Port of New Orleans · Carnival Valor
Carnival Valor at Port of New Orleans
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Official Terminal. Carnival Valor sails from Erato Street Cruise Terminal (Carnival) at Port of New Orleans. Always confirm with your cruise line before travel.
Address: 1100 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, LA 70130. Enter the terminals via Henderson Street. Do not use the Julia Street or Poydras Street entrances to Port of New Orleans Place.
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Next verified sailing: Mon, Sep 28, 2026. Typical guidance never replaces your appointment.
Sources
- OFFICIAL SCHEDULE
- the terminal assignment on this page.
- Erato Street Cruise Terminal (Carnival) guide
- the rate, the lot and the drop-off. Reconfirm.
- Cruise-line app
- your boarding time. Reconfirm.
Reconfirm means check that line with your cruise line before you travel.
When Can You Board Carnival Valor?
Carnival gives you an Arrival Appointment, chosen during online check-in — the time everyone in your cabin should be at the terminal. You must be on board by the Final Boarding time printed on your boarding pass.
The arrival time on your own boarding pass is the one that governs your sailing.
Read on Carnival Cruise Line’s own site, August 11, 2026.
Everything you need for boarding Carnival Valor (Carnival) at Port of New Orleans. Terminal info, parking, restaurants, hotels, and pro tips.
Carnival Valor cruise parking at Erato Street Cruise Terminal
- Your line's lot
Erato Street Terminal Garage, 1100 Port of New Orleans Place
Provenance: Read on portnola.com · checked 2026-08-08
- Where you park
Erato Street Terminal Garage: $120/4 days, $135/5, $160/6, $180/7, $200/8 or $350/14. Reservations add a $1 fee per day and are recommended. Pay by credit or debit card. The port FAQ quotes a different daily rate; confirm your cruise total before booking.
- Drop-off
Take I-10 Exit 234A, then US 90 W Exit 11C. Turn right on Tchoupitoulas, left on Henderson, then left on Port of New Orleans Place. Drivers parking here use the garage ramp and follow staff to the luggage offloading area.
Where can I park for a Carnival Valor cruise?
- Driving & Port Parking
The port prices by sailing length, not by the day: $180 for a 7-day cruise at either the Erato Street garage or the 100 Poydras garage. Reserving adds $1 per day.
Erato Street Cruise Terminal parking & drop-off at Port of New Orleans →All Port of New Orleans parking & transport options →
Email me the Carnival Valor boarding-day plan — pick your sailing below: terminal, parking and boarding now, then reminders a month out, two weeks out, the week before and the day before — whichever are still ahead of you — and one later note with upcoming sailings from your port. No newsletter.
Upcoming Sail Dates
Official schedule · Verified Sep 23, 2026
Sources: Port of New Orleans vessel schedule, Port of New Orleans cruise berthing list
Terminal: Erato Street Cruise Terminal (Carnival) — every date below departs from it.
Tap a date to Plan my boarding day for that sailing — terminal, arrival plan, and leave-by time for the day you leave.
Use the check-in arrival window and final boarding deadline in your cruise line’s latest instructions. Follow the check-in instructions your cruise line sends you — they always take priority over general guidance.
Ship specifications
- Gross tonnage
- 110,000 gross tons
- Guests
- 2,980 guests
- Crew
- 1,180 crew
Source: Carnival Cruise Line
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Nearby Restaurants
Café du Monde
Beignets and chicory coffee in an open-air French Quarter landmark, where kids lose their minds over the powdered sugar.
$Camellia Grill
Old-school counter diner with omelets, waffles, and burgers — stools only, best for small parties who don't mind splitting up
$Willie's Chicken Shack
Fast-casual fried chicken in the French Quarter — cheap, quick, and universally liked by kids
$Mother's Restaurant
Legendary po'boy shop, serving since 1938. Comfort food that satisfies adults and kids alike.
$-$$Nearby Hotels
Local Tip
Carnival Valor sails from the Erato Street Cruise Terminal, which has its own parking garage with over 1,000 spots. Download the Carnival HUB app and check in before you arrive, then enter from Tchoupitoulas Street via Henderson to Port of New Orleans Place. For a quick pre-cruise bite, Cochon Butcher is 5 minutes away with an incredible muffuletta, or grab beignets at Café du Monde in the French Quarter if you have extra time.
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