What Cruise Port Transportation Covers
Cruise port transportation covers private sedan, SUV, van, or coach transfers to and from the Port of New Orleans cruise terminals. We pick up from hotels, residences, or MSY and drop you at the correct terminal for your sailing. Service is available for embarkation and debarkation days.
Who Uses Cruise Port Transportation in New Orleans
Leisure cruisers sailing with Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and other lines book sedan and SUV transfers. Guests staying at the Hilton Riverside, Marriott Warehouse Arts District, and French Quarter hotels use the service before embarkation. Corporate groups chartering a river cruise or hosting a private event also reserve vans and coaches. Volume is highest from October through April, which is the main Gulf cruise season.
Where We Operate and When
Our dispatch team arranges every ride through vetted local affiliate operators who know the cruise terminals. The Port of New Orleans cruise terminals are located at 1350 Port of New Orleans Place, near the Warehouse District. The two main terminals are the Erato Street Terminal and the Julia Street Terminal. Tchoupitoulas Street and Port of New Orleans Place carry heavy traffic on embarkation mornings, especially when multiple ships are in port.
How Pricing Works
Sedan transfers from the French Quarter or Central Business District to the cruise terminal are from $130. Transfers from MSY to the cruise terminal are from a written flat rate. SUVs, sprinter vans, and minibuses are priced higher based on group size and luggage. Rates include tolls, parking, and gratuity. Additional stops or waiting time are billed separately.
An Honest Limitation
Cruise terminal traffic can back up for blocks on embarkation days, and security lines move at the port's pace. We recommend scheduling pickup at least ninety minutes before your boarding window. Vehicles cannot wait inside the terminal drop-off lane, so your driver will stage nearby and meet you curbside.