CoffeeGoddess

Okay, the Moroccan Cobbler is one of the best cocktails I have ever had. It is seriously that good. Seriously, if you love cocktails and are in New Orleans you NEED to stop in to The French 75.

I am here in New Orleans after a very long shuttle ride from the airport and after a couple of fantastic cocktails have decided to do a as much as I want to be live trip report. Flew from Vegas this morning and got to the airport around 2:30pm but didn't get to my hotel until around 4:30. I'll spare the details on the shuttle ride and stick to the good stuff right now. I had my first meal of the day at Curio which was crab cakes along with a couple of cocktails. Then I put in bars and found The French 75 right down the street that had a James Beard awad for outstanding bar program along with a seasonal menu. If you know me, then you know how much I appreciate a great craft cocktail. They have not disappointed. I started with their Kalikimaka Colada with rum, coconut cream, pecan orgeat, and winter spices. Fantastic. Next up was their Oaxacan Wassail with Tequila, mezcal, and their homemade wassail. So. Good. Next up is a Moroccan Cobbler.

So, I've been looking at this for myself and I found this: https://www.advancecheckin.com/ They have a notice that they are changing reservation software so you can't reserve on line right now but can call them. Their costs seem pretty reasonable, too. I would have no problem with $25 for what will be my one large bag going directly to the port to the airport and not worrying about it until I get home. There are also places that will store your luggage around there but you will still need to go and pick it back up when you leave for the airport. Here's a page with some links and free walking tours: https://freetoursbyfoot.com/luggage-storage-new-orleans/#airbnb

Thank you for chiming in here. I'm on the 15th sailing and was wondering about this and hoping for you to post. Sounds like it is something they need to address so with the compensation upped for the cruise I'm good with missing Dawes since, as Bird posted, we're probably not going to get too close toit anyways.