Cruise news (New Orleans USA-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
American Harmony Departs on Inaugural Mississippi River Cruise
American Cruise Lines' American Harmony departed from New Orleans on Saturday, August 17, along her inaugural Mississippi River cruise. The newest...
August 20, 2019 - Accidents
Active Shooter Drill at New Orleans Cruise Ship Terminal
An active shooter drill is scheduled for Wednesday, July 31, at the cruise terminal at Port NOLA New Orleans, authorities announced. The drill will...
July 30, 2019 - Accidents
Carnival Valor Re-Routed to Mobile Due to Possible Hurricane
Port NOLA New Orleans announced it had ceased cargo-loading operations at Napoleon Avenue container terminal at noon on Thursday, July 11. Carnival...
July 12, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Disney Wonder to Boast New Additions
Disney Cruise Line announced it is adding a New Orleans-themed lounge on its Disney Wonder ship to celebrate The Princess and the Frog. Wonder's...
June 14, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Norwegian Getaway Completes First Cruise After Renovation
Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the completion of the first sailing of Norwegian Getaway after vessel’s extensive refurbishment as part of The...
June 9, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Port NOLA Sets a Record for Cruise Passengers
Port NOLA (the Port of New Orleans) set a new record in 2018 with a total of 1,182,111 cruise passenger movements, which is up 2.3% compared to a...
February 8, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Is Back to New Orleans
Royal Caribbean returned to Port of New Orleans after a 3-year absence. The cruise company left during 2015-2016 cruise season to focus on the...
December 18, 2018 - Cruise Industry
NOLA to Welcome Its Largest Cruise Ship Ever
On Sunday, November 11, Norwegian Cruise Line is back to New Orleans, Louisiana introducing the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship to the Big Easy...
November 8, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Disney's First Cruise from New Orleans Sells Out in 1 Hour
Disney Cruise Lines' first voyage from Louisiana, a 4-day itinerary departing from New Orleans early 2020, was so popular that sold out in about one...
November 2, 2018 - Cruise Industry
American Song Begins Inaugural Cruise
Port NOLA New Orleans makes cruise history today, October 6, after the first contemporary riverboat in the United States, American Song, sails her...
October 6, 2018 - Cruise Industry
American Song Prepares for Inaugural Cruise
American Cruise Lines announced that its newbuild, American Song, had successfully passed sea trials and was currently on her way to the “Big...
August 31, 2018 - Cruise Industry
American Cruise Lines Announces Line-Up of Holiday Cruises
American Cruise Lines announced its full line-up of holiday cruises for 2018 season. The company offers holiday cruises to the most popular river and...
August 28, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Port of New Orleans Boasts Record Cruise Passenger Numbers
A record 1.15 million passengers boarded cruises through Port of New Orleans last year. Port officials expect an increasing demand the city adds more...
February 2, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Cruise Line Brings New Ships to New Orleans 2019
Carnival Cruise Line announced that it will expand its capacity on short cruise offerings out of New Orleans beginning 2019. Carnival Valor will...
November 17, 2017 - Cruise Industry
Norwegian Cruise Line Brings 4,000 Passenger Ship to New Orleans 2018
Norwegian Cruise Line is expected to bring a new 4,000-guest cruise ship to New Orleans in 2018. Starting November 2018, Norwegian Breakaway will...
October 4, 2017