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Cruises From New Orleans Knowledge Base

looking for river cruises from new Orleans to Louisville? hello I'm interested in finding a riverboat cruise from New Orleans up to Louisville i have check the websites that is no longer any Mississippi river cruises is this correct? thank you TM (travelmaster)

I need help finding a cheap cruise from New Orleans? I'm looking for a 3-5 day cruise to anywhere. My price range is from $300-$400 (yes very cheap) and must be from New Orleans! I have a party of 5 by the way. Oh yeah and I am availible to leave from April 10, 2009 to April 16, 2009.

Would it be safe to sail from New Orleans to the Western Caribbean in September? We currently have plans to cruise from New Orleans to the Western Caribbean islands in September, but with the oil spill we are not sure if we should continue with our plan.

Cruising From New Orleans--Norwegian or Carnival--Best Choice and Why? We are over 40 and not bringing our kids! Not very "sporty" or outgoing.....not unfriendly but we do take our time before we jump in. We have cruised with NCL and it was wonderful, but am wondering if there might be advantages with Carnival.

how long would a cruise from new orleans to miami take?

Has anyone taken a cruise porting from New Orleans? Would you say it's a decent place? What type of people port there?

do you need a passport to take a cruise from New Orleans La. to the Bahamams?

How long does it take to get from new orleans to the bahamas on a cruise ship? I might be going to the bahamas but i want to know how long is the cruise to get there from new orleans

Hotels near the New Orleans Port with free cruise parking? My husband and I are going on a cruise from New Orleans and have decided to ride our motorcycle down. We want to get there a couple days early and look around New Orleans. We would like to find a hotel/motel that is very reasonable, and will allow us to keep the motorcycle parked for the duration of the cruise without costing us an arm and a leg. Thanks in advance!

are there any cruises from tampa to new orleans?

we are going on a cruise from new Orleans? My 3 1/2 year old brother said some very racist things about an African American woman he saw. do you think there will be a lot of African americans on this cruise and i am not being racist at all we just need to start telling him etc

Cruising From New Orleans--Carnival or Norwegian--Which is Best and Why?

Have you ever been on a New Orleans to Carribean Cruise ? i'm looking to go ..on Carribean and/or Mexican Cruise from New Orleans.. but while looking at one site .. people rated the Carnival Cruise Line - Fantasy a 2 1/2 out of 5 stars. What experiences have you had ? What do you recommend or not ? Thank You i dont really like tourist areas.. but i've never been on a cruise.. do you think its still worth it ?

Anybody know how far is New Orleans airport from the sea port that Carnival Cruise take off..? Anybody know how far is New Orleans airport from the sea port that Carnival Cruise take off.. I also wanna know the taxi fee in New Orleans. I am planning to go cruise for my honeymoon. So far I am planning to buy cruise with hotel at Sheraton. How is the hotel from airport and how much taxi cost will be? Also how far is the cruise port from the hotel. I wanna make sure if I should buy transfer service. Thanks for the information.

What are the best deals on a cruise leaving from New Orleans, La going to Cozamel and other parts of Mexico?

Anyone know of a good deal on a Cruise to Mexico departing from New Orleans for senior trip?

What is the best way to get from New Orleans airport to the Carnival Cruise ship terminal? I'm wondering if the Carnival shuttle that charges nearly $50 is worth it or if I should try to catch a cab. Anyone know?

do you think i would be able to take a cruis leaving from new orleans in november 2011? so u think that the oil spill will be better or worse by then and would they still have cruise departures from new orleans??? ok well obviously your not from around here but in a year and a half it could be so bad off like you cant even stand, the port in more inland on the rive but if more and more oil comes up over that period of time into the wetlands it could be a serious effect and i am not askin if it affects the cruise i am askin if the port will even exsist by then???? that oil shit makes u sick

Do I need a passport to travel from New Orleans La to Mexico by cruise ship?

Is there a riverboat cruise from Ohio or Kentucky to New Orleans? My friend says that it's not possible because of the locks and dams.

does anyone know where to fnd cheap disney cruise line prices leaving fom new orleans louisiana??? we are trying to find out if disney cruise lines leaves from new orleans or anywhere close from louisiana......and do u know site or travel sgency we can call to check on prices for next year from May -july 2008

Does anyone know of cheap Long term parking in New Orleans? Hotels? Casinos? Looking to park a car for 6 days while we go on a cruise leaving from New Orleans and to park at the port is $14/day per car? Anyone know of something cheaper?

