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.

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.

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!

Learn about the Port of New Orleans' edge in cargo capabilities & how we deliver seamless, integrated logistics solutions between river, rail & road.

Port of New Orleans facilities include 40 berths, 20 million square feet of cargo-handling area, six ship-to-shore gantry cranes and covered storage area.

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 ...

Due to freezing weather and significant snow accumulation creating unsafe conditions, the Port of New Orleans’ freeze plan remains in place. Water flow to our terminals was shut down Sunday and is expected to resume Thursday once temperatures and conditions improve.

The Port of New Orleans is a diverse deepwater port uniquely located on the Mississippi River near the Gulf of Mexico. This naturally strategic location allows unparalleled access to 30-plus major inland hubs such as Dallas, Memphis, Chicago and Canada via 14,500 miles of waterways, six Class I railroads and interstate roadways.

View the history of how the Port of New Orleans has evolved from 1718 to become the modern gateway it is today.

Port NOLA is a multimodal transportation hub and an economic engine driven by diverse lines of business: extensive cargo capabilities, a strategically aligned railroad, a large industrial real estate portfolio and in-demand cruise operations.