Parking for the Carnival Liberty at Port of New Orleans costs $180 for a 7-day cruise (no reservation) or $187 with an online reservation ($1/day convenience fee). Your sailing June 7–14 is exactly 7 days, so plan on $180–$187 at the eGarage on Julia Street.
Photo: Carnival Cruise Line
The Carnival Liberty sails out of the Port of New Orleans (Julia Street Cruise Terminal), and for your June 7–14 sailing — that's a 7-night cruise — parking is a flat $180 without a reservation or $187 if you book online (a $1/day convenience fee gets tacked on for the reservation system). Not a huge difference, but the reservation buys you a guaranteed space, which matters on a busy summer Saturday departure.
What Parking Will Actually Cost You
Carnival Liberty passengers park at the eGarage at the Julia Street Cruise Terminal. Here's the full rate card straight from Port NOLA so you can see exactly where your 7-night trip falls:
Dave's take: Liberty's a solid ship if you're okay with Carnival's raucous energy level—anytime dining and better specialty restaurants like Capitano (around $25 for legitimately great Italian) offset what the buffet's lost over the years. Just watch parking closely in the final 2–3 weeks before your June departure; Carnival tends to discount more aggressively than Royal Caribbean on last-minute bookings, so that $180 parking fee might suddenly look cheap relative to cabin pricing that's still dropping.
— Dave Giovacchini, Travel Mutiny
| Trip Length | Without Reservation | With Online Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days | $120 | $124 |
| 5 days | $135 | $140 |
| 6 days | $160 | $166 |
| 7 days (your trip) | $180 | $187 |
| 8 days | $200 | $208 |
| 14 days | $350 | $364 |
Bottom line for June 7–14: budget $180–$187 per vehicle. That's it. No daily rate to calculate — it's a flat fee based on trip length.
Photo: Carnival Cruise Line
Key Things to Know Before You Park
Reservations: You can pre-book through the Laz Parking reservation system or via the Carnival cruise page. Payment is credit or debit card only.
⚠️ No refunds on prepaid reservations — no exceptions. If you prepay and something changes, you're out the money. Port NOLA is extremely clear on this.
Louisiana Disabled Veterans: If you're a qualifying Louisiana disabled veteran with at least 50% service-connected disability, free parking (up to 7 days) is available — but you must NOT book online and prepay, because refunds won't be issued. Show up, bring your VA letter or Louisiana DV license plate, and your valid Louisiana license. This perk updated August 1, 2025, and is now limited to Louisiana disabled veterans only (not spouses or family members).
Oversized vehicles (RVs, anything over 22 feet or taller than 6'4"): The standard garage won't fit you. Contact Simeka Anderson at Laz Parking: [email protected] or 504.296.1757 before you show up.
What to bring: Your boarding pass/cruise documentation is required to enter the garage. If you reserved online, also have your QR code ready. The SeaCaps baggage service is available in the area — they'll take your checked bags and deliver them directly to the ship, which beats hauling luggage through the garage.
Photo: Carnival Cruise Line
How to Save Money on Port Parking
1. Skip the online reservation if you're flexible on timing. You save $7 for your 7-night trip — not life-changing, but $7 is a drink. If you're arriving mid-morning on a peak summer Saturday, though, the guaranteed space is worth the $7.
2. Consider off-site parking. Several independent lots near the Julia Street terminal offer competitive rates, sometimes cheaper than the official garage for 7-night cruises. Search "New Orleans cruise parking" on SpotHero or ParkWhiz — you'll often find covered options in the $140–$165 range for 7 days, with free shuttles to the terminal.
3. Rideshare or airport shuttle. If you're driving from within Louisiana, consider pricing out a round-trip Uber/Lyft versus $180 in parking. For shorter drives this rarely wins, but for a solo traveler from Baton Rouge or Metairie, it might.
4. Split the cost. If you're traveling with another couple, one car instead of two saves you $180 right there. The eGarage is close enough to the terminal that loading everyone up isn't painful.
Quick Logistics Checklist for June 7
- Garage opens at 9:00am CST — don't arrive before then expecting to park
- Take the elevator to the first floor for check-in and the waiting area
- Have your boarding pass ready for the parking attendant at entry
- The terminal is the Julia Street Cruise Terminal — not the Poydras garage (that's for Norwegian and Royal Caribbean)
- Questions? Contact Ann Hanks, Cruise Manager: 504.528.3318 or [email protected]
Parking is one of those costs that sneaks up on cruise budgets. $180–$187 is the honest number for your June 7–14 Carnival Liberty sailing — bake it into your total trip cost alongside gratuities ($17/person/day as of April 2026), any drink packages, and port excursions. Use CruiseMutiny to run a complete cost breakdown for your specific sailing so nothing catches you off guard at the pier.
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