Does anyone know the best area to stay in New Orleans if you are leaving on a cruise from there? I'm looking for some place close to where the ships launch.

Have you been on a Bahamas cruise from the port of New Orleans ? could you tell me about it ? What cruise line ? or what was the name of your ship ? Where did you go ? and how was the experience ? I want to go on a 5 day cruise spring 2010 for the 1st time but want to hear about experiences

Carnival Cruise 7/23/07 to Western Caribbean 5days, from New Orleans....Help!!!!!!!? My boyfriend and I are going on a cruise for the first time and we really don't know what to expect ~we know about the $10 p/d per person for gratuity ~we'll be sitting with strangers at dinner ~not really sure what to wear for the formal night, is it more "prom-ish or churchy"? ~on days out at sea, what is there to do??? we're 21 and 22 ~what is considered resort wear for women???? ~we've already booked a shore excursion for snorkeling in Costa Maya...any other suggestions???? ~haven't booked any for Cozumel yet because there's a larger selection.....any ideas of some good ones???? preferably inexpensive, but accepting all By the way, my boyfriend is in the US NAVY and will be going to Japan in August for 2 yrs, so I want this to be very special for us!!! If u guys have any ideas about how i can make this a great "going away event" for him too, please write any suggestions that u may have!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!

First Cruise to Mexico with a 13 year old? Travel agent needed or not? I am planning a cruise with my daughter, who will be 13 at the time of travel. I saw a nice 4 day cruise from New Orleans port to one destination at Cozumel Mexico. Then back to the port. This will be my first time on a cruise and out of the states. I am leaning toward Carnival b/c of the teenager activities and price. However I am nervous doing this myself. I called Carnival's 800 #, but the CSR wasn't help either. He was trying to sell this and that, but he wasn't answering my questions. Like if I go to Mexico will I have to get different money? Do I need a passport, is my room the anchor or stern...etc. I felt like I was getting on his nerves. Do you recommend I use a travel agent, or do they try to sell you everything also. In addition, what questions do you recommend I ask and what should I say no to...thanks

Why are there no cruises in May from these ports? My husband and I recently returned from our first cruise. We want to take another one next May. The last cruise was Carnival and left from Port Canaveral in Orlando. We wanted to leave from Galveston, New Orleans or Mobile, AL this time. Basically b/c we wanted to go to Mexico. However there are no cruises with Carnival in May leaving from those ports. Does anyone know why? I'm just curious...thanks

I have a question about Mexican cruises and passports.? I'm planning on taking a 5 day Carnival cruise in August. Departing from New Orleans or Galveston and going to Cozumel Mexico. Do I need a passport or not?

I am looking for day cruises leaving from galveston? I am looking to find day cruises leaving from galveston that just goes maybe to new orleans or in the surrounding area

What do I need to pack? I'm going on a 5 day cruise from New Orleans to Cozumel & Costa Maya. What do you think I need to pack? I'm talking about everything you can think of to bring and how many. For some more information im going on a Carnival Cruise and im 12

Carnival Cruise over oil spill? what difference will it make if I cruise from New Orleans to Mexico since there has been an oil spill? will it smell up the ship or what? thanks

In december i am going on a cruise is it recommended to go on an excursion from the departure port? I am leaving from New Orleans, LA.

Should I sue my step-father? Here I was working out of the country, I was scheduled to come home on leave. My boyfriend, daughter and I wanted to go on a cruise, so my step-father asked if he could charge cruise tickets on his credit card and keep the cash, which he said he needed badly. I didn't mind. I paid him after I got verification the tickets in paid for in, mine, my boyfriend's and daughter's name. When hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, they canceled the cruise from New Orleans and issued a refund to my step-father's credit card. He refuses to give me the money. Now all I have is this Travelocity Travel Gnome, I got for using travelocity and he has $2,176.00. My mother is a hateful and vengeful person, none of my sisters talk to her or want anything to do with or her. And there is no telling what she will do. My son is begging: Please don't sue grandpa. And I was told just because you win a judgement, don't mean they will pay. I do have all the reciepts and emails from Carnival Cruise and him. My sisters fear, my mother will do something revengeful and think it is not worth stirring her up.

