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- New Orleans & A Taste of Louisiana With Caribbean Cruise
New Orleans & A Taste of Louisiana With Caribbean Cruise
From £2,396 pp
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15 nights
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Economy flights
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Available January - April & October - December
Experience Louisiana’s unique cultures in New Orleans and Lafayette, the history of slavery and its grand plantation homes in Plantation Country, before indulging in Baton Rouge’s vibrant music scene and tasty cuisine on this jam-packed fly-drive. After a memorable few days in Louisiana relax and unwind and enjoy the world-class amenities onboard your Norwegian Cruise Lines ship as it sails around the turquoise blue seas of Mexico and the Caribbean.
What's Included?
- International flights departing from the UK in economy class
- 8 nights hotel accommodation
- 7 nights on board Norwegian Cruise Line in an inside stateroom
- Full board on Norwegian Cruise Line
- 5 days compact car hire with fully inclusive insurance, unlimited mileage and taxes
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• Premium Beverages: Open Bar
• Speciality Dining: Complimentary dining at a speciality restaurant
• Excursions: Receive $50 USD shore excursion credit
• Wi-Fi: Receive up to 300 minutes of internet
Celebrity Cruises All Included Offer
Get FREE amenities - WiFi and Classic Drinks Package
Offer is valid on bookings in an Inside to Aqua class staterooms.
Holland America Line Have It All
Upgrade your base cruise fare to our Have It All premium package and receive the best amenities
Shore Excursions, Drink Package, Specialty Dining, Crew Appreciation and Wi-Fi. Offer is valid for selected 2025 sailings. Offer applies to guest 1 & 2.
Holiday Map
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Day 1
Arrive in New Orleans
Fly into New Orleans, lovingly called ‘The Big Easy’ for a one-night stay, overnighting near the airport in preparation for your captivating journey through the warm and friendly state of Louisiana. You will get to experience vibrant New Orleans when you return in a few days’ time.
Day 2
New Orleans to Darrow, 45 miles
Pick up your car this morning and take the short drive north following the winding Mississippi River along the Great River Road to Plantation Country. Boasting some of the grandest plantation homes in the South, they give visitors a real glimpse into the lives of the rich sugar plantation owners and how they and their slaves lived in the 1800’s. Enter the spectacular Oak Alley Plantation along its beautiful grand driveway lined with 300-year-old oak trees and explore its beautiful gardens and house on a guided tour. Other homes that are a must visit include Laura Plantation with its Creole style buildings and slave quarters and Houmas House Estate and Gardens which is where you will overnight. One of the South's largest plantation homes it's located steps away from the Mississippi River. Eat delicious food in the mansion's fine dining restaurants, walk through the acres of beautiful, manicured gardens filled with tranquil fountains and tour the main house to get a real taste of plantation life in the 1800’s.
Day 3
Darrow to Baton Rouge, 30 miles
Before setting off for the state capital Baton Rouge, explore the wetlands and wildlife on an airboat ride gliding through the many swamps and lakes of Plantation Country. Filled with fascinating museums, fine art, music and historic sites, Baton Rouge has a vibrant atmosphere with a fantastic array of restaurants and markets serving up tasty Creole, Cajun, and seafood dishes. For fantastic views of the city head to the top of the Louisiana State Capitol, the tallest capitol in the USA.
Day 4-5
Baton Rouge to Lafayette, 55 miles
Located in the heart of Cajun Country, charming Lafayette oozes Cajun culture through its music, vibrant festivals, immersive experiences, and mouth-watering cuisine. It’s also near to Lake Martin, a wildlife reserve where you can spot birdlife including Blue Heron as well as alligators, turtles, and lizards. A great way to learn about the Cajun community and their way of life is at the Acadian Village, an authentic living history museum, and Vermilionville a 23-acre Acadian Village with beautifully created period homes, where you can listen to Cajun music, and eat gumbo and crawfish.
Day 6-8
Lafayette to New Orleans, 169 miles
Head back to the ‘The Big Easy’ today via southern Louisiana and the town of New Iberia to learn more about plantation life, before visiting the world-famous Tabasco Sauce Factory on Avery Island. Drop off your car in downtown New Orleans and spend the next three nights soaking up the electrifying and sultry cultures and sounds of colourful New Orleans. Stroll around the different historic districts, have a cocktail at the famous Carousel Bar at the Hotel Monteleone, head to lively Jackson Square and Bourbon Steet or join a lunch or dinner cruise on an authentic paddle wheeler that cruises along the mighty Mississippi River.
Day 9-10
Norwegian Cruise Lines*
Board your cruise this afternoon and settle into your stateroom and enjoy the next two days at sea. Dependent on your sailing date you will cruise on one of Norwegian’s Breakaway or Breakaway Plus class, state of the art vessels. Familiarise yourself with the ship’s amazing facilities, lie poolside, relax in the hot tubs or enjoy a massage in the world-class spa. Eat your way around the wide choice of restaurants serving everything from Japanese food to steak and western cuisine and sip cocktails or craft beer in the speciality bars. With fantastic amenities and world-class service, you can’t help but be impressed with the facilities onboard your cruise.
* This is a sample itinerary that may vary by sailing date
Day 11
Costa Maya, Mexico
Your first stop is the turquoise waters of Costa Maya on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. With white sand beaches and coral reefs, you can choose to relax on its beautiful beaches or book a shore excursion to the nearby Mayan ruins at Chacchoben or swim with the dolphins.
Day 12
Harvest Caye, Belize
Today’s port of call is Harvest Caye in beautiful Belize, a country that is a driving force for eco-tourism and boasts a diverse landscape including jungles, rainforests, coral reefs, and swamps. Adventure is everywhere and you can join in one of the many optional shore excursions including ziplining, visiting a mangrove estuary and snorkelling in barrier reefs.
Day 13
Roatan (Bay Islands), Honduras
Sail east to Roatan Island, a tropical paradise just off the coast of Honduras which is home to the world’s second largest barrier reef. Enjoy some of the best snorkelling and diving in the world, relax on the white sand beaches or take a wildlife tour in search of monkeys, macaws, and sloths.
Day 14
Cozumel, Mexico
The last stop on your Caribbean cruise is the island of Cozumel in Mexico. Surrounded by picturesque white sands, turquoise waters, and the world’s second largest coral reef in Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park. Marine life including sharks, turtles and starfish can often be spotted during the winter months.
Day 15
Norwegian Cruise Lines
Enjoy a day at sea, indulging in the fabulous facilities onboard.
Day 16
Homeward bound
Disembark this morning after breakfast and depending on your flight time get a taxi back to the airport or pay extra to store your luggage at the port and do some last-minute sightseeing or shopping in New Orleans before you catch your flight home.
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Please note selected national parks in the USA require reservations for vehicles in order to enter the parks. Reservations are required in advance. This is in addition to purchasing a national park entrance ticket. Early booking is recommended.
Further information on the parks, where vehicle reservations are required and how to book can be found on:
USA National Parks
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