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How Are The Cruises Out Of New Orleans?

By: Douglas Webb

Break Studios Contributing Writer

How are the cruises of New Orleans? Cruises out of ports like New Orleans certainly set themselves apart from the rest; while they have the same onboard music, food, and entertainment that other cruises offer, you'll find a better atmosphere, variety of party seekers and fantastic destinations.

Although the more popular ports like Port Canaveral and Miami, Florida, showcase a wide array of cruises throughout the year, the fun and excitement that the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, brings is equally as pleasurable. Renowned for its Mardi Gras celebrations, the city of New Orleans is a city filled with the ultimate party atmosphere. Cruisers leaving from this port will notice that the sail-a-way celebrations are a party within itself, bringing many of the city’s residents along to see each cruise off. Moreover, while the sail-a-way celebration brings many onlookers, many New Orleans’ residents take advantage of being so close to the port, consequentially taking many of the cruises themselves, thus adding to the amount of party seekers aboard each cruise ship that leaves out of New Orleans. The cruises out of New Orleans are always action-packed with plenty of parties and the party starts on board from the moment that the registration process begins.

Itineraries for New Orleans-based cruises are similar to those of cruises from other ports like Long Beach, California, and Port Canaveral and Miami, Florida. Many of the cruises that are out of New Orleans concentrate on the Western Caribbean, the Bahamas, and parts of Mexico. The cruises that focus on Mexico mostly travel to the island of Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Progreso, Yucatan. Cruises out of New Orleans travelling to the Bahamas target areas like Nassau and Freeport while other cruises travelling to the Western Caribbean collectively include a mixture of Mexican, Bahamian, and even some Central American ports like Belize. While each destination includes an array of cultures and excursions, the culmination of each objective can make cruises out of New Orleans an exquisite experience.

When choosing a cruise departing from New Orleans, consider the length of the cruise in correlation to the amount of port stops in an itinerary. Several cruise lengths are available. Four or five day cruise itineraries usually visit areas in Mexico, focusing on one or two port stops, while seven day cruises consist a variety of locales from Mexico to the Bahamas and even Belize, stopping at up to four ports.

Cruises out of New Orleans are a great option for those who either reside in New Orleans or live near the area. To make sure your cruise is a pleasurable experience, select a cruise based upon the destinations, cruise length and price.

Posted on: Mar. 22, 2010