Exploring New Orleans Part One - P&O Ventura - 35 night Cruise - Day 20
Welcome to Day 20 of our 35-night Caribbean and Americas cruise aboard the P&O Ventura! In this episode, we finally arrive at our highly anticipated destination: New Orleans, Louisiana! 🚢✨ But getting off the ship wasn't exactly smooth sailing... We break down the frustrating US Immigration process at the New Orleans cruise port, sharing exactly what to expect so you can prepare for your next cruise vacation. From 4-hour wait times to the massive bottleneck of 5 immigration officers checking 5,000 passengers, we share our honest experience and survival tips! Once we finally made it through, we hit the streets to begin exploring New Orleans, heading straight into the historic French Quarter. Join us as we check out local sights, including the Joan of Arc statue, and take in the incredible atmosphere, architecture, and live jazz culture that makes NOLA so famous. If you're planning a P&O cruise, visiting New Orleans on a cruise ship, or just love travel vlogs, make sure to hit that **SUBSCRIBE** button and turn on notifications so you don't miss Part Two! 🔔 **⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:** 00:00:00 - Intro & US Immigration Update 00:00:55 - The 4-Hour Wait to Disembark 00:01:13 - Heading into the New Orleans French Quarter 00:02:05 - Spotting the Joan of Arc Statue & Sightseeing 00:03:06 - Exploring the Streets & Famous NOLA Spots 00:04:51 - History of the Slave Market Area **💬 CONNECT WITH US:** • Subscribe to the channel: www.youtube.com/@duncanbirrell1974 • Follow our 35-Night Cruise Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJGOgz1DtqY5M0fWHtHIXXfJvvAs2bIVy **🎵 MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO:** #POVentura #New OrleansCruise #CruiseVlog #PandOCruises #FrenchQuarter #NewOrleansTravel #CruiseImmigration #TravelVlog2026