New Orleans, United States

Cruise Port

New Orleans

Consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, US.

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Overview

New Orleans is a cruise port in United States. It lies on the coast at approximately 29.976, -90.078.

About New Orleans

New Orleans is a consolidated city-parish located along the Mississippi River in the U.S. state of Louisiana. With a population of 383,997 at the 2020 census, New Orleans is the most populous city in Louisiana, the second-most populous in the Deep South, and the twelfth-most populous in the Southeastern United States; the New Orleans metropolitan area, with about 1 million residents, is the 59th-most populous metropolitan area in the United States. New Orleans serves as a major port and commercial hub for the broader Gulf Coast region. The city is coextensive with Orleans Parish.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for New Orleans — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around New Orleans

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Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 32°C in Aug and coolest around 17°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
17°
9°
Feb
18°
10°
Mar
22°
14°
Apr
24°
17°
May
29°
21°
Jun
31°
24°
Jul
31°
25°
Aug
32°
26°
Sep
29°
23°
Oct
26°
18°
Nov
20°
13°
Dec
19°
12°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near New Orleans the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at New Orleans, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →