Looking for cruise parking near Port of New Orleans? On-site and off-site lots both serve the New Orleans terminals. Portside is expanding here, so join the waitlist for a reserved spot with a shuttle.
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. The terminals sit Erato Street and Julia Street cruise terminals along the Mississippi riverfront downtown, served by Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Disney Cruise Line. Whether you want to be steps from the gangway or save with an off-site lot and a shuttle, knowing your options before you drive in saves a scramble on embarkation morning.
Most New Orleans cruisers drive in. Common drive markets include Metairie, Kenner, Covington, Slidell, Hammond and Houma and more:
Portside is not at Port of New Orleans yet. Joining 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 the terminal and hold a spot for you before you sail.
Portside is live at Port Canaveral now: $14.95 a day, free shuttle, guaranteed reservation.
Reserve Port Canaveral parkingYes. On-site port lots and private off-site lots with shuttles both operate near New Orleans. Portside is building a reserved, shuttle-served option here; join the free waitlist to use it the moment we open.
On-site port lots sit right by the terminals at the premium end of the price range; off-site lots are a short shuttle away and usually cost less. Port NOLA charges per cruise day, so a 7-day cruise is about $180, a 5-day about $135 and a 4-day about $120.
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.