I'm going on a Carnival cruise to Cozumel, and my cousin and I are 15, anything interesting we should do? We are going a Carnival cruise to Cozumel from New Orleans, is there anything we should definately do on the ship, or do when we dock in Cozumel?

Help! The weather for a Carnival cruise to Cozumel? I'm leaving for a cruise to Cozumel from New Orleans on Thursday and I live in Pennsylvania with very low temperatures. What should I expect the weather to be like? Should I pack summer dresses, sandals, or jeans and flats? Are boots appropriate?

Any info, advice, or don'ts for a Carnival Triumph cruise in March? 5 day cruise leaving from New Orleans, LA. stopping in Progreso and Cozumel. I want to do excursions at both ports, most likely Mayan ruins in Progreso and some sort of water activity in Cozumel. Any info on fun, adventurous activities is welcome. family of 4, boy age 15, girl age 16, both very physically active. Also, what is the weather like in March, is the water too cold to go swimming? What sort of clothing do you suggest for on the boat, on the excursions? ANY info is more than welcome! Thanks!

How can I get this money into my bank account? I bank with a small bank in Texas, and the only locations are in Texas. My husband and I are going on a cruise leaving from New Orleans, and as you may know the ship will be deducting our spending out of my bank account. The problem is... My mother lives in Louisiana and we will be staying at her house before we set off, and she is giving me money for the cruise as a wedding gift. How in the world can I get this money into my bank account. She banks with Wachovia, is there any way she could transfer the money into my bank in Texas?

Does a Chinese citizen leaving from the USA on a Carnival cruise ship to Mexico need a Mexican Visa? This is a 5 day cruise out of New Orleans in February.

What is the best option for Cruising out of New Orleans, Galveston, or Mobile? It will be our first cruise.? First time cruisers here. We will be going on vacation in February or March.We probably will take a four or five day cruise, but are considering a weeklong cruise. My main concerns are best companies to cruise with, dining experience, budget, oppurtunities for a young married couple getting away from the kids for the first time, and i'd love to hear horror stories and good experiences. Please be honest...if you think you had a fluke experience tell me...but please explain what happened as well. If it happened to a lot of people, it could happen to us too!

Is there such a thing as a cruise down the Mississippi River? I know there are local dinner cruises in cities along the Mississippi, but are there any cruises that I could take - say - from Memphis to New Orleans?

Can anyone help me with how to get an offshore cooking job.? I have been cooking in restaurants for 15 years and till Katrina hit was from New Orleans. I have always wanted to cook offshore but never tried. Now I want to do it and dont know what to do or where to start. I am willing to do cruise work but prefer to work on a rig or something like that.

Nashville-New Orleans on Mississippi river? Is it possible to travel by boat (a cruise, not alone) on the Mississippi river from Nashville (Memphis or close town is OK) to New Orleans? I would travel mid-august If it is, please submit a link cause I can't find any company with that route.

Me and My fiance plan to Elope in New Orleans..help? Does anyone know of a good place to go for a quick and cheap but romantic marriage in New Orleans. we have reservations to stay at a hotel across the st from the french quarter in december before we leave for our cruise. our budget is around $300-$500 ANY ADVISE IS HELPFUL!!

What is the best and most affordable cruise line for families? Ok, Chicago isn't working out and our original idea to Yellowstone will seem more of a winter vacation than a summer vacation. How about a family cruise? We want to leave from Galveston TX, or New Orleans - something within driving distance. Any suggestions? Trip time is May 21 - May 29

a cruise question and the oil spill? Me and my fiance are taking a cruise to the carribians in oct. We leave out of new orleans, so my question is will the oil spill stop the cruise from happing or no. I know its a hard question to answer but can someone just give me some info or something to help me.

Looking to book a Cruise!! BUT this is my 1st time so any advice would help!!? I'm thinking in May or July of 2011 and for 5 to 8 days departing from New Orleans, LA. Any better treval dates or places or boats please let me know and the Thanks in advice it is Greatly Appreciated :)

What's the best site to find the best cheapest deals on a cruise? I need to leave from either New Orleans or Mobile

Carnival cruise? did anyone go on the carnival cruise ship the fantasty that left from new orleans to progresso and cozumel mexico from october 6th to the 10th?

