New Orleans is a popular departing port for cruises.
Since the Louisiana Purchase, New Orleans has been a popular destination in the United States. This tourist city has world-renowned attractions such as the French Quarter, Canal Street, and the Riverwalk that offers shopping at exclusive stores nestled along the Mississippi River. Athough the cruise industry in New Orleans was briefly halted as a direct result of Hurricane Katrina, it is back in full spring offering several different cruise options for travelers.
Carnival Cruises
The Carnival cruise line has a seven-day tour of the Eastern Caribbean available that departs from New Orleans on the Carnival Triumph. The Triumph is 893 feet in length with a guest capacity of 2,758 people. Ship amenities include the Carnival Triumph Seaside Theatre which has a jumbo-sized LED screen, the Club Monaco Casino, the Hollywood Dance Club, mini-golf course, and several kid-friendly attractions such as Camp Carnival and the teenage nightspot, Club O2. Accommodations for this rate are the interior units that have cozy linens and bathrobes. The itinerary for this cruise includes ports of call such as Key West, Florida and Freeport and Nassau, Bahamas.
Carnival Cruises
888-227-6482
carnival.com
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line offers Western Caribbean voyages that depart from New Orleans. Ports of call that are a part of this itinerary include Costa Maya, Santo Tomas De Castilla, Belize City, and Cozumel. There are scheduled shore excursions such as cave tubing, rainforest treks, and Barrier Reef snorkeling in Belize City. The Norwegian Spirit has highlights such as the Roman Spa & Fitness Center, Maharajah's Casino, and facilities for teenagers like the Celebrity Teen Disco that is filled with video boards, a jukebox, and games such as foosball and air hockey. Amenities on this vessel include 15 dining options, a water park, and 10 bars and lounges.
Norwegian Cruise Line
7665 Corporate Center Dr
Miami, Florida 33126
866-234-0292
www.ncl.com
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