Two cruise lines offer cruises to Jamaica from New Orleans, Louisiana. The island is famously laid-back and fun. Most of the cruises are one-week long, but there is also a 9-day option. See the full schedule below.
Carnival Cruises dock at Montego Bay on Jamaica. The fun beaches have all the water sports and waterfront bars. Good golf courses and shopping are nearby. The town is a hot spot for reggae music too.
Norwegian Cruises dock at Falmouth on Jamaica.
Shore excursions on Jamaica include a Jeep safari ride, catamaran sail, Sky Explorer chairlift, zipline, swim with dolphins, kayak a two-mile course down a river, or tour a rum estate.
Explore the Good Hope Estate plantation a bird aviary, rum tavern, and an adventure course for kids. Or ride a horse in the surf.
7-night cruises to Jamaica on Carnival Cruise Line. Round-trip from New Orleans to Montego Bay (Jamaica), Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) and Cozumel (Mexico).
• 2025 departures: January 5, January 19, February 16, March 16, March 30, April 27, July 13, August 24, October 5, October 26, November 9.
7-night cruise to Jamaica on Royal Caribbean. Round-trip from New Orleans to Cozumel (Mexico), Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) and Falmouth (Jamaica).
• 2025 departure: March 29.
7-night cruises to Jamaica on Carnival Cruise Line. Round-trip from New Orleans to Montego Bay (Jamaica), Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) and Cozumel (Mexico).
• 2026 departures: January 11, February 1, March 1, March 15, April 12, June 14, August 9, October 4.
7-night cruises to Jamaica on Royal Caribbean. Round-trip from New Orleans to Cozumel (Mexico), Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) and Falmouth (Jamaica).
• 2026 departures: November 7, November 14, November 21, November 28, December 5, December 12, December 19, December 26.