parking for new orleans port?

[Loritd]

We are sailing on the Carnival Valor in two weeks. Where is the port parking? Can you reserve and prepay? We have FTTF and are going to self walk off. What time can we realistically expect to disembark?   I appreciate any help given. Lori

[razorback39]

You can park right there at the port. It is around $20 per day, but it’s safe and secure parking and I’ve never had any trouble for the past 8 years or so. It is in a multilevel garage right beside the port. There is an elevator to take you to the port.  In my previous cruises there, I have had fttf and was off the boat and in my truck headed home by 8 at the latest. Also, they will not allow you to reserve or prepay your parking. You pay as you enter the garage with a credit card. 

[Loritd]

Thank you razorback39 for answering my questions. Lori

[Lee Cruiser]

Highly recommend parking at the port.  Expensive, but the convenience is well worth it.  The last time we used FTTF  in New Orleans was in Fall of 2017 on the Triumph.  For some reason, debarkation was backed up that day.  We did not get off the ship until close to 9.