Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras

New Orleans Bourbon St

New Orleans Bourbon St

Audubon Park

Audubon Park

Bourbon Street

Bourbon Street

Bourbon Street

Bourbon Street

Canal Streetcar in New Orleans

Canal Streetcar in New Orleans

French Quarter

French Quarter

Jackson Square

Jackson Square

Laffitte's Blacksmith Shop

Laffitte's Blacksmith Shop

New Orleans City Park

New Orleans City Park

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras

Street Music

Street Music

Saint Louis Cathedral

Saint Louis Cathedral

Book Cruises Out of New Orleans and Let the Good Times Roll

Cruises from New Orleans, LA, offer many different opportunities to vacation near and far. Whether you are interested in a Mississippi River cruise or a Caribbean cruise, New Orleans's unique location makes it an excellent departure port for cruises headed in many different directions.

No matter where you are thinking of going, cruises from New Orleans are a great choice, especially when you take advantage of CruiseDirect's low prices. Many different lines offer cruise deals out of New Orleans. CarnivalNorwegianRoyal Caribbean, and Viking River Cruises all offer multiple cruises leaving New Orleans regularly, and last-minute cruise deals may be available to help you save even more when you book with CruiseDirect. Lock in the lowest price now, guaranteed, and pay later with flexible payment options through Uplift! You'll soon be able to sail away to popular destination ports of call throughout the Caribbean, including Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Grand Cayman. Enjoy the fun and festive island culture that can't be found anywhere else with CruiseDirect!

Of course, before you cruise out of New Orleans, it's also worth taking the time to explore this beautiful port city. Known as the Crescent City and the Big Easy, the city is filled with live jazz and blues music and festive celebrations year-round, with Mardi Gras being its most popular. Stroll down Bourbon Street and through the nearby French Quarter, the city's oldest neighborhood. When planning cruises from NOLA, many travelers choose to bookend their trip with a day or two sightseeing in the area, where there is so much culture to be experienced.

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Hotels In New Orleans

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Nopsi Hotel New Orleans

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Roami at Factors Row

Towneplace Suites New Orleans Downtown / Canal Street Hotel Image
Towneplace Suites New Orleans Downtown / Canal Street

Cruise Lines Dec 25 Jan 26 Feb 26 Mar 26 Apr 26 May 26 Jun 26 Jul 26 Aug 26 Sep 26 Oct 26 Nov 26
Carnival Cruise Line $579 $229 $354 $439 $459 $489 $714 $609 $399 $379 $399 $389
Norwegian Cruise Line $1,179 $419 $799 $749 $719 $799           $719
Royal Caribbean Cruises                       $589
Viking River Cruises   $2,999 $4,499 $4,999 $5,799 $6,299 $9,999 $8,999   $6,799 $6,499  

Monthly Weather Averages

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Current Weather

New Orleans
78°F
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Monday

47° 30°

Tuesday

62° 43°

Wednesday

66° 55°

Thursday

78° 62°