December 2026 Sailings from Port of New Orleans
Cruise ships departing Port of New Orleans in December 2026, with terminal assignments and embarkation-day guidance.
December 2026 Departures
Schedule source: CruiseTimetables · Checked Aug 11, 2026
Sources: CruiseTimetables
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Terminal | Boarding (general) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | ShipCarnival Valor | Cruise LineCarnival | TerminalLikely: Erato Street Cruise Terminal (Carnival) | Boarding (general guidance)11:30 AM |
| Mon, Dec 7 | ShipCarnival Valor | Cruise LineCarnival | TerminalLikely: Erato Street Cruise Terminal (Carnival) | Boarding (general guidance)11:30 AM |
| Sat, Dec 12 | ShipCarnival Valor | Cruise LineCarnival | TerminalLikely: Erato Street Cruise Terminal (Carnival) | Boarding (general guidance)11:30 AM |
| Sun, Dec 13 | ShipCarnival Liberty | Cruise LineCarnival | TerminalLikely: Erato Street Cruise Terminal (Carnival) | Boarding (general guidance)11:30 AM |
| Thu, Dec 17 | ShipCarnival Valor | Cruise LineCarnival | TerminalLikely: Erato Street Cruise Terminal (Carnival) | Boarding (general guidance)11:30 AM |
| Sat, Dec 19 | ShipCarnival Liberty | Cruise LineCarnival | TerminalLikely: Erato Street Cruise Terminal (Carnival) | Boarding (general guidance)11:30 AM |
| Mon, Dec 21 | ShipCarnival Valor | Cruise LineCarnival | TerminalLikely: Erato Street Cruise Terminal (Carnival) | Boarding (general guidance)11:30 AM |
| Sat, Dec 26 | ShipCarnival Valor | Cruise LineCarnival | TerminalLikely: Erato Street Cruise Terminal (Carnival) | Boarding (general guidance)11:30 AM |
| Sun, Dec 27 | ShipCarnival Liberty | Cruise LineCarnival | TerminalLikely: Erato Street Cruise Terminal (Carnival) | Boarding (general guidance)11:30 AM |
| Wed, Dec 30 | ShipCarnival Valor | Cruise LineCarnival | TerminalLikely: Erato Street Cruise Terminal (Carnival) | Boarding (general guidance)11:30 AM |
Most cruise lines assign an arrival window during online check-in, and arriving inside that window is the best way to avoid the longest terminal lines. General boarding usually runs from late morning into the early afternoon, but the exact timing varies by ship, port, and sail date. Follow the check-in instructions your cruise line sends you — they always take priority over general guidance.
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