Plane
Arrival day is on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Meet the group at InterContinental New Orleans in New Orleans, LA
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30 p.m. Program Registration & Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Memphis, TN at American Cruise Lines' American Melody
End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after disembarkation; approximately 10:30 a.m. airport arrival.
Ground Transportation Options
Program Arrival Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is
20 minutes
.
The estimated distance to the check-in location is
15 miles
.
Taxi
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
There is a taxi loading zone on the Arrivals Curb outside of Level 1 Baggage Claim Door 7.
Taxi rides cost $36.00 from the airport to the Central Business District (CBD) or French Quarter (west of Elysian Fields) for up to two (2) passengers. For three (3) or more passengers, the fare will be $15.00 per passenger. Taxis are required to accept credit card payments.
Price is subject to change. Please visit flymsy.com for updated rates.
Uber and Lyft are also available.
Program Arrival Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is
up to 65 minutes (bus ride up to 45 minutes, 20 minutes of walking)
.
The estimated distance to the check-in location is
15 Miles
.
New Orleans RTA
Public Transportation
Phone: 5042483900
Cost: $1.25 (Subject to change). Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Please visit New Orleans's RTA website for trip planner, schedules, and airport bus pick up location at www.norta.com
Bus 202 pick-up from Louis Armstrong Airport (Lower Leve- Zone B4)
Bus E2 pick-up from Airline Hwy and Warren St.
Program Departure Airport
Cruise Terminal
The estimated travel time from the last location is
30 minutes
.
The estimated distance to the last location is
14 miles
.
Cruise terminal to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Road Scholar will provide one group transfer from the cruise terminal to the Memphis International Airport at the programs' conclusion. Expect to arrive at the airport at approximately 10:30 a.m. We recommend booking flights out of Memphis no earlier than 12:30 p.m.
If you have scheduled an earlier flight on the day the program ends, please let your group leader and onboard staff know that you are leaving early so there is no confusion. Onboard staff can help arrange an Uber/Lyft or taxi if needed. Please note that if you choose not to take the group transfer that you will be responsible for this transfer expense.