What are some good girly movies? Im going on a cruise for spring break and we fly to new Orleans (from OH) so I thought I would rent 2 movies on my Ipod for the plane ride. I want a girly tween movies since that's the only time when I can watch them. The movies have to be out by March 20 (I missed twilight by one day :'( so yeah Thanks for your help

Will I need a passport to take a cruise after June 1, 2009? I have heard different things from different people, but the homeland security website isnt clear and it seems like maybe I wont need one. So will I need something other than a birth certificate and ID after June 1, 2009 to take a Caribean cruise out of New Orleans? Its only 7 days and returns back to New Orleans.

My first cruise-advice for teenagers? I'm going on a four day Carnival Cruise in August to Cozumel. The ship, the Carnival Fantasy, leaves from New Orleans, La. I was wondering what would be the best thing to do while i'm down there such as: on the ship, shore excursions, and just walking around? I was also wondering if anyone else was going on the same cruise on August 2- August 6,2007? Oh yeah and if you have been on the boat can you please describe it? This will be my first cruise. BTW what are good things for teenagers to do? Thanks Also I need to know what to bring with me?

Cruising on the Norwegian Spirit--Our First Cruise & 25th Anniversary? We are cruising on the Norwegian Spirit in December from New Orleans. We will be onboard for 8 days with stops in Roatan, Honduras, Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala, Belize and Cozumel. Any thoughts on things we really shouldn't miss, tips, etc. would be greatly appreciated. We are basically quiet and enjoy relaxing with a good book when on vacation, not really into large, rowdy groups. So any and all info (positive and negative). We are also interested in knowing what temperatures we might expect. And a question for the ladies, is it OK to wear white pants or skirts. We are from the New Orleans area and white is out during this time of year. The thermometer might say 80 in New Orleans but the calender says December so you go with winter colors.

Does this not prove that oil is destroying our planet? NEW ORLEANS - Dozens of cargo ships, petrochemical tankers and smaller vessels stacked up Thursday near a closed stretch of the Mississippi River, a day after a collision between a barge and tanker spilled more than 400,000 gallons of fuel oil into the nation's busy shipping waterway.The Coast Guard said reopening nearly 100 miles of river to ship traffic could take days, and efforts to clean up the oily sheen left by largest oil spill on the river since 2000 could take weeks. Many of the ships waited at the river's Gulf of Mexico outlet to head upriver to grain and petrochemical terminals above New Orleans, one of the world's busiest ports. Only about 6,900 gallons of oil had been cleaned from the fast-flowing river by midday Thursday, a fraction of the 419,000 gallons stored aboard the barge that split open early Wednesday in the collision with the Liberian-flagged tanker Tintomara. The Coast Guard said 38 southbound vessels and 21 northbound vessels had been halted, a stackup expected to grow. Grain barges moving south from the American heartland were able to reach huge elevators at the Port of South Louisiana — upriver from New Orleans — but grain cargo ships were unable to continue out through the Gulf of Mexico. A cruise ship scheduled to dock in New Orleans on Friday night probably will be unable to do so, said Coast Guard Capt. Lincoln Stroh, captain of the port of New Orleans. The 2,056-passenger Fantasy is readying contingency plans to dock in nearby Mobile, Ala., if needed, said Tim Gallagher, spokesman for Carnival Cruise Lines. Meanwhile, it was unclear how the ship stoppage would impact the flow of refined products from the 10 petroleum plants that line the river between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, La. Calls to refinery officials seeking comment were not immediately returned. But imports of crude oil did not appear to be affected. About 15 percent of U.S. oil imports come through the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port along the coast — the only U.S. port capable of handling the largest oil tankers. The complex is linked by pipeline to refineries. Meanwhile, John Hyatt, vice president of Irwin Brown Co., a New Orleans-based freight forwarder, said it was too early to estimate the overall costs of the shutdown. But he said he expected the tab would quickly climb into the millions of dollars. Paul Book, vice president of American Commercial Lines Inc. of Jeffersonville, Ind., which owns the barge, said about 350 cleanup workers deployed using 45 boats. They initially set out about 50,000 feet of containment booms to collect the fuel oil and planned to lay down another 30,000 feet while some used vacuum skimmers. "This is a very large, very fast-moving river. It makes the job very difficult to contain the oil," said Charlie Henry, scientific coordinator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. State authorities were optimistic environmental damage could be contained, reporting no problems from air quality tests as wildlife officials reported spotting only a few ducks and one egret coated with oil. The fuel oil was expected to join farm chemical runoff and other pollutants dumped in along the Mississippi's 2,300-mile length and its tributaries. The oil spill was the largest on the river since November 2000, when a tanker ran aground about 40 miles south of New Orleans, spilling more than half a million gallons of crude oil on the Mississippi. That spill closed about 26 miles of the river. At the Port of New Orleans, spokesman Chris Bonura said the port stands to lose about $100,000 in fee revenues each day the river stretch remains closed. At the Port of South Louisiana, spanning 54 river miles between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, work was limited to unloading ships already in port, said spokesman Lester Millet. Michael Lorino, president of the Associated Branch Pilots, which guides ships from the Gulf into the Mississippi mouth, reported a backlog of 25 ships in the Gulf and said the line could grow by as many as 20 a day. Meanwhile, authorities said they were investigating why the tugboat towing the barge did not have a properly licensed pilot, the Coast Guard said. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Cheri Ben-Iesau said the person operating the tug, who was not identified, had an apprentice mate's license.

