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Port of New Orleans, Louisiana Real-Time Live Ship & Marine Traffic - Cruising Earth

Port of New Orleans, Louisiana
Real-Time Live Ship & Marine Traffic

Aerial view of the the Port of New Orleans, Louisiana

View Real-Time Live Ship Traffic In The Port of New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans is a historic U.S. Gulf Coast port city known as the “Big Easy” and the birthplace of jazz. It serves as the main cruise gateway to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.

The city is famous for the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, and the vibrant music and food scene. Cruisers come for the jazz, the Mardi Gras celebrations, and the rich Creole and Cajun culture.

Cultural offerings include the annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Mardi Gras, signature gumbo, jambalaya, and beignets, and the strong African-American, French, and Spanish cultural influences. The blend of world-class music, incredible food, and vibrant Southern culture makes New Orleans one of America’s most beloved cruise ports.

Track ship arrivals and departures in the Port of New Orleans, Louisiana. Real-time live ship traffic in the Port of New Orleans, Louisiana is now centered in the port tracker map below.

New Orleans, Louisiana Details & Statistics

Population:369,250
Pop. Year:2012
Land Area:180.6 mi2
Pop. Density:2,045 / mi2
Latitude:29.9402° N
Longitude:90.0604° W
Time Zone:UTC -05:00

New Orleans, Louisiana Current Weather Conditions

Fri July 31, 2026 04:06 PM CDT
Port of New Orleans, Louisiana current weather conditions: Overcast Clouds
Overcast Clouds
Temperature:95 °F
Wind Direction:Out of 272°
Wind Speed:6 mph / 5.2 knots
Wind Gusts:10 mph / 8.7 knots
Humidity:56%
Pressure:29.97 inHg / 1015 mb
Visibility:6.2 mi
Sunrise:6:18 AM
Sunset:7:54 PM

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