There are so many fun things to do in New Orleans when you are on a cruise. There are many attractions, and tourist activities for everyone to enjoy. If you are going to visit for a week or just a day, there are plenty of fun things to do. If you only have one day to spend in New Orleans, here is a list of the “must do activities/must see attractions”.
Hop On Hop Off
These tour buses are available at 18 stops around New Orleans. The buses feature climate-controlled lower decks and open-air top decks. The entire loop is 2 hours, and you can get off the bus at anytime to continue exploring the city by foot. The tour visits places such as Canal Street, Jackson Square, the World War II Museum and the French Market. With your “hop-on hop-off pass”, you can also enjoy discounts at the Basin Street Station gift shop. With each “hop-on hop-off ticket” there is a self-guided Cemetery tour. Buses depart every 30 minutes from each stop.
NOMA and its Sculpture Garden is free to visit and every Wednesday, the New Orleans Museum of Art is free to all Louisiana residents.
There’s so much music to enjoy in the historic Jackson Square, right in the heart of the French Quarter. It is always 100% free!
It’s a beautiful sight to sit on the levee and watch the boats cruise the Mississippi. It’s especially beautiful during the sunset. You’re allowed to pack bring food and alcoholic beverages, but no glass bottles are allowed.
Cruise From New Orleans
New Orleans is the jumping off point for multiple cruise destinations these days. It may be a traditional Mississippi river cruise up the river, or your departure port if you’re leaving on a carnival or NCL cruise to the Caribbean. It’s a spot not to be missed. Between the antebellum buildings and the unique French Quarter of the city. You’re definitely in for a treat both visually and for your palate. New Orleans is famous for things like Beignets, and drive thru daiquiris stops (but I don’t recommend that). There are amazing oyster bars. And when COVID is over, I’m sure the jazz and zydeco music of the city will return.
I’m sure you’re going to end up with some beads while you are in New Orleans, but you have to earn them. You can get them almost any time of the year, even if it’s not Mardi Gras. There’s lots of unique things to see there’s such as Ripley’s Believe It or Not. Emerald Lagasse has a couple of restaurants there. A lot of famous chefs have restaurants in the area so check that out.
