Getting to Port of New Orleans

New Orleans → Port of New Orleans

Taxis are readily available from downtown hotels and provide a direct 4-minute ride to the Port of New Orleans cruise terminal, ideal for cruise passengers with luggage on embarkation day. Hail from street or hotel stand; confirm flat rate to cruise terminal.

New Orleans → Port of New Orleans

Pre-book a private vehicle from your downtown hotel directly to the NOLA Cruise Port terminal, with driver waiting at scheduled time for comfortable embarkation transfer. Specify cruise ship, terminal, and luggage in booking; available 24/7.

New Orleans → Port of New Orleans

Uber or Lyft rideshare services pick up from city center hotels and drop off directly at the cruise terminal, offering convenience for groups with luggage heading to embarkation. Use app to book; surge pricing possible on busy embarkation days.

New Orleans → Port of New Orleans

Carnival provides transfers from New Orleans International Airport to the Port of New Orleans on embarkation day only; check with your cruise line for hotel pickup options or similar services. Primarily airport-port; confirm with your cruise operator for city center arrangements.

New Orleans → Port of New Orleans

Take the Line 12 streetcar from St Charles at Poydras near downtown hotels to St Charles at St Joseph, a short walk to the Erato Street Cruise Terminal for budget-conscious passengers. Runs every 15 minutes; not ideal for heavy luggage but very cheap; check norta.com for schedules.

New Orleans → Port of New Orleans

Board the bus from Tulane @ Loyola to Magazine @ Poyfarre, close to the cruise terminal, providing an affordable public option from central New Orleans areas. Every 30 minutes; limited luggage space; visit jptransit.org.