Carnival Cruise New Orleans

Carnival Cruises from New Orleans features 4-, 5- and 7-night Western Caribbean cruise itineraries. Carnival Cruises New Orleans 4-night Western Caribbean itinerary visits Cozumel (Mexico). The 5-night Western Caribbean itinerary visits Progreso (Yucatan) and Cozumel. The 7-night Exotic Western Caribbean itinerary visits Belize, Isla Roatan and Cozumel. Both the 4 and 5-night Western Caribbean itineraries also include 2 "Fun Days" at sea while the 7-night Exotic Western Caribbean itinerary includes 3 "Fun Days" at sea. This allows you plenty of time to enjoy the Carnival Conquest's many amenities such as a great alternative dining restaurant in The Point Steakhouse and Supper Club. Carnival Cruises New Orleans Money Saving Tip: Lowest prices on Western Caribbean cruises are in January, February, late-August through early-December.

Carnival Cruises from New Orleans features a 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise itinerary. Typically, there is only one sailing per month of this itinerary. The 7-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary visits Key West, Florida, as well as Freeport and Nassau in the Bahamas. Carnival Cruises New Orleans 7-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary includes 3 "Fun Days" at sea, which allows you plenty of time to enjoy the amenities of the Carnival Triumph (to be replaced in November 2011 by Carnival Conquest). Carnival Cruises New Orleans Money Saving Tip: Lowest prices on Western Caribbean cruises from New Orleans are in January, February, late-August through early-December.

Have you considered a Carnival Cruise from Galveston, Texas? Just like New Orleans, Galveston provides great cruise options to the Western Caribbean. And, air service into Houston (the gateway airport for Galveston) from most cities in the US is more frequent and has lower prices than New Orleans.

If you are looking for other Carnival Cruise Caribbean sailings, check-out Carnival Cruises Miami, Carnival Cruises Tampa, Carnival Cruises Fort Lauderdale, Carnival Cruises Galveston and Carnival Cruises New Orleans.

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Flight Arrival and Departure Times

If you are flying in to New Orleans (MSY) on the day of your cruise make sure you allow plenty of time to get to the ship. Carnival recommends arriving in to MSY by 2:00 PM at the latest on the day of embarkation. After your cruise, your flight should not leave before 11:30 AM. (updated January 2010)

Carnival Cruises Parking at the Port of New Orleans

Carnival has a secure parking garage at the port. Be prepared to pay $14 per day to park. Payment is due as you enter the garage by cash or credit card. (updated February 2010)

Other Parking options in New Orleans

If you are arriving by car the night before your cruise, several of the hotels in the area may let you leave your car in their lot while you cruise. However, you will need to stay at least one night before your cruise – look for "Park 'n Stay" rates advertised by the hotel. These hotels usually have a shuttle to take you to and from the cruise port. (updated January 2011)

Getting from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to the Port of New Orleans

There is a flat fee of $28 for the first two persons and $12 per person for three or more, plus a $1 fuel surcharge per trip (not passenger) from MSY to the port. It is about a 45-minute ride. There are walk-up kiosks in baggage claim for airport shuttles and limos to the port. An airport shuttle is $15 per person each way to / from the cruise port. An airport limo costs $58 for 1 or 2 people each way. Cruise Line transfers are $23 per person each way. (updated July 2010)

Online Check-in for your Carnival cruise out of New Orleans

Complete the FunPass check-in online at least 3 days prior to your cruise. This will speed up check-in for your Carnival Cruise from New Orleans. (updated March 2010)

Boarding Time for Carnival Cruises from New Orleans

Boarding for your Carnival Cruise starts at 12:30 PM. If possible get there early to avoid the lines. You must be checked-in at least 90 minutes prior to the scheduled cruise departure. (updated August 2009)

Required Travel Documentation

As of June 1, 2009 U.S. Citizens on closed-loop cruises (cruises that start and end from the same port) can still cruise with a birth certificate and government-issued photo ID (children only need a birth certificate). Passports are required if you have to leave the cruise early and fly back to the U.S. Passports may also be required depending on the country your ship is visiting. Be sure to check the U.S. State Department's web site for up-to-date information. (updated January 2010)