Plan Your New Orleans Getaway

Image: PHOTO: Royal Street in New Orleans. (photo via New Orleans & Company)
Image: PHOTO: Royal Street in New Orleans. (photo via New Orleans & Company)
by The New Orleans Beat
Last updated:: 8:00 PM ET, Wed June 14, 2023

Don’t miss out on the chance to discover centuries worth of stories, timeless traditions and nonstop culture in New Orleans this summer. From award-winning attractions to immersive experiences, this one-of-a-kind city offers something amazing around every cobblestone corner.

Pre/Post Cruise Itinerary

There is no better city to start and end a cruise with than New Orleans. Visitors may be headed to sandy beaches in foreign lands or neighboring cities along the Mississippi River, but they can get a head start on vacation time with cool jazz, celebrated cuisine, historic architecture, and much more in this port city.

Choosing to explore New Orleans to kick off or wrap up an already amazing vacation provides cruise-goers with a full and complete getaway experience. Visitors can check out our cruise itinerary for a few suggestions on how to spend their pre-cruise vacation–or how to extend the trip after they’ve returned to port! 

This two-day itinerary includes incredible attractions such as the National World War II Museum and Vue Orleans as well as some of our best, authentic New Orleans dining options. This gives guests just enough of a taste of the city that will leave them wanting more. Once the extended vacation comes to an end, visitors may find themselves already planning the next trip back!

Steamboat by LA Gourmetreise 2010 1469 New Orleans & CO

(Courtesy of New Orleans & Company)

Pre/Post Cruise Packages

With the ships docking at the Port of New Orleans near the heart of Downtown, getting to and from hotels is a breeze. New Orleans & Company offers pre and post-cruise packages for visitors to continue their vacation in the Big Easy. Packages include discounts on stays along with other incentives and coupons throughout the extended vacation. With these opportunities, visitors have the chance to explore New Orleans and take a cruise all in one trip!

Summer FAM

In addition to our cruise offers, we have the perfect opportunity for Travel Advisors to visit New Orleans this summer! Travel Advisors can visit New Orleans anytime during the months of June, July, and August and receive discounted hotel rates from several of our member hotels. In addition to this offer, our exclusive VIP Pass grants them access to other complimentary or discounted rates for several tours, popular restaurants, and various attractions in New Orleans.

New Orleans Canal streetcar

New Orleans Canal streetcar (Photo Credit: Paul Broussard for New Orleans)



When visiting, New Orleans & Company wants to ensure that our travel advisors can experience all that New Orleans has to offer and receive the best deals while they’re here! Experience vibrant, ever-changing New Orleans first-hand. Register here to take advantage of this exclusive offer and participate in our independent Travel Advisor Summer FAM.

A trip to New Orleans, no matter how short or long, is sure to provide visitors with memories to last for a lifetime! Reach out today for complimentary planning assistance at NewOrleans.com/travel-professionals.

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