Port of New Orleans schedule

Cruises from New Orleans in May 2028

We list 9 departures from the Port of New Orleans in May 2028, which is quieter than a typical month here. You'll find Carnival Dream and Viking Mississippi on the list.

The shortest is 4 nights and the longest 7. Between them they cover the Mississippi River and Mexico.

Fares start at $568 per person, for Carnival Dream on Sat, May 13, 2028. Every sailing here has a full list of ports. The port's own schedule shows more ships than we do, mostly American Cruise Lines riverboats, which we don't list.

Departures: 9
Ships: 2
Length: 4 to 7 nights
From: $568

Schedule last updated 2026-10-23 · 9 departures listed · Dates can change. Verify with the cruise line before booking.

Cruises departing the Port of New Orleans in May 2028
Departs	Ship	Line	Nights	Itinerary & ports	From
Tue, May 2, 2028 back Tue, May 9, 2028	Viking Mississippi	Viking	7	7-Night Mississippi Delta Explorer Calls at Baton Rouge (Louisiana) · Natchez (Mississippi) · Vicksburg (Mississippi) · Greenville (Mississippi)	from $6,499 $928 a night · per person balcony, as of 2026-10-23
Thu, May 4, 2028 back Mon, May 8, 2028	Carnival Dream	Carnival Cruise Line	4	4-Night Western Caribbean Calls at Cozumel (Mexico)	from $632 $158 a night · per person ocean view, as of 2026-10-23
Mon, May 8, 2028 back Sat, May 13, 2028	Carnival Dream	Carnival Cruise Line	5	5-Night Western Caribbean Calls at Cozumel (Mexico) · Progreso (Mexico)	from $688 $138 a night · per person ocean view, as of 2026-10-23
Sat, May 13, 2028 back Thu, May 18, 2028	Carnival Dream	Carnival Cruise Line	5	5-Night Western Caribbean Calls at Cozumel (Mexico) · Progreso (Mexico)	from $568 $114 a night · per person interior, as of 2026-10-23 Lowest fare shown
Tue, May 16, 2028 back Tue, May 23, 2028	Viking Mississippi	Viking	7	7-Night Mississippi Delta Explorer Calls at Baton Rouge (Louisiana) · Natchez (Mississippi) · Vicksburg (Mississippi) · Greenville (Mississippi)	from $6,499 $928 a night · per person balcony, as of 2026-10-23
Thu, May 18, 2028 back Mon, May 22, 2028	Carnival Dream	Carnival Cruise Line	4	4-Night Western Caribbean Calls at Progreso (Mexico)	from $621 $155 a night · per person interior, as of 2026-10-23
Mon, May 22, 2028 back Sat, May 27, 2028	Carnival Dream	Carnival Cruise Line	5	5-Night Western Caribbean Calls at Cozumel (Mexico) · Progreso (Mexico)	from $638 $128 a night · per person interior, as of 2026-10-23
Sat, May 27, 2028 back Thu, Jun 1, 2028	Carnival Dream	Carnival Cruise Line	5	5-Night Western Caribbean Calls at Cozumel (Mexico) · Progreso (Mexico)	from $738 $148 a night · per person interior, as of 2026-10-23
Tue, May 30, 2028 back Tue, Jun 6, 2028	Viking Mississippi	Viking	7	7-Night Mississippi Delta Explorer Calls at Baton Rouge (Louisiana) · Natchez (Mississippi) · Vicksburg (Mississippi) · Greenville (Mississippi)	from $6,499 $928 a night · per person balcony, as of 2026-10-23

MAY
2
Tuesday · 7 nights
7-Night Mississippi Delta Explorer
Viking Mississippi · Viking
Calls at Baton Rouge (Louisiana) · Natchez (Mississippi) · Vicksburg (Mississippi) · Greenville (Mississippi)
Returns Tue, May 9, 2028
from $6,499 $928 a night · per person
balcony, as of 2026-10-23
MAY
4
Thursday · 4 nights
4-Night Western Caribbean
Carnival Dream · Carnival Cruise Line
Calls at Cozumel (Mexico)
Returns Mon, May 8, 2028
from $632 $158 a night · per person
ocean view, as of 2026-10-23
MAY
8
Monday · 5 nights
5-Night Western Caribbean
Carnival Dream · Carnival Cruise Line
Calls at Cozumel (Mexico) · Progreso (Mexico)
Returns Sat, May 13, 2028
from $688 $138 a night · per person
ocean view, as of 2026-10-23
MAY
13
Saturday · 5 nights
5-Night Western Caribbean
Carnival Dream · Carnival Cruise Line
Calls at Cozumel (Mexico) · Progreso (Mexico)
Returns Thu, May 18, 2028
Lowest fare shown
from $568 $114 a night · per person
interior, as of 2026-10-23
MAY
16
Tuesday · 7 nights
7-Night Mississippi Delta Explorer
Viking Mississippi · Viking
Calls at Baton Rouge (Louisiana) · Natchez (Mississippi) · Vicksburg (Mississippi) · Greenville (Mississippi)
Returns Tue, May 23, 2028
from $6,499 $928 a night · per person
balcony, as of 2026-10-23
MAY
18
Thursday · 4 nights
4-Night Western Caribbean
Carnival Dream · Carnival Cruise Line
Calls at Progreso (Mexico)
Returns Mon, May 22, 2028
from $621 $155 a night · per person
interior, as of 2026-10-23
MAY
22
Monday · 5 nights
5-Night Western Caribbean
Carnival Dream · Carnival Cruise Line
Calls at Cozumel (Mexico) · Progreso (Mexico)
Returns Sat, May 27, 2028
from $638 $128 a night · per person
interior, as of 2026-10-23
MAY
27
Saturday · 5 nights
5-Night Western Caribbean
Carnival Dream · Carnival Cruise Line
Calls at Cozumel (Mexico) · Progreso (Mexico)
Returns Thu, Jun 1, 2028
from $738 $148 a night · per person
interior, as of 2026-10-23
MAY
30
Tuesday · 7 nights
7-Night Mississippi Delta Explorer
Viking Mississippi · Viking
Calls at Baton Rouge (Louisiana) · Natchez (Mississippi) · Vicksburg (Mississippi) · Greenville (Mississippi)
Returns Tue, Jun 6, 2028
from $6,499 $928 a night · per person
balcony, as of 2026-10-23

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Cruising from New Orleans in May 2028

How many cruises leave New Orleans in May 2028?

9 departures are scheduled, on 2 ships from 2 lines: Carnival Cruise Line and Viking.

What is the cheapest cruise from New Orleans in May 2028?

The lowest starting fare we have on record is $568 per person for the 5-night Carnival Dream sailing departing Sat, May 13, 2028. The average starting fare across the month is about $2,598 per person.

Which ships sail from New Orleans in May 2028?

Carnival Dream (6), Viking Mississippi (3)

How long are the May 2028 sailings?

They run from 4 to 7 nights.