As earlier reported, Norwegian's contract has expired but the line is not due back until November when it will field a new seasonal ship, Norwegian Dawn.
The port and Norwegian have been ironing out terms for a new agreement.
New Orleans recently inked a new contract with Carnival Cruise Lines that will keep at least two ships operating year-round through 2019. That deal has three one-year options, making it potentially the longest cruise agreement in the port's history.