Transportation to Port of New Orleans

[Kenny77]

Hello folks!...stumbled on this site while surfing around...I didn't realize how big the cruising community is! Anyhow, to my question...my wife and I will be cruising with Royal Carribean on the 22nd of Jan/05. We'll be arriving at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Intl that day...we did not purchase any transfers.

 

Would anyone know the cost of a taxi fare to the port? Or if there would be a better mode of transportation? Thanks in advance!

[Kokopelli]

A few years ago it cost $20 from the Airport to the Pier. But this link is more up-to-date. See paragraph 2.

 

http://www.cruisereviews.com/RoyalCaribbean/GrandeuroftheSeas50.htm

[psychtobe]

just back from New Orleans. You can get a shuttle transfer at the airport for $13 per person each way, or $25 per person round trip, or $45 for 2 people round trip. slightly less convenient than a taxi, but cheaper. getting back from the port this AM was a breeze - just hop on the chartered bus and from disembarking to unloading at MSY took less than an hour. the comparable price through the cruise line for 2 people was $72, and it uses the exact same service.

[Kenny77]

Thank you folks for your help! :)