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Crowded
New Orleans Cruise Crowd Forecast — Sunday, January 17, 2027
Crowded day in New Orleans — 2 ships representing ~6,937 estimated cruise passengers, right around a busy day for this port.
Expect noticeable cruise crowds. Consider booking activities away from the main port area.
- 2 shipsin port
- 6,937est. passengers
Where today falls, from a quiet day to a busy day
Quiet dayBusy day
Busier than 75% of scheduled cruise days at this port.
Provisional — schedule may changeWhy is this crowded?
2 ships are scheduled today, representing approximately 6,937 passengers of combined capacity.
Compared with other cruise days: Well above average for this port.
Ships in port
| Ship | Cruise line | Arrival | Departure | Berth | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Breakaway | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 16:00 | — | 3,963 |
| Carnival Liberty | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 15:00 | — | 2,974 |
Arrival timeline
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Bars show each ship’s scheduled time in port (6 AM – 10 PM port time).
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Shore day advice
Book excursions in advance, start early, and avoid the main port area at midday.
Looking for a quieter day?
Data & accuracy
- Schedule source: published cruise-line itineraries (Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises) — unofficial; this schedule is not published by the port authority
- Itineraries last checked: Nov 7, 2026
- Forecast date: Jan 17, 2027
- Provisional: this date is more than 7 days out — cruise lines adjust itineraries for weather and operations, so the schedule may change.
- Estimates are based on published ship capacities, not actual bookings or how many passengers go ashore.