jdragr Posted April 22, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I am thinking about booking a train trip via Amtrak for the day before our cruise. We will cruising in June on a Carnival from New Orleans. Can you give me a hotel suggestion? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted April 22, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Take a look on the Gulf Coast Departures board, here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=414 or probably better, the New Orleans board, here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celbercrz333 Posted April 22, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Would this help? http://www.amtrakvacations.com/rail_vacations/rail-getaways/New-Orleans-Louisiana-2014/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted April 22, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 22, 2014 If you are not experienced in train travel via Amtrak, there is a forum that might help you...Lots of very experienced Amtrak fans. You do not need to become a member (but it is free) to post and ask questions. EM http://discuss.amtraktrains.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driftingaway2017 Posted April 24, 2014 #5 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I am taking the Amtrak to New Orleans also before my cruise in a couple of weeks. Just FYI, Amtrak offers a discount if you are sailing on Carnival. I don't know the exact discount code, You have to call customer service to book to get the rate. I believe that it is 30% off regular fares:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdragr Posted April 24, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I am taking the Amtrak to New Orleans also before my cruise in a couple of weeks. Just FYI, Amtrak offers a discount if you are sailing on Carnival. I don't know the exact discount code, You have to call customer service to book to get the rate. I believe that it is 30% off regular fares:) Are you staying the night on the day you disembark or traveling back that day? Thanks for the tip about the discount. I knew I could get a AAA discount but didn't know about the other. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driftingaway2017 Posted April 24, 2014 #7 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Are you staying the night on the day you disembark or traveling back that day? Thanks for the tip about the discount. I knew I could get a AAA discount but didn't know about the other. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk No, I'm staying in NOLA 2 nights before the cruise & traveling back the same day we disembark. Due to the trains often running behind, I thought it best to arrive early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadien Posted April 25, 2014 #8 Share Posted April 25, 2014 MIL recently cruised out of New Orleans and half her roll call stayed at the Embassy Suites Convention Center. It's something like three blocks from the cruise terminal. Too far to walk with luggage but close enough to not stress out over a cab making it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corts2c Posted April 26, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 26, 2014 A few years ago, we stayed at the Hotel Villa Convento 616 Ursuline Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana 70116 T: (504)522-1793 It is in the French Quarter and within walking distance to everything. It had a French bakery right across the street where we ate breakfast every day. It is only about 3 blocks from the River line street cars and we walked down Ursaline Street to the station with our bags, got on and it dropped us right at the terminal. I think the fare was $1.50. We would definitely stay there again! Check out their website-not a Hilton or Embassy Suites but clean and comfortable and convenient to everything. E: info@villaconvento.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhdelrod Posted April 27, 2014 #10 Share Posted April 27, 2014 The Drury Inn is a great place to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdragr Posted April 27, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Booked today. We are staying at the Hilton Riverside on the night before and the Hampton Inn convention center the night after. Couldn't afford the riverside on the night after because it is July 4th weekend. Thanks for all the great advice! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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