New Orleans Cruises in 2027: Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Compared
Three cruise lines tracked by CabinSaver sail 175 cruises from New Orleans in 2027: Carnival Cruise Line (129 sailings), Royal Caribbean (24) and Norwegian Cruise Line (22). Almost all are Western Caribbean round trips built around Cozumel, and Carnival is the only line sailing from New Orleans between May and October. Interior fares for solo travelers typically ran approximately $134-253 per night at single occupancy across the three lines (as of October 2026, subject to change).
Table of Contents
- Quick Facts
- Which Cruise Lines Sail from New Orleans in 2027?
- Which New Orleans Cruise Line Is Cheapest in 2027?
- Where Do New Orleans Cruises Go?
- When to Cruise from New Orleans: 2027 Season by Month
- How to Choose a New Orleans Cruise Line
- Planning Tips
- Related Guides
- Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Sailings | 175 tracked 2027 New Orleans departures across three cruise lines |
| Cruise Lines | Carnival Cruise Line (129), Royal Caribbean (24), Norwegian Cruise Line (22) |
| Ships | Carnival Liberty (51), Carnival Dream (50), Carnival Valor (28), Mariner of the Seas (24), Norwegian Breakaway (14), Norwegian Getaway (8) |
| Port | Port of New Orleans, Louisiana, on the Mississippi River |
| Durations | 4 to 17 nights; 78 Carnival sailings are 4 or 5 nights |
| Most-Visited Port | Cozumel, on 161 of the 175 sailings across the three lines |
| Season | All year on Carnival; November to April on Royal Caribbean and Norwegian (busiest month: January, 21 departures) |
| Typical Solo Interior Fare | Approximately $134-253 per night at single occupancy across Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and Carnival (subject to change, as of October 2026) |
How we source these figures: CabinSaver tracks published cruise fares daily. The figures on this page come from the most recent tracking window for each line as of October 10, 2026: 365 snapshots for Norwegian Cruise Line (since October 2025) and 90 each for Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean (since July 13, 2026). They cover 175 New Orleans departures in 2027, priced for solo travelers at single occupancy (which includes the single supplement), and are subject to change. Verify current fares directly with your cruise line before booking.
Which Cruise Lines Sail from New Orleans in 2027?
Three cruise lines tracked by CabinSaver sail from New Orleans in 2027, and Carnival Cruise Line carries 129 of the 175 departures.
| Cruise line | 2027 New Orleans sailings | Ships | Main pattern | Months | Typical interior fare per night, solo (approx., as of October 2026, subject to change) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Cruise Line | 129 | 3 | 4-5 night Cozumel and Progreso, 7-night Western Caribbean and Bahamas | All year | Approx. $155-253 |
| Royal Caribbean | 24 | 1 | 7-night Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Jamaica | November to April | Approx. $142-192 |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 22 | 2 | 7-night Cozumel, Roatan, Harvest Caye and Costa Maya | November to April | Approx. $134-181 |
Carnival Cruise Line from New Orleans
Carnival sails 129 times from New Orleans in 2027 on three ships. Carnival Liberty (51 sailings) runs 7-night trips all year on three routes: Roatan, Belize and Cozumel (24 sailings), Montego Bay, Grand Cayman and Cozumel (11), and a Bahamas route to Key West, Celebration Key and Nassau (10). The short trips go to Carnival Valor from January to May and Carnival Dream from May to December: 28 four-night sailings to Cozumel and 50 five-night sailings to Cozumel and Progreso.
Royal Caribbean from New Orleans
Royal Caribbean sails Mariner of the Seas from New Orleans from January to April and November to December 2027, on 24 departures. Most are 7-night round trips to Cozumel, George Town on Grand Cayman and Falmouth, Jamaica, and the spring season ends with a 17-night transatlantic to Barcelona in April 2027.
Norwegian Cruise Line from New Orleans
Norwegian Cruise Line sails 22 times from New Orleans in 2027: Norwegian Breakaway from January 3 to April 4 (14 sailings) and Norwegian Getaway in November and December (8). Nearly all are 7-night Western Caribbean round trips to Cozumel, Roatan, Harvest Caye and Costa Maya, and Harvest Caye, Norwegian's private destination in Belize, is on 20 of the 22. Norwegian Breakaway's season ends with a 14-night repositioning voyage to Boston through the Southern Caribbean. Norwegian has no tracked New Orleans departures from May to October 2027.
Which New Orleans Cruise Line Is Cheapest in 2027?
For solo travelers, Norwegian Cruise Line had the lowest typical interior range on 2027 New Orleans sailings in CabinSaver's tracking, at approximately $134-181 per night at single occupancy, with Royal Caribbean close behind (as of October 2026, subject to change). Both sail only in winter.
| Cruise line | Priced 2027 sailings | Typical interior fare per night, solo (approx., as of October 2026, subject to change) | Lowest single observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 22 | Approx. $134-181 | Approx. $114 |
| Royal Caribbean | 24 | Approx. $142-192 | Approx. $91 |
| Carnival Cruise Line | 129 | Approx. $155-253 | Approx. $115 |
Based on CabinSaver's own fare tracking as of October 2026, Carnival's wider range reflects its year-round schedule, which includes summer and holiday weeks the other two lines do not sail. Royal Caribbean's lowest fare, approximately $91 per night, was on its one-way transatlantic.
