March 2026

Cruise Blog New Orleans

NOLA Escape: Embarkation

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March 30, 2026

I stayed at the Hilton Riverside in New Orleans last night. I just checked out and I’m walking through the mall to the port area. I have to stop…

Cruise Blog New Orleans

NOLA Escape: New Orleans Day 2

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March 27, 2026

Good morning! Today is embarkation day but first we’re going to watch the ship come in and get something to eat. This is the sunrise view from my room…

Cruise Blog New Orleans

NOLA Escape: New Orleans Day 1

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March 23, 2026

I am just pulling into New Orleans a day before my 7-day Western Caribbean cruise on Norwegian Escape.

Caesar’s Superdome

Smoothie King Center

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 

I parked at Fulton…

Cruise Blog New Orleans

The French Quarter and Frenchman Street

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March 20, 2026

I am working my way through the French Quarter, down to Frenchman Street and back. We will start at the Hotel Monteleone. If I were to recommend one hotel…

Cruise Blog New Orleans

Sunset at Algiers Point in New Orleans

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March 16, 2026

If you want to use public transportation in New Orleans, I recommend downloading the Le Pass app. It makes it much easier. 
Streetcar and bus rides are $1.25 each. Ferries…