Parking
Passengers park at the 100 Poydras Garage (about 500 spots), and a shuttle takes you to the terminal. Rates are $25 per day or $175 for a 7-day cruise. Keep your parking confirmation handy.
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Your Mariner of the Seas Cruise Guide
sailing Saturday, February 13, 2027Official schedule · Verified Aug 18, 2026CruiseDayGuide
Your embarkation brief
Julia Street Cruise Terminal
Follow the same route as Erato — from I-10, take Exit 234A (US 90 W) at Tchoupitoulas St.
Parking
Julia Street Terminal does not have its own garage.
Check-in
Royal Caribbean gives you an arrival time slot picked in the Royal App and printed on your mobile boarding pass. Arrive early and you will not be able to begin boarding; you must be checked in and aboard no later than 90 minutes before port operations close.
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Get to the ship
Parking & getting there
Terminal approach
Turn right onto Tchoupitoulas, left onto Henderson St, and left onto Port of New Orleans Place. Julia Street Terminal is just past Erato. Do not try to access the terminal from Julia St or Poydras St entrances.
Terminal directionsFlying or taking a shuttle
From Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) · Uber/Lyft: $25-40 depending on traffic and surge. Taxi: $36 flat rate for up to 2 passengers, $15 per additional person. Airport shuttle: $24/person one-way.
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Recommended starting points
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Sleep· Fri, Feb 12
Hotel Monteleone
A literary landmark in the heart of the French Quarter since 1886. The rooftop pool has incredible city views. The Carousel Bar — an actual revolving bar — is one of the most spots in the city. One block from Bourbon Street, walkable to everything.
1.3 mi direct to the terminal · 8 min drive · $$$
Dinner· Fri, Feb 12
Cochon Butcher
Sandwich shop and meat counter from the Cochon team, where the muffuletta rivals Central Grocery's.
0.5 mi direct to the terminal · 5 min from port · $$
Before boarding· Sat, Feb 13
The National WWII Museum
The country's official WWII museum, with immersive exhibits that will move you in ways you don't expect.
0.7 mi direct to the terminal · 3-4 hours · $37 general admission, +$9 for one 4D/theater experience ($12 for both)
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Boarding checklist
- Download the Royal Caribbean app and complete online check-in
- Arrive at your assigned boarding time — not earlier
- Bring small bills for the curbside porters — $2 to $5 per bag is the customary tip
- Pack a carry-on bag with swimsuits, meds, and essentials
Check-in and arrival times
Royal Caribbean online check-in typically opens about 45 days before sailing, and you select your arrival time in the Royal Caribbean app as part of it. Earlier arrival slots typically fill first, so checking in the day it opens gives you the most choice.
Windows and opening dates vary by ship, homeport, and loyalty tier, so always follow your cruise line's instructions for your specific sailing.
First cruise? What happens at the terminal
You'll get your boarding group assignment and can set up your on-board spending account ahead of time. This alone can save you 30+ minutes at the terminal. Upload your photo for facial recognition boarding — it makes the security line faster.
Embarkation day in the order it happens · The muster drill, explained
Packing and day-of extras
Open the packing checklist
Want the reasoning behind it? The full cruise packing list covers which bag each item goes in, and what not to bring covers what security takes at the pier.