My boyfriend and I would like to go on a nice Caribbean cruise. I am cruise-clueless. Any suggestions? We are thinking about departing from New Orleans and we'd like to stay for more than a few hours at each stop. We would prefer Western Carribean and multiple ports of call. Thanks for your help!!

Menu for restaurants on NCL Spirit? I am going on a 7 day cruise in january to the western caribbean leaving from new orleans on the norwegian spirit. I recently fully recovered from an eating disorder and am pretty nervous about food on the cruise and am hoping to prepare myself before i go so i can have an enjoyable trip. If anyone has the menus from the restaurants, I would greatly appreciate seeing them. I know that the garden and window restaurant menus are the same and change each night, and that they have 'themes' for each night, so if anyone has menus for these themes or would know which nights the theme usually are that would be great. also, menus for the other specialty restaurants and the restaurants included in the cruise. also, does anyone know which restaurants are open for which meals and what is served at each meal? thanks! i appreciate any and all info on this topic!

Carnival ectasy made us to cruise on sep 11 , the day before hurrican ike hit galveston,legal advise please!!? We didn't want to go to galveston, becuase of the hurricane ike, but the cruise company said we would lose $ 1500(the ticket price for me , my husband and 2.5 yeras old baby), if we don't cruise.They told that either we should use the cruise or lose money, they can't reschdule the cruise, or cancel the cruise.Since we didn't want to lose money , we decided to go.We called for Taxi to go from houston to galveson .but no taxi was available to come to galveston on that day.So we took our car and went to galveston .while onboarding the ship they told us that we are not going to Cozumel, due to hurricane , but we are goin to veracruz on saturday sep 13 (we booked the cruise for galveston -> cozumel->Galveston) .On sep 12 early morning around 2-3 am in the morning the ship was too shaky , we felt as if we were going to fall down from our bed.The bed was not flat.It was in an sloping angle.The captain said that it was due to hurricane IKE , and we were 75 miles away from the hurricane. Just 75 miles . Oh my GOD what would have happened if the wind just shifted direction and the hurricane came towards us.How can the ship comapny take risk of our lives for their business? We were supposed to return to Galveston on Monday morning 8 am.But on Sunday evening around 5pm , they announced that due to hurricane , we are going to New orleans on Tuesday afternoon 2 pm. From there we are on our own to go to houston , if we want.Carnival won't pay for the commute . This is too bad.We lost our car parked in Galveston.We lost 2-3 working days.we had to fly from new orleans to houston on our own.Is there any website where i can get legal advise to ask carnival to pay for our loss?

Cruise Help! I want to book a cruise in July? Does anyone have any advice or suggestions for going on a cruise in July? I know its last minute but I'm hoping there might still be something available! I've never been on a cruise so I'm not really sure how to go through the whole booking process. I'll probably leave from New Orleans or Miami or wherever is most convenient! Any tips would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!!!!!! Probably a 5-7 day cruise.... money isn't too big of a deal but the cheaper the better! ($1500 per person is probably the max...)

