation]

Great review Jamie.

[@mercyrodriguez5780]

We knew our way the city very well, one of our sons graduated from Tulane, we had visited the city many times, so that was not an issue, we don’t like the city at night. we were on the extravaganza cruise and we will never sail again from that port, we had the worst time on embarkation day. The terminal is very small and the lines were horrible. It took at least a couple of hours to get on that ship. Very bad experience!!

[@lynnfranklin5098]

Hilton and Hampton on St Charles great for a few days before since you are on streetcar line SAZARAC HOUSE is a great tour and cocktail history. Also the beignets.we’re doughnuts growing up they changed the name before the Worlds Fair. Look at old pictures in cafe du monde or Morning call.the signs read donughts Also you didn’t mention the best family tours 1)Mardi Gras World right at port you can actually see the production of the floats 2) world class zoo you can access by the streetcar 3) Aquarium/Insectituom in between the 2 cruise ports 4) World War II museum 5) City park with a Chidrens Museum inside the park 6Halloween awesome fun throughout the city and unique house displays I agree with what you said about River path but also we are HOT November - April best time to maybe have break in the heat

[@DB-zp9un]

We had an NCL cruise booked, and changed to a cruise out of canaveral because the whole parking situation just looked like a disaster waiting to happen lol

[@joannelamar6389]

Thank you for the information. We have a Wyndham timeshare in New Orleans and I thought only river cruises departed from there.

[@VoiceEnFuego]

I'm on one in 40 days!

[@BethTatge]

2 weeks for us!!

[@kimjordan3757]

I'm from Mississippi originally 😂. This is my first time taking a cruise out of New Orleans. This video is helpful. I just need to know which hotel is closer to the Carnival Cruise Terminal. I'm flying into New Orleans.

[@SharonatSeaTravel]

Thanks Kim..try the Hampton Inn and Suites / New Orleans Convention Center location. The included breakfast is always good!!!

[@kimjordan3757]

@@SharonatSeaTravel I just made my reservation. My cruise is not till April but I like to have everything plan out. 😂 Thank you for the information in your video.

[@bruceeigsti5274]

going on the valor next year getting their the day before and staying in the hotel...go a restaurant maybe close but otherwise stay in the hotel

[@Purvis-dw4qf]

I am not a gambler but I noticed the casino opened right after sailing away.

[@DB-zp9un]

While on the river, do you have sales tax on drinks? That's also something to keep in mind. If you talk about it later in the video, sorry.

[@allisontheriot2529]

Yes

[@scottscaneh]

Don't forget the tax you pay on your drinks before getting to international waters

[@theplanelife4097]

This is with the drink package too, am I correct?

[@Dan-xx5jq]

I would love to go on a cruise on like Carnival etc...just once. Unfortunately I can't afford anything over $200. I live in BR and can take the Greyhound bus to get there. Is it possible to find a cruise for that price?? I do have a few chronic conditions that make it difficult to walk for more than 20 minutes. I just want to experience the sea breeze and decent meals. I don't drink. I am also concerned with the extra costs like tips and taxes. I do not want to exceed $200. I would be traveling alone. Is there any options for me? Thanks.

[@josephgallant3598]

Do not fly in the day of cruise I do agree with that. We got a 2-bedroom for 300.90 parking for 137.00 for 7 days cruise in February 2025 shop around were driving from Nixa Mo.

[@karenfuller450]

What hotel are you booked at? Going in March 2025

[@josephgallant3598]

@@karenfuller450 sonest es suite

[@josephgallant3598]

@@karenfuller450 Do you like more information? I can send it to you especially on parking.

[@josephgallant3598]

@@karenfuller450 Did you get the hotel information?

[@susanfleming978]

The last time we cruised out of New Orleans it was cold and raining

[@charlesoconnor7133]

I live in Orleans. I’m not a fan of the cruise port. But I do all my cruising out of Florida

[@feliciemerie7268]

Do they have dogs at the port or on the boat I wanna 🍃💨

[@saj810]

As a resident, I do not recommend this. It is very dangerous. The police force is understaffed, night time is especially dangerous, since the French Quarter police are not available apparently until 7:30 am. Be very careful when "starting the party early" .

[@stevenhall513]

Sharon!

[@willg7882]

👍!

[@Lord.Kiltridge]

Louis Armstrong said that he prefers Lew-iss.

[@kimdee4275]

Nola has become my favorite Cruise Port!🛳 I take Amtrak in 1-3 days before & just enjoy the amazing Museums, Art Galleries, Live Music, St Charles St Trolley 🚎 and of course some of the best Culinary Delights in the Country! Sailing in 7 weeks!🥂