Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA)
Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA)

Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA)

More than a million cruise ship passengers pass through the Port of New Orleans each year. It's a popular embarkation point for voyages to the Caribbean and along the Mississippi River. The historic sights and festive flair of the French Quarter are just under 2 miles from the port in the Big Easy.

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920 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130

The basics

If you only have one day in New Orleans, the French Quarter is the top draw. In this historic quarter, wrought-iron Creole architecture overlooks the famously decadent Bourbon Street, and musicians fill the Jackson Square with jazzy tunes. For a different scene, catch the St. Charles Streetcar to the leafy, mansion-lined avenues and aboveground cemeteries of the Garden District, catch a live show on Frenchmen Street, or get back to nature in sprawling Audubon Park.

To get beyond New Orleans, take a day trip to Louisiana’s plantation homes along the historic River Road for a glimpse into antebellum life. Or, see the wildlife-rich swamps and unique culture of Cajun country on an airboat tour. You'll be back to the French Quarter in time for dinner.

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Things to know before you go

  • Cruise lines that operate out of New Orleans include Carnival, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, and the American Steamboat Company.
  • There is an airport baggage transfer service at the port if you want to see the city before boarding your plane later that day.
  • A 4-story parking structure is located at the Erato Street terminal; expect to pay around $15 per day.
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How to get to the French Quarter from Port of New Orleans

Your cruise ship will dock close to downtown at either the Julia Street or Erato Street terminal. Both terminals are on the Riverfront Trolley Line, which runs a mile up the Mississippi River to the French Quarter. Louis Armstrong International Airport is about 15 miles and a 25-minute drive from the cruise port.

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Trip ideas

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Port information

The port currency is the US dollar, and ATMs are available at the port and around the French Quarter. English is the spoken language. You'll find a refreshment stand serving coffee, soft drinks, and snacks and a souvenir stand selling trinkets at the port.

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