Take a Cruise To or From New Orleans
Western Caribbean cruises:
Beginning October 6, 2006, Carnival's Sensation will be returning to New Orleans offering both 4 and 5 night cruises to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico; Cozumel, Mexico; Costa Maya, Mexico; and Caligula, Mexico. Ship itineraries and sailing dates are subject to change. Check here: www.carnival.com or call 1-888-CARNIVAL for the latest information.
Beginning in December 2006, Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas resumes operations with a 7-night Western Caribbean cruise from New Orleans to Cozumel, Mexico; Georgetown, Grand Caymen; and Costa Maya, Mexico. Ship itineraries and sailing dates are subject to change. For schedules and more information call 800-327-6700 or click www.royalcaribbean.com.
Mississippi River cruises:
Delta Queen Steamboat Company offers 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 11-day cruises from New Orleans on the Delta Queen, American Queen, and Mississippi Queen. Sail to historic ports of call including Natchez, Miss., Hannibal and St. Louis, Mo., St. Paul, Minn., Louisville, Ky., Chattanooga and Nashville, Tenn., Cincinnati, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pa.
Cruise Terminal Directions and Parking Map
Information and map provided by Port of New Orleans
Parking:
On-Site Parking: Immediately adjacent to the cruise terminal, the Port operates a patrolled, fenced, and lighted outside parking lot (no height restrictions) for cruise passengers only, for length of voyage only. Parking in this lot is $12 per day for the length of voyage. Cost is $84 for a seven day cruise, cash only on arrival, no credit cards, no checks, no reservations, no refunds for early departure. RV's pay according to number of spaces occupied (i.e., two spaces equal $168).
Off-Site Parking: The Port has reached agreements with the following private lots along Convention Center Blvd. that will charge cruise passengers the Port's rate of $12 per day:
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Fulton Street Garage
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Convention Center Blvd. and North Diamond St. - covered parking, pay on departure - must show cruise ticket upon entering - shuttle bus back to terminal |
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"Whale" Lot
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Convention Center Blvd. and Julia St. - outside lot, pay on departure - must show proof of cruise and give baggage tag - adjacent to Terminal 2 and two blocks from Terminal 1 |
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Hilton Hotel Lot
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Convention Center Blvd., adjacent to Whale Lot - covered parking, pay on departure - must show proof of cruise and give baggage tag - one black from Terminal 2 and three blocks from Terminal 1 |
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WTC Lot
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Poydras St. adjacent to Hilton Hotel - covered parking, pay on departure - must show proof of cruise and give baggage tag - three blocks from Terminal 2 and four blocks from Terminal 1 |
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PK1 Lot
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Convention Center Blvd. past Calliope St., outside parking, pay on departure - six blocks from Terminal 2 and five blocks from Terminal 1 |
Driving Directions:
FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT: Convention Center Blvd. to Henderson St., left on Henderson St. continue to Port of New Orleans Place, left on Port of New Orleans Place to Julia St. Terminals 1 & 2 or right to Delta Queen (Robin St. Wharf).
FROM INTERSTATE 10 (EAST OR WEST): Exit at Business 90W/Westbank (locally known as Pontchartrain Expressway). Proceed to Tchoupitoulas St./South Peters St. exit, continue to Convention Center Blvd., right on Convention Center Blvd. continue to Henderson St., left on Henderson St. continue to Port of New Orleans Place, left on Port of New Orleans Place to Julia St. Terminals 1 & 2 or right to Delta Queen (Robin St. Wharf).
FROM RIVER BOUND PONTCHARTRAIN EXPRESSWAY: Exit at Tchoupitoulas St./South Peters St. exit, continue to Convention Center Blvd., right on Convention Center Blvd. continue to Henderson St., left on Henderson St. continue to Port of New Orleans Place, left on Port of New Orleans Place to Julia St. Terminals 1 & 2 or right to Delta Queen (Robin St. Wharf).
FROM RIVER BOUND WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY: Westbank Expressway to Crescent City Connection, continue over Crescent City Connection, exit at Tchoupitoulas St. exit. Continue to Henderson St., left on Henderson St. continue to Port of New Orleans Place, left on Port of New Orleans Place to Julia St. Terminals 1 & 2 or right to Delta Queen (Robin St. Wharf).
FROM NEW ORLEANS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Take I-10 East toward New Orleans. Follow signs for Westbank (Business 90) as you approach downtown. Exit at Tchoupitoulas St./South Peters St. exit, continue to Convention Center Blvd., right on Convention Center Blvd. continue to Henderson St., left on Henderson St. continue to Port of New Orleans Place, left on Port of New Orleans Place to Julia St. Terminals 1 & 2 or right to Delta Queen (Robin St. Wharf).
For more information visit: www.portno.com.
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