Carnival Liberty Caribbean Cruise From New Orleans - December 20, 2025

8 Night Eastern Caribbean


Caribbean round trip cruise departs from New Orleans on Saturday December 20, 2025. The 8 day cruise ends with the arrival of Carnival Liberty back in New Orleans on Sunday December 28, 2025. The Christmas holiday (December 25, 2025) is during the cruise.



Ports of Call

December 23, 2025
Celebration Key, Bahamas photo

Celebration Key, Bahamas

Celebration Key is a Carnival Cruises resort located on the south side of Grand Bahama Island. It's less than 120 miles from the ports in Fort Lauderdale and Miami, about 15 miles east of the airport in Freeport.

December 24, 2025
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas photo

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

Most of the major cruise lines have private islands in the Bahamas - Half Moon Cay serves that purpose for Carnival cruise ships. Guests can just lie on the beach or engage in more active pursuits, such as hiking, biking, snorkeling, horseback riding and kayaking.

December 25, 2025
Nassau, Bahamas photo

Nassau, Bahamas

Nassau is the capital and the largest city in the the Bahamas, making it a popular choice for cruise stops. It's less than 200 miles east of the cruise ports in Miami and Fort Lauderdale.


Departure Port: New Orleans Cruise Port Terminal

Directions: Google Maps - Apple Maps

For the night before your cruise: Hotels near New Orleans Cruise Port Terminal

Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center


1201 Convention Center Blvd
0.2 miles from cruise port
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Hyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center


881 Convention Center Blvd
0.3 miles from cruise port
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Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center


1001 S Peters St
0.3 miles from cruise port
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New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center


859 Convention Center Blvd
0.4 miles from cruise port
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Orleans DT/Convention Ctr


301 Saint Joseph St
0.4 miles from cruise port
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Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Downtown/Convention Center


300 Julia St
0.5 miles from cruise port
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Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans


315 Julia St
0.5 miles from cruise port
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Omni Riverfront Hotel


701 Convention Center Blvd
0.5 miles from cruise port
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