Last updated: October 9, 2026 · By Ronen, Stay Near The Venue
New Orleans cruise parking is run by the Port of New Orleans in two garages, one at each terminal. This guide lists the rates the Port publishes, which garage matches your cruise line, and the limits to check before you drive in. If you want a hotel the night before, see our guide to hotels near the New Orleans cruise port.
Quick answer: The Port lists $120 for 4 days, $135 for 5 days and $180 for 7 days at both garages without a reservation, with a $1 per day convenience fee if you prepay online. Carnival uses the Erato Street garage, and Norwegian and Royal Caribbean use the 100 Poydras garage. Rates can change, so confirm on the Port site before you travel.
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New Orleans cruise parking rates
| Terminal | Cruise lines | Garage | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erato Street, 1100 Port of New Orleans Place | Carnival | Erato Street Garage (1,000+ spaces) | $120 | $135 | $160 | $180 |
| Julia Street, 920 Port of New Orleans Place | Norwegian, Royal Caribbean | 100 Poydras Garage (500+ spaces, shuttle) | $120 | $135 | n/a listed | $180 |
Source: Port of New Orleans parking page. Rates shown are the no-reservation prices the Port lists; the 6-day rate is listed only for Erato Street.
Which garage should you use?
Erato Street Terminal (Carnival): the Erato Street Parking Garage has over 1,000 covered and secured spaces and opens at 9:00am. Height limits are 8 ft 4 in on the limited third floor and 7 ft 6 in on higher floors.
Julia Street Terminal (Norwegian and Royal Caribbean): the 100 Poydras Garage has over 500 covered and secured spaces, opens at 9:00am and has a lower height limit of about 6 ft 6 in. A shuttle carries passengers and luggage to the terminal.
Rules to check before you go
Maximum vehicle length is 22 feet at both garages, and the Port no longer accommodates RVs, buses or other oversized vehicles. Payment is by credit or debit card. The Hilton Whale Lot and overflow parking are no longer available, and space is limited, so the Port and the city tourism board recommend reserving online.
Staying the night before
If your ship sails in the morning, a downtown or Warehouse District hotel puts you a short ride from either terminal. Options to compare include the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District and the Hyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center. Hotel parking and shuttle terms differ, so confirm before booking.
Hotel map: live prices near the New Orleans Cruise Port
How we checked this guide
The “Last updated” date at the top of this page is when we last reviewed it end to end.
- Parking rates, shuttle fees and transport times are taken from the port’s, venue’s or operator’s own published pages and from each hotel’s own website — not from aggregator sites.
- Distances and journey times are the figures the venue or transit operator publishes, not our estimates. Where we give a distance, we say what it is measured to.
- Hotel amenities (breakfast, shuttle hours, pet and parking policies) come from each hotel’s own site. These change more often than anything else here, so confirm them when you book.
- Room rates are deliberately not listed anywhere on this site. They move daily, and a price written one month is wrong the next. Our links take you to live pricing instead.
- We have not stayed at every hotel we write about. Where we contacted a property directly, the guide says so and gives the date. Where a figure comes from a third-party report rather than an official source, we say that too.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do you park for a Carnival cruise in New Orleans?
Carnival sails from the Erato Street Terminal (1100 Port of New Orleans Place). The Port of New Orleans lists the Erato Street Parking Garage there, with over 1,000 covered and secured spaces.
Where do you park for Norwegian or Royal Caribbean in New Orleans?
Those lines use the Julia Street Terminal (920 Port of New Orleans Place). The Port lists the 100 Poydras Garage, with over 500 covered spaces and a shuttle to the terminal.
How much does cruise parking cost in New Orleans?
Per the Port of New Orleans, rates without a reservation are $120 for 4 days, $135 for 5 days and $180 for 7 days at both garages, plus $160 for 6 days at Erato Street. Prepaying online adds a $1 per day convenience fee.
Can I park an RV or oversized vehicle?
No. The Port says it does not accommodate oversized vehicles, including RVs, buses and anything longer than 22 feet.
Is the Hilton Whale Lot still available?
No. The New Orleans tourism board notes the Hilton Whale Lot is no longer used by the Port for cruise passengers, and overflow parking is no longer available.
More cruise parking guides
See also Port Canaveral cruise parking, Port Everglades cruise parking, PortMiami cruise parking and Seattle cruise parking.
Also see Boston cruise parking.
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- Where to Stay Near the New Orleans Cruise Port: Best Hotels (2026 Guide)
- Port Canaveral Cruise Parking 2026: Prices, Lots & Park-and-Cruise Hotels
- Port Everglades Cruise Parking 2026: Rates, Garages and Terminals
- PortMiami Cruise Parking 2026: Prices, Garages & Park-and-Cruise Hotels
- Seattle Cruise Parking 2026: Pier 66 and Pier 91 Rates
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