Is anyone else going on this cruise? August 21-28 Carnival Leaves from New Orleans and goes to Florida and the Bahamas Let me know if you are!(:

is anyone going on this cruise? we r leaving in april 2010 and going from new orleans to key west, nassau, and freeport on the carnival triupmh anyone else going?

loss of cabin pressure??? the other day i was on a flight from new orleans to chicago and about 35 min into the flight our oxygen masks dropped. we had to put them on and get in the crash position. we landed back in new orleans in about 20 min from when this happened.. the pilots never did say we were at our cruising altitude and the flight attendents never did get up to start delivering drinks.. which in 35 min should have happened... i am wondering what happened.. i assume the pilots new something was wrong before the oxygen masks dropped... also i am wondering how common this is and what kind of danger we were in or was it not as bad as it seemed (it was very scary) i was traveling with my 2 month old and needless to say i wasnt about to get back on a plane so we drove home. also they did ground this plane and make everyone rebook flights. so something was obviously wrong right... they said the plane was not safe to fly..

norweigan or carnival? Which one Norweigan spirit 7 night from new orleans goes to costa maya, cozumel, belize, and guatemala carnival conquest 7 night from new orleans to cozumel, grand caymen, jamacia...carnival is about 80 more per person. money isnt too big of a deal but i would like a ship that would have more ppl my age group and that is more fun. is norweigan a classy ship--im not really in to that if it is. i went on a carnival cruise and love it..had lots of fun....but norweigan stops in 4 ports carnival only in 3 but i kinda think i would love to go to jamacia. I m just having trouble deciding. ppl that are in my party are 25 27 22 33---so with that in mind what cruise would be better suited for Us? thanks..

Are the New Years Eve steamboat cruises in New Orleans worth the cost? I was looking for something more interesting/tasteful to do on new years than partying on bourbon st. I was looking at the Natchez cruise $175, and the New Orleans midnight fireworks cruise $99. I was worried that they might be more like over priced "royal fork" (low quality family buffet chain) with an open bar. Has anyone heard anything about them or been?

Where do you go to board a Carnival cruise ship in New Orleans? I'm leaving on a cruise out of New Orleans in 12 hours and I don't know where to go! Carnival.com was absolutely no help! I've been to the port before but I need accurate directions b/c I get lost in my backyard!

Has anyone heard about a super cheap cruise outta New Orleans in the fall? A friend told me that a friend of hers got a cruise deal for $189.00 each on one of the first cruises outta New Orleans in the fall. Anyone?

Where is the Philippines Consulate in New Orleans? We are going on a cruise that leaves New Orleans and I am trying to renew my passport before we go. Are there 2 in New Orleans? Whats the address? Need Appointment? How long will it take?

Carnival cruise to Costa Maya and Cozumel-New Orleans or Mobile? I'm planning my Carnival cruise for the end of January or early February. Both are 5 days. Fantasy: New Orleans, Louisiana; Costa Maya; Cozumel; New Orleans Holiday: Mobile, Alabama; Costa Maya; Cozumel; Mobile Both have the same itinerary as well. I don't know where to port out of, as both places have convenient times. Do you recommend those locations or should I try a whole new cruise?

What city is halfway between San Antonio, TX and New Orleans, LA? We are driving to New Orleans for a cruise. What city is half way between San Antonio, TX and New Orleans. Where is a good place to stay ?

Hotel parking in New Orleans near cruise ships? Where can we stay in New Orleans before we go on a cruise and leave our car,while on the cruise, for less than 12.00 a day ? we have not gone yet but I am thinking we are going to go with one of the hotels that charge a little less for parking and leave our car at the hotel. It will still cost but not as much as the cruise ships parking.Thanks to all who answered sincerely.

Anyone going on the Carnival Fantasy cruise out of New Orleans in July? We leave on the 16th--just curious if anyone on here will be going. We are looking for good shore excursions or simply fun things to do while you are there. And what is the best place to eat in Cozumel?

We are going to New Orleans next week - what are the dangerous areas we should avoid? We are taking a cruise out of the New Orleans Port next week and we will be staying only a night or 2 in the city. We have a hotel near the ports, French Quarter, Convention Center/Warehouse District. Is that a safe place? Where do we NOT want to be... THANKS for any help you can give me.

