New Orleans Cruise Port Guide
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The creator provides a comprehensive guide for travelers planning to embark on a cruise from New Orleans, Louisiana. The video details the specific locations of the cruise terminals on the Mississippi River and warns travelers about the slow transit time to the Gulf of Mexico, noting that certain amenities like casinos may not be available until the ship reaches open water. Transportation advice includes information on parking at the Julia and Ado Street terminals, as well as flying into the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. The creator strongly recommends arriving at least one day before embarkation to avoid travel delays. Regarding accommodations, the guide discusses various lodging options ranging from boutique hotels to those in the French Quarter, while noting that the latter can be loud and adult oriented. Finally, the creator suggests pre-cruise activities such as eating beignets, visiting museums, or riding a trolley, while also warning about the extreme crowds during the Mardi Gras season.
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one downside about cruising from New Orleans is that many onboard amenities on the cruise ship are not available until the ship makes it out to the Gulf of Mexico
I'm not sure if you're familiar with the Mississippi or not but it is far from beautiful blue water some call the mighty Mississippi but I call it the muddy Mississippi
the last time that we sailed from New Orleans a majority of the trip down the river you couldn't really see anything outside of our balcony and the fog horn was blowing the entire time
New Orleans is not our favorite port to sail from the nighttime party scene is a bit too much for us as a family
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