Trip length
Cruises from New Orleans by trip length
If you know how many days you can take off, start here. Every New Orleans departure we track is grouped by number of nights, with the lowest fare and the median fare per night for each group.
The fare per night column is the useful one. A 4-night sailing and a 7-night one can both start at $621, and only the per-night figure shows the difference.
Schedule last updated 2026-10-23 · 365 departures listed · Dates can change. Verify with the cruise line before booking.
By number of nights
| Length | Departures | Ships | Goes to | From | Median per night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-night cruises | 54 | 2 | Mexico | $391 | $141 |
| 5-night cruises | 102 | 2 | Mexico | $362 | $117 |
| 7-night cruises | 179 | 5 | the Bahamas, the Western Caribbean, the Mississippi River, and Mexico | $349 | $117 |
| 9 nights or more cruises | 16 | 5 | the Southern Caribbean, other routes, the Mississippi River, the Western Caribbean, and Panama and Costa Rica | $950 | $679 |
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.
Leaving on a weekend
Weekend departures
219 cruises leave on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Every length,
so this one is about when you can get away.
from $349 