Is there a cruise from New Orleans to Bahamas?

Royal Caribbean offers lots of affordable cruises to The Bahamas from New Orleans.



Yes, as of 2026, there are several cruise options from New Orleans to the Bahamas, primarily operated by Carnival Cruise Line. A popular itinerary is the 7-day or 8-day sailing aboard ships like the Carnival Liberty. These cruises typically depart from the Port of New Orleans, sail through the Gulf of Mexico, and stop at Florida ports like Key West before reaching Bahamian destinations such as Nassau, Half Moon Cay (a private island), and the new Celebration Key on Grand Bahama. Because New Orleans is further west than Florida ports, these sailings often include more "Sea Days," making them ideal for travelers who enjoy onboard amenities. While Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean also operate out of New Orleans, their routes from this port more frequently focus on the Western Caribbean (Mexico/Honduras), so Carnival remains the primary choice for those specifically wanting to reach the Bahamas from the Big Easy.

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If you want the best weather, you will want to cruise to the Bahamas in November, late April, or Early May. All of these months fall outside of the rainy season, as well as hurricane season. Plus, you are unlikely to encounter a cold front in November.

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Caribbean Seasons Rain is more frequent in the wet season, but the temperatures are warmer. Wet season and dry season are both good times to cruise the Caribbean. The worst time for a Caribbean cruise weather-wise is August to September, as it is peak hurricane season.

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A cruise to the Bahamas delivers fun in the sun and beautiful scenery. Of course, there's great shopping, dining and watersports on the islands, too. With a cruise, the journey is just as much fun as the destination.

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“Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest and newest ship from Norwegian to sail from New Orleans, and we are thrilled to bring our signature Breakaway-class ship to this important homeport,” said Andy Stuart, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line.

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Late April-early December But many Bahamian properties schedule maintenance during these months, which can lead to noisy surroundings and reduced services. May to October are the wettest months of the year and hurricanes may also make landfall here between June and November, so consider buying travel insurance.

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But for the most part, the best time to cruise the Caribbean is January through April during the dry season, especially in April when temperatures are warmer. The worst time is September and October during the peak months of the Caribbean hurricane season. May is a brief rainy season for some destinations.

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December. From mid-December it's peak season (and peak prices) in the Caribbean although you might find some deals at the start of the month. Some resorts try to tempt vacationers with deals ahead of the busy Christmas rush. Weather-wise it's warm and dry with little chance of any thunderstorms.

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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.

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