Living in Orlando and close to 4 ports we drove to New Orleans for the first time to cruise with very dear friends that work on the Dream.
This was our 14th cruise on Carnival and our 3rd on the Dream.
Embarkation went smoothly, went to the Captain's lounge around 11 and was on the ship by 1130.
Very easy port to get too. Efficient staff.
Trying to catch a taxi downtown is terrible. Next time we'll stay on the ship.
Very nice port area and getting out of the port area was very easy.