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 Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Guide
sailing Sunday, February 14, 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
Norwegian puts an embarkation time on your eDocs and asks that you arrive no earlier than one hour before it. It highly encourages boarding no later than two hours before the departure time in the same eDocs.
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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· Sat, Feb 13
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 · $$$
Dinner· Sat, Feb 13
Cochon Butcher
Sandwich shop and meat counter from the Cochon team, where the muffuletta rivals Central Grocery's.
0.5 mi direct to the terminal · 5 min from port · $$
Before boarding· Sun, Feb 14
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 cruise line's app for digital boarding
- Pack a carry-on day bag with essentials
Check-in and arrival times
Norwegian online check-in typically opens about 21 days before sailing. At busier homeports NCL typically uses check-in or arrival windows, so plan to arrive inside the window printed on your eDocs rather than at the earliest possible hour.
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
Norwegian uses the NCL app, MSC uses the MSC for Me app. Complete online check-in, upload documents, and set up your on-board spending account before you arrive. Both lines offer priority embarkation for suite guests and loyalty members.
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.