Parking in New Orleans

[tawcat]

Sailing the Spirit sailing November 22 from New Orleans. Where does everyone park? The Whale Wall??

Do I need to make reservations for parking?

Thanks so much.

[ammo4343]

Most people are parking at the Cruise Terminal. The Whale wall as I remember was about $25 a day.

[map70065]

Unless you park at a hotel with a cruise special you'll pay anywhere from $15 - $25 per day - more if there's something going on. The cruise terminal is about the same price as anywhere else, but is more convienent.

[tawcat]

Thanks so much. I thought the Whale Wall was at the terminal lot, have they changed the location of the terminal?

[map70065]

Originally Posted by tawcat

Thanks so much. I thought the Whale Wall was at the terminal lot, have they changed the location of the terminal?

The Whale Wall is on the downriver side of Riverwalk Mall - the terminal parking is on the upriver side of the cruise port. So it's Whale Wall, Mall, cruise port, port parking. In fact some of the parking ends up being above the cruise port.

[tawcat]

Got it, thanks.

[bigggdaddymo]

Do you have to pay before or after your cruise is over?

[thescot123]

Originally Posted by bigggdaddymo

Do you have to pay before or after your cruise is over?

At the cruise terminal parking, you have to pay as you enter.

[tawcat]

Terminal parking is $16 a day? Anyone know for sure?

[Traveler353]

General Directions to Erato St. Cruise Terminal and Julia St. Cruise Terminals

Take I-10 east to New Orleans, follow the signs to the N.O. Business District, US90 West, Crescent City Connection to the West Bank. Take last exit before crossing the Mississippi River, which is Exit 11C, Tchoupitoulas and South Peters St. Take downramp to ground level, go to second stoplight (Tchoupitoulas St.) and turn right. Go to next stoplight (Henderson St.) and turn left. Go two blocks, go over the railroad tracks and turn left. The Cruise Terminals are directly ahead of you and Harbor Police will be directing traffic.
Parking for Erato St. Cruise Terminal

Go directly to the Erato Parking Garage entrance. On the first floor of the garage (3rd floor of the terminal building) you will be directed to the offloading area in the middle of the floor. SeaCaps will take your checked baggage and deliver them directly to the ship. After parking, you will take Elevators #3, 4 or 5 to the second floor check in and waiting area. Parking cost $16 per day effective July 1 2009. Please have your cruise ticket available as you will need to show them to enter the garage. Maximum height is 8' 4" (limited space) on 3rd floor and 7' 6" on higher floors, and maximum 22 feet in length. Garage is secure, lighted and patrolled.

[tawcat]

Thanks Traveler

[tawcat]

Do they take credit cards or is it cash only? Anyone know?