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Cheap cruises out of New Orleans

We compared starting fares on 365 New Orleans sailings, checked on 2026-10-23. The lowest is $349 per person for Norwegian Breakaway on Sun, Dec 6, 2026, a 7-night trip.

There are two ways to measure cheap. The first table sorts by the total fare. The second sorts by fare per night, which is the better guide when you're choosing between a short trip and a longer one. The median across every priced sailing is $121 a night.

Schedule last updated 2026-10-23 · 365 departures listed · Dates can change. Verify with the cruise line before booking.

Lowest starting fares

Lowest fare per night

Every route by value

The cheapest date on each ship and route, ranked by what it costs for each night on board.

Cheapest by trip length

All lengths
4-night Carnival Valor, Thu, Feb 25, 2027 $391 5-night Carnival Valor, Mon, Jan 4, 2027 $362 7-night Norwegian Breakaway, Sun, Dec 6, 2026 $349 9 nights or more Mariner of the Seas, Sat, Apr 22, 2028 $950

Cheapest by month

Full calendar
October '26 $432 November '26 $369 December '26 $349 January '27 $362 February '27 $391 March '27 $413 April '27 $397 May '27 $437 June '27 $711 July '27 $612 August '27 $447 September '27 $397 October '27 $413 November '27 $408 December '27 $408 January '28 $388 February '28 $447 March '28 $477 April '28 $477 May '28 $568 June '28 $722 July '28 $609 August '28 $429 September '28 $409 October '28 $420

Starting fares per person, for the cheapest cabin listed, with taxes and port fees included, checked 2026-10-23. Fares change often, so check the current price before you book.

Cheap New Orleans cruises: questions

What is the cheapest cruise out of New Orleans?
On 2026-10-23 the lowest starting fare we found was $349 per person, for Norwegian Breakaway on Sun, Dec 6, 2026. It's a 7-night trip, so $50 a night.
Is the cheapest fare the best deal?
Not always. The lowest total fare is a 7-night trip at $50 a night. The lowest per night is Norwegian Breakaway's 7-night 7-Night Western Caribbean at $50 a night. A short trip is cheaper to book, and a longer one often costs less for each day you're on board.
Are last-minute cruises from New Orleans cheaper?
On the fares we checked, sailings in the next 60 days have a median of $93 a night, against $121 across the whole calendar. See last-minute cruises for the full list.
What does the starting fare include?
It's the lowest price per person we saw for that sailing, for the cheapest cabin listed, with taxes and port fees included. Gratuities, drinks and excursions are extra unless the line says otherwise.