Take a Cruise To or From New Orleans

Western Caribbean cruises:

Carnival's Sensation

Carnival's Sensation offers 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.

Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas

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.

Cruise Terminal Directions and Parking Map

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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).

Parking:

On-Site Parking

Parking for Erato St. Cruise Terminal

Go directly to the Erato Parking Garage entrance. On the first floor of the garage (3rd floor of the terminal building) you will be directed to the offloading area in the middle of the floor. SeaCaps will take your checked baggage and deliver them directly to the ship. After parking, you will take Elevators #3, 4 or 5 to the second floor check in and waiting area. Parking cost $16 per day effective July 1 2009. Please have your cruise ticket available as you will need to show them to enter the garage. Maximum height is 8' 4" (limited space) on 3rd floor and 7' 6" on higher floors, and maximum 22 feet in length. Garage is secure, lighted and patrolled.

Parking for Julia St. Cruise Terminal

Parking will be in the Erato St. Garage adjacent to the Julia St. Cruise Terminal. If you prefer to carry your baggage from the parking garage(approximately 75 yards between garage elevator and Julia Terminal), upon entering Port of New Orleans Place get in right lane and go straight into the Erato St. Parking Garage and follow directions below. If you prefer to drop your bags at the Julia Terminal, upon entering Port of New Orleans Place get in left lane and go past the Erato Terminal and proceed directly to the Julia St. Cruise Terminal No. 2. Drop off all luggage except for your carry-ons, and all passengers except the driver. After dropping off all passengers and baggage, proceed to Julia St. and turn left. Go one block to Convention Center Blvd. and turn left. Go approximately one mile to the end of Convention Center Blvd., and turn left onto Henderson St. Go one block and turn left onto Port of New Orleans Place. (You have completed a circle.) Stay in right lane and proceed to the entrance of the Erato St. Parking Garage. After parking, you will take Elevator # 1 at the far end of the building, and go to the ground floor (Floor 1), and walk approximately 30 yards to the entrance for the Julia St. Cruise Terminal Complex (entrance is underneath outdoor stairway on your right). Parking cost $16 per day effective July 1 2009, cash or credit card. Please have your cruise ticket available as you will need to show it to enter the garage. Maximum height is 8' 4" (limited space) on 3rd floor and 7' 6" on higher floors, and maximum 22 feet in length. Garage is secure, lighted and patrolled.

Oversized vehicles, RV's and Buses

Oversized vehicles may use the Poydras St. Parking lot which is adjacent to the Julia St. Cruise Terminal No. 2. Utilize the same directions as to Erato/Julia terminals. Go directly to the drop off areas for either the Erato or Julia terminal. After offloading all luggage and passengers, the driver should proceed past the Erato and Julia terminals and turn right into the Poydras St. Parking Lot. There will be a shuttle available to bring you back to Erato St. (You can walk to the Julia Terminal). Parking for oversized vehicles is $32 per day effective July 1 2009. Please call ahead for space. (504) 525-5476. Ask for Mr. Leonard Smith. Lot is secure, lighted and patrolled.

Off-Site Parking
Parking may also be available at off-site parking lots near the terminal. Cruise passengers should check with these lots directly for rates and availability.

For more information visit: www.portno.com.