Where Do New Orleans Cruises Go?
New Orleans is a Western Caribbean port: Cozumel is on 161 of the 175 tracked 2027 departures across the three lines.
| Itinerary | 2027 sailings | Cruise lines (sailings) | Main ports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-5 night Mexico | 78 | Carnival (78) | Cozumel, Progreso |
| 6-9 night Western Caribbean | 82 | Carnival (38), Royal Caribbean (23), Norwegian (21) | Cozumel, Roatan, Belize, Costa Maya, Harvest Caye, Grand Cayman, Jamaica |
| 7-8 night Bahamas | 12 | Carnival (12) | Key West, Celebration Key, Nassau, Half Moon Cay |
| Long voyages | 3 | Carnival (1), Royal Caribbean (1), Norwegian (1) | Panama Canal, Barcelona, Boston |
Because ships sail about 100 miles down the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf, the first and last hours of every New Orleans cruise are river scenery. For nearby Gulf ports with more lines, see our Galveston and Tampa guides.
When to Cruise from New Orleans: 2027 Season by Month
January is the busiest month at New Orleans in 2027, with 21 departures across the three tracked lines. From May to October there are 10 to 12 a month, all on Carnival.
| Month (2027) | Departures (three tracked lines) |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 16 |
| March | 19 |
| April | 15 |
| May | 12 |
| June | 10 |
| July | 11 |
| August | 12 |
| September | 10 |
| October | 12 |
| November | 18 |
| December | 19 |
From November to April, all three lines sail, so winter has the most choice and the spring break weeks in March are well covered. Atlantic hurricane season runs from June through November, so check your cruise line's itinerary-change policy for Gulf sailings in those months.
How to Choose a New Orleans Cruise Line
Based on CabinSaver's 2027 itinerary tracking:
- Carnival Cruise Line is the only year-round choice and the only one with 4- and 5-night trips and a Bahamas route.
- Royal Caribbean suits a winter week to Grand Cayman and Jamaica on Mariner of the Seas.
- Norwegian Cruise Line had the lowest typical solo range and is the only line calling at Harvest Caye, in winter only.
If you are weighing a Florida departure instead, Miami has far more lines and ships, but it is a much longer drive or a flight from Louisiana and Mississippi.
Planning Tips
- Confirm your terminal. The Port of New Orleans has more than one cruise terminal along the riverfront, near the Warehouse District. Verify yours with your cruise line before you travel.
- Plan the airport transfer. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is typically about 25-35 minutes from the cruise terminals by car, depending on traffic.
- Add a night in the city. The terminals are within reach of the French Quarter, so a pre- or post-cruise night is easy to add. Verify embarkation times with your cruise line.
- Check documentation. Closed-loop round trips from New Orleans may allow U.S. citizens to sail with other accepted proof of citizenship, but a valid passport book is typically recommended, and one-way voyages generally require one. Requirements vary by itinerary and citizenship, so always verify with your cruise line and official government sources before your trip.
- Watch specific sailings. Typical ranges overlap across lines, so deal alerts on the dates you want are more useful than choosing a line on price alone.
Data current as of October 2026, derived from CabinSaver's own cruise fare tracking. Always verify availability and details directly with the cruise line.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cruise lines sail from New Orleans in 2027?
Three cruise lines tracked by CabinSaver sail from New Orleans in 2027: Carnival Cruise Line with 129 departures, Royal Caribbean with 24 and Norwegian Cruise Line with 22, for 175 tracked 2027 sailings as of October 2026. Carnival sails from New Orleans all year, while Royal Caribbean and Norwegian sail only from November to April.
How much does a cruise from New Orleans cost per night in 2027?
For solo travelers at single occupancy, interior fares on 2027 New Orleans sailings typically ran approximately $134-181 per night on Norwegian Cruise Line, $142-192 on Royal Caribbean and $155-253 on Carnival Cruise Line, based on CabinSaver fare tracking as of October 2026 (subject to change).
Can I take a short cruise from New Orleans in 2027?
Yes, on Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival has 78 four- and five-night sailings from New Orleans in 2027 on Carnival Valor from January to May and Carnival Dream from May to December, to Cozumel or Cozumel and Progreso. Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line sail mostly 7-night trips from New Orleans, based on CabinSaver tracking as of October 2026.
Can I cruise from New Orleans in the summer of 2027?
Yes, on Carnival Cruise Line only. Carnival is the only tracked line with New Orleans departures from May to October 2027, with 10 to 12 sailings a month on Carnival Liberty and Carnival Dream. Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas and Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway sail from New Orleans only between November and April, based on CabinSaver tracking as of October 2026.
Do Norwegian cruises from New Orleans go to Harvest Caye?
Yes. 20 of Norwegian Cruise Line's 22 New Orleans sailings in 2027 call at Harvest Caye in Belize, Norwegian's private destination, on 7-night trips that also visit Cozumel, Roatan and Costa Maya, based on CabinSaver tracking as of October 2026.