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Carnival Cruises from New Orleans

A Carnival cruise from New Orleans is a fun and exciting way to enjoy New Orleans, Mexico, and the beautiful Caribbean islands.

Carnival cruises from New Orleans offer a variety of options, including vacations for four, five, or seven nights. Some ports of call include:

  • Progresso, a beautiful Mayan city in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula
  • Cozumel, one of the best diving, shopping, and eating destinations in Mexico
  • Montego Bay, a Jamaican city offering picturesque Georgian architecture and white-sand beaches
  • Grand Cayman Island, best known for its sea life and romantic beaches
  • Ocho Rios, a well-known cruise destination in Jamaica offering beautiful gardens and waterfalls
  • Nassau and Freeport, wonderful beach destinations in the Bahamas with opportunities for scuba diving and snorkeling

Aboard a Carnival cruise from New Orleans, you’ll travel on the Carnival Elation or the Carnival Ecstasy.

The Carnival Elation features a six-story atrium, three swimming pools, nine-hold mini-golf course, spa, and casino. For meals onboard, you can enjoy a gourmet sit-down meal in the Elation’s Imagination or Inspiration dining rooms. An outdoor buffet is available for those looking for a quick bite to eat.

Carnival cruises are notably family-friendly, and the Elation features activities for kids and teens including:

  • Camp Carnival for kids ages 2-11
  • Circle “C” for preteens ages 12-14
  • Club O2 for teens

Cruisers looking for adult-only activities will enjoy the serene adult-only deck, the Casablanca Casino, Spa Carnival, or the Jekyll & Hyde dance club.

The Carnival Ecstasy also takes travelers on Carnival cruises from New Orleans. The ship gets its name for the absolutely exuberant sensation you’ll feel when you’re aboard. The ship features something for everyone.

Kids will enjoy the ships WaterWorks Splash Park and Twister Waterslide, Camp Carnival, Circle “C,” and Club O2.

Adults looking for a retreat will enjoy the resort-style pool, adult-only section of the deck, spa, casino, and piano bar. Enjoy a gourmet meals on your Carnival cruise from New Orleans in the dining room, a quick bite to eat at the outdoor café, or one of the ship’s restaurants.