Carnival Cruises offers four-, five- and seven-day cruises that depart from New Orleans and travel throughout the Caribbean. Stops include Key West, Florida; Cozumel, Mexico; Freeport, Bahamas; Progresso, Mexico; Grand Cayman; Cayman Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas.
Guests can spend the day at these locations shopping and visiting local attractions. Cruises are available for adults only and for families. The ship features outdoor pools, lounges and nightclubs, miniature golf, private decks and restaurants. Dining and drink options are available on the ship's the sports bar, wine bar, lounge and café.
Norwegian Spirit Cruise Line provides seven-day western Caribbean cruises. Stops include Costa Maya, Mexico; Belize City, Belize; Roatan Island; Honduras; Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala; and Cozumel, Mexico.
The Norwegian Spirit can accommodate over 2,000 guests and includes an outdoor pool, Roman spa, fitness center, and a casino. Fourteen restaurants and 10 bars and lounges are located on the ship, including a steak house, Asian restaurant, sushi and sashimi bar, and a French dining experience.
The Creole Queen Port of New Orleans offers cruises along the Mississippi River. The Dinner Jazz Cruise lasts for three hours and features live entertainment, a Creole buffet and cash bar.
The 2.5-hour Chalmette Battlefield Cruise is offered daily. Guests have the opportunity to view the French Quarter from the river and receive detailed narration about the Battle of New Orleans and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park. The cruise disembarks at Chalmette Battlefield, where guests can view the Chalmette Monument and Malus-Beauregard House.
