There are several cruises from New Orleans to choose from and there is no city like New Orleans from which to begin your Caribbean cruise. When planning your cruise think of New Orleans as the crown jewel of the Caribbean and as your first and last ports of call. Arrive in the Crescent City a few days early, stay in a Historic French Quarter Hotel, and enjoy all that New Orleans has to offer; the diverse and delicious cuisine, the music, the varied tours, the plantations, the museums, the swamps, and the areas unlimited shopping opportunities. On the day you are scheduled to cruise from New Orleans you can leisurely board the cruise ship and sail on to your second port of call.
New Orleans cruises range from four to seven nights and visit exciting ports of call such as Costa Maya, Belize City, Rotan, Cozumel, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and MORE! The cruise terminals are located on the Mississippi River near the French Quarter and are easily accessible to guest driving to New Orleans or transferring from the airport. There are several parking lots close to the terminals that are especially for cruise guests. So pick a cruise, come on down to the Crescent City and cruise out of New Orleans!!!!!!!!
Carnival Conquest cruises out of New Orleans
Sail away to your favorite Caribbean Island with Carnival Cruise Lines ! They now offer 7 Day Eastern Caribbean cruises and 7 Day Western Caribbean cruises aboard the 2,974 passenger cruise ship Conquest. Come on down; cruise out of New Orleans and make New Orleans your first port of call. Board the Carnival Cruise Lines Conquest and experience the ultimate in relaxation and adventure.- 7 day Westerm Caribbean Cruise with 4 ports of call. Montego Bay, Jamaica; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico and NEW ORLEANS!
- 7 day Eastern Caribbean Cruise with 4 ports of call. Key West, FL; Freeport, the Bahamas; Nassau, the Bahamas and NEW ORLEANS!
Cruise out of New Orleans on Norwegian Cruise Lines
Escape to the beautiful Caribbean with Norwegian Cruise Lines. They offer a 7 night Western Caribbean cruise out of New Orleans aboard the Norwegian Spirit. This week long cruise - Sunday through Sunday - offers 5 ports of call to Costa Maya, Mexico; Belize City, Belize; Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; Cozumel, Mexico and NEW ORLEANS!. While aboard the cruise ship Norwegian Spirit, which carries 2.018 passengers, you will enjoy 15 different dining options in all. This cruise ship is truly about traveling in style. Be sure to arrive a few days before your cruise or stay a couple of days after and enjoy all that New Orleans has to offer.
Carnival Elation cruises from New Orleans
Explore the mysterious Caribbean Islands with Carnival Cruise Lines. They offer 4 & 5 Days Western Caribbean cruises to Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico and Cozumel, Mexico aboard the cruise ship Elation. The cruise ship Elation is a 2,052 passenger cruise ship with many on board activities such as a waterslide, mini-golf course, Internet café, camp Carnival designed for guests 2 – 11 years old, casino, spa, shopping and more. Come on down; cruise out of New Orleans and make New Orleans your first port of call. 4 day Western Caribbean Cruise with 1 port of call.- 4 day Western Caribbean Cruise with 2 ports of call. Cozumel, Mexico and NEW ORLEANS.
- 5 day Westerm Caribbean Cruise with 3 ports of call. Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico; Cozumel, Mexico, and NEW ORLEANS.
*I recommend this Royal Caribbean cruise*
Cruise from New Orleans on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
Let Royal Caribbean International Cruise Lines sail you away to the exotic Caribbean Islands. They offer a 7 night Western Caribbean cruise from New Orleans aboard the Voyager of the Seas. This week long cruise - Saturday through Saturday - 4 ports of call to Falmouth, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico and NEW ORLEANS!. The 1,020-foot-long Voyager has 1,557 cabins and suites with a capacity for 3,114 guests and is the largest cruise ship ever to call New Orleans home. The Voyager is very family oriented. There are special areas for teens and younger kids, and plenty of activity and entertainment options for adults. This ship is only cruises to the Western Caribbean from New Orleans during the months of November to mid April.
Mississippi river boat cruises from New Orleans return in 2012
Cruising the Mississippi River on a sternwheeler is a true all-American experience that American Cruise Lines is pleased to bring back. The new paddle wheeler will recreate the grandeur of past riverboats while possessing the latest safety, environmental and construction technologies. The ship will have the look of a traditional riverboat along with more amenities, a faster speed, and an unmatched level of comfort. Features include six unique lounges, a library, an elegant dining salon, elevator service to all decks, and the exceptionally large staterooms found on all American Cruise Lines ships. With only 140 passengers, each guest will receive personalized service in the intimate and friendly atmosphere for which American Cruise Lines has become known. The first cruise is a scheduled to depart August 11, 2012 from New Orleans, Louisiana on a 7-night journey up the Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee. The ship will then begin a series of 7-night cruises travelling as far north as St. Paul, Minnesota while utilizing its remarkable speed to open up new itinerary possibilities. As on all true riverboats, a stage and bow ramp will give the ship access to the many interesting ports without docking facilities. American Cruise Lines has experienced record bookings in 2010 and has seen an increasing demand from passengers to bring their style of cruising to the Mississippi and tributary rivers. The company decided to introduce a new riverboat so that it could offer its superior style of cruising to the Mississippi River. For details on the best Mississippi River experience aboard the finest riverboat in the world please call an American Cruise Lines cruise specialist at 800-814-6880.Let your credit card company know you are going on Caribbean cruise
and that you might be making purchases in New Orleans and the Caribbean. Credit card companies look for out of your ordinary activity and your vacation purchases could be flagged as fraud, causing your credit card to be frozen.
Arrive in New Orleans at least ONE day before your cruise ship sails
Remember, you don’t want to be left behind and the cruise ship waits for NO ONE. You don’t have control over the weather or other travel problems; flights may be canceled, trains may be delayed or other situations could develop where you could end up missing the boat. Take a few days before your cruise to Explore New Orleans, America’s most unique city..