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4 - Day Western Caribbean from New Orleans, LA

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Day 1: New Orleans

Day 2: Fun Day at Sea

Day 3: cozumel.

Day 4: Fun Day at Sea

Day 5: new orleans.

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Your high seas hero Carnival Valor is here to rescue you from ordinary vacations and whisk you away to leisure, fun... and amazing destinations. On your way you'll find onboard food spots designed to regale your palate, like BlueIguana Cantina ™ and Guy's Burger Joint ™ ... plus the downright indulgent Scarlett's Steakhouse. Let yourself be swept away to RedFrog Pub ® or Alchemy Bar ® for a drink, or get a little carried away rooting for your favorites at SkyBox ™ Sports Bar. Kids can get caught up in all the excitement of being kids, hanging with others their age at Carnival Valor's three supervised youth spaces. Or they can join the wacky, wonderful Dr. Seuss ™ bunch for character story-time (and more!) at Seuss at Sea ™ . And pretty much anyone, young or slightly-less-young, will be thrilled by our 214-foot long, four-deck-tall Twister waterslide ™ . On the entertainment front, Playlist Productions ™ takes tunes you know and presents them in song-and-dance, up-on-stage spectacular shows. At Dive-In Movies, you’ll never have to choose between making a splash and watching a favorite movie under the stars, up on the big screen. And our Punchliner ™ Comedy Club will have you laughing your flippy-floppies off.. If you thought for a second your vacation might be boring, now you know not to fear — Carnival Valor has what it takes to save any vacation!

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Cruises from Louisiana, once departing from the Julia Street Wharf, now leave from the Erato Street Wharf, a larger and newer terminal. The new cruise port is better-suited to accommodating larger ships and features a newer garage. Yearly, this cruise port sees 700,000 travelers pass through.

As a city, New Orleans is ideally positioned for travelers not only from the area but the entire Midwest. From states once forming the Louisiana Purchase, travel is possible via river, rail, and highway. Inside the city, the RiverFront Streetcar Line offers connectivity to the terminal from popular attractions.

For traveling into the area, the Louis Armstrong International Airport is just 17 miles away from the cruise port. A shuttle, arranged at the airport, connects passengers from air travel to the cruise terminal.

Although a Caribbean or European trip offers many beautiful sights to behold, those traveling to take a cruise from Louisiana often end up staying a few days before or after in New Orleans. Activities start practically immediately from the port, which is, in fact, connected to the RiverWalk Shopping Mall. World-renowned landmarks, including the French Quarter, as well as various midscale to luxury hotels, are just a short trip away. Along with nearby attractions are notable features of New Orleans and Louisiana: experience history with a plantation or cemetery tour or see one of the most ebullient events in the making at Mardi Gras World.

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Mississippi River Dinner Jazz Cruise

Step on board and cruise with us into the night where the sleepless activity of America's busiest port buzzes. The sounds of a lively jazz band fill the air as you enjoy a lavish Creole buffet in elegantly appointed dining rooms. See details

Historical River Cruise

View the French Quarter, the Port of New Orleans, and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve and be entertained by a historian narrator with a detailed description of New Orleans landmarks, history, vessel information, and river lore. See details

Weekend Jazz Brunch

Enjoy delicious brunch delicacies as you cruise down the Mighty Mississippi River while listening to the lively sounds of a traditional New Orleans Jazz band See details

Tiana's Riverboat Experience

Swifties Era Cruise

Creole Queen Haunted Halloween Cruise

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Defenders of the River: Superhero Cruise

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You can sail from New Orleans to the Bahamas, the Caribbean or Mexico. The city's cruise terminals are located on the Mississippi River, near the French Quarter, and are easily accessible to guests driving to New Orleans or transferring from the airport.

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A cruise from New Orleans is a great option to get away on a cruise vacation. Cruises from New Orleans range from 4 to 7 days and sail to the western Caribbean. Guests flying into New Orleans to take a cruise might enjoy a one or two night pre-cruise packages and take advantage of the great music, restaurants and southern hospitality that the city is so well known for.

Those lucky enough to live within driving distance can also get some great last minute cruise deals when they cruise from New Orleans.

Featured Cruises from New Orleans

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New Orleans Highlights

The French Quarter A visit to the French Quarter is not to be missed when you cruise from New Orleans. It is the city's center of culture, eating, music and entertainment.

Gourmet Dining New Orleans is a culinary treat. Savor gourmet dining, cozy cafes and decadent desserts as you explore the city. Cafè du Monde's beignets are not to be missed.

Vibrant Music New Orleans is known for its thriving music scene. Jazz, blues and R & B music spills out into the streets and alleys from the many clubs located in the French Quarter.

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Cruises from Louisiana

7 Night Western Caribbean

New Orleans, Costa Maya, Harvest Caye, Roatan Bay Islands, Cozumel, New Orleans    View map

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Dec 1, 2024 → Dec 8, 2024

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Norwegian Getaway

Priced per person, based on 2 guests. Includes tax/fees.

$704 $101 /night

$724 $103 /night

$834 $119 /night

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New Orleans, Cozumel, Puerto Costa Maya, George Town, New Orleans    View map

Dec 14, 2024 → Dec 21, 2024

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Brilliance of the Seas

$843 $120 /night

5 Night Western Caribbean

New Orleans, Cozumel, Progreso, New Orleans    View map

Dec 9, 2024 → Dec 14, 2024

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Carnival Valor

$469 $94 /night

$539 $108 /night

$779 $156 /night

4 Night Western Caribbean

New Orleans, Cozumel, New Orleans    View map

Dec 5, 2024 → Dec 9, 2024

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$469 $117 /night

$524 $131 /night

$719 $180 /night

New Orleans, Mahogany Bay, Belize, Cozumel, New Orleans    View map

Dec 15, 2024 → Dec 22, 2024

Carnival Liberty

$905 $129 /night

$1,134 $162 /night

11 Night Caribbean

New Orleans, Cozumel, George Town, Oranjestad, Willemstad, Puerto Plata, New York City    View map

Apr 20, 2025 → May 1, 2025

$1,487 $135 /night

$1,697 $154 /night

$2,207 $201 /night

Jun 30, 2025 → Jul 7, 2025

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$1,079 $154 /night

$1,239 $177 /night

$1,679 $240 /night

New Orleans, Cozumel, Harvest Caye, Roatan Bay Islands, Costa Maya, New Orleans    View map

Dec 7, 2025 → Dec 14, 2025

Norwegian Escape

$921 $132 /night

$1,071 $153 /night

$1,321 $189 /night

14 Night Caribbean

New Orleans, Costa Maya, Harvest Caye, Roatan Bay Islands, Puerto Limon, Colon, Cartagena Colombia    View map

Feb 22, 2026 → Mar 8, 2026

$1,510 $108 /night

$1,830 $131 /night

$2,260 $161 /night

16 Night Transatlantic

New Orleans, Nassau, Ponta Delgada, Funchal, Malaga, Alicante, Barcelona    View map

Apr 24, 2025 → May 10, 2025

$919 $57 /night

$1,249 $78 /night

$1,629 $102 /night

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