New Orleans cruise terminalPort NOLA has two terminals serving cruise ships (liners and riverboats) - Julia Street Cruise Terminal, and Erato Cruise Terminal, with combined wharf length (2 berths) 792 m (2600 ft).
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The Port of New Orleans, also known as Port NOLA, is the sixth-largest cruise port in the U.S. It has two adjacent terminal complexes and is located a short 10-minute drive from Canal Street and the French Quarter.
There are a lot of cruise lines out of New Orleans. A few of the most popular include Disney, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Princess, and International.
Norwegian Breakaway measures 1,068 feet and 145,666 tons, the largest ship so far to make its home in the Port of New Orleans. Built in 2013, it is also the youngest ship currently sailing from the city. In addition to Breakaway, New Orleans will welcome Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas in December.
Seven cruise lines operate out of New Orleans: American Cruise Line, American Queen, Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean and Viking River Cruises.
Winner: Royal CaribbeanBoth companies are market leaders in terms of fleet sizes. That said, Royal Caribbean has more ships and they're often larger, which means additional dining, activities and lodging options for passengers.
While there is not a clear winner across all of the categories, Carnival, MSC and Royal Caribbean offer the lowest prices for those wanting to cruise. These costs were compared solely on the cruise fare, which does include complimentary dining venues as well as most of the onboard activities and entertainment.
Bus. As with most big cities, New Orleans has a great metropolitan bus system in order. Although less romantic than the streetcar, this modern mode of transport has more expansive routes, meaning that you can get to almost any area of the city with ease.
Directly with the Cruise LineThis may be the best approach if you know which cruise line you want to book and which cities you want to visit. However, you may miss out on promotions offered by third-party sites.
Do I need a passport? We recommend that everyone taking a cruise from the United States have a passport book. Though some “closed-loop” cruises may not require a U.S. passport, we recommend bringing yours in case of an emergency, such as an unexpected medical air evacuation or the ship docking at an alternate port.
Is Royal Caribbean or Carnival better? Assuming both cruise lines can fit your date, destination and amenity preferences, Royal Caribbean comes out ahead. This is particularly true if your budget can accommodate the higher cost for interior cabins and/or you aren't traveling with kids.