New Orleans Port Question

[rhinomike]

We will be boarding the Sunshine on 12/29/13. We are staying in the French Quarter a few blocks from Cafe Du Monde. Can we walk from our room to the port/boarding area or is it too far and better to get a cab.

 

I have no idea where the ship boards. Thank you.

[LovesCruising]

Its too far - you would need a cab

[lmtrn2001]

We will be boarding the Sunshine on 12/29/13. We are staying in the French Quarter a few blocks from Cafe Du Monde. Can we walk from our room to the port/boarding area or is it too far and better to get a cab.

 

I have no idea where the ship boards. Thank you.

 

It would be quite a walk. Approx. 2 miles according to mapquest. I think you would be better off getting a taxi!!

[sofietucker]

Or take a Riverfront streetcar. These are actually like airport shuttles, not like the *real* streetcars on St Charles & Canal, so you will have room for your luggage. There's one that goes from the French Market to the Port. Get on at Fr. Mkt. (the "A" marker--closest to Café du Monde) & ride to the end. Here's the link http://www.norta.com/Maps_Schedules/SystemMap/IndividualMap/index.html?ID=2#. Notice that when you click the map to satellite view and enlarge, you can see a Carnival ship at dock just by the "C" marker.

Edited November 19, 2013 by sofietucker

[kcwingwalker]

I could be wrong, but it's my understanding that you cannot large packages, luggage etc. on the trolleys.

 

Taxi is really your best bet especially if it's raining. The sidewalks and streets in NOLA are not always in the best repair.

[WLHyatt]

Luggage is not allowed on most RTA vehicles, but a taxi should be around $7/pp from the hotel to the port.

[CRUZBUDS]

Luggage is not allowed on most RTA vehicles, but a taxi should be around $7/pp from the hotel to the port.

 

 

I believe that's correct -- it is a fixed rate from any hotel in the Quarter. We had a fantastic time in New Orleans last month - before and after the Conquest.

 

Try to allow time to visit the WWII Museum -- it is incredible.

[rhinomike]

Great. Thank you for all of the info. Taxi cab it is. Well maybe 2 since there are 6 of us with luggage. Lol.

[WLHyatt]

They have suburbans and vans that will handle 6 people. We did that after a cruise in 2012.