Anyone know what cruise ship stops in New Orleans these days? I know that there used to be a Carnival ship but I forgot the name. Any info is helpful. Thank you!

What is something interesting to do on New Years Eve in New Orleans? I am spending New years eve in New orleans and was looking for something more interesting (or at least more tasteful) than spending it on bourbon st. Has anyone ever taken the new years steamboat cruise on the Natchez? Its $175 with an open bar, is it worth it? Is it only adults, or is it like a normal night when they allow children? I was asking about the kids because i didnt want to go somewhere with kids running around, NOT because i have kids to bring.

Are there any good Hotels in New Orleans by Bourbon St. with parking and transportation to cruise port? I'm going on a cruise in July, and I need a hotel with parking (complimentary) when I'm on my cruise, and transportation to the cruise port. I would like it to be walking distance to Bourbon St. and the French Quarters.

Fantasy Carnival Cruise - New Orleans to Mexico - July 28-August 2? Did anybody go on that cruise? It left out of New Orleans, and went to Costa Maya and Cozumel [Mexico]. Please write me if you did, or know someone who did. [:

is anyone going on the carnival fantasy cruies december 24 out of new orleans? ok im goin on the carnival fantasy cruise on december 14 out of new orleans and i was wondering if anyone else is gonig to be on the cruise....

Is there a hotel in New orleans that offers free shuttle and parking service to the cruise port?

GOING ON A CARNIVAL CRUISE OUT OF NEW ORLEANS THE FANTASY SHIP HOW MUCH DOES A BOTTLE OF BEER COST?

Where can I find good traditional sunday gospel in New Orleans? (Live, of course. Don't recommend radio stations.) Something other than the House of Blues' gospel brunch and the Creole Queen's gospel cruise, which are not operating right now. The Praline Connection is also not doing its gospel brunch right now.

Spending a couple of days in New Orleans, What should I be sure to see? We are landing on a Saturday afternoon, and our cruise ship leaves on Monday Afternoon. Any thoughts on where to go, what to see, things to do. Even where is the best place for our hotel ( we haven't selected one yet, and don't know if it should be near the cruise port or airport.) any thoughts would be useful.

My husband and I are going on a cruise in May. We are leaving out of New Orleans, LA and? going on a Carribean cruise. Do we need a passport?

French Quarter New Orleans best places to stay/ fun, interesting things to do? I am spending a late August weekend in New Orleans I want to stay in the French Quarter I was wondering where are the best places to stay. I would like to walk around and not drive. Where are the best restaurants and bars? specific locations please I appreciate it Oh ya I heard it is fun to take a cruise what about this?

Where is the cheapest place to park for "cruise ship parking" in New Orleans?

we are driving to new orleans for a cavnival cruise and need to know where to go to board the ship?

New Orleans: Safe or Dangous place to vacation as far as crime? Were going on vacation and are staying in New Orleans in the French Quarter and then on to a cruise ship in Jan 08

anyone here cruising carnival fantasy out of new orleans to cozumel 1/21?

Is anybody going on a Carnival cruise anytime soon ouy of New Orleans?? My family and I are going and I'm going to get pretty board with themmm :/

im goin on the carnival cruise on december 24 out of new orleans..if you are going can u please tell me..thanx dember 24 out of new orleans...carnival fantasy

wife and I are in our 60's We would like to got New Orleans and go on a river cruise of Mississippi river. I would like to know where we should look for hotel and such. Now know we are not black and would like to find room where it was at least mixed. Bourbon street is main location we find on puter can anyone tell me if this area would be safe for us old people lol. By safe I mean I do not want to take my wife to an area that may be rough in any way. Is there such an area in there? We have never been there just heard news and stories. sorry ment to say we want to go to lol. Also we would want to go the week before the 4th. Also what do they mean by french quarters and names like bourbon street?

Look n 4 safe hotels in New Orleans I have 3 kids, and taking a cruise afterwards? Arriving on Thurs 3/22/07? Parking available...... Erato Street Terminal 1100 Port of New Orleans Place New Orleans, Louisiana 70130-1733 www.portno.com

Safe place to stay in New Orleans? I will be taking a cruise this summer and staying at the La Quinta hotel at 12340 I-10 Service Rd, couple of days before the cruise. Is this a safe area? thanks.

