Homeport guide
Homeport: where cruises start and end. Plan parking, arrival and a pre-cruise hotel night.
Parking: Erato Street parking is sold as packages (e.g. $120 for 4 days, $180 for 7 days); Julia Street uses the 100 Poydras garage at similar rates (Port of New Orleans).
Getting there: Louis Armstrong airport (MSY) is about 25–30 minutes away by taxi or rideshare.
Hotels nearby: Warehouse District and French Quarter hotels are close to both terminals.
Rates are as published by the sources below and change often.
Where ships dock
- Erato Street Cruise Terminal
- Julia Street Cruise Terminal
Getting to town
Louis Armstrong airport (MSY) is about 25–30 minutes away by taxi or rideshare.
Erato Street parking is sold as packages (e.g. $120 for 4 days, $180 for 7 days); Julia Street uses the 100 Poydras garage at similar rates (Port of New Orleans).
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: U.S. dollar.
Top sights nearby
- French Quarter
- National WWII Museum
- Garden District streetcar
Safety & tips
- Stay a night before or after; it's a great city.
- Check which terminal you use.
- Mardi Gras traffic is heavy.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Arrive in your assigned check-in window; boarding usually closes 60–90 minutes before departure (check your line).
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.