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[Cruisegirl6]

Hello,

 

I have been in New Orleans Port but only for a port of call and it was many years ago.

 

I have some questions if anybody can help truly appreciate it:

 

1- What is the distance from the airport to the port?

 

2- What is a nice high end hotel to stay three nights before that isn't far from the port?

 

3- Is it easy to get to the port or will we find a lot of traffic?

[Cruisegirl6]

How long does it take to get out to sea so the casino opens?

[jgmpuma]

Distance from airport to port is about 15 miles, about a 30 minute cab ride.

 

The Hilton Riverside connects to the Riverwalk Marketplace, an outlet mall. If you aren't carrying a lot of luggage it is a fairly easy walk through the mall to the cruise terminals, maybe two blocks.

 

Most cruises leave on the weekend, when traffic is light to moderate, and usually not a problem.

 

It takes about seven hours to reach the Gulf Of Mexico, but the casino, shops, etc. open shortly after the ship leave the dock.

[maldenmusic]

Have cruised out of NOLA about 9 times. The casino is usually open within 2 hours of the beginning of the trip. It takes 7-8 hours to reach the Gulf.

[Cruisegirl6]

Thank you!