Are there any NICE 21+ R&B clubs in New Orleans? I am going in a couple weeks.? I'm going on the Dinner Cruise and the Casino. Are there anymore suggestions as far as things to do?

Day trip to New Orleans/ BR My mom and I will be headed to Baton Rouge and New Orleans for my future sister in law's bridal shower. We have all of Saturday to explore the area. What are your suggestions of summing up NOLA? We will be back around Christmas time to go on a cruise for my the wedding and will have one more day then. But what should we do on Saturday?

why is so much of "interview with the vampire" set in New Orleans? the movie "interview with the vampire" starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Kirsten Dunst, Antonio Banderas...etc. It's based on the book by Anne Rice

Are there any good single cruises out of Galveston,Tx? recently divorced and want to meet new people, looking for single cruise ships,out of Galveston or New Orleans, Houston areas

I will be going to New Orleans in a few days for vacation. Are people wearing shorts down there? I want to know what kind of clothes to pack. Should I even bother to bring shorts? Do I need to bring a coat or jacket? Any additional information is welcomed! Also, feel free to add any tourist ideas, etc. We will be going to Hornets vs. Cavs, DDay Museum, Audubon Zoo & Aquarium, Imax, & a paddle-boat cruise. I asked this question, "Are people wearing shorts down there?" If you live in New Orleans, go outside during the day, look around and tell me if you see more than one person wearing shorts. I am from Cleveland and cold does not bother me at all. My hotel will be in the French quarter, right in there with the arena and the zoo. Our hotel and alll our activities are located very close so that we wouldnt need to get a rental car. Not trying to risk a DUI. I got to get back to work on the Seventh... cant be in a holding cell!

Any advice to make my cruise as enjoyable as possible? I will be going on my first ever cruise and I want to make the most of it. It is a 5 day cruise out of New Orleans to Mexico and advice to make my trip more enjoyable?

Should the military purchase cruise ships? In the past two years there have been two instances where thousands of Americans needed to be evacuated. Beruit and New Orleans. These cruise ships could be under the command of the Navy and Coast Guard. They would be kept at US naval facilities throughout the world. It would be up to the military to keep them ready to go at a moments notice. Just a thought. It has taken at least a week in both instances to get to these people out of harms way. Yes they have transport ships but like you said they are in service somewhere. If you had ships emtpy and kept ready to go at a moments notice it would drasticlly cut down the to response time to evacuating citizens. For all of you who think that it is faster to rent them, why has it taken a week to get our people of Beruit? Because there were no ships available right away.

I need help in choosing the best cruise ship- any advice? We are planning to go cruising in the Western Caribbean in February. We want to port in New Orleans so we can catch Mardi Gras. The only one I can find so far is from Carnival- the Fantasy ship. The ratings for it were pretty poor. Has anyone ever sailed this cruise, and do you know anything about the ship? Is there any way to get the ABSOLUTE best deal or tips to upgrade rooms for free? Ive never cruised before, and seriously need some tips. Please help!

When is a safe time of year to cruise the Caribbean? My family would like to do a Disney Cruise and I don't want to risk getting in a big storm or hurricane. Are there times of the year that are less risky than others?? I was in New Orleans in July once and there was a big gulf storm. Is winter better?

Where should we go on vacation next? So far we have gone to California,Puerta Vallarta,Cancun,Cozumel,New Orleans,and Aruba.We are thinking Bora Bora or maybe Curacao. We love the island life and are seeking some advice from fellow travellers. Is a cruise a good idea? We also need somewhere to get married so please any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Carnival cruise late January/early February to Costa Maya and Cozumel? I'm planning my Carnival cruise for the end of January or early February. Both are 5 days. Fantasy: New Orleans, Louisiana; Costa Maya; Cozumel; New Orleans Holiday: Mobile, Alabama; Costa Maya; Cozumel; Mobile Both have the same itinerary as well. I don't know where to port out of, as both places have convenient times. Do you recommend those locations or should I try a whole new cruise?

Spring 2007 cruises? I want to take my kids on a cruise for spring break next year. Any suggestions on what cruise line? Probably a five or seven day trip. Also I'd like to leave out of New Orleans or Florda to stay close to the eastern time zone. The kids are 14 and 11.