New Orleans

Walkability: 6.5/10

United States

Direct DockUS & Canada Homeports

Hours in Port

~0 hours

Walk to Town

French Quarter is a 10 min walk from the cruise terminal

Currency

USD (USD accepted)

WiFi

Excellent

Cell Coverage

Excellent

Time Zone

CST/CDT

Today at New Orleans

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Time Zone Alert

New Orleans is Central Time — 1 hour behind Eastern.

Overview

The Julia Street Cruise Terminal sits along the Mississippi River, walking distance from the French Quarter. New Orleans offers incredible food, live jazz, and unique culture. Many cruisers arrive a day or two early to enjoy the city.

The walkability score is a planning hint for navigating the port on foot from the terminal. Safety information should be confirmed against official travel advisories (e.g. travel.state.gov) before your trip.

All-aboard math

All-aboard in New Orleansis typically 30–60 minutes before your ship departs — confirm the exact time on the day’s ship newsletter. Time-zone note: New Orleans is Central Time — 1 hour behind Eastern.

Top Excursions

French Quarter Walking Tour

$20–$402-3 hours

Swamp Tour

$30–$603-4 hours

Plantation Tour

$50–$804-5 hours

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Free Things To Do

Jackson Square

Iconic plaza with street performers, artists, and St. Louis Cathedral.

Bourbon Street

The legendary nightlife strip — free to walk and soak in the atmosphere.

Magazine Street

Six miles of local shops, galleries, and restaurants through the Garden District.

Restaurants Near Terminal

Café Du Monde$

Commander's Palace$$$

Central Grocery (Muffuletta)$

Getting Around

The French Quarter is very walkable from the port. St. Charles Streetcar ($1.25) runs to the Garden District. Uber/Lyft plentiful. Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) is 30 min by car.

Emergency Information

Police

911

Hospital

University Medical Center — 2000 Canal St

Medical Evacuation Coverage

Helicopter evacuations from ports like New Orleans can cost $50,000+. Medjet covers medical transport to your home hospital — not just the nearest facility.

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