2025 Cruises From New Orleans: Discover The Caribbean & Mexico

There's no better way to get a party started than cruising from vibrant New Orleans, Louisiana. Starting a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line in New Orleans allows you to savor the sights, sounds, and sensations of New Orleans before embarking on the cruise vacation of a lifetime with various ports of call. With cruises leaving New Orleans from January through April and then again in November and December, a cruise with Norwegian is the perfect way to escape the cold and see the world from a new perspective.

Let's take a look at some of the exciting destinations you can visit on a 2025 New Orleans cruise.

Harvest Caye, Belize

A stop in Harvest Caye, Belize, showcases a joint effort between Norwegian and the Belize government to create an all-new port designed with Norwegian vacationers in mind. This island oasis first opened to the public in 2016 and represents an effort to preserve local Caribbean culture while creating unforgettable memories for everyone who steps foot on the island. Spend some time hanging out in the 15,000-square-foot swimming pool, complete with a swim-up bar. Or, if you're more interested in beaches, Harvest Caye has a seven-acre white-sand beach that's sure to help your troubles melt away.

Thrill-seekers can enjoy a bird's-eye view of Harvest Caye's landscape with Flighthouse Zipline. Feel the warm island breezes rush past you as you travel up to 40 miles per hour. When you're ready to slow back down, have a relaxing ride rainforest river tubing with the whole family, where you can float your cares away past lush landscapes while embracing the views and sounds of natural wildlife along the way.

Roatán, Honduras

Get ready for adventure when you step foot onto Roatán, an eco-tourist's dream and part of the Bay Islands of Honduras. Located 30 miles off the Honduras mainland, visitors to Roatán have some of the best snorkeling and diving experiences in The Caribbean. Diving and snorkeling in Roatán offer cruisers the opportunity to see part of the Mesoamerican Reef, the second-largest barrier reef in the world.

If you're interested in learning more about the flora and fauna native to the island, be sure to book a tour of the Tabyana Beach & Gumbalimba Preserve. Here, you'll come face to face with monkeys, parrots, macaws, and more while roaming the beautiful botanical gardens with stunning native landscapes.

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Cozumel, Mexico

Cozumel is the perfect island getaway for those looking for fun in the sun and Caribbean adventures. Set apart from the mainland on a largely undeveloped island, Cozumel has quickly become one of the most sought-after destinations in Mexico. Thanks to its rich cultural history, modern-day amenities, and beautiful white-sand beaches, Cozumel is loved by history buffs, foodies, and sun worshippers alike.

Cozumel was once the home of a bustling Mayan community with as many as 10,000 residents, and visitors can still see remnants of the ancient civilization today. You can book an excursion to see the Tulum Mayan ruins, where you'll be astounded by the history as you learn about it firsthand. Or, explore the ruins of San Gervasio while sampling local tequila. If relaxing is more your style, stick close to the beaches around the port, where you can enjoy first-class shopping and dining before relaxing in the comfort of your beach chair.

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