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Port of New Orleans, Louisiana – Terminal Information

Cruise terminal guide for Port of New Orleans, Louisiana — which lines dock where, check-in tips, and what to expect on arrival.

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The Port of New Orleans has two cruise terminals, both ideally located in downtown New Orleans — just 5 minutes from the famed French Quarter and easily accessible off Interstate 10.


⚓ Julia Street Terminal

📍 920 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, LA — Home port for Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Lines


⚓ Erato Street Terminal

📍 1100 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, LA — Home port for Carnival Cruise Line and Disney Cruises


ℹ️ Terminal Information

☕ Onsite amenities

There is a refreshment stand serving coffee, cold drinks, and snacks, as well as a souvenir stand located at the port.

🧳 Luggage storage

There is no luggage storage at the pier, but you can store your luggage with Luggage Hero. Click here for pricing and locations closest to the Julia St. and Erato St. cruise terminals.



🗺️ New Orleans Cruise Terminal Directions

🚗 Directions to the Port

⚠️ Do not access terminals from Julia Street or Poydras Street entrances — follow these directions due to one-way streets

1 From I-10 East or West, exit at US 90 W (Exit 234 A).
2 Exit US 90 W at Tchoupitoulas (Exit 11 C) — the last exit before crossing the Mississippi River on the Crescent City Connection Bridge.
3 Follow down the ramp to ground level and turn right at the second stoplight onto Tchoupitoulas Street.
4 Turn left at the next stoplight onto Henderson Street and proceed for two blocks.
5 Turn left onto Port of New Orleans Place after crossing the railroad tracks.
6 🚢 Erato Street Terminal (Carnival & Disney) is just past the bridge pier. Julia Street Terminal (Norwegian & Royal Caribbean) is just beyond Erato.

🚢 Cruise Lines from New Orleans

Carnival Cruises
Carnival Cruises
Erato Street Terminal
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Julia Street Terminal
Disney Cruises
Disney Cruises
Erato Street Terminal
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean
Julia Street Terminal

🌡️ New Orleans Weather

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February to May

The most comfortable time to visit New Orleans — ideal weather for cruising.

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Summer & Fall

More affordable rates, but hot and humid with a higher chance of hurricanes during these seasons.


🎷 Click here to see excursions in New Orleans.