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Saint Greg

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

on
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

on
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…

Cruise Blog New Orleans

Hilton Riverside in NOLA

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March 13, 2026

Hilton Riverside is the most popular cruise hotel in New Orleans. It offers terrific river views, a great restaurant, and the ability to walk indoors to Julia Street Cruise…