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Cruises out of New Orleans

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Cruises from New Orleans

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The New Orleans cruise port offers cruise itineraries from top cruise lines such as Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise line, and Viking River Cruises. Take a relaxing river cruise down the Mississippi River, or sail to exciting destinations such as the Western Caribbean, Panama Canal, and Spain.

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  • What cruise lines depart from New Orleans?

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Cruises out of New Orleans

We found you 34 cruises

7 Nights

Mississippi Delta Explorer

Port: New Orleans • Louisiana • Baton Rouge • Natchez • Vicksburg • Greenville • Memphis

36 reviews
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7 Nights

Caribbean Cruise

Port: New Orleans • Costa Maya • Harvest Caye • Roatan • Cozumel • New Orleans

3,306 reviews
Norwegian Cruise Line
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7 Nights

Western Caribbean - New Orleans

Port: New Orleans • Costa Maya • Harvest Caye • Roatan • Cozumel • New Orleans

3,306 reviews
Norwegian Cruise Line
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7 Nights

Western Caribbean Cruise

Port: New Orleans • Cozumel • Grand Cayman • Progreso • New Orleans

1,572 reviews
Royal Caribbean International
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7 Nights

Eastern Caribbean

Port: New Orleans • Key West • Celebration Key • Nassau • New Orleans

1,590 reviews
Carnival Cruise Line
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7 Nights

Western Caribbean Cruise

Port: New Orleans • Cozumel • Costa Maya • Grand Cayman • New Orleans

1,572 reviews
Royal Caribbean International
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7 Nights

Western Caribbean Cruise

Port: New Orleans • Costa Maya • Belize City • Cozumel • New Orleans

1,572 reviews
Nov 30, 2024
Royal Caribbean International
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4 Nights

Western Caribbean

Port: New Orleans • Cozumel • New Orleans

1,531 reviews
Carnival Cruise Line
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7 Nights

Eastern Caribbean

Port: New Orleans • Key West • Freeport • Nassau • New Orleans

1,590 reviews
Carnival Cruise Line
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7 Nights

Western Caribbean Cruise

Port: New Orleans • Cozumel • Costa Maya • Belize City • New Orleans

1,572 reviews
Mar 22, 2025
Royal Caribbean International
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5 Nights

Western Caribbean

Port: New Orleans • Cozumel • Progreso • New Orleans

1,531 reviews
Carnival Cruise Line
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16 Nights

Journeys - 16-day Transatlantic

Port: New Orleans • Nassau • Ponta Delgada • Madeira • Malaga • Alicante • Barcelona

1,531 reviews
Apr 24, 2025
Carnival Cruise Line
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7 Nights

Western Caribbean

Port: New Orleans • Roatan • Belize City • Cozumel • New Orleans

1,590 reviews
Carnival Cruise Line
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5 Nights

Western Caribbean

Port: New Orleans • Costa Maya • Cozumel • New Orleans

1,531 reviews
Carnival Cruise Line
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7 Nights

Western Caribbean Holiday

Port: New Orleans • Progreso • Cozumel • Grand Cayman • New Orleans

1,572 reviews
Dec 28, 2024
Royal Caribbean International
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Common New Orleans Cruise questions

What cruise lines depart from New Orleans?

Popular amongst many cruise lines including Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean International.

What cruise trip options do I have from New Orleans?

Most commonly, cruises from New Orleans go to exciting destinations such as Caribbean - All, Caribbean - Western, Europe - All, Panama Canal & Central America, and Spain.

How many days are cruises from New Orleans?

New Orleans cruises often range from 6-9 nights providing cruisers with a variety of different entertainment and dining options.

How much do cruises from New Orleans cost?

Starting at just $418, choose the perfect cruise from New Orleans that fits your traveling desires.

New Orleans Cruise Reviews

First cruise, Birthday cruise, girls trip

The fact it was leaving New Orleans. Price, Itinerary. Then come to find out it was also Mardi Gras, woohoo!!! The staff was friendly. Our cabin steward Johnni, was awesome.Read More
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