Free at Sea inclusions:   Take all four if you book by 31 May 2019

Ultimate Beverage package, Internet Package, Dining Package or Shore Excursion credits

Your Fly, Tour, & Cruise package includes: 

·      Return economy class flights from Sydney to New Orleans

·      5 day Spotlight on New Orleans Holiday tour with Collette

-      Includes daily breakfast, select excursions, expert guides and much more

·      1 night accommodation in New Orleans

·      9 night Western Caribbean cruise onboard Norwegian Getaway in a balcony cabin

-     Includes all entertainment and meals onboard (specialty restaurants excluded)

·      Private transfers throughout

·      Port charges, gratuities onboard your cruise.  fees and airline taxes

 Tour Itinerary

Day 1: New Orleans, Louisiana - Tour Begins

Step into a cultural melting pot in the “Jazz Capital of the World:” New Orleans! Experience everything about this soulful city that abounds with rich history, mouth-watering Cajun and Creole cuisine, and of course, an incomparable soundtrack. In December, the city sparkles even brighter with the pageantry of the season, when the city rolls out the red (and green) carpet!

Accommodation: Royal Sonesta Hotel

Day 2: French Quarter

This morning, visit the Hermann-Grima house for an old-fashioned Christmas. Learn about Creole holiday traditions as you admire the home as it appeared in the 19th century. Afterwards, introduce yourself to the city’s famous French Quarter on a walking tour that features the majestic St. Louis Cathedral, one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. You may even hear some carolers filling Jackson Square with song as we make our way to Pontalba, the oldest apartment building in the French Quarter. Dressed in their holiday finery, these are some of the most impressive historic structures in the city. Next, head over to Café Du Monde for a taste of a true New Orleans favorite – beignets! Explore Pirate’s Alley and the bustling French Marketplace, where you’ll stand in awe of a 30-foot tree topped with a Fleur de Lis and find unique Christmas gifts around every corner. Spend the afternoon strolling around the French Quarter and see the dazzling hotel lobbies and antique shops on Royal Street. Tonight, learn how to cook for the holidays New Orleans-style! During a demonstration at the New Orleans School of Cooking, your chef reveals everything Louisiana cuisine offers. After dinner, the magic continues at Celebration in the Oaks, a New Orleans tradition, with a train ride that takes you through lit bridges, lagoons and gardens.

Accommodation: Royal Sonesta Hotel

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 3: New Orleans

This morning, set out on an all-encompassing city tour with a local guide. See the St. Louis Cemetery #3 which opened in 1854 and holds some of the most elaborate crypts found in the city’s cemeteries. Then, relax during a drive along the shoreline of Lake Pontchartrain. This romantic road eventually leads to St. Charles Avenue, whisking you past gorgeous mansions and two world-famous universities, Tulane and Loyola. Next, enjoy lunch and a holiday-themed musical revue by the Victory Belles at the National World War II Museum. After, take a walk through history to learn about the American wartime experience.

Accommodation: Royal Sonesta Hotel

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4: New Orleans

Set out on a drive along New Orleans’ historic Esplanade Avenue. Then, journey through the Louisiana swamp on a cruise* narrated by your colorful captain. Learn about the history and ecology of this fascinating ecosystem and keep an eye out for wildlife, from bald eagles to herons, turtles, and alligators! Return to the city and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure to discover more of New Orleans your way. Tonight, celebrate the season like a local, and toast your travel companions and new friends at a traditional reveillon dinner at The Court of Two Sisters in the French Quarter.

Accommodation: Royal Sonesta Hotel

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 5: New Orleans - Tour Ends

Your holiday tour of this captivating city comes to a close today.

Meals: Breakfast

Cruise Itinerary