After Disembarkation options?

[EL Pitman]

My husband had a great idea for killing the 8 hours we have between getting off our ship and getting on out flight...  we just dont know if its allowed.   Can you go to the airport, check in your luggage, then leave the airport and come back later? 

 

The last time we cruised we were out of Miami and did an excursion to kill time.  This time, however, we are leaving out of New Orleans, and they dont offer any such excursions.  Yes, we really are very new to this jet setting life style, but we REALLY are enjoying it!!  Any insight or time killing suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[mondello]

1 minute ago, EL Pitman said:

My husband had a great idea for killing the 8 hours we have between getting off our ship and getting on out flight...  we just dont know if its allowed.   Can you go to the airport, check in your luggage, then leave the airport and come back later? 

 

The last time we cruised we were out of Miami and did an excursion to kill time.  This time, however, we are leaving out of New Orleans, and they dont offer any such excursions.  Yes, we really are very new to this jet setting life style, but we REALLY are enjoying it!!  Any insight or time killing suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

most airports will not allow you to check bags more than 4 hours early. Pretty sure there are at least a few tours from the ship in NOLA to the airport after.

 

[Joe817]

Saint Greg will know for sure. He lives there. Maybe he will be along shortly after the Saints/Washington game. 

[staceyglow]

I have used this service before:  

 

https://luggagehero.com/

 

Certain retail places will store your luggage for a small fee.  The mall near the cruiseport has a luggage store that does it.  There might be places closer to where you plan to hang out.

[Nic6318]

9 minutes ago, EL Pitman said:

My husband had a great idea for killing the 8 hours we have between getting off our ship and getting on out flight...  we just dont know if its allowed.   Can you go to the airport, check in your luggage, then leave the airport and come back later? 

 

The last time we cruised we were out of Miami and did an excursion to kill time.  This time, however, we are leaving out of New Orleans, and they dont offer any such excursions.  Yes, we really are very new to this jet setting life style, but we REALLY are enjoying it!!  Any insight or time killing suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

Hi

 

Generally the answer is, No. 

Your best bet depends on what you intend to do with your time. I imagine your main concern is with putting your luggage somewhere safe for a number of hours until you are ready to finally get ready for your flight. If you do an internet search I am sure you will find some business that will do just that. One other popular option is to rent a car for the day. 

hope that helps

have a great cruise

[Indiansbaseball]

When we flew out of Fort Lauderdale, the airport has a luggage check in area. For a small fee you can check your luggage ! It was great, we went to the beach. You might check and see if NOLA has this !

Edited October 10, 2021 by Indiansbaseball