Sail down the Mississippi to the Western Caribbean — with jazz, food and the French Quarter before you board.
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New Orleans is a unique cruise port: ships sail down the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. Most cruises from here head to the Western Caribbean — Cozumel, Costa Maya, Progreso, Roatán, Belize and Grand Cayman. Add a night or two in the French Quarter and you have two vacations in one. Our specialists compare sailings and arrange hotels and flights.
Spend a night in the French Quarter before or after your cruise.
Cruise down the Mississippi before reaching open water.
Cozumel, Costa Maya, Progreso, Roatán, Belize and more.
Within driving distance for much of the South.
4 – 5 and 7-night cruises sail throughout the year.
Cruise lines, ships and itineraries from each port change by season and year. Your specialist confirms what's sailing on your dates before you book.
The Erato Street and Julia Street cruise terminals are on the Mississippi riverfront, close to the French Quarter and the Warehouse District.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is about 15 – 20 miles from the terminals — usually a 25 – 40 minute ride.
It takes several hours to sail down the Mississippi to the Gulf, so the first and last days include scenic river cruising.
For round-trip cruises from New Orleans, U.S. citizens can usually sail with a birth certificate and photo ID, but a passport is strongly recommended.
Tell us your dates and how many are traveling. A CLIA-certified cruise specialist will compare sailings from New Orleans across cruise lines and call you back — usually within 15 minutes during business hours.
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