Cruises - Port Facilities

Port of New Orleans Cruise Information

Julia Street Cruise Ship Terminal, Berths 1 and 2

Carnival Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean

River Location: Mile 95.3 AHP, East Bank

2,000 ft (609M) water frontage; 43,000 sq ft. (3,994 SQ. M) terminal at Berth 1; 27,000 sq. ft. (2,508 sq. m) terminal and Berth 2; Covered drive-in, drop-off and pick-up areas; Project Depth 30 ft. (9.1m)

Erato Street Cruise Ship Terminal

River Location: Mile 95.6 AHP East Bank

2,600 ft. (792m) contiguous water frontage for three cruise terminals; Facilities: 90,000 sq. ft. (8,361 sq. m) terminal will be completed in the fall of 2006; 1,000-vehicle parking garage; covered drive-in, drop-off and pick-up areas; Project Depth: 30 ft. (9.1m)

Port of New Orleans Directions & Parking

General Directions to Erato St. Cruise Terminal and Julia St. Cruise Terminals

Take I-10 east to New Orleans, follow the signs to the N.O. Business District, US90 West, Crescent City Connection to the West Bank. Take last exit before crossing the Mississippi River, which is Exit 11C, Tchoupitoulas and South Peters St. Take downramp to ground level, go to second stoplight (Tchoupitoulas St.) and turn right. Go to next stoplight (Henderson St.) and turn left. Go two blocks, go over the railroad tracks and turn left. The Cruise Terminals are directly ahead of you and Harbor Police will be directing traffic.

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 $14 per day. 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 3^rd 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

As parking will be in the Erato St. Garage, 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 at the far end of the floor. SeaCaps will take your checked baggage and deliver them directly to the ship. After parking, you will take Elevators # 1 to the ground floor, and walk approximately 30 yards to the entrance to the Julia St. Cruise Terminal Complex. Parking cost $14 per day. 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 3^rd 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 $28 per day. Please call ahead for space. (504) 525-5476. Ask for Mr. Leonard Smith. Lot is secure, lighted and patrolled.

Poland Ave. Cruise Facility

From the west, take I-10 east to New Orleans, veer left onto I-610, go to Elysian Fields exit. At base of ramp turn right onto Elysian Fields. From the east, take I-10 west and exit at Elysian Fields. At base of ramp continue straight on Elysian Fields. Once on Elysian Fields, go approximately one mile to Rampart St. Go one block further, and make U-turn back to Rampart St., then turn right. Go approximately two miles on Rampart (the name changes to St. Claude Ave.) to Poland Avenue (do not cross bridge) and turn right. Go five blocks to dead end and turn right on Chartres St. Go over the railroad tracks and turn left up ramp to Poland Avenue Cruise Facility. Parking is in lot adjacent to terminal. Parking cost $14 per day for conventional vehicle, $28 per day for oversize vehicles. Please have your cruise ticket available as you will need to show them to enter the lot. Lot is secure, lighted and patrolled.

Delta Queen Steamboat Parking Instructions

For locations and parking instructions call (800) 543-1949

RiverBarge Excursions, Inc.

For locations and parking instructions call (800) 282-1945
 

Airport Transportation

The Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) is approximately 17 miles from the cruise terminal complexes. Please allow approximately 45 minutes travel time. There are three basic means of transportation from the airport to the cruise terminal. The following numbers and rates are as of August 1, 2005 for transportation between the airport and the cruise terminal complexes:

Airport Shuttle - (504) 522-3500 -
Kiosks in the baggage area of the airport, walk up service. $13 per person.

Airport Limousine - (504) 305-2450 -
Kiosks in the baggage area of the airport, walk up service.  Rates start at $35 for one or two passengers.

Taxis - Flat fee of $28 for the first two persons, $12 per person for three or more, plus a $1 fuel surcharge per trip (not passenger).

Baggage Transfer Services

Rush It Courier Service operates a baggage transfer service at the cruise terminals that will deliver your baggage from the terminal to the airport. This is a perfect service for those that have later flights and want to enjoy the sights of the City after the cruise and before departing for home. A great way to extend the vacation. We are also working on a system to deliver bags from the airport to the cruise terminal on arrival, to allow those early arrivals to start their vacations early. For more information and rates, call (504) 471-0080.

Services In Cruise Terminal

Hotel Information

The Julia and Erato Cruise Terminal Complexes are located in the heart of downtown New Orleans, and are conveniently situated close to hotels and for tourist activities. The terminals are directly behind the New Orleans Convention Center, adjacent to the warehouse district and central business district, and within walking distance of the historic French Quarter. New Orleans boasts approximately 40,000 available hotel rooms, most of them located in the downtown area or close by. Every major hotel chain, and most of the minor ones, have at least one property in the city.

For hotels that offer packages to cruise passengers, log onto:

http://www.neworleanscvb.com/travelagent/

Other sites that offer hotel booking in New Orleans, log onto:

http://www.frenchquarter.com
http://www.neworleansonline.com
http://www.neworleanscvb.com
http://www.nola.com