New Orleans is the sixth-largest cruise port in the United States, and demand for cruising from the Big Easy is growing for both Caribbean and river itineraries. Discover why cruising from New Orleans is like taking two vacations in one!

The Port of New Orleans’ two state-of-the-art cruise terminals are located in the heart of the city near the historic French Quarter, family attractions, shopping, dining and hotels. Erato Street Cruise Terminal offers more than 1,000 parking spots within the terminal, while the Julia Street Cruise Terminal, right next door to Erato, offers ...

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Jan 13, 2025 · The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA), the 6th largest U.S. cruise port and the only port in the country that offers both ocean-going and river cruising, announced today a record-breaking year with more than 1.2 million cruise passenger movements in 2024.

NEW ORLEANS-The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) is on track for a record number of passenger movements with 1.3 million anticipated by the end of the year, which will exceed pre-pandemic levels. Port NOLA is the 6th largest cruise port in the country, with strong demand for both oceangoing and river vessels.

Port of New Orleans’ state-of-the-art cruise terminals are steps away from the historic French Quarter and dynamic Warehouse District. For cruise passengers staying in New Orleans before or after your cruise, the vacation of a lifetime awaits.

1350 Port of New Orleans Place New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 NewOrleansPort PortNOLA PortofNOLA @PortNOLA Port of New Orleans portnola.com CRUISE New Orleans is the city of jazz and jambalaya, Mardi Gras and masked celebrations. There’s a reason why more and more passengers choose to launch their cruise vacations from this unique city.

On July 19, Carnival Cruise Line announced its planned restart from the Port of New Orleans on the Carnival Glory starting Sept. 5, 2021. This is one of three Carnival ships that will resume guest operations in September, and another four from Carnival will resume in October – bringing the total number of ships to 15.

Port of New Orleans is a modern multimodal gateway for global commerce and an in-demand cruise port. Our competitive edge comes from our ability to deliver seamless, integrated logistics solutions between river, rail and road.