baltodave Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 Has anyone ever experienced weather-related delays in New Orleans? I'm asking because I read about the recent issues in Miami and know that Galveston sometimes has fog. I'm asking beause we are crusing out of New Orleans in November and I booked a 1PM flight out of there on disembarkation day. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomSlayer Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 You should always expect the unexpected. Regardless of weather, what are your plans if you miss the 1pm flight? Do you have refundable airfare or are you willing to pay the change fees? Do you have travel insurance that covers this? New Orleans is similar to Galveston. New Orleans can have rough seas and a rocky ride entering and leaving the port, but rarely is there a big weather event that can cause significant delays, but it has happened. Personally, I usually buy refundable airfare and schedule my return flight late in the afternoon or the next day to account for unexpected delays. I can always try standby if I want to get home sooner. I also have travel insurance via my credit card that will cover me if I find myself stranded because of a weather or medical emergency. Good luck and have a blast on your trip. baltodave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 I have never experienced delays coming in but it's always good to have a contingency plan and travel insurance certainly helps. The trip along the river takes some time so you will be in sight of land long before you make it into port. Means you will have cell service and sometimes the casino closes early on the last night. bobroo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 I'm looking forward to sailing out of New Orleans next year. Though it's December, so I won't see much of the river transit since it'll get dark so early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobroo Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 18 hours ago, smokeybandit said: I'm looking forward to sailing out of New Orleans next year. Though it's December, so I won't see much of the river transit since it'll get dark so early. It takes a considerable amount of time to get to the Gulf of Mexico. If the boat leaves at 4pm I think it will be past 10 or 11 when the ship gets to some open water. You'll certainly pass some barge traffic along the way. Shortly after leaving NOLA you'll pass a Domino sugar factory on the port side, I always think to myself 'Wow, this facility is there just to service Cafe du Monde.' baltodave, rjweber3, Villageidiot and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Booked for NOLA next year January with my daughter. That leaves only Tampa that I’ve not scheduled or been to for as a US departure. I will however be ending a sailing there so at least I get to see it. can’t wait to see NOLA again, it’s been 10 years since I visited. How is the port? Ease of entry etc. I’m thinking of booking in the business/warehouse district which puts me a good walk away from the “nonsense”. Last time I stayed on Poydras St at Hampton Suites-loved it but they are full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobroo Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 44 minutes ago, Pattycruise said: Booked for NOLA next year January with my daughter. That leaves only Tampa that I’ve not scheduled or been to for as a US departure. I will however be ending a sailing there so at least I get to see it. can’t wait to see NOLA again, it’s been 10 years since I visited. How is the port? Ease of entry etc. I’m thinking of booking in the business/warehouse district which puts me a good walk away from the “nonsense”. Last time I stayed on Poydras St at Hampton Suites-loved it but they are full. Saving the two best North American ports till last, huh? New Orleans has oodles and oodles of solid hotel choices but I gotta tell ya' the Hilton New Orleans Riverside is my favorite for a pre cruise hotel. Like the Pan Pacific in Vancouver, staying at this location you don't even walk outside on embarkation morning. NOLA is my pick for the best cruise port in North America. I'm doing a B2B2B in January--because I wanted extra helpings of "nonsense". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 I've got the Spring Hill Suites near the port booked. That Hilton looks nice but also like the Pan Pacific, overly expensive for no reason other than location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baltodave Posted February 21 Author Report Share Posted February 21 We are flying in 2 days before our cruise and staying at the Wyndham. Pattycruise and bobroo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 The convention center hotels are pretty easy access to the cruise port, walking distance if you can handle luggage. I find walking is easier than getting a ride to the port if possible. There's a trolley stop in front of the port that will take you down into the Quarter easily enough if you want to spend time there. bobroo and Pattycruise 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanalo217 Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 Booked cruise Halloween week. Pre-cruise hotel room was crazy expensive due to Taylor Swift concert that weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 21 minutes ago, amanalo217 said: Pre-cruise hotel room was crazy expensive due to Taylor Swift concert that weekend. At least you have a place to stay, stay, stay, stay. WAAAYTOOO, rjweber3 and amanalo217 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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