Driving from Birmingham to a cruise at Port of New Orleans? It is about 345 miles, about 5 hours by car. Portside is expanding here, so join the waitlist and we will work to hold you a guaranteed spot near the terminal before you sail.
Port of New Orleans is about 345 miles from Birmingham, roughly 5 hours by car via I-59 South into downtown New Orleans. Portside is not at New Orleans yet, so join the waitlist and, if you sign up 90+ days out, we will work to secure you a reserved spot near Erato Street and Julia Street cruise terminals along the Mississippi riverfront downtown.
From Birmingham, the drive to Port of New Orleans runs about 345 miles and takes about 5 hours. Take I-59 South into downtown New Orleans. Cruises depart from the Erato Street and Julia Street cruise terminals along the Mississippi riverfront downtown. On a full sailing day the closest spaces go first, so knowing your parking plan before you leave Birmingham saves a scramble after the drive.
The Port of New Orleans draws cruisers driving in from across the Gulf South, from Houston to the Florida Panhandle. Downtown New Orleans parking is tight and pricey, so a reserved lot with a shuttle to the terminal is a smart alternative. Port of New Orleans is served by Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Disney Cruise Line, so whichever line you are sailing from Birmingham, the parking challenge is the same: a guaranteed spot near the terminal with a shuttle beats circling a full garage on embarkation morning.
It is free, and it is how we decide where to open next. If your cruise is 90 or more days out, that gives us the runway to secure a lot near Port of New Orleans and hold a spot for you before you sail. Add your details and we will email you the moment New Orleans parking opens.
Portside is live at Port Canaveral now: $14.95 a day, free shuttle, guaranteed reservation.
Reserve Port Canaveral parkingPort of New Orleans is about 345 miles from Birmingham, roughly 5 hours by car via I-59 South into downtown New Orleans. Cruises depart from the Erato Street and Julia Street cruise terminals along the Mississippi riverfront downtown. Portside does not have a lot at New Orleans yet, so join the free waitlist and, if you sign up at least 90 days before you sail, we will work to hold a reserved spot near the terminal for you.
Plan on about 5 hours from Birmingham, taking I-59 South into downtown New Orleans. Downtown New Orleans parking is tight and pricey, so a reserved lot with a shuttle to the terminal is a smart alternative. Leaving earlier on embarkation morning gives you a cushion if traffic is heavy.
Not yet, Portside is still expanding to Port of New Orleans. Join the New Orleans waitlist free, and when we secure a partner lot near the terminal we email waitlisted cruisers first, prioritizing anyone sailing 90 or more days out.
Port of New Orleans is served by Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Disney Cruise Line. Many of those cruisers drive in from Birmingham and across the region, which is exactly why reserved parking with a free terminal shuttle is in demand here.
From $14.95 a day, free shuttle straight to your terminal, no hidden fees.
Rates start at $14.95/day. Weekend and peak sail dates, and last-minute bookings, can be higher based on demand and the day of the week. Your exact daily rate is always